In this chapter, we learn that the villagers of the two villages have been treating the sprite as if he were a member of their family, even though he is half-supremacist and half-mom's son. The villagers believe that his birth is the reason that they have lost their relatives, but the sprite says that he cannot choose between his own life and that of another child. He explains that the annual festival for mountain spirit requires that a child sacrifice be made from each village. This year, he says, he will be the chosen one. He says that since he is a forbidden son without parents, the villagers want him to sacrifice his life for the sake of the villagers. He adds that he does not feel any regret if his life is exchanged for a peaceful life for everyone in the village. He asks if hong qu will be able to live if he dies, since she likes him so much. The sprite replies that he has brought some rice rolls for her, if he is chosen