Synopsis

The chapter opens with a chaotic scene of men vying to buy a woman's services, flaunting gold coins. A mysterious figure arrives, interrupting the scene with an aura of wealth and confidence, ordering food and hinting at past connections to the place. It is then revealed that the newcomer is actually the Count and he is seeking to protect a fragment of a prime dragon, tied to a long-standing pact, which he intends to entrust to the ruler of the north. The chapter concludes by highlighting the woman's resilience amidst her grim situation, setting up a potential path of conflict and destiny.