Synopsis

Several characters grapple with their roles and loyalties, particularly a shadow who decides to support Larsen openly despite her fears, and Larsen’s fire contractor expressing her desire to be considered family by marrying Larsen. Meanwhile, the chapter features a violent clash where Persia, a Mayton daughter, attacks and dismembers a character, highlighting the brutal and dangerous nature of the Mayton family and their internal conflicts. The chapter ends with hints of Larsen's older siblings and the upcoming challenges he may face when he returns.