Synopsis

The chapter opens with a heated argument regarding succession, escalating into violence with the involvement of border guard mercenaries. Accusations fly, including claims that assassins were hired by a merchant association, further complicating the matter. One party proposes a temporary joint detainment until the true culprits are found. The chapter concludes with a bounty being offered for capturing the escaping suspects, promising a valuable reward, potentially escalating the situation outside of border guard control.