A girl (Rinon) approaches Misumi Makoto's group. They learn that the Rinon's older sister is held captive by a group of bandit. Makoto decides to help.
Makoto is finally able to open his new shop in Rotsgard, but convincing staff to work there rather than Tsige is a bit of a challenge. He later has a talk with Eva about this world's view of marriage, which doesn't sit well with him.
The academy festival is fast approaching. Shinai, a temple priest, arranges a meeting with Makoto on short notice. Shinai informs Makoto about rumors concerning the medicine being sold at the shop and offers Makoto a proposal to help dispel them.
Makoto starts planning his curriculum and class size now that he's employed at Rotsgard Academy. He wants to teach students to expand their use of elemental magic, but his first class seems to think that's simply impossible.