Synopsis

The chapter opens with the protagonist requesting his mother's assistance in beheading Tillovan, an elder who betrayed them. The protagonist reveals knowledge of Tillovan's dark magic and implicates him in the death of Sarvana, a beloved family member. He displays a unique ability to gain revelations by not lying, which allows him to uncover Tillovan's location and the specifics of his dark magic. The chapter concludes with the protagonist's realization that Tillovan is still hiding in the room.