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As chaos escalates, the emergence of a new plague complicates matters further. A previously unseen aspect of Edgar’s infection reveals a terrifying ability to spread his condition. The Brotherhood's failures not only harm the broader community but also threaten their core mission. With the government enacting martial law, Silus is thrust into a desperate situation where he must confront the moral implications of his kin's actions.
This narrative tension crescendos in a gripping showdown between Silus and Edgar, exemplifying the moral decay both brothers have experienced. Silus's struggle to balance loyalty to his brother with his duty to humanity reflects broader themes of familial bonds strained by ambition and ideologies.