Synopsis

The chapter opens with a fight against knights from the Ares Empire who enforce a 'fair' duel by disabling outside interference and repeated skill usage. The protagonist decisively defeats them and their 'swordmaster', proving his overwhelming strength. He reveals his intention to destroy the Tower, believing it causes suffering and wants a peaceful world, gaining the support of a cat-like bystander he saved. Finally, the chapter shows the protagonist in the first floor, receiving significant rewards for the fight and an invitation from the "Iron-Blooded Monarch."