Synopsis

The chapter opens with the Crown Prince receiving a secret message from the Ivory Tower via a messenger, which then shifts to a conversation where Sir Ian's apparent betrayal is discussed. However, it's revealed Ian's support for the third prince is a ploy to infiltrate Ragnar's camp and uncover his plans. He instructs his confidant to relocate the Crown Prince to a safe location in the East under the protection of the Pierric family, where Ian expects to eventually be freed from black magic by a specific individual. Meanwhile, the Crown Prince struggles to accept Ian's perceived betrayal and grapples with his next steps, concluding he must believe in Ian's plan, and asks his confidant to talk to him about the situation