Yuugo updates Mayuko on his progress by radio. The military intercept the transmission and take an interest in the expedition. Taking refuge in a cave from a searching helicopter, Yuugo and the young woman who is now following him are discovered by a Daku patrol.
勇午と踊り子の娘ライラはハジが手配したナツメヤシを運ぶ荷車でキルタル山脈へ向かっていた。途中、東京に居る繭子との無線連絡をダコイット警戒中のパキスタン軍に傍受されてしまい、間もなく砂漠パトロール隊に尋問を受けてしまう勇午たち一行。
