Roland Wimbledon is the 4th Prince of Graycastle and halts the execution of Anna, a recently discovered witch.

Roland asks Anna to help him create a new world that isn't bound by the Church, where witches can live freely.

Roland recruits Karl to build a wall that can withstand the demonic beasts, and meets Nana, another witch.

Roland discusses future plans for Border Town with the Longsong Stronghold Ambassador.

Nightingale wants to take Anna and Nana back to the Witch Cooperation Association, but Anna refuses to leave.

Despite having misgivings about Roland's methods of training, Carter oversees the training of the militia.

Nightingale foils a plot to burn the winter provisions for the Months of Demons and to assassinate Roland.

Roland invents the steam engine, and recruits Nana's father, Tigui Pine, to fight for him.