Synopsis

The chapter opens with Aaron being labeled a heretic and associated with a cult that caused a massacre in the past. The Crown Prince arrives and demands to see Aaron immediately, but is displeased with the situation. After a short interaction, the Crown Prince leaves abruptly, stating that Aaron's lack of freedom to properly care for him is his reason for leaving. Before his departure, Cheryl, upon orders of the crown prince, orders the violent suppression of citizens protesting against Aaron, even participating in the violence herself.