The protagonist observes the crowd during a festival, noting an increase in aggression before meeting up with Aequa, Scitus, and others.
The protagonist follows Relucia and overhears her meeting with a stranger. They speak of a potential weapon and the stranger shows Relucia his ability to vanish and reappear quickly.
As he roams the festival, the protagonist realizes he is being followed by two aggressive men. When confrontation is inevitable, he manages to fight them off but is soon restrained.
Aequa and Scitus arrive to stop the fight. Aequa admits she arranged the fight in the hope that the protagonist would use Will, a forbidden power, in the struggle. As he didn't use it, she apologizes for the misunderstanding.
The protagonist is angry at Aequa for not trusting him, however, they put their disagreement aside and return to the Academy with Scitus.
Back at the Academy, Scitus starts to give the protagonist more attention during their studies, while Aequa distances herself from him.
The break trimester arrives and the protagonist joins the Thirds for a trip to Suus.