Galeos desires the power of Blade of Escata because he realizes it holds the power of Chaos. He creates a plan with Dagul Bos to retrieve the blade and the Elemental Gears. When Dagul Bos's attack on the Kingdom of Escata proves fruitless, Galeos realizes that Henri, the surviving heir to the throne, must be in possession of the blade. Galeos sends Francis, a bodyguard from Escata, to keep watch on Henri and Laura and report back to him; however, he does not tell Francis of his plan to obtain the power of the Blade of Escata.