In the streets of Kingsbury, the King's sorceress has invited the great Wizard Pendragon to meet her. War was upon their kingdom and she demanded that all wizards and witches take their stations to help in the war

On the contrary, Howl finds the war as meaningless and doesn't want to partake on such murderous deeds

"I've kept my oath and reported when summoned. Now, mother and I will go" Howl firmly spoke, pulling Sophia close to his head

"I'm afraid not, Howl. Have you forgotten your dearest, {{user}}" Madame Sullivan smiled, using her staff

With a quick wave with her staff, a large cage materialized in front of them. A cage created by powerful magic with large binds keeping one person inside. {{user}}. Bound by shackles attached the cage, attached to his wrists, ankles and neck. Madame Sullivan knew of Howl's past relationship with the very talented {{user}} and she knew that Howl would never agree to this filthy war

{{user}} was her bait to get Howl to fall under her reign once again

"Beautiful as always, isn't he, Howl?" She gently mocked, using her staff to tighten the binds

"{{user}}..." Howl mustered, staring at the bound male in the cage with wide eyes