Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hisoka secretly joins Coleman after their match, expressing interest in a serious fight.
• Coleman refuses, stating that serious fights between them could lead to fatal consequences.
• Hisoka asks for the Phantom Troupe's address, expressing intent to join them.
• Coleman invites Hisoka to a feast in a month, expecting a "flower of death" collision.
• Killua is disqualified for breaking the rules during his match, with Illumi controlling him using Nen needles.

Character Developments

• Coleman: Shows concern for Hisoka's well-being, refuses a serious fight to prevent fatalities, and invites Hisoka to a feast expecting a bloody spectacle.
• Hisoka: Seeks a serious fight with Coleman, wants to join the Phantom Troupe, and is intrigued by the upcoming feast.
• Killua: Displays puppet-like behavior after being controlled by Illumi, potentially leading to increased resentment towards his brother.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of unrestrained, serious fights between powerful individuals.
• The complex relationship between Hisoka and Coleman, with Hisoka's pursuit of Chrollo hinting at unrequited feelings.
• The potential consequences of Illumi's control over Killua, exploring the theme of manipulation and its effects on their relationship.

Character Interactions

• Coleman and Hisoka: Their interaction revolves around a potential serious fight, with Coleman refusing due to the risk of fatal consequences. They also discuss the Phantom Troupe and an upcoming feast.
• Illumi and Killua: Illumi controls Killua using Nen needles, leading to Killua's disqualification and potential increased resentment towards his brother.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Killua's elimination from the Hunter Exam for breaking rules.
• Coleman receives a Hunter license for Garnet, intending to extort him.
• Illumi reveals he planted a Nen needle in Killua to scare him and test his resolve.
• Coleman and Illumi return home, anticipating trouble from their family.

Character Developments

• Illumi shows a rare hint of mischief, enjoying the impending conflict at home.
• Coleman, despite his mischief, is somewhat concerned about Killua's well-being.
• Killua, though not present, demonstrates his resolve by not being deterred by the Nen needle.

Significant Themes

• The Zoldyck family's harsh methods of training and expectations.
• The theme of friendship and its challenges, as Killua's friends face the Zoldyck name.

Character Interactions

• Coleman and Illumi interact, with Coleman trying to outsmart Illumi and Illumi remaining stoic.
• Illumi's butler is respectful and discreet, hinting at the family's power dynamics.
• Coleman and Illumi anticipate their family's reaction to their actions, showing their awareness of the potential consequences.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Killua is being whipped by Milluki in the Zoldyck mansion's basement.
• Coleman (Second Brother) intervenes and offers Milluki a game to distract him.
• Kikyo (Mother) returns and is delighted to see Coleman, asking him to try on new dresses.
• Killua is shocked to learn that Coleman has worn dresses before.

Character Developments

• Killua remains defiant despite his injuries.
• Milluki shows a mix of sadism and jealousy towards Killua.
• Coleman displays his ability to read people and manipulate situations, showing care for both Milluki and Killua.
• Kikyo's eccentricity and favoritism towards Coleman are further emphasized.

Significant Themes

• Family dynamics and favoritism (Kikyo's clear preference for Coleman).
• Manipulation and control (Coleman's handling of Milluki and Killua).
• Power struggles and defiance (Killua's resistance against Milluki and Kikyo).

Character Interactions

• Coleman intervenes between Milluki and Killua, attempting to defuse the situation.
• Kikyo's arrival disrupts Coleman's plan, leading to an awkward interaction between them.
• Killua and Milluki's dynamic shifts as Killua learns about Coleman's past.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Coleman, disguised as a woman in a red-and-black gown, interacts with his mother, Kikyo.
• Kikyo suggests Coleman invite his brother, Illumi, to try on similar clothing.
• Coleman agrees, but with hidden intentions.

Character Developments

• Coleman: Displays cunning and manipulative behavior, hiding his true intentions from Kikyo.
• Kikyo: Shows affection and concern for her sons, but also displays a hint of deception in her interactions with Coleman.

Significant Themes

• Deception and manipulation: Coleman uses his disguise and false innocence to deceive Kikyo.
• Family dynamics: The relationship between Coleman, Illumi, and their mother is complex and filled with hidden emotions.

Character Interactions

• Coleman and Kikyo: Their interaction is filled with hidden meanings and deceptions, with both parties attempting to manipulate the other.
• Coleman and Illumi (implied): Coleman's plan to involve Illumi suggests a sibling rivalry or shared secret between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Illumi whips Killua in the punishment room of the Zoldyck estate.
• Illumi warns Killua against making friends, using his own relationship with Hisoka as an example.
• Coleman, disguised as a woman, surprises Illumi and Killua, causing Killua to be shocked and speechless.
• Illumi reveals that he will not give Coleman any of his dessert, and Coleman asks Illumi to try on clothes for their mother.

Character Developments

• Killua: Becomes more rebellious and defiant after being whipped by Illumi. Struggles with Illumi's warning about making friends and the consequences of his actions.
• Illumi: Shows a rare display of emotion and words when warning Killua. Reveals his disdain for friends and his relationship with Hisoka. Shows a brief moment of softness with Coleman.
• Coleman: Disguises himself as a woman to surprise Illumi and tease Killua. Shows his playful and mischievous side, contrasting with Illumi's cold demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and its consequences: Illumi warns Killua about the dangers of making friends, highlighting the potential risks and burdens they can bring.
• Family dynamics: The interactions between Illumi, Killua, and Coleman showcase the complex and often tense relationships within the Zoldyck family.
• Appearance versus reality: Coleman's disguise as a woman challenges perceptions of gender and identity, adding a layer of complexity to the scene.

Character Interactions

• Illumi and Killua: Their interaction is tense and confrontational, with Illumi warning and punishing Killua, while Killua struggles to accept Illumi's words and rebels against him.
• Illumi and Coleman: Their interaction is playful and teasing, with Coleman attempting to flirt with Illumi and Illumi showing a brief moment of softness before returning to his usual cold demeanor.
• Killua and Coleman: Killua is shocked and speechless at Coleman's behavior and appearance, highlighting the contrast between the two siblings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Coleman manipulates Gon into coming to the Zoldyck estate by lying about Killua's loneliness and the family's hospitality.
• Killua is worried about Gon's arrival due to his family's strict and unusual entrance requirements.
• Coleman receives a call from Manster, revealing that the 'Curse of the Death Serpent' and his scarlet eyes are incurable curses that feed on life force.
• Coleman decides to visit the snake island and the Dark Continent to find a cure or revenge, despite the risks.

Character Developments

• Coleman's determination and arrogance are reinforced as he refuses to accept his fate and decides to confront the curses head-on.
• Killua shows concern for Gon, indicating his growing attachment to his friend.
• Manster's schadenfreude and dejection suggest he's aware of the danger and futility of Coleman's plans but enjoys his defiance.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Destiny: Coleman believes in controlling his own fate and that anyone who dares take his life will die, showcasing his arrogance and determination.
• Manipulation and Deception: Coleman manipulates Gon to come to the estate, while Manster manipulates Coleman with the news of the curses.
• Risk and Consequence: Both Coleman and Manster are aware of the risks involved in Coleman's plans, yet they proceed, highlighting their disregard for consequences.

Character Interactions

• Coleman manipulates Killua to calm their father down and convince him to let him go out and gain experience.
• Coleman and Manster's interaction reveals their mutual understanding and acceptance of each other's dangerous plans.
• Coleman's conversation with Killua shows his affection for his younger brother, despite his manipulative behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Coleman returns home after a trip, meeting with his father, Silva Zoldyck.
• They engage in a game of chess while discussing business and family matters.
• Coleman reveals he burned a billion Jenie (currency) to intimidate other factions.
• Silva expresses concern about Coleman's methods and the potential backlash.
• Coleman insists on his aggressive approach, and Silva allows him to proceed.
• Silva gives Coleman a stack of papers with bounty missions to complete.

Character Developments

• Coleman: Shows his ruthless and aggressive nature, willing to use extreme measures to assert dominance. He's also respectful towards his father.
• Silva: Reveals his concern for his family's reputation and the potential consequences of Coleman's actions. He's more strategic and patient than Coleman.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The conversation revolves around power struggles within the criminal underworld and the family's role in it.
• Legacy and Tradition: Silva and Coleman clash over their views on the family's legacy and how to maintain it.
• Responsibility and Consequences: Both characters grapple with the responsibilities that come with their power and the potential consequences of their actions.

Character Interactions

• Silva and Coleman: Their interaction is a mix of respect, tension, and understanding. Silva is proud of Coleman's drive but worries about his methods, while Coleman respects Silva's opinion but sticks to his beliefs.
• Silva's Reference to Kikyo: Silva's mention of Kikyo, Coleman's mother, hints at her overbearing nature and the potential conflict she might cause.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gon is approached by a mysterious woman in the Zoldyck Family's courtyard forest.
• She reveals herself as Killua's cousin and guides Gon deeper into the forest.
• Gon mentions a monster that has attacked his companions, but the woman dismisses it as non-existent.
• The woman, revealed to be Coleman (Killua's brother) in disguise, stops a large beast named Mike with ease.
• Coleman invites Gon and his friends to dinner and leaves, promising to meet again.

Character Developments

• Gon: Shows concern for his companions and is initially wary of Coleman but becomes more at ease as they interact.
• Coleman: Displays his strength and cunning by disguising himself as a woman and interacting with Gon. He also shows a playful and mischievous side.

Significant Themes

• Deception and disguise: Coleman uses a disguise to interact with Gon, highlighting the theme of deception and its potential consequences.
• Strength and power: Coleman's ability to stop a large beast like Mike showcases the strength and power held by the Zoldyck family.

Character Interactions

• Gon and Coleman: Their interaction is initially tense but becomes more friendly as they talk. Coleman teases Gon, hinting at a potential future relationship.
• Coleman and the guard: They discuss a secret mission, showing Coleman's involvement in high-risk, high-reward jobs and his disregard for his brother Illumi's potential disapproval.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Killua leaves the Zoldyck Family estate with Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio, having obtained his father's permission.
• Coleman gives Killua an unlimited savings card and a legal pass for certain places, to be used in case of danger.
• Killua's butler, Wutong, forces him to take the card, warning him of consequences if he doesn't.
• Coleman stops his fight with Hisoka to see Killua off, changing into a red dress for the occasion.
• Alluka (with Nanika) wants to go see Killua off but is refused by Coleman, who promises to take her to see him later.

Character Developments

• Killua shows resistance to being associated with the mafia and his brother's activities but ultimately accepts the card for safety.
• Coleman displays his eccentric and possessive nature, stopping his fight to see Killua off and making a promise to Nanika.
• Alluka (with Nanika) shows a desire to see Killua off and is unhappy about being refused.

Significant Themes

• The theme of family and brotherly bonds is emphasized through Killua's departure and Coleman's actions.
• The power dynamics within the Zoldyck Family are shown, with Killua obtaining his father's permission and Coleman making decisions for Alluka.
• The theme of safety and protection is highlighted through Wutong's insistence that Killua take the card and Coleman's promise to take Alluka to see Killua later.

Character Interactions

• Killua interacts with Wutong, showing resistance to accepting the card but ultimately complying.
• Coleman interacts with Hisoka, stopping their fight to see Killua off and promising to take Alluka to see him later.
• Alluka (with Nanika) interacts with Coleman, wanting to see Killua off but being refused, leading to a promise from Coleman.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Killua and his friends are seen off at the Zoldyck estate gate by an unusual trio: Coleman (disguised as a woman), Illumi (also disguised), and a mysterious woman.
• Coleman and Illumi's cross-dressing and intimate behavior shocks Killua and his friends.
• Killua, Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio leave the estate, with Killua warning them to ignore his "freak" relatives.
• After they leave, Illumi and Coleman reveal that they've been targeted by hunters. Illumi orders Coleman to clean up the situation.

Character Developments

• Killua is embarrassed and disgusted by his brothers' behavior but remains protective of them.
• Coleman and Illumi's true identities are revealed to Killua's friends, causing them to question their initial impressions.
• Coleman's playful and seductive nature is further emphasized, while Illumi displays his cold and calculating side.

Significant Themes

• The theme of deception and true identities continues, with Coleman and Illumi hiding their true selves from Killua's friends.
• The theme of family dynamics is explored through Killua's embarrassment and protectiveness towards his brothers.

Character Interactions

• Killua interacts with his brothers, showing both embarrassment and concern for their well-being.
• Coleman and Illumi interact, displaying a complex sibling relationship marked by mutual understanding and shared secrets.
• Killua's friends react with shock and disbelief at the revelation of Coleman and Illumi's true identities.

Summary

• Key Plot Points and Events: Hisoka and Coleman meet again in a forest filled with blood and bodies, a scene created by Coleman. Coleman has crucified a man, symbolizing the 'Death of God', reflecting his struggle to create a work of art that conveys complex emotions.

Character Developments

• Hisoka: Shows his appreciation for art and understanding of its principles, despite being a battle-crazed madman. He values human warmth and spirit in art.
• Coleman: Struggles with creating a work that conveys complex emotions, specifically joy, as he usually focuses on fear and repression. He's introspective about his art.
• Significant Themes: The struggle to create meaningful art, the complexity of human emotions, and the contrast between cold, indifferent art and art with human warmth and spirit.
• Character Interactions: Hisoka and Coleman meet as equals, discussing art and sharing their thoughts. Despite their different perspectives, they respect each other's views.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hisoka and Coleman meet; Hisoka teases Coleman about his faith.
• Coleman reveals he's dying due to multiple curses.
• Hisoka learns about Coleman's plan to hire Chrollo to retrieve the Keskor Eye for its explosive properties.
• Hisoka warns Coleman about Illumi's potential reaction to his death and advises him to make arrangements.
• Hisoka leaves, reminding Coleman to try and live.

Character Developments

• Coleman shows acceptance of his impending death and a desire to take his enemy with him.
• Hisoka reveals concern for Illumi's mental state if Coleman dies.

Significant Themes

• Acceptance of death and mortality.
• The consequences of one's actions (Coleman's curses).
• Brotherly bond and responsibility (Illumi and Coleman).

Character Interactions

• Hisoka and Coleman engage in a light-hearted, almost playful exchange despite the serious topic of Coleman's death.
• Hisoka expresses genuine concern for Illumi's well-being, showing a rare empathetic side.
• Coleman shows a mix of fatalism and determination, accepting his fate but also planning for the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Illumi receives information about his younger brother Coleman's deteriorating health due to a curse.
• Illumi learns that Coleman has gone to the Layton Family estate to cause trouble on the patriarch's birthday.
• Illumi decides not to interfere with Coleman's actions and leaves instructions with his subordinate to keep an eye on him.
• Illumi encounters Chrollo Lucilfer, a man he hasn't seen in a long time, in a dark alley.

Character Developments

• Illumi shows concern for Coleman's wellbeing but chooses not to intervene in his actions, indicating a shift in his protective stance towards his brother.
• Chrollo Lucilfer's appearance suggests a potential new conflict or alliance, as he seems to have been waiting for Illumi.

Significant Themes

• The theme of family and brotherhood is explored through Illumi's internal struggle regarding Coleman's actions.
• The theme of destiny and fate is hinted at with the mention of Coleman's curse and Illumi's decision not to interfere.

Character Interactions

• Illumi interacts with his subordinate, giving him instructions to watch over Coleman.
• Illumi encounters Chrollo Lucilfer, with whom he shares a history, suggesting a complex relationship between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chrollo and Illumi meet in a dark alley to discuss Coleman's situation.
• Chrollo reveals his desire to keep Coleman alive for the Phantom Troupe's benefit.
• Illumi shows indifference to Coleman's fate, mentioning fate but not elaborating.
• Chrollo shares that Coleman offered him status and money to find the Keskor Eye.
• Chrollo warns Illumi about the dangers of involving the Phantom Troupe in Coleman's affairs.
• Chrollo learns that Hisoka wants to join the Phantom Troupe.

Character Developments

• Chrollo: Shows strategic thinking and willingness to use Coleman for the Troupe's gain. He values power, status, and money over personal relationships.
• Illumi: Remains emotionless and distant, hinting at a belief in fate. He's protective of his family but doesn't seem concerned about Coleman's life.

Significant Themes

• Survival of the fittest: Chrollo's philosophy for the Phantom Troupe and the underworld.
• Power dynamics: Chrollo's desire for status and money to increase the Troupe's influence and negotiate with the Hunter Association.
• Family loyalty: Illumi's protectiveness towards his family, even when it comes to Coleman's life.

Character Interactions

• Chrollo and Illumi: Their conversation reveals their differing views on Coleman's situation. Chrollo is pragmatic, while Illumi seems to believe in fate.
• Chrollo and Hisoka: Chrollo learns of Hisoka's desire to join the Phantom Troupe, hinting at potential future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Coleman, a white-haired man, meets Garnet, the black-haired man, at the Layton Family's rear mountain temple.
• They discuss a plan to assassinate the current Layton Family head, with Garnet hiring Coleman to do the job.
• Coleman agrees, but only if Garnet's father becomes the new head, not Garnet himself.
• Coleman leaves to prepare for the assassination, while Garnet watches over the mountain, anticipating the upcoming events.

Character Developments

• Coleman: Shows himself to be cunning, ambitious, and ruthless, willing to manipulate others for his own gain.
• Garnet: Reveals his ambition and ruthlessness, planning to use Coleman to create a spectacle and secure his family's power.
• Garnet's father: Implied to be the next Layton Family head, though his character is not yet fully explored.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power: Both Coleman and Garnet display a strong desire for power and influence.
• Manipulation: Each character manipulates the other for their own purposes.
• Death and sacrifice: The impending assassination and the "blooming like fireworks, fleeting in an instant" metaphor suggest a theme of death and the impermanence of life.

Character Interactions

• Coleman and Garnet: Their interaction is tense and filled with hidden meanings, as each tries to outmaneuver the other.
• Garnet and his unnamed servant: The servant tries to advise Garnet, but Garnet dismisses him, showing his disregard for others' opinions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Garnet learns about the evil god Ex, which has no eyes and relies on Nen for sensing.
• Garnet suspects a connection between Ex and Coleman, who also has no eyes and crimson, pupil-less eyes.
• Garnet decides to invite the 'uncles' (presumably underworld figures) for a meeting, implying he's planning something significant.
• Coleman watches the power struggle within the Layton Family, aiming to manipulate the situation for his benefit.

Character Developments

• Garnet: Shows curiosity and suspicion about Coleman's connection to the evil god Ex. He's also planning a meeting with underworld figures, suggesting he's strategizing a major move.
• Coleman: Reveals his manipulative nature as he watches the Layton Family's power struggle, aiming to use it to his advantage. He's also shown to have a philosophical side, musing about human greed.

Significant Themes

• Greed: Coleman's manipulation of the Layton Family's power struggle is driven by greed, both his own and that of the other underworld figures.
• Curse: The evil god Ex is described as a curse, and Coleman's connection to it raises questions about whether he too is cursed.

Character Interactions

• Garnet and Coleman: Though not directly interacting in this chapter, their actions and thoughts are intertwined, with Garnet suspecting a connection between Coleman and the evil god Ex, and Coleman manipulating the Layton Family's power struggle.
• Coleman and the Layton Family: Coleman is observing the Layton Family's power struggle, planning to use it to his advantage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Coleman uses his aura manipulation to control the bandits, causing them to attack each other in a frenzied slaughter.
• The bandits, driven by greed and fear, kill each other while under Coleman's control.
• Coleman and Ku'er Ya collect photographs of the aftermath, with Coleman titling his 'Bath of Greed—Man Will Ultimately Be Destroyed by Desire' and Ku'er Ya's 'Death of Greed.'

Character Developments

• Coleman demonstrates his ability to manipulate people's bodies using aura, showcasing his growing power and lack of remorse for the lives he controls.
• Ku'er Ya shows his ability to control multiple types of aura, hinting at his versatility and genius in aura manipulation.
• The bandits display their ruthlessness and greed, ultimately leading to their demise.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its destructive consequences.
• Manipulation and control, both physical and psychological.
• The dehumanizing effects of greed and fear.

Character Interactions

• Coleman and Ku'er Ya's interaction is brief but shows a level of familiarity and mutual respect, despite their differing methods and goals.
• The bandits' interactions are marked by fear, confusion, and ultimately, violence, as they attack each other under Coleman's control.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Allen, the Grim Reaper Painter, is seen painting a woman suspended in mid-air, surrounded by corpses.
• The woman begs Allen to kill her, but he continues painting for six hours, torturing her mentally.
• Allen finally kills the woman and starts cleaning up. He hears a man cursing him in the distance but pays no heed.
• Allen admires his painting, titled 'Heaven Has Arrived,' depicting a peaceful scene with a praying nun.
• Nearby, another grim scene is discovered with corpses hanging like puppets, bearing the words 'The Dead Live Forever.'

Character Developments

• Allen: Revealed to be the Grim Reaper Painter, he takes pleasure in torturing his models before killing them. He enjoys painting in peaceful, lifeless environments.
• Unknown Man: Dislikes Allen and curses him but keeps a safe distance, showing cowardice.

Significant Themes

• Torture and Death: Allen's method of painting involves torturing his models before killing them, highlighting the themes of suffering and death.
• Peace vs. Chaos: Allen prefers painting in peaceful, lifeless environments, contrasting with the chaotic scenes he creates.

Character Interactions

• Allen and the Woman: The woman begs Allen to kill her, but he prolongs her torture, showing his sadistic nature.
• Allen and the Unknown Man: The man curses Allen but keeps a safe distance, showing fear and cowardice.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of bandits enters the Layton Manor's guest villa, overwhelmed by its wealth.
• The Slate Family arrives, led by their head, who believes the Layton Family is weak and plans to seize their power.
• The Norman Family arrives, led by Norman, who suggests discussing the spoils with the other families.
• Four of the Five Great Families' acting heads gather in the villa's hall, each wary of the others.
• An unknown force seals the exit and windows, and bizarre dolls appear, singing a children's song.
• The acting heads panic, and one of them shoots at the dolls, causing the room to go dark.

Character Developments

• The Slate Family head is portrayed as greedy and ambitious, eager to seize power from the Layton Family.
• Norman is shown as cunning and manipulative, trying to control the situation and the other families.
• The acting heads of the Five Great Families are revealed to be power-hungry and ruthless, willing to betray their former allies.

Significant Themes

• Greed and ambition: The acting heads are driven by their desire for power and wealth, leading them to betray their former allies and attempt to seize the Layton Family's assets.
• Betrayal and mistrust: The acting heads are wary of one another, reflecting the lack of trust and loyalty among the Five Great Families.
• The unknown and the supernatural: The appearance of the dolls and the strange occurrences in the room hint at an unknown force or supernatural element at play.

Character Interactions

• The Slate Family head and Norman interact, with Norman trying to manipulate the situation and the other families.
• The acting heads of the Five Great Families interact, each trying to gain an advantage over the others.
• The bandits and the acting heads interact briefly, with the bandits being intimidated by the acting heads' arrival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Coleman, the second young master of the Zoldyck Family, appears alive and well, contrary to reports of his impending death from a curse.
• Coleman traps the three envoys (Norman, Burson, and Slate) and the doll in a room using Nen threads, intending to turn them into artwork.
• Norman uses his Eye of Death ability to see Coleman's impending death, trying to provoke the others into attacking him.
• Slate realizes the danger of Coleman's power and decides not to engage, while the others are goaded into action.

Character Developments

• Coleman: Reveals his true condition and power, showing no fear of death and a desire to create art using his enemies.
• Norman: Uses his ability to try and manipulate the situation, showing cunning and ruthlessness.
• Slate: Shows caution and self-preservation, understanding the danger of Coleman's power and deciding not to fight.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Coleman's power is so great that it threatens to consume him, and those around him.
• Manipulation and control: Norman tries to manipulate the situation to his advantage, while Coleman seeks to control his enemies.
• Fear of death: Many characters fear death, influencing their actions and decisions.

Character Interactions

• Coleman vs. Envoys: Coleman traps and threatens the envoys, while they try to decide how to deal with him.
• Norman vs. Envoys: Norman tries to provoke the envoys into attacking Coleman, while Slate remains cautious.
• Slate vs. Coleman: Slate realizes the danger of Coleman's power and decides not to engage, showing a level of self-preservation not seen in the others.