Some time after defeating the Ashura, Janu completes the mating ceremony. Alone in the frozen forest, he is suddenly ambushed by legions of the Triumvirate. There is no escape. His companions realize too late that Janu will never come back. Taken deep into enemy territory, Janu is subjected to brutal torture meant to break both body and will. Janu cannot endure this for long. Yet unknown to his captors, help is already on the way.