Cadi and Fagan, with help from Miz Elda and Iona Kai, reveal the truth to the villagers, and the Sin Eater, named Sim, is free to live as a normal man. During the confrontation, the Kai is injured, and the villagers come to realize he has no power over them other than what they give him. Several come to accept Christ that day, with others following later.
Cadi and Fagan, along with Miz Elda and Iona Kai, expose the truth to the villagers, freeing Sim, the Sin Eater, from his obligations. During the confrontation, Kai is injured, and the villagers come to understand that he wields no power over them except for what they bestow upon him. Several people accept Christ on that day, with others converting later.