Synopsis

The chapter follows Laon as he completes his six-month training regimen, with various characters observing his progress, including his family and rival trainees. The patriarch's unusual appearance to watch the test signifies its importance. Laon's perceived weakness is discussed by other trainees, but he's shown to have made significant progress during his training, leaving only two others ahead of him. The chapter ends as the test is about to begin, with nervous tensions running high.