Synopsis

The chapter revolves around two interconnected conflicts. First, Roman Dimitri is challenged to a duel by Barbossa, a powerful swordsman from Valhalla, creating continent-wide anticipation. Meanwhile, Count Ronden of Redford, facing a crippling debt to the Golden Bank, approaches Roman for a loan, revealing that his reputation as a corrupt businessman is a facade to secretly protect his kingdom from internal and external threats, particularly the Cronos Empire. He hopes to use Roman's rising power to help Redford survive.