I don't *actually understand* why he isn't just sneaking away and letting them die? This seems out of character for how like, shockingly cold he's previously shown he could be in serious situations. I don't think he's the type to seek out retribution on other people to the point of murder, but...
Wow, that ended... surprisingly well. I didn't expect it to be (tentatively, because none of the problems of this family that came up can be easily resolved) resolved so quickly. I honestly wouldn't have minded if it'd taken a bit longer. We got to see a more rightfully vitriolic side of our MC...
Interesting that we're finally getting into the consequences of Yerenica's actions here for the charted course of the story, and how she's growing anxious now that things are clicking awkwardly out of place. But heh, so the gods can't interfere, but she can. You go girl, use Raulus's help!!