Synopsis

The chapter centers on accusations of cheating against Prince Karmeut by Marquis Namiel, who claims magic was cast to aid his victory. The advisors of Prince Luwellin discuss whether to intervene, given the lack of hard evidence, while also trying to understand the unusual behavior of Reinelle-Nim, a bird. A mysterious individual, implied to be a powerful secret magician, is mentioned as a possible source for truth. Ultimately, Luwellin appears to have gained the upper hand and is on the verge of winning without directly harming his opponent by understanding his powers.