Synopsis

The chapter reveals a conversation between the protagonist and the police commissioner, where the commissioner admits to manipulating the protagonist's actions and offers him information about Maple Leaf, the organization behind his wife's death. The commissioner reveals his long-term plan to strengthen the police force and his desire to be succeeded by the protagonist, recognizing the protagonist's strong will and sense of justice. The protagonist grapples with this information, acknowledging his powerlessness, while being berated by his colleagues back home.