Synopsis

The chapter begins with travelers seeking refuge from a downpour near Five Peak Mountain, where they encounter bandits demanding passage fees. Meanwhile, a discussion at Waryong Manor reveals that inexperienced members have been sent to escort merchants, causing concern. The situation escalates when the travelers, now revealed to be from Waryong Manor, refuse to pay the bandits, claiming recent disputes between the manor and Green Forest strongholds, setting the stage for a conflict.