Summary

Gaven follows Eoin to a secret hideout, where he meets Myrana, Isemay, Brigid, Aitken and Sven. Wearing a tiger mask made by Eoin and using the alias "Spiritel," Gaven proves his allegiance by locating the Defiants’ hideouts and demonstrating the exceptional fighting skills they need. Eoin reflects on his time traveling and fighting alongside Gaven. Still having no memory of the Althaean Siege, Gaven asks Eoin what he was like during that time. Eoin reveals that Gaven often expressed regret over leaving his family and explains that Soteria’s power forces one to act on their deepest desires.

Eoin then surprises Gaven by asking how he obtained intel about Region Leader Gaven's patrol in Althaea Main. This leads to the revelation that the soldiers Eoin has been seeing supporting Gaven’s journey are all the same person—a shapeshifter. Marveling at the fact...