Facing the escalating assault from Ursus and Reunion, Ch'en—once Lungmen"s most stalwart guardian—forsakes her allegiance before Chief Executive Wei Yenwu, confessing she is infected and the sister of Talulah, Reunion"s elusive commander. With an arrest warrant in hand, she departs Lungmen to confront Reunion, believing only she can exact the justice her sister warrants. While Rhodes Island steps in to avert total devastation, Doctor, Amiya, Kal'tsit, and the rest of the squad strive to steer the turmoil toward a sliver of righteousness that might finally kindle Lungmen"s rebirth from ashes for the city's future and hope that the fire will rise anew.
