Synopsis

Quasimodo attempts to steal Esmeralda's power but is ultimately defeated when the protagonist forms a stronger contract with Esmeralda, overwriting Quasimodo's previous connection. The undercover professor from the academy reveals himself, connecting to the protagonist's past, and providing crucial support. As the chapter concludes, Quasimodo is consumed by a fire that burns his soul, seemingly fulfilling a form of atonement, while the protagonist moves forward with renewed purpose.