Eight days later, after finally reaching the surface and safely harvesting the monopoles from the bloated, stinking Macrophage carcass, the two ships crews had a chance to get together to celebrate and relax. Ulysa is introduced to Dutch and his crew, and having heard the stories about their adventures, she was eager to join their fight.

"I speak for my crew. We will stand with you against the Emperor!"

Spirited cheers rose in support of Ulysa's words.