Synopsis

The chapter establishes a tense relationship between the Morg and Baskerville clans, stemming from a dispute over a ruby mine located on their shared border. Despite a history of joint training, a past conflict over the mine has soured their relations. The chapter culminates in a meeting between representatives of each clan, where a young Baskerville member directly accuses the Morgs of stealing the mine, setting up a volatile confrontation and a subsequent explanation involving a demonstration using ice sculpture.