Defeating Milza, Altirk Pact recaptures Castle Unicorn. The Altirk Pact Lords offer Theo their Crests, making him their leader. Theo now sits on the throne after Villar and declares his independence from the Union. He promises to carry out Villar's wish by becoming a third force, and working to broker peace between the Union and the Alliance. And so he must gain cooperation from the Union.
He heads off to Jalucia with Siluca, to meet with Alexis.