The chapter continues in second-person narrative. “You” are an agent of Vévoda. Vévoda “is reshaping the world according to his vision,” and you get to play a part in his master plan. In addition, Vévoda pays you in whatever currency you prefer.

Although you work for Vévoda you have never seen him. You know that he lives in “the Château” but you have no idea where it is. You have heard stories of how Vévoda sometimes invites agents to The Château to tour the vineyards and taste the wines. You believe that one day you will be rewarded for your hard work; one day you will find a letter in your pocket inviting you to The Château. You have faith in Vévoda.

Jen comments that the agent’s sense of self is disturbing. Indeed, this entire section is fairly eerie. The reader is put into the shoes of an Agent, one of the most evil characters besides Vévoda himself. The reader is made to experience what it is like to work for Vévoda. It becomes clear how utterly devoted Vévoda’s agents are and how they have completely subscribed to Vévoda’s ideology.

Eric writes that this section is representative of any true believer. What matters is who is leading and what their goal is.

Eric notes that Vévoda’s Château sounds a lot like Bouchard’s. The resemblance between Vévoda and Bouchard is becoming greater and more obvious.

Jen asks whether the Bouchard family stayed at their château after “Filomela outed them.”

Eric responds that nobody realized that Filomela outed the Bouchards.

Jen realizes upon reading this section that she does not have faith in one thing like Agent #26 does. Jen doesn’t have a grand story or metanarrative to believe in yet.

Eric notes that Agent #26’s faith doesn’t work out very well for him.

Jen agrees with Eric, but she still feels that everyone needs a story or multiple stories to believe in. Jen seems to be at a point in her life in which she is experiencing a lot of anxiety and hopelessness. She does not know what to believe in. In a way, she admires those who have something to guide them.