From Hostage to Hegemon - Episode 7

People flee a base, shouting that Ystravians are monsters and Northlanders are running away, and witnesses fear the king was devoured. In the wreckage some declare, “that weakling was probably eaten,” while one mourner insists, “Even if he's dead, I still want to be with him.” Tension spikes when someone suddenly announces, “His Majesty is still alive,” prompting stunned disbelief: “How's this possible?” A speaker then displays evidence and challenges the crowd: “Do you see this? This is my answer.” The episode closes on the stunned reaction, the proof shown but its implications and next steps unresolved.