Synopsis

The chapter begins with a character struggling to obey demands, culminating in their limbs being cut off, though they're mysteriously able to heal, which astounds their captor. The captor then threatens to harm an elf companion, forcing the character to comply and go with them. Despite being captured, the character asks the elf to report the situation while the character stays to face the captor and vows to kill them because they are deemed too dangerous to leave alive. This chapter highlights a character's struggle, resilience and decision to fight, portraying the captor as monstrous.