Synopsis

Vikir is offered the position of Deputy Consul, a position of power and responsibility, after proving his superior abilities. This opportunity is a stark contrast to his previous life where he was considered an 'expendable'. He reflects on his past death and expresses surprise at the Patriarch's positive treatment of him. The chapter also highlights his graduation from training, displaying his talent and dedication to swordsmanship, although he acknowledges his growth is slower than expected. Furthermore, it reveals the different paths of elite and expendable Baskerville children, with Vikir's new path being a departure from his past life of immediate combat.