Synopsis

The chapter begins with the protagonist suffering from severe mental fatigue after extensive training and entering the dungeon. After initially trying to rest, they detect a strong sulfur smell and identify the presence of a mutated troll, much larger than expected. They advise their companion, Liam, to flee while they act as a decoy, initiating a battle plan focused on exploiting the troll's joints. The chapter concludes with the protagonist acknowledging Liam's efforts but pointing out his error in underestimating the troll's regenerative capabilities, hinting at a challenging fight ahead.