After the Akean Wine Festival, Kino, Pyper, and Mayo are on the run to escape the wrath of the Emperor. They travel from one land to the next and in the process meet other astounding Akeans Say--the Swordless Swordsman--who can slice objects with air
As the adventure continues, the hunt for Kino and his friends by the Emperor's men becomes even more dangerous, but with a new set of friends with them, will they be able to outwit the Emperor?