The war with Elsewhere has begun: there is no more time to second-guess destiny or wonder at the will of the gods. Delephon and Calix are trapped in the besieged city of Ivere, facing off against an enemy that keeps evolving alarmingly.
Danae is with her mentor, taking lessons when and as she can on the way to confront the god of death. As for Isador, whether he was made by his god to face this challenge or chose to take it on himself, he finally understands that Telume is asking him a question. The only thing that matters is his answer.
The time has come to stop wondering what they're meant to be and become.