Shallan, now accepted as “Brightness Radiant,” accompanies Dalinar, Navani, and Adolin through Urithiru’s corridors to a reported murder. Exhausted after using Stormlight for the living map, she keeps pace with Adolin as they traverse strata that spiral like the threads of a screw.

They reach a chamber whose basin and wall spouts mark it as a bathing room. At the bottom lies Vedekar Perel of Sebarial’s army, stabbed through the eye after an apparent struggle. Peet of Bridge Four reports the discovery. Navani examines the corpse and confirms the killing mirrors Sadeas’s death in positioning and method.

Dalinar questions Captain Colot of the Fifth Battalion, whose archers have been aiding Windrunner scouting after heavy losses; their former policing force is gone. He orders the perimeter held, King Elhokar notified, and Sebarial warned. Rlain’s presence draws wary positioning from soldiers, revealing lingering distrust.

Renarin startles Shallan with his quiet nearness. Lamenting the deaths of capable investigators and a weakened King’s Guard, Dalinar assigns Adolin to lead the inquiry, directing him to work with Highprince Aladar’s policing teams and to signal the Kholins’ commitment. Dalinar notes Jasnah’s absence as a political liability.

After Dalinar and Navani depart, Shallan confronts Adolin about his unease. He insists he doesn’t know the killer but vows to find them. He leaves to begin the task, while Renarin remains behind, watching in silence.