Synopsis

The chapter begins with chaotic and fragmented text, possibly representing a hurried escape or battle, then shifts to a confrontation where a character is called out for being rusty and overly focused on protecting others. It's revealed that the character was intentionally drawing the antagonist's attention, allowing the children to escape. The character denies any particular attachment but warns the antagonist not to harm the others, highlighting a deep, yet perhaps unacknowledged, sense of responsibility. The final pages mention the creators of the work.