Synopsis

The chapter begins with a reunion between a mercenary and an Elder Mage of the Elgaias Magic Tower, establishing a past promise of assistance. The focus shifts to the recent fall of the TH territory, detailing how a surprise attack by heretics led to its capture. It's revealed that the heretics are using captured citizens to create demi-monsters. As the TH Chief Guard struggles to decide on defense, a mercenary who defeated the Telia Shop takes charge, advocating for a preemptive attack instead of just waiting for reinforcements, arguing that inaction will lead to more losses.