Synopsis

The chapter begins with the protagonist reflecting on a past event where he found a mysterious egg during a harsh winter, an egg his godmother seemingly predicted. This egg hatched, revealing a child born from dreams. The chapter then shifts to the present where the protagonist, now a fortress master, displays his power after a recent fight by sparing a captured monarch. He deliberately lets the monarch return to the Almighty Land with a message, escalating the conflict and challenging the other side to retaliate, all while revealing he intends to provoke a larger conflict.