Tensions and Betrayals

In this chapter, Lysander grapples with his feelings for Virginia amid escalating tensions at a chariot game and the unfolding conflict surrounding Darrow and Cassius on Venus. As the duel between Darrow and Apple intensifies, unexpected explosions and chaotic melee highlight the precarious situation the characters find themselves in. The chapter concludes with a lavish party aboard the Light Bringer, where political alliances are tested, and a dire announcement foreshadows impending danger.