Following the first Tarot Club gathering, Alger Wilson found himself back on his storm-ridden ship, the tangible connection to the mysterious realm severed with the shattering of the strange bottle. However, a residual, crystalline mark briefly appeared on his hand, hinting at the reality of his experience. He then proceeded to the captain's cabin, where he confronted the possessed captain of the ghost ship. In a swift and brutal display of his Beyonder abilities, manifested as illusory fish scales and immense strength, Alger choked the captain and used his body to smash through the ship's wall, throwing him into the raging sea. He coolly disposed of evidence and waited for his crewmates, reporting the captain's escape and hinting at the lingering power of Beyonders. Despite the setback, Alger observed the eerie self-navigation of the ghost ship and, contemplating "The Fool," mused on the dawn of a "new era."
Meanwhile, in Backlund, Audrey Hall returned to her room, the shattered remnants of her old bronze mirror serving as undeniable proof of her extraordinary encounter. The swirling crimson mark she had witnessed on her hand during the gathering gradually faded, further solidifying the reality of the event and her burgeoning excitement at the prospect of becoming a Beyonder, specifically a "Spectator." As she prepared for a formal ceremony, her thoughts were undoubtedly colored by the mysterious "Fool" and the potential path to supernatural abilities that had been presented to her.
The chapter then shifted to a significant public event at the Royal Navy base in Pritz Harbor, showcasing the Loen Kingdom's industrial and military might. Aristocrats, ministers, and members of parliament gathered in awe at the sight of the "Pritz," the kingdom's first ironclad warship. Its immense size, metallic sheen, and formidable armaments, including massive cannons and torpedo launchers, dwarfed the nearby sailing vessels, representing a revolutionary advancement in naval power. Simultaneously, the arrival of the King's family on a majestic, streamlined airship, adorned with the royal emblem, further underscored the kingdom's technological progress and authority. Prime Minister Lord Aguesid Negan took center stage, delivering a detailed exposition on the impressive specifications of "The Pritz," emphasizing its potential to dominate the seas and instill fear in pirates. He confidently declared the end of the era of pirate supremacy, asserting that even Beyonder powers, ghost ships, or cursed vessels would be no match for the ironclad warship. Dismissing any possibility of pirates developing similar technology, Negan highlighted the immense industrial infrastructure, scientific expertise, and national will required for such an undertaking, proclaiming the dawn of a new era defined by cannons and warships.