Synopsis

The chapter opens with seemingly unrelated thoughts on the importance of home and companionship for warriors. It quickly transitions to a power struggle within the Royal Academy, where Duke Thanis is stripped of his title and assets by Alicia Magentano, leading to his downfall. Driven by revenge, he encounters a young man who appears to be surprisingly skilled, leading into a confrontation with a mysterious figure who seems to know about his misdeeds.The chapter also shows dialogue between two characters Asrahan and Lloyd, with Asrahan asking strange questions about Lloyd's purpose.