In this chapter, we learn that the two men have been hiding out in the ministers' residences for some time now. They're just like the other men, except for one thing: they're not wearing masks anymore. They don't have to wear masks anymore, because they've been replaced by the people of the capital. This is the first time we've heard of this, and it's a big deal. The narrator tells us that the men are going to return to the capital, and that the people there have changed completely. He also tells the audience that a new troop of soldiers has emerged from the northern part of the country, seeking justice for Lingge. The men are trying to rob him, but he's going to help the king.