Synopsis

Tatar recognizes the Astacidaeans' advanced boat-making skills and sees an opportunity for trade and the potential to use their archipelago's silver mines, solidifying their future affiliation with Heukrin. Simultaneously, the War Chief, struggling with his new peaceful role, encounters the lost Astacidaeans. Despite initially considering them enemies, he decides to help them, reflecting on his past actions and drawing parallels with the blue insect god. Finally, the chapter ends with the crawfish species returning to trade.