Furthermore, the numbering ("1341") suggests this is a late-game entry. New readers might be lost, but veterans will find this is the missing puzzle piece. We finally understand why Almerias keeps Lyra alive for centuries—not for friendship, but because Lyra is the only witness to Almerias’s humanity.

: Initially, Chris uses his power for personal gain or to help friends, but these plans often backfire, leading to humorous or "sticky" situations.