Synopsis

The chapter opens with characters questioning their leader's reckless decision-making, highlighting the meaningless deaths resulting from his actions. One character confronts the leader directly, suggesting they turn back, while the leader continues to dismiss caution. Despite internal conflict, the group seems to reluctantly accept the leader's approach of brute force as the only viable option. The chapter concludes with a mix of criticism and begrudging respect for the leader's combat prowess, and then an assertion that the speaker is an ally and not an enemy.