Summary

In Chapter 49, Thyon Nero stayed up to replicate the results of his experiment from the previous night. He was determined to prove that the success of his experiment, which he kept secret, was scientific, not mystical.

In Chapter 50, Sarai woke up, thinking about Lazlo and the kiss they shared. She considered if Minya intended to starve her because she had nothing to drink or eat in her isolation. Then, Great Ellen brought Sarai some plums, dropping them on the floor and calling her a traitor. Sarai realized that Minya used her power to manipulate Great Ellen’s behavior. She decided to sleep so that she would be prepared for her next visit to Lazlo. The narrative shifted to Lazlo, thinking about Sarai and their kiss. All the outsiders were working to solve the problem of the citadel, except for Drave, whose...