Synopsis

The chapter details the downfall of Marquis Benedict, whose rebellion against the Kairo kingdom ultimately fails with his capture. We learn of his past motivations, including his formation of the Aristocratic Faction and his belief in a better path for Kairo. Meanwhile, Roman Dimitri is lauded for taking down Benedict's castle but is immediately dispatched to the western front, underscoring the ongoing war with the Kronos Empire and Kairo's vulnerable state. The chapter closes with Benedict realizing that his escape was a trap all along.