Rlain travels with Venli and the new listeners to the Oathgate, reflecting on his first Truthwatcher Ideal and his bond with Tumi, a mistspren altered by Sja-anat and now attuned to the Rhythm of War. Kaladin transfers them to Narak, where Leshwi and other Fused have revived. Leshwi declines further fighting, choosing a listener “third path,” while Kaladin offers Alethi refuge if needed. Rlain encourages Venli, then chooses to remain at Urithiru—both as a Radiant of Bridge Four and to watch humanity, fearing the singers might again be enslaved.

Elsewhere, Taravangian’s awareness expands as he merges with Odium’s power—an overwhelming blend of infinite knowledge and unbridled fury. Reading likely futures, he sees Szeth finding a burned corpse and concluding Nightblood consumed Taravangian. Accepting this misinterpretation, Taravangian relishes the freedom to plan without scrutiny.

Back at Urithiru, Bridge Four gives Teft a king’s funeral, Soulcasting his body to stone and vowing to raise a statue of Phendorana beside him. After the celebration, Kaladin remains with Syl, who admits lingering pain despite recovery. Kaladin questions his vision of Tien but feels he has laid down his shame; he embraces Teft’s statue and resolves to keep moving forward.

On the edge of eternity, Taravangian grows more adept with the power. Cultivation appears, claiming she prepared him to bear Odium with honor. Taravangian contemplates saving Roshar and beyond, judges Rayse’s strategies as flawed, and perceives subtle pathways to beat Dalinar even within the contract. He takes Cultivation’s hand, outwardly receptive but inwardly exultant, determined to “save them all.”