This chapter's epigraph comes from a conversation between the master and his servant. The master tells his servant that his powers have been "weakened abruptly" and that he should pay attention to his body. He tells the servant that he will prepare a "citrus flan" , a dessert that soothes and reduces stress. The servant is confused by his master's strange behavior, but the master assures him that he is a brave and loyal member of the Siyou clan. He explains that he knows that the master is powerful, but that he still bullies him. He says that he has always been faithful to the master, even when he is in danger. He asks the servant if the master wants to raise his child with him, and the master replies that he does.