Synopsis

The chapter revolves around discussions regarding Prince Callian, highlighting his upcoming fifteenth birthday, his family's powerful but non-throne-seeking reputation, and a rumor about him. Mage Ellon Manasil, after his contract ends, surprisingly chooses to visit and become Callian's disciple, shaking up the established plans and hinting at a significant shift in power. The chapter ends with a sense of intrigue as people ponder Manasil's intentions and Callian's seemingly contradictory nature of being both weak and bold.