Calian's mind was reeling as he tried to make sense of the revelation that his own father, Oswald, was the cruel king of Eldrida all along. He couldn't understand how his father could have been behind the game, and why he had trapped Calian and his family in it.
Feeling a mix of anger and betrayal, Calian confronted his father and demanded answers. Oswald initially denied any involvement, but when Calian threatened to reveal his secret, Oswald finally confessed.
It turns out that Oswald had been struggling with a mid-life crisis and felt unfulfilled in his mundane life. He had found solace in the virtual world of Eldrida, where he could be a powerful king and have control over his own destiny. But as he became more entrenched in the game, he became obsessed with it, and eventually trapped Calian and his family in it, as a way to have them play along with him.
As the chapter ends, Calian is left to deal with the aftermath of his father's actions. He's not sure if he can forgive him or if he wants to continue playing the game. He feels a mix of emotions, but he knows one thing for sure, he needs to take time to process everything that has happened and figure out what he wants to do next.