An attempt to enter the lost city of Lucien becomes disastrous, but also leads to new allies. Emily, Vigo and Max confront the Elf King. Max gives up his long plan of revenge, advances rapidly to his true age, and dies, telling Emily to seek Algos Island. As the Elf sky vessel disintegrates, Trellis tries to rally his people. Together with Vigo and Emily, he brings the ship to ground with limited casualties.