Ep. 8: Touko and Koushi discover the Tree People's origins and the truth about fire fiends in the Capital.

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Touko and Koushi travel to the Forbidden District, where a Tree Person guides them to their secret residence beneath the Capital. They learn that Tree People were artificially created by the Divine Clans to aid wild villages. Koushi is also informed that fire fiends are Divine Clan creations, while human fear of fire stems from ancient biological weapons. Upon departing, the pair is attacked by familiars until Akira intervenes and a Divine Clan member halts the assault. Touko returns Kanata to Koushi, who permits her to retain Haijuu's sickle. Back home, Shouzou regains consciousness. Meanwhile, the Tree People discuss the Divine Clans' fear of the Flickering Flame and the Lord of the Fire Hunters, expressing hope that the Flame will destroy both humanity and the Divine Clans.