Synopsis

The advisor reveals their traumatic past as a woman who lived as a man after the loss of their brother, fearing being exploited if their true gender was discovered. The protagonist, understanding their situation, encourages them, and offers a chance for revenge by dismantling the Baron's tax evasion network. In a separate scene, a count discusses how the Archduke, now strangely violent after a mana rush, is concerning, implying a dangerous shift in power dynamics.