Our travelers encounter a shepherd along the road. Can the Wise Wolf hold back against an enemy of wolves long enough for Lawrence to build more contacts?

Lawrence is ready to sell the armor for a great profit and Holo wants her peaches. But when things don't go to plan, will either get what they want?

Nora leads the way into the dangerous woods, and so their risky plan commences. What dangers truly lurk in the woods? Are a brave shepherd and a Wise Wolf strong enough to overcome what lies ahead?

Betrayed and left for dead, Lawrence waits for Holo's return. Holo is no weak wolf to run off with her tail between her legs, and Lawrence the merchant won't lose his profit either. But will a wolf be willing to save a shepherd?

Lawrence and Holo continue their long journey north, reaching the town of Kumerson, where they see the first northern pagans of their journey.