Louise has a nightmare in which she loses the ability to cast magic; waking up, she finds that her nightmare has come true. In Tristain, Henrietta dispatches the Ostland and Colbert to rendezvous with Saito, carrying a type of cannon and Agnès offers the assistance of the Musketeer Corps. Saito, under Tabitha's guidance, learns to read quickly, while Louise broods over her inability to cast magic. Overhearing Tabitha telling Saito that under the influence of Gandálfr, the heart will experience changes, Louise wonders if Saito loves her because of Gandálfr's influence. Louise is captured. Guiche, Kirche, and Tabitha's attacks prove ineffective against an attacking golem. Louise decides to sacrifice herself for her friends. (thetvdb.com)