Finally, the day of the sultan's meeting arrives, and a messenger visits the inn, bearing a note for Draiss, informing him that the sultan would like to meet with him in two hours. Krystal accepts his offer to accompany him, and Kat reminds him that he'd promised to get her into the sultan's palace, as well; she intends to duel the Captain of the Guard, for title of Grandmaster of the Desert Wind style, and control of the legendary Desert Wind blade.