The Abh Empire is expanding fast and the need for territorial ambassadors is on the rise. Begrudgingly, Lafiel and Jinto head to the planet Lobnas II where they will act as administrators.
Under Abh control, the inhabitants of Lobnas II consider the possibility of emigration, but with numbers over 20,000, leaving will be a big undertaking.
Angusson and Dokufu are at odds about whether to release Jinto. Meanwhile, Lafiel asks the merciless Rear Admiral Spoor for help with the emigration crisis.