Chapter 1: Instrusion In The Mountains

How did Chaoji survive and what does Mana have to do with the Earl's plan? Phase 2 of the Earl's plan begins and ends with Neah, The Earl, Cross, and Chaoji seeming to be the center of Allen's stressful new life within the noah family. (Part 3 of the Home series; first is Home and second is Home Again) (Poker pair but slightly implied ex-Yullen and ex-Laven)