Chapter Twenty-Five

( Chapter Twenty-Five: In which Maira shares what she's learned with Lord Shadow and must contend with the many arguments that follow concerning the course of action. Also, Maira once more gets a wardrobe update. )

Chapter Twenty-Six

( Chapter Twenty-Six: In which Maira does better with pain than protocol when things rest - literally - in her hands as our heroes progress to the Palace of Supreme Unity and there is serendipitous revenge as well as very purposeful, planned revenge. )

Chapter Twenty-Seven

( Chapter Twenty-Seven: In which Maira meets Yena and Kei-zi's boss and the distaste is mutual and meanwhile there is tricksy sorcering, arguments about Vharoi's fate both practical and moral and a last, risky play to do what must be done before it's too late. )