Synopsis

The chapter opens with Dakia and Marnak discussing their future partnership, with Dakia acknowledging his past harshness and Marnak explaining his strong sense of justice. However, they are quickly forced to flee as they are being pursued, leading to tension between their ideals and the need to survive. Simultaneously, the group hired to capture Dakia reports their failure and faces pressure from their superiors, escalating the stakes and hinting at Marnak's growing reputation as a powerful figure. The chapter ends on a note of regret from the pursuers and a client looking for the pair.