Synopsis

Baron Kim Jinwoo formalizes a contract with Uther, compelling Uther to serve as his knight and give half of his labyrinth's earnings in exchange for Jinwoo's protection. Simultaneously, the chapter highlights the upcoming Black Merchants' Council auction, where Jinwoo's unexpected status as a baron and the presence of a human noble are the talk of the event. Uther, despite his powerful reputation, reveals himself to be socially inept, even a recluse, explaining his aggressive actions. Jinwoo, capitalizing on Uther's weaknesses, offers him a position as a knight.