General Atalanta Baker is ordered to find Hugo Voss, a Mohist genius. She finds a blacksmith, dismisses him. They face attacks from Mutant Beasts and Barbarian Clans. Hugo defuses dangers with Mohist devices, Atalanta skeptical. Mutant Beasts besiege stronghold, Atalanta trapped. Hugo uses Phoenix Umbrella, wounds Beast Lord. Atalanta realizes mistake. They expose Chancellor's treasonous plot, Hugo deploys Celestial Armor to put down rebellion. He retires to Ten Mile Smithy.