With the plot development like in the last 2 chapters, it may need either “random” tag or a serious WTF sentiment. Right from the point of Chrysalis reveal.

Simply because the whole story before and afterwards might as well be 2 separate ones with only tie between them being Octavia and Vinil mentioned once...

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I know that the last few chapters appear to have gone off the rails but an explanation is underway. Having strayed from the original material, the story has taken on a life of its own and I'm just here for the ride.

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Eh, it's not like I mind the fact that this time the plot is different. Just the way it's executed.
Sadly it feels like a waste of a quite significant part of the build-up.

GLHF.