Synopsis

The chapter focuses on the protagonist learning that skills can be applied and used differently from their basic descriptions, including mixing skills and adjusting power. This knowledge prompts the protagonist to consider the nature of their 'Predation' ability, realizing that it is flexible and potentially critical for their current situation. They also theorize that the minotaur queen is regenerating the Tau Kings from another space, and that defeating the queen will vanquish them. The chapter ends with the protagonist understanding that properly using 'Predation' is their only hope, but a misstep could lead to disaster.