Synopsis

The chapter focuses on the Lord of Automation Castle preparing for conflict, suspecting Eldar, a new enemy, is also gearing up for war. He then engages with a trading company, rejecting a bribe and using the interaction to highlight the elves' attempt at bribery as an insult. Meanwhile, the Elven army, led by Hasadian, is also preparing for war, viewing the Automation Castle as an easy target and their leader as arrogant.