Ep. 27: Van and companions evade Imperial forces while smuggling Rudolph through Light Town and mountainous terrain.

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After rescuing Zeke, Van and his group attempt to reach the capital without detection. In Light Town, they discover Prozen has announced Rudolph’s death and face an Imperial roadblock. Moonbay and Fiona travel in the Gustav, while Irvine, Rudolph, Van, and Zeke traverse the mountains on foot. Moonbay successfully deceives officials by feigning a wedding. However, the commander discovers the ruse as Irvine detects nearby Redlers deploying Realgas. During the escape, Rudolph falls from a cliff. Van, Irvine, and Zeke rescue him but avoid using Zeke’s thrusters to prevent a landslide. They are eventually captured by Realgas and imprisoned. A man Van previously assisted in New Helic City rescues them from their cage. They retrieve Zeke and flee, with one soldier escaping into a river. Pursued by a herd of Rev Raptors, Van and Zeke board the Blade Liger and destroy the attackers.