Reo takes his leave on an escort mission leaving Kouga to escort Ratess, an aloof and rude Makai Priest, who is transporting the pelt of a Spirit Beast so the material can be used to make more Makai Brushes, the Makai Priests weapon of choice. While on his day away Reo meets Kaoru by chance and, when he allows her to hold his Makai Brusah, is reminded of a woman from his past.