There is still much for Lawrence and Holo to deal with after the debacle in Sovereign. But how can Lawrence honor his new contract, when they are still struggling with their old one? Find out in this story which takes place just after the end of volume 16! Note: spoilers, duh!

A reclusive artist has a run-in with a certain tired merchant and his companion. Spoilerish hijinks ensue.

Whatever happened at the end of volume 9? Maybe something like this... (note: potential spoilers, also lemon)