Synopsis

The chapter introduces a powerful, unpredictable character who acknowledges the protagonist's intriguing nature and potential for disruption. He remarks on how the protagonist's small actions could have large, unforeseen consequences, like a butterfly effect. The protagonist, realizing the presence of a figure not meant to appear at this time, grapples with whether his previous actions altered the timeline. The chapter concludes with the antagonist presenting the protagonist with a challenge for freedom, intrigued by his potential.