Synopsis

The chapter delves into the protagonist's traumatic memories and unresolved feelings towards his mother, highlighting her actions and silences that caused him immense pain. He questions her motives and struggles with whether to accept her explanations. Simultaneously, he confronts another character who is altering the story's flow based on their knowledge of the future, leading to a clash of ideologies about the nature of reality and predetermined narratives. The chapter concludes with a setup for future conflict as the protagonist and his allies plan to move forward.