An exchange over the Radiant Dragon becomes a coercive deal: the claimant demands a signed Kindred Exchange Pact (Mr. Brown witness), 10 million Credits and ownership of a Skeleton Goblin. When the seller refuses and threatens to destroy the pact and release the dragon, payment follows. After payment the claimant vows to keep Connor Yale in Jundralis and use Kieran's power to reenter the Zane family. Connor publicly severs ties with Graham Yale, Rachel Zane, and Kieran Yale. It ends with the Host bound to the Skeleton Goblin and SSS 'Undead Plague' awakening, leaving the immediate consequences unclear.