Synopsis

The chapter begins with a comedic spat between Icarus and another character concerning protecting Joshua, before they arrive in Hubalt, greeted as heroes. The castle is in ruins, showcasing the power of previous battles. Lilith reveals herself as the hidden king, having secretly worked towards this moment. She plans to rebuild and unify the empire using the recovered Knight of God, Chrysler, in a bid to avoid further conflict with pro-empire organizations, thus putting a puppet emperor on the throne.