Trying to escape, Enji finds Atsuyu's father imprisoned and starving – though unable to die as he's an immortal sen-nin – by his own usurping son, and realises that his trust in Atsuyu is misplaced.
Season: 1
Sea God of the East, Azure Sea of the West – Chapter Two
Showing surprising astuteness and wisdom, En starts to do what is needed at the same time as advancing to Gen Province to rescue Enki. Lady Ribi, En's insider imprisoned with Enki, tries to help him escape.
Sea God of the East, Azure Sea of the West – Chapter One
En starts to tell Kei and Rakushun a story about his early years as king, when Enki was kidnapped to force him to act like a true ruler by Kouya, who he'd met as an orphan child who'd been taken in and raised by a youma.
In the Moonlight
Queen Kei sends a wise messenger to Gekkei, who has been ruling Hou after killing its king but refusing to take the title. Kei and Rakushun follow King En to Mt Shou, where he goes on a mysterious pilgrimage every year.