It's been a year since the Order of Phi attacked Team Cat Slayer's base, and Candace Ashford has been conflicted ever since. On one hand, she has an overwhelming desire to prove her worth to Director Phi. However, she knows for a fact that she saw Night Cats in Team Cat Slayer's base during the attack, just like Cat Slayer had said. Kai, who has been like a big brother to Candace since she was 10; says to trust Director Phi, but what if the wool is being pulled over both of their eyes?