Chapter 2: Can Cruelty Be a Virtue?

In Chapter 2 of VAGUE, Cornelius faces off against Maddy in a tense battle where he easily overpowers her, demonstrating his strength and disdain for her weakness. Despite Maddy’s fierce attacks, Cornelius remains unfazed, dismissing her as unworthy of his full power. As he prepares to deal a potentially fatal blow, Charlotte intervenes, stopping him and testing his resolve. The confrontation highlights Cornelius’s inner turmoil and cruelty, revealing his cold and damaged nature, while Charlotte’s intervention introduces a new dynamic and power struggle between them.