Episode Title:
Automaton.
Episode Description:
Ōrang and Sorūsh discuss the controversy of waging war on former allies in order to achieve peace. The Joint Forces head towards Boreas, where the Third and Fourth Fleets are waiting. Vasant holds a neutral meeting with Ōrang and Sorūsh, as she plans to use Sārā as a metaphorical human shield in the line of fire. Shortly after, Ōrang expresses hesitancy to attack, while Sorūsh says that Sārā can be replaced if necessary. As the battle commences, the Fourth Fleet charges at a narrow pass after Vasant's flagship, the Anaitis, while the Sky Pirates fail in their attempt to capture Sorūsh's flagship, the Senapati. In the past, Ōrang became a soldier because he had genuine faith in Farahnāz's ideals for the future, while Sorūsh just became one for the glory. In the present, Ōrang recovers his loyalty and opens fire on Sorūsh. Praising Ōrang for sticking to his beliefs, Sorūsh gives the Fourth Fleet the final order of joining him in a suicidal charge towards the Anaitis. However, Ōrang destroys the Senapati, which crashes into the valley below. Meanwhile, Luscinia, after reciting the Mysteria of the Grand Exile, tells Alauda that they are following the strategy laid ten years ago.
