Synopsis

The chapter centers around a conflict over who will become the next Castle Lord of the Automation Castle. A character named Awee Kyung leverages the presence of a "Chosen One" from the Black Scale Tribe to threaten the current Lord, Hwee Seo. Awee Kyung explains her intention to take over, exploiting the castle's automated succession system, leading to her being declared the new Lord. Later, another character is confronted about their plans to leave and is told they will not succeed by an unknown character acting in Hwee Kyung's interest.