Synopsis

The chapter sees the Successor receive an artifact proving their legitimacy while surrounded by conflict. They are faced with a group of captive humans, a powerful enemy figure named Mubver, and Terzio, a knight who pledges allegiance. The Successor decides to spare the lives of some captives while taking others, including a former priest, into their custody. The chapter concludes with the Successor making their way to the administrator of the laboratory with their new ally, hinting at further information and challenges to come.