Synopsis

The chapter depicts a group facing a challenge from heretics wielding forbidden magic, identified as a type of curse that drains mana. The characters theorize that these heretics might be remnants from the past and could be after the protagonist. They discuss strategies, focusing on conserving their own mana while targeting the enemy's weak points, and hope to hold out until the selection judges arrive, but speculate that the heretics have concealed their magical presence. The chapter also highlights the unexpected skill of a seemingly young boy.