Synopsis

The chapter focuses on the ongoing conflict for the title of "Warrior" within the Holy Nation, where Siegfried currently has the support of most influential figures. Mikhail, who is seen as an underdog, is secretly working to overturn this advantage, revealing that his recent inactivity has been a calculated move to understand the current political dynamics. He intends to use a demon incident he uncovered as leverage and appears to have secured support from influential figures including the Pope himself, indicating a serious challenge to Siegfried's perceived dominance. The chapter ends with the establishment of Walpurgis’s potential influence.