Synopsis

The chapter focuses on a character's decision to step in and take the final, brutal strike from a powerful aristocrat. The character reflects on their past self-preservation tendencies, contrasting it with their current act of self-sacrifice. They formulate a strategy to block the attack, utilizing mana to strengthen their weapon, despite knowing the likely consequences. Miraculously, they succeed in blocking the spear strike but suffer serious internal damage. The chapter ends with other characters reflecting on the positive impression this event will have on the attacker.