Synopsis

The chapter opens with the mercenary group arriving on the tenth floor of the dungeon, a frozen wasteland, and discussing the dungeon's unique environments reflecting its masters. They discover a recently hunted beast, indicating the proximity of Baron Boreas. Upon meeting the Baron, a misunderstanding and perceived disrespect leads to the demon and a mercenary being punished. Another character volunteers to take the demon's punishment, hoping to avoid breaking a non-aggression pact with a merchant group and possibly ending up in a fight with Baron Boreas.