Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter is set at a banquet on Yokai Mountain after a recent Danmaku incident.
• Gu Mo, the Dragon God, is being interviewed by Hieda no Akyuu while surrounded by various Gensokyo residents, including Yukari, Eirin, Alice, and Aya.
• Gu Mo confirms his name and residence on the Moon but declines to comment on whether all Dragons live there.

Character Developments

• Gu Mo remains calm and collected despite the intense scrutiny and tension from the others.
• Hieda no Akyuu is excited and eager to conduct the interview, aiming to record accurate information.
• Yukari is still upset and vigilant towards Gu Mo, sitting close to him and giving off a dangerous aura.
• Eirin and Kaguya seem thoughtful and uncertain about Gu Mo's claims, possibly due to his connection to Eientei.
• Aya is resentful that she wasn't chosen for the interview and feels she missed a significant opportunity.

Significant Themes

• The interview highlights the curiosity and suspicion surrounding Gu Mo's identity and origins.
• The tension and unease among the characters reflect their desire to understand and control the situation.
• The mention of Dragons and their habitats raises questions about the true nature of Gu Mo's power and identity.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mo interacts with Hieda no Akyuu during the interview, providing brief and somewhat evasive answers.
• Yukari sits close to Gu Mo, expressing her displeasure and vigilance through her body language and gaze.
• Eirin and Kaguya exchange thoughts about Gu Mo's claims, possibly discussing his connection to Eientei.
• Aya expresses her resentment towards Hieda no Akyuu for conducting the interview instead of her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mo reveals his ability to cross worlds, traveling between truly different worlds, not just dimensions or planets within the same universe.
• He confirms he's an existence from another world and usually lives on the Moon or Horai Island in his world.
• Gu Mo clarifies that he wasn't familiar with Kaguya back then, and it was a Clone that visited her, not his Main Body.

Character Developments

• Gu Mo: Shows his ability and reveals more about his origins, maintaining his mysterious and powerful image.
• Yakumo Yukari: Becomes more suspicious and paranoid, questioning Gu Mo's relationship with Kaguya.
• Yagokoro Eirin: Shows interest in Gu Mo's ability and his world, eager to explore and research.

Significant Themes

• The concept of different worlds and universes.
• The power and mystery of Gu Mo's abilities.
• The curiosity and desire for knowledge among the characters.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mo and Yakumo Yukari: Yukari questions Gu Mo about his relationship with Kaguya, showing her suspicious nature.
• Gu Mo and Yagokoro Eirin: Eirin shows interest in Gu Mo's ability and his world, hinting at potential collaboration or conflict.
• Gu Mo and the group: The group reacts with surprise and excitement to Gu Mo's revelation about his ability and origins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mo confirms his identity and strength to Yakumo Yukari.
• Gu Mo reveals his current stats and capabilities, including his ability to tear apart planets under normal circumstances.
• Gu Mo mentions Tamamo-no-Mae, causing a reaction from Yakumo Yukari and Miss Shinki.
• Gu Mo explains his encounter with Chaos, the God of Chaos, and his injuries from the collision.

Character Developments

• Yakumo Yukari: Struggles to accept Gu Mo's revelations but maintains her composure. She becomes more determined to understand and believe Gu Mo's truth.
• Gu Mo: Shows sincerity in explaining his abilities and past events. He takes the opportunity to clear up misunderstandings about his acquaintance with Tamamo-no-Mae.
• Miss Shinki: Reacts with displeasure upon hearing about Tamamo-no-Mae.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Gu Mo and other characters, particularly Yakumo Yukari.
• The truth and consequences of Gu Mo's past actions and encounters.
• The potential threat posed by Chaos, the God of Chaos.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mo and Yakumo Yukari: Their conversation reveals Gu Mo's true strength and clears up some misunderstandings.
• Gu Mo and Miss Shinki: Miss Shinki reacts with displeasure upon learning about Tamamo-no-Mae.
• Gu Mo and the other characters: The banquet concludes with mixed feelings among the attendees, with some dispersing with heavy hearts and their own thoughts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Suwako's massive tree in the Forest of Magic becomes her new body after the event.
• A treehouse is built within the tree, housing a Teleportation Gate connecting Gensokyo to the real world.
• Gu Mo tests the Teleportation Gate and returns to the Moon base.
• The Moon base has shifted towards subsurface development, with plans to hollow out the Moon and create a supercomputing complex.

Character Developments

• Suwako accepts her new form and is comfortable with her range of activity within Gensokyo.
• Gu Mo continues his work on the Mechanized Sacred Body project, aiming to transform the Moon into a supercomputer.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and acceptance of change (Suwako's new form, Gu Mo's project).
• The pursuit of knowledge and power (Gu Mo's absorption of the main archive's knowledge, his Mechanized Sacred Body project).
• Connection and exploration of new worlds (the Teleportation Gate, Gu Mo's interest in other universes).

Character Interactions

• Gu Mo explains the workings of the Teleportation Gate to the blonde loli (Suwako).
• Gu Mo instructs Suwako on how to manage the Teleportation Gate and suggests she learn projection magic to use it.
• Gu Mo plans to place autonomous puppets in the treehouse to maintain the room, catering to the preferences of the residents of Gensokyo.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mo, now 30, visits his parents who are rejuvenating due to longevity elixirs.
• Ciri, the Witcher girl, suddenly appears, having found her world but lost it again.
• Gu Mo suggests she try opening the path again, as it's likely a temporary issue.

Character Developments

• Gu Mo: Shows maturity and understanding, offering calm advice to Ciri.
• Ciri: Struggles with her past trauma, retreating when faced with the Wild Hunt, despite her enhancements.

Significant Themes

• The impact of Gu Mo's actions on the world line and Ciri's reality.
• The influence of past trauma on present actions.
• The power of Nanomachines and their potential to enhance and repair.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mo and Ciri: Gu Mo provides guidance and reassurance to Ciri, who seeks his help and is open about her struggles.
• Gu Mo's parents: Their rejuvenation is mentioned, showing their continued youthfulness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mo, a powerful figure from Gensokyo, meets Yakumo Yukari, the Yokai Sage, in a human world that mirrors Gensokyo.
• Ciri, a Witcher and Source Mage from another world, is introduced to Yukari by Gu Mo.
• Gu Mo considers the possibility of cooperation or exchange between Ciri and Yukari due to their overlapping abilities.

Character Developments

• Gu Mo: Shows his ability to navigate multiple worlds and his interest in Ciri and Yukari's abilities.
• Yakumo Yukari: Initially confident, she feels unnatural and off-balance when meeting Ciri's composure.
• Ciri: Maintains her composure and politeness when meeting Yukari, hinting at her maturity and self-control.

Significant Themes

• The mirroring of worlds: The human world is similar to Gensokyo, and Gu Mo has encountered such mirror universes before.
• Ability exchange: Gu Mo suggests that Ciri and Yukari could learn from each other due to their shared abilities.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mo introduces Ciri and Yukari to each other, highlighting their similarities in abilities.
• Ciri and Yukari exchange greetings, with Ciri maintaining her composure and Yukari feeling unnatural and off-balance.
• Gu Mo observes their interaction and considers potential cooperation between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mo visits the System Store after returning from a Dungeon world.
• He finds a red-quality item, the "Eye of Agamotto," which possesses the power of omniscience and requires three Legendary Keys plus three Golden Keys.
• Gu Mo buys the amulet, and it freezes time in the physical world.
• He uses the amulet to travel through time and observe recent history.

Character Developments

• Gu Mo shows confidence in his ability to recreate Chaos, the ultimate weapon of his civilization.
• He demonstrates his decision-making skills by purchasing the Eye of Agamotto despite its high price.
• Gu Mo exhibits his power and control over time using the amulet.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and preparation in achieving goals (Chaos recreation).
• The value of rare and powerful items (Eye of Agamotto).
• The consequences of Gu Mo's actions on the world around him (freezing time).

Character Interactions

• Gu Mo interacts with Yakumo Yukari and Ciri, showing them the effects of the Eye of Agamotto.
• Gu Mo observes Ciri's actions in the recent past using the amulet's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mo discovers he can manipulate time using the Infinite Gem, allowing him to observe and potentially alter past events.
• He tests this power by pulling Yakumo Yukari and Ciri into a historical scene from ten minutes ago.
• Ciri identifies the scene as the moment she discovered the world she believes leads to her home.
• In the Moon Base, Ciri opens multiple Teleportation Gates to explore potential worlds leading to her home.

Character Developments

• Gu Mo: Realizes the extent of his newfound power over time and decides to use it cautiously.
• Yakumo Yukari: Recognizes Gu Mo's new ability and understands the potential implications of his interworld travels.
• Ciri: Becomes more determined to find her way home, showing initiative and urgency in exploring potential worlds.

Significant Themes

• The power and responsibility of manipulating time.
• The importance of caution and careful planning when altering past events.
• The pursuit of home and belonging, driving Ciri's actions.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mo and Yakumo Yukari: They share a moment of understanding as she deduces his recent acquisition of time-based abilities.
• Gu Mo and Ciri: Gu Mo guides Ciri on how to navigate the altered timeline to find her way home without disrupting the causal chain.
• Ciri and her past self: Ciri observes her past self's actions, feeling a mix of embarrassment and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Time paradox occurs, but goes unnoticed by the world.
• Ciri travels to the past to confront the Wild Hunt Yokai Spirits and defeats them.
• Gu Mo, Ciri, and Yakumo Yukari return to Horai Island.
• They discuss eliminating the Wild Hunt root and branch to prevent future troubles.

Character Developments

• Ciri gains confidence in her abilities after defeating the Wild Hunt.
• Gu Mo demonstrates his power and willingness to protect his team.
• Yakumo Yukari reassesses Gu Mo's character, finding him more ruthless than she thought.

Significant Themes

• The power of time travel and its consequences.
• The necessity of dealing with threats before they grow stronger.
• The quiet and peaceful life on Horai Island.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mo and Ciri discuss their plans to eliminate the Wild Hunt.
• Gu Mo and Yakumo Yukari discuss the power of time travel and its potential misuse.
• Ciri shares her excitement about defeating the Wild Hunt with Gu Mo and Yakumo Yukari.
• Yakumo Yukari expresses her curiosity about Horai Island and its inhabitants.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mo's Guardian Spirit, Tamamo, returns to the real world after sensing his recovery.
• Gu Mo meets Souhime, and they're joined by an unfamiliar Yokai girl.
• Tamamo is wary of the new Yokai girl, leading to a tense interaction.
• In Gensokyo, Alice visits the Imaginary Treehouse for the first time, feeling resentful towards Patchouli and Marisa for frequenting it.

Character Developments

• Gu Mo: Calm and collected, he's no longer impulsive like before.
• Tamamo: Still protective of Gu Mo, she's cautious about the new Yokai girl.
• Souhime: Gentle and concerned, she's happy to see Gu Mo's recovery.
• Alice: Feels betrayed by Patchouli and Marisa for spending time at the treehouse without her.
• Kamizaki: Excited about the lively atmosphere at the treehouse, she's considerate of Alice's feelings.

Significant Themes

• Guardianship and protection (Tamamo's return, Alice's resentment)
• New relationships and interactions (Gu Mo's meeting with Souhime and the new Yokai girl, Alice's first visit to the treehouse)
• Change and adaptation (Gu Mo's recovery, Alice's acceptance of the treehouse)

Character Interactions

• Gu Mo and Tamamo: Tamamo is protective and slightly upset with Gu Mo for not letting her help him during his recovery.
• Gu Mo and Souhime: They greet each other warmly, showing mutual respect and concern.
• Tamamo and the new Yokai girl: Tamamo is wary and cautious, while the new Yokai girl remains composed.
• Alice and Kamizaki: Alice feels resentful, while Kamizaki is considerate and apologetic for Alice's discomfort.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alice visits the Arcane Gate with her mother, Kamizaki, and encounters Gensokyo residents who have gathered to explore the real world.
• Gu Mo reveals to Ciri, Tamamo, and Souhime that he has a daughter, Alice, in the real world.
• Alice and her mother arrive at the valley, where Gu Mo and the others are discussing Alice's existence.

Character Developments

• Alice feels guilt and a desire to make up for her past lack of understanding towards her mother.
• Tamamo is shocked and angry upon learning about Alice, feeling betrayed and humiliated.
• Gu Mo struggles to explain the situation to Tamamo, who is furious and threatens him.

Significant Themes

• The complexity of family dynamics and parent-child relationships.
• The consequences of keeping secrets and the impact of revealing them.
• The tension and conflict that can arise from unexpected revelations.

Character Interactions

• Alice and Kamizaki's relationship improves as they spend time together.
• Tamamo's anger and jealousy lead to a tense confrontation with Gu Mo.
• Gu Mo tries to reason with Tamamo but struggles to calm her down.
• The Gensokyo residents' excitement and curiosity about the real world contrast with the seriousness of the discussion in the valley.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Miss Tamamo, enraged, unleashes a series of powerful attacks on Gu Mo, showcasing her Nine-Tails Himegami form.
• Gu Mo remains unfazed by her attacks, demonstrating his strong defense.
• A large group from Gensokyo arrives on Horai Island due to a teleportation mishap.
• Gu Mo reveals that the Moon Base is no longer accessible and briefly shows the Moon's mechanized form.

Character Developments

• Miss Tamamo's anger and power are displayed, but she holds back from seriously harming Gu Mo.
• Gu Mo shows composure and strength under Tamamo's attack, revealing his powerful defense.
• Izayoi Sakuya feels dejected upon learning that Gu Mo has a new head maid.
• Yakumo Yukari questions Gu Mo about his pursuit of the new head maid.

Significant Themes

• Power and control: Gu Mo's strength and the Moon's transformation highlight his power and control over his environment.
• Relationship dynamics: The interaction between Gu Mo, Tamamo, Izayoi, and Yukari showcases their complex relationships.
• Mechanical ascension: Gu Mo's pursuit of mechanical ascension is emphasized through the Moon's transformation.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mo and Miss Tamamo: Their interaction highlights Tamamo's anger and Gu Mo's calm and strong defense.
• Gu Mo and Izayoi Sakuya: Izayoi feels dejected upon learning about the new head maid, showing her attachment to Gu Mo.
• Gu Mo and Yakumo Yukari: Yukari questions Gu Mo about his pursuit of the new head maid, showing a mix of concern and curiosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mo resumes operations in various Dungeon Worlds after his strength returns to peak.
• He builds Swallow's Tower on an island to manage and clean up his operations in the Dungeon Worlds.
• Gu Mo attempts to enter the world of the Time Gem but fails.
• He projects his image into a new dimension, recognizing it as the Lands Between from Elden Ring.
• Gu Mo explores the vast Lands Between, confirming the time period as post-Elden Ring shattering.
• He decides to challenge the Greater Will, the origin of the Erdtree, following the rules of the Lands Between's creation.

Character Developments

• Gu Mo's strength has returned to peak and increased significantly.
• He continues to develop and use time-based powers, accelerating his actions.
• Gu Mo shows interest in the Lands Between's unique features and decides to challenge the Greater Will.

Significant Themes

• Efficiency: Gu Mo prioritizes efficient accumulation of experience and leveling up his Skills.
• Challenge: Gu Mo seeks out challenges and meaningful interactions, moving beyond merely becoming the strongest piece on the chessboard.
• Outer Gods: The involvement of Outer Gods in the Lands Between's forces is noted, highlighting their power and influence.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mo interacts with various beings in the Dungeon Worlds, cleaning up his operations and dealing with the aftermath.
• In the Lands Between, he observes the local gods and decides to challenge the Greater Will, the origin of the Erdtree.
• Gu Mo's presence and actions in the Lands Between cause astonishment and curiosity among its inhabitants.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A massive meteorite crashes into the Lands Between, causing significant tremors and leaving a deep trail.
• The meteorite is revealed to be a Starship, not a natural phenomenon.
• The ship crashes into the ground in Limgrave, near the southern sea, piercing deep into the earth.

Character Developments

• Gu Mo, the main character, observes the meteor's fall and seems unconcerned about the Greater Will's attention.
• Gu Mo reveals he has air-dropped something into the Lands Between via the meteorite.

Significant Themes

• The decline of the Lands Between and the indifference of the Greater Will.
• The potential for new influences or powers entering the world, as symbolized by the Starship.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mo interacts with the Greater Will, feeling its power but not sensing any immediate threat or attention.
• Gu Mo's actions and thoughts are revealed through his internal monologue, but there's no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A massive Starship lies dormant in a crater, its metallic shell melted and spreading underground.
• A seemingly dead body in a cave comes back to life, displaying enhanced strength and agility.
• The Witch Ranni investigates the sinkhole, leaping into it on her horse.
• The Starship's influence spreads, reaching the ancient ruins beneath the Erdtree.
• Gu Mo visits the Raya Lucaria Academy's Grand Library, encountering the deranged Full Moon Queen Rennala and her defective children.

Character Developments

• The "corpse" in the cave is revealed to be Gu Mo, who has survived and is now enhanced by the Divine Steel Body and Nanoscale Physical Application System.
• The Full Moon Queen Rennala has lost her mind due to her obsession with the Amber Egg and the birth of healthy children.

Significant Themes

• The impact of the fallen Starship on the world, spreading its influence and causing changes.
• The theme of obsession and its consequences, as seen in the Full Moon Queen's descent into madness.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mo interacts with the Full Moon Queen and her children, using a Forced Calm Technique to incapacitate them.
• The Witch Ranni's investigation of the sinkhole suggests she is aware of the Starship's potential extraterrestrial origins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mo activates a counter-Cursed Technique, transporting him to a dark, moonlit space.
• He encounters an illusion of the Full Moon Queen, who is about to cast a powerful spell.
• Gu Mo freezes time using his mastery of the Time Gem, stopping the Queen's spell.
• He explores the space, curious about the origin of the dark moon symbol in the magic.
• Meanwhile, in the Liurnia region, the Puppet Girl (Ranni) senses that her protective spell on her mother has been broken.

Character Developments

• Gu Mo: Shows his ability to control time, demonstrating his growth in understanding and using the Time Gem's power.
• Full Moon Queen: Remains in a mentally unstable state, unaware of the events in the illusionary space.
• Ranni (Puppet Girl): Worries about her mother's safety, contemplates her enemies, and decides to leave her hiding place to explore the Lands Between.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between different powers and beliefs, reflected in the conflict between the Greater Will and foreign deities like the moon.
• The consequences of past actions, as seen in Ranni's fear for her mother's safety due to her own choices.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mo interacts with the Full Moon Queen's illusion, freezing her in time.
• Ranni senses the disturbance in her protective spell, worrying about her mother's safety, and considers her enemies' possible involvement.
• The chapter does not show direct interactions between Gu Mo and Ranni, but their paths seem to be converging due to the shared connection with the Full Moon Queen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Divine Ship (Elden Ring) shattered, and fragments spread across the Lands Between, marking the era of the Hero of Steel.
• Miss Witch explores the Underground World, discovering ancient ruins near the sources of the Siofra and Ainsel rivers.
• An unknown change is brewing in the Eternal City, which once attempted to create a king and slay a god.
• The Nano-Plague (Nanomachines) spreads to the Eternal City, contaminating Silver Tear (Liquid Metal Slimes) and transforming them, granting power to a swordsman.

Character Developments

• Miss Witch demonstrates her courage and curiosity, venturing deep into the Underground World despite its dangers.
• The swordsman in the Eternal City is transformed by the contaminated Silver Tear, gaining immense power and becoming a Steel Swordsman.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: The Eternal City's residents once sought power to create a king and slay a god, leading to their destruction. Now, the Nano-Plague brings new power to the city.
• Evolution and Change: The Silver Tear evolve and transform due to the Nano-Plague, demonstrating the potential for change and growth in the Lands Between.
• Exploration and Discovery: Miss Witch's journey into the Underground World highlights the theme of exploration and the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Miss Witch interacts with her Spirit Steed, using it to traverse the Underground World and evade detection.
• The swordsman in the Eternal City interacts with the contaminated Silver Tear, leading to his transformation into a Steel Swordsman.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mo obtains the "Great Rune of Rebirth" from the Full Moon Queen without any reaction from the rune.
• Gu Mo deduces that the Great Runes require DNA identification and activation at Divine Towers.
• Gu Mo activates the Great Rune using his advanced technology, revealing its law of rebirth.
• In the Lands Between, various forces and individuals are drawn to the recent falling star incident, including the crash site of Gu Mo's Starship.
• Explorers face numerous dangers and betrayals while attempting to reach the crash site in the Underground World.
• A Tarnished becomes the first "Hero of Steel" after discovering a treasure in the Eternal City and defeating a Demigod.

Character Developments

• Gu Mo demonstrates his advanced technology and understanding of the Great Runes.
• The Full Moon Queen is not yet recognized as an NPC by the System.
• The Tarnished who becomes the Hero of Steel gains significant power and achieves a historical feat.

Significant Themes

• The chaos and danger in the Lands Between after the collapse of the Golden Rule.
• The struggle for power and control among various forces.
• The pursuit of ancient secrets and treasures.
• The consequences of betrayal and mistrust among explorers.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mo interacts with the Full Moon Queen, obtaining the Great Rune but not engaging in further dialogue.
• Explorers in the Underground World interact with each other, often leading to betrayal and conflict.
• The Hero of Steel faces off against the Golden Lord, a monstrous Demigod, in a climactic battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious black armor, later revealed to be named 'Vergil', effortlessly defeats Godrick the Grafted Monster, a Demigod and Shardbearer.
• Godrick, driven mad by humiliation and failure, had resorted to grafting limbs of powerful beings onto himself to gain strength.
• Vergil's power is described as divine and demonic, capable of slicing through dimensions with a single slash.
• After defeating Godrick, a Great Rune fragment (a Ring fragment) floats towards Vergil.

Character Developments

• Godrick's backstory is revealed, showing his descent into madness and desperation due to repeated humiliations and failures.
• Vergil, the wearer of the mysterious armor, is introduced. Despite his power, he seems bewildered and lost after defeating Godrick.

Significant Themes

• The corrupting influence of power and the consequences of unchecked ambition (Godrick's downfall).
• The Tarnished's mission to defeat Demigods and repair the Elden Ring.
• The mysterious origin and power of Vergil's armor.

Character Interactions

• Vergil and Godrick face off, with Vergil effortlessly defeating Godrick despite his enhanced form.
• The onlookers watch in disbelief as Godrick is defeated, realizing the potential of the Tarnished and the mission at hand.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The discovery of Silver Tears, a mysterious liquid metal that transforms into powerful armor, sparks chaos in the Lands Between.
• People rush to Limgrave, seeking this new source of power, which can rival or even surpass that of Demigods.
• The Eternal City inhabitants, believing the Silver Tears are a sign of their deity's return, prepare to resist the surface dwellers and seek revenge against the Golden Rule.
• Ranni, the Puppet Girl, learns about the meteorite's impact and the Eternal City's exposure, questioning her own plans for godhood.

Character Developments

• The general population becomes fixated on obtaining Silver Tears to gain power and protect themselves from potential threats.
• The Eternal City residents cling to their faith and prepare for war, seeing the Silver Tears as a divine blessing.
• Ranni, aware of the changes, contemplates adjusting her plans for godhood and considers the possibility of becoming a king instead.

Significant Themes

• Power and ambition: Characters seek power through Silver Tears to achieve their goals and protect themselves.
• Faith and belief: The Eternal City inhabitants cling to their faith in the face of destruction and seek revenge against the Golden Rule.
• Change and adaptation: Characters must adapt to the sudden appearance of Silver Tears and the potential return of the Law of the Moon.

Character Interactions

• Surface dwellers and Eternal City inhabitants clash over the control of Silver Tears.
• Ranni, observing the events, considers her own plans and their relation to the potential return of the Law of the Moon.