Having chased out Queen Lupis's army, Ryoma marches on to the capital, Pireas. There, Meltina and Queen Lupis discuss options with Mikhail and realize their only choice is to hold the fort and fend off Ryoma's siege. However, Ryoma learns that the Church of Meneos has Asuka in custody. Since he cannot spare any forces, he chooses to rescue her with a small group.