Chaos brews just under the surface of Europe after Adam Weiss's surprise attack against the Wolfj ger. The organization is in turmoil, retreating into itself for fear of total destruction. It's more than a little frustrating for Alicia, who has less patience for bureaucracy than ever. If the council's unwillingness to fight back wasn't enough, there's also the mystery of the missing Wolfj ger--there are too many outposts gone and not enough bodies...