Loran, Sochie, and Dianna enter one of the Moon's canals and encounter Loran's childhood friends, Hammett and Dona Roroi. Dianna learns that Agrippa declared martial law on the Moon after she left for Earth and has been suppressing news of the war. Harry confirms Agrippa's other betrayals and informs Kihel. The Turn A and Sochie's Kapool are disguised as a whale to smuggle to Genganam through the canals, but Mahiroo Squad sees through the deception and engages. Using the canal's whales as a distraction, Loran is able to rout Sweatson. Loran's group arrives at Genganam, where the Willgem has already landed.