Reeling from the Tukari attack, Notum struggles to understand why humans would assault spren, while his Reacher companions remain stunned. Adolin insists on escorting Notum despite the exile, arguing safety outweighs appearances. Godeke treats Adolin’s wound and quietly studies the faces of the fallen, intent on remembering them, while Radiant organizes the search of the corpses for clues.

As the group regathers, Notum questions how Maya fought, and Adolin insists she chose to help. Recognizing their vulnerability without Stormlight, Adolin pushes the hurried march for Lasting Integrity. Returning to camp, Shallan checks Mraize’s cube and discovers her powder tell disturbed, indicating secret use while Pattern was on watch.

Shallan, spiraling, contemplates whether her long bond with Pattern could link to the Ghostbloods. Veil takes control and probes Pattern with a fabricated childhood memory; Pattern affirms the false detail, exposing a lie. Veil resolves to protect Shallan and remain vigilant, treating Pattern as a potential threat.

Approaching Lasting Integrity, a trio of honorspren envoys confronts the party. Adolin offers Dalinar’s letters; the honorspren tear them apart, declare humans murderers, and order the group to leave, calling Notum’s exile complete. Adolin abandons diplomacy and demands judgment, challenging their honor to try him rather than condemn all humans by association.

The envoys, bound by their codes, accept a trial but limit entry to Adolin, two companions, and Maya to verify her treatment. Adolin selects Veil and Pattern and brings Maya. Inside the gates, honorspren immediately chain Adolin. The others remain outside to care for Notum and await word, while Adolin resolves to pursue the mission through the honorspren’s justice.