I’m glad Arte decided to go back. Having Yuri as a patron may have been good but it’s also easy to get complacent and have your skills stagnate that way. Going back into the fray herself means she’ll struggle but also learn more.
Also, this chapter shows just why diversity is important. True people are equal but we’re also different, with different origins, experiences and skills. Giving everyone an equal opportunity means more flourishing of talent, and the field can grow even more.
I also feel bad for Cat though since she’s basically losing yet another person she cares about, but hopefully they’ll meet again.