Synopsis

The chapter reveals a divide within the rat community: Morth, having a family, chooses a stable, albeit oppressed, life within the labyrinth rather than pursuing freedom. This decision is met with outrage by others, including his own son, who believed he was on the path to heroic leadership. The tension escalates into a violent conflict, resulting in the death of the protagonist's father, who was previously a voice for the species. The chapter concludes with the son witnessing his father's death, prompting a vow for revenge against those who betrayed their shared dream.