Synopsis

The chapter opens with a brief, slightly confusing sequence of Maru being called out, followed by a conversation with a friend about using money, showing that Maru's friend is not as extravagant as some others. The focus shifts to the friend's unusually busy life as a grad student, which includes unusual research. They then analyze Maru's unique mana crystal shape, revealing it as a never-before-seen circular form, potentially related to a rare condition.