Synopsis

The chapter opens with the protagonist discovering he obtained a mythic item before being separated from his group. Upon reuniting, he learns his teammates were captured by dark elves in Svartalfheimr, the land of dark elves, after being ambushed. Despite warnings, the protagonist decides to go alone to rescue his captured companions while leaving his injured allies in the care of his remaining friends. The chapter concludes with him venturing towards the dark mana source where his friends are held captive.