Concerned about Lyria, Gran and company search for a way to break free of the miasma cage. Unable to make contact with Gaunab—the primal beast of Edan Island that can manipulate miasma—they fail to make any progress as night falls.
After relocating the comatose Lyria to another room, Gran and company resume discussing their plan.
Violet Knight
At any rate, if we're unable to leave the island, there's only so much we can do.
White Knight
If Edan Island was in prime condition, a mere cage of miasma would have hardly been an issue in the first place...
The White Knight falls silent, leaving Viceroy Marinella to fill in the others, looking equally frustrated.
Marinella
The primal beast Gaunab has the power to manipulate miasma.
Marinella
It was originally created by the Astrals to gain control over the Grim Basin, an essential factor in dividing and ruling the skies.
Marinella
Just like that Otherworlder said, miasma itself is the cause of all sorts of diseases.
Marinella
But in fact, many of them can be overcome by controlling that very same miasma.
Marinella
Seeing that such an ability could prove useful for the island of medicine, the True King at the time formed a pact with the primal beast.
Alliah
Gaunab's power has been used to manage the Grim Basin ever since.
Octavia
Although the viceroy serves as the primary administrator, restricting navigation between skydoms is one of the king's privileges.
Octavia
Under normal circumstances, it would have been explained to my liege upon ascending to the throne.
Rosetta
But since Gaunab's power has been lost along with a portion of the island, there's nothing to be done, I assume.
Io
It's seriously freaky... like they're predicting our thoughts and using them to toy with us or something.
Gandharva
If it's related to primal beasts, can't you Astrals do something about it?
Loki
It's complicated. Not all of us were creating primals left and right, you know.
Loki
And the Otherworld's influence is beyond our capacity.
Loki
If it was that easy for us to deal with them, the girl in blue wouldn't be suffering right now.
Zwei
Talk about useless...
Fenrir
Huh? You're just as useless, y'know.
Zwei
What I mean is, they can't deliver when it counts. Aren't you Astrals embarrassed to be in this mess after acting so high and mighty?
Loki
Haha... You sure don't pull any punches.
Mikaboshi
...
Having seemingly had enough of the strained atmosphere, a small figure intervenes.
Violet Knight
One thing's for certain—we need to avoid fighting among ourselves at all costs.
Violet Knight
"Yesterday's enemy is today's friend," and "the enemy of my enemy is my friend," and all that. Now's the time to get along.
Necesaria
What he said. I'll make us some tea, so let's all take a break and cool down a bit.
Violet Knight
...
Just so you know, I won't be having any.
Necesaria
Haha...
Undeterred by the tense atmosphere, Vyrn takes Gran's hand and looks up.
Vyrn
You're really okay, right?
Despite receiving a nod in return, Vyrn keeps hold of the captain's hand, looking worried.
Eugen
I know how ya feel. With everything goin' on, it wouldn't be surprising if Gran ended up bein' affected too.
Dark clouds continue to gather, not only around the island, but within the hearts of Gran and company as well.
Realizing that the sun has set based on what they can make out through the surrounding gloom, they prepare for a sleepless night.
167: Miasma Cage 
