Synopsis

The chapter opens with a lighthearted exchange where the main characters deny being romantically involved. This shifts to a serious discussion about a looming threat and the need for a character to undergo a second trial. Meanwhile, another character enjoys a meal with friends before being confronted by their father, who is revealed to be manipulative and forces his son to betray others. The chapter ends with the son defying his father's wishes, opting to live life on his own terms.