Synopsis

The chapter focuses on the protagonist's calculated infiltration of a lich's lair, leveraging their knowledge of the lair's traps and defenses gained from past reports. They use a distraction to lure the lich away, aiming to secure the lich's life vessel, which they believe is crucial for perfecting their unique mana manipulation techniques. The protagonist bypasses the main entrance via a secret slave passage, indicating a long-term understanding of the lair. Simultaneously, a gatekeeper, an evil spirit, is shown to be guarding the main entrance.