Synopsis

Following a destructive fight involving a kraken, the characters find themselves in a familiar place, the former home of two brothers, where they reflect on the recent events. One character grapples with the threat posed by another powerful character and his manipulative tendencies, deciding that, despite his usefulness, this individual must be kept at a distance if he endangers his friends. The chapter ends with the main character establishing his boundaries with the powerful individual while also subtly demonstrating his own hidden abilities and protective nature towards his friends.