Chapter XXVI

Summary

• The chapter takes place in a school that appears to be military-like in nature and follows the principal character, Vis Telimus, as he awaits a possible punishment for having struck another student named Eidhin.
• Vis is informed by his teacher, Praeceptor Taedia, that his actions could result in expulsion due to the class rankings at the school.
• The principal of the school, Veridius, alongside a student named Iro and teacher Praeceptor Nequias, interrogate Vis on his actions.
• Vis explains his actions and apologizes to Eidhin, who seems to mistakenly accept the apology, unbeknownst to the school rules which means Eidhin cannot further pursue the case.
• However, Veridius still punishes Vis by assigning him stable duties until the Festival of the Ancestors and warns him not to act out again.
• Vis meets with another student, Callidus, who sustained injuries due to the conflict with Eidhin, and realizes Callidus is not welcome among his peers either.
• Vis confronts the other students about their treatment of Callidus and tells them off, which leads to him isolating himself from the group.
• Despite the events of the day and some fear of what might happen in the future, Vis finally manages to find sleep.