Synopsis

The chapter reveals the centaurs' brutal tradition of racing where injuries are commonplace and personal speed is less valued than winning. A character, likely the protagonist, attempts to convince the second-ranked centaur to change these practices, requesting a gathering of the tribe. Meanwhile, it is revealed that Shumahal's kind nature and concern for others prevent him from achieving his full potential in races, and the current fastest centaur, Komanchi, is established as a boastful bully. The chapter ends with hints of a solution by resolving the underlying problem, and not just making the Centaurs faster.