Synopsis

The chapter reveals the deeper lore of the world, focusing on the oppression of mages by an anti-magic group backed by the empire, forcing mages into secrecy. The protagonist meets with Vinter, who reveals himself as a magician and subtly threatens her if she speaks about the secret place she found. The protagonist completes a hidden quest related to his secret, obtaining a favor from him, but decides to avoid him in the future, understanding his power.