In this chapter, the cunning Severin attempts to bribe Jonny and the Rangers with gold and the deeds to the ancient lands of Glimerfin in exchange for their loyalty—but Jonny boldly refuses, swearing fealty only to King Armor. Tension rises as Severin departs, his warning lingering in the air. That night, under a moonless sky, the Rangers’ camp is ambushed by ghostly shadow wolves—silent, swift, and nearly invisible in the darkness. A fierce battle erupts, testing their courage and unity as the supernatural beasts close in from all sides.

In this chapter, Sir Miser engages in a dramatic and hilariously intense chess match with the snobbish De Gravley, trading bold moves and biting remarks before ultimately losing—but gaining unexpected respect and a pouch of gold for the entertainment he provided. He then visits the Witch of Endoor in search of the Sword of Numa, dodging her cryptic clues and overcharging schemes before storming out without paying. Moments later, a bizarre and escalating curse unfolds as crows begin to ominously gather. Sir Miser and Steward attempt a stealthy escape disguised in bedsheets, only to be attacked by a mob of animals—including a playful dog that drags Sir Miser through the alley, attracting more rodents and birds until the knight flees on horseback, a literal menagerie clinging to his trailing sheet as he rides into the night.

In this chapter, a messenger delivers grim news of defeat to Severin, who, mistaking it for a victory, rushes it to the throne room of the wicked King Beelzebub. The king, darkly regal and dangerously unpredictable, lashes out upon learning of the loss, only to regain composure when he hears of a mysterious book and the boy who carries it. Through a mystical connection with a fly, he spies on the enemy camp, only to be jolted back to reality. With a cunning plan to bribe desperate men with gold and land, Beelzebub plots further treachery—welcoming his favorite double agent, Magnus, with wicked wit and dark amusement.