Nine months have passed since teen soldier Sousuke Sagara first became Kaname Chidori�s covert protector. In that time, Mithril has been remarkably successful at thwarting Amalgam�s efforts, but this has only made Amalgam more determined. Leonard Testarossa�s visits with Tessa and Kaname are just preludes to all-out attacks that begin with global communications disruptions. Kaname�s status as a Whispered makes her one of Amalgam�s main targets, which means that any semblance of a peaceful life at Jindai Municipal High School is now over for her.�