As the storm outside darkens, the truth of Natsuhi's past comes to light--the barrenness that prevented her from producing an heir and thus earning the respect of her father-in-law and recognition as
Beatrice is dead, her soul shattered by Battler at her own request. Though her body sits across the chessboard, she is no more than a husk of the laughing, impulsive witch she once was. Lambdadelta is
The trial begins. Natsuhi stands accused of murdering six members of her family and staff. Erika plays the role of prosecutor while Beatrice acts as Natsuhi's defense, hoping to prove instead that she
