The shy girl Ivory gets hired by the Hemlocke family thanks to Minutetech, and gets to know the place and the people that work in the Hemlocke mansion. Serapter welcomes her and introduces her to the place, talking to her while they're working hard.
After the death of Mysty, the Hemlocke family grow restless. Ivory gets brought up to questioning about Mysty's death and her questioning goes on for longer than the others. The Hemlocke family go eat at restaurant in town, so everyone takes a day off.
Ivory is blackmailed by Vi after being caught climbing through his window - but he may have a more unconventional definition of blackmail than expected. The estate prepares for Mysty's funeral, and welcome a guest.
The day of Mysty's funeral brings great tension to the Whitepine Estate. When a member of staff unexpectedly quits, they leave a foreboding message to Ivory.
Muu becomes anxious after a late-evening encounter. Growing suspicious of Ivory's background, The Detective holds a second interrogation, in which he makes a daring accusation.
As the Banquet approaches, discoveries are made, and the family becomes impatient of their fathers' ignorance. Ivory finds herself with a target on her back, as Bormethius closes in for an ultimatum.
