The chapter revolves around the character Livira following Deputy Ellis through a vast library.
There is an intricate and intense detailing of Livira's actions, strategies, and observations as she follows Ellis throughout the library.
Livira learns more about the library's design, rules and hidden depths during her pursuit, including previously unseen aspects such as gravity-nullifying corners and stone ladderways.
She uses espionage tactics and tools like a book that engulfs her in darkness to avoid being noticed by other librarians.
Throughout her chase, Livira draws parallels to the library's secretive and selective knowledge system with societal dynamics of power and control.
Her pursuit of Ellis is fraught with difficulty as the library’s design requires numerous detours, making it hard to keep track of him in the sprawling network of chambers.
At the end of the chapter, Livira continues her pursuit, managing to keep on the correct path despite the obstacles and hardships she encounters.
Livira takes advantage of the physical layout, including ladders, arches, ledges, and bridges, to navigate the environment more quickly.
She hopes that Master Ellis, the person she is pursuing, is not as agile as she is.
Livira spots Master Ellis from a high bridge; he's entering one of the reading rooms with a book.
She descends immediately and follows him into the side room.
Livira is puzzled as to why Master Ellis would travel a great distance and bypass other reading rooms just to read his book in this specific room.