Koushi finally reunites with Hinako. They set out for the palace, but their path brings them face to face with the last of the capital's treefolk. Meanwhile, Touko and Akira encounter a familiar face of their own.
The Earth Clan has abducted Kira to use
 her as a vessel for the Flickering Flame.
اختطفَتْ عشيرةُ الأرض كيرا لاستخدامها
كمُضيف للّهب الخفّاق
Der Erdklan hat Kira entführt,
El Clan de la Tierra se llevó a Kira
El Clan de la Tierra se llevó a Kira
Le clan de la terre a enlevé Kira
Kira era stata portata via dal clan della terra
O Clã da Terra sequestrou Kira para usá-la
 como recipiente para a Chama Tremulante.
Клан Земли похитил Киру,
чтобы обратить её в сосуд для Юрурухо.