Synopsis

Lunia impulsively asks Corin to go on a date, which is then followed by a formal proposal of marriage, driven by both her affection and political concerns regarding her wavering power. Alisha is simultaneously appointed as the Fifth Sword Pavilion Master, a role she cannot refuse despite the burden of expectations from her family. The chapter explores the complex relationships between these three characters, and how their personal feelings intertwine with the duties and expectations placed upon them.