strategic-alliance

In this chapter, Florian, Catlin, and sera work together to carry out a covert operation to confront Amy Carnath, a student who holds critical information about the political and social pressures surrounding sera and her family. Through intimidation and negotiation, sera extracts information about the fear and control exerted by powerful figures like uncle Giraud and ser Nye, revealing the oppressive environment the children face. The chapter ends with a tentative alliance formed between sera and Amy, emphasizing strategic friendship as a means of survival.