Synopsis

The chapter details the protagonists' strategy to intercept and steal Axon Stones from their transporters by predicting their route and setting up an ambush. However, they unexpectedly encounter another group of "freelancers" with the same goal, leading to a tense confrontation. During this clash, they learn that the other group also aims to steal the Axon Stones. A key member of the antagonists, a human logger named Noh Pildu, reveals a surprising level of strength, and the protagonists suspect a spy within their ranks is leaking information.