Synopsis

The chapter centers around a high-stakes duel proposed by Roman Dimitri to Butler of Hektor. If Butler wins, Kairo will accept Hektor's proposal, but if Roman wins, Hektor must leave Kairo territory. This unexpected challenge occurs while Kairo is facing political pressure from aristocratic factions vying for Roman's favor. Meanwhile, preparations are made to reinforce Kairo by using the warp gate for extra resources, setting up a three day timeframe where the duel plays a key role.