Synopsis

Saint Azura arrives at a church after a long journey and is shown to a large, comfortable room. Meanwhile, the narrative shifts to a separate situation involving political turmoil sparked by Princess Chloe's scandal with the sons of Swordmaster Herman Forte. This chaos impacts other characters, including one who crosses a border to meet Lena and encounters increasingly suspicious paladin activity, leading to a need to seek refuge with barbarian tribes. The chapter ends by revisiting Saint Azura learning about ancient theology and her past trials.