Tensions and Alliances

In this chapter, the chaos from Severo's interrogation of Diomedes ignites confrontations among Darrow, Lyria, and Cassius, revealing deep emotional and personal conflicts. The narrative explores the complexities of camaraderie as characters navigate political tensions and past failures, leading to unexpected alliances. As battles unfold, the story delves into moral dilemmas and the cost of peace amid destruction and trauma in the harsh landscape of war.