Synopsis

The chapter introduces the 'New Student Hunt,' a competitive event within a magical academy. Students are placed in a subspace where they can only use C-rank skills and must collect nameplates for points. A group of current martial arts students plan to target the new students, while a trio of new mage students begins to strategize, and one of them, Seo Ina, is regarded with suspicion for past actions. The chapter ends with the formation of teams, and a looming sense of conflict.