The training with pain part poses a paradox. Either he doesn't intend to stab himself therefore no vision happens or he intends to stab himself then he gets a vision then stops the stab meaning there should be no vision

An issue of this chapter is conflating upholding your honor with being prideful and arrogant. If, let's say, you were forced to sell your body to live and you refused and chose to die, does that make you arrogant? Absolutely not. Arrogance is believing you're superior to others and upholding your own beliefs and values is **NOT** arrogance

Great writing and premise, Mr. Author. Bit of advice, don't be too hasty in introducing good feelings for Raily as she has only just met him. You should wait until further interactions are had. Other than that, nice story.