Chapter 9, The Neutronium Alchemist: Conflict Summary

Syrinx takes the information that Erick gave her to Admiral Aleksandrovich. They now know that Capone intends to attack Toi-Hoi and make plans to ambush him. They decide to gather their own fleet at Tranquillity to prepare for the ambush.

Jed and the Deadnights prepare to leave for Valisk. When Navar, Jed's half-sister, demands to come too he is forced to agree. Beth persuades the reluctant captain to take them all or he can give their money back. As the Deadnights leave Koblat, the Villeneuve's Revenge arrives, requesting refueling.

Stephanie, her friends, and the children arrive at the town of Chainbridge, where the possessor Ekelund is gathering a force of possessed to combat whatever the Saldanas decide to throw at them. She is scathing of Stephanie and questions her loyalties, but allows them to pass...