Synopsis

The chapter opens with soldiers acknowledging their captain's influence on their strength, then shifts to a discussion of the Demon Corps' deployment near the 'King of Beasts.' A separate thread focuses on the Emperor's weakening aura and the possible succession crisis, highlighting his declining health and the immaturity of the strongest prince, Auran. Finally, a character investigates a seemingly normal 'brat' named Gooffly, who may be central to the empire's future, despite not being the strongest currently, a name also linked to the throne.