Synopsis

The chapter opens with the protagonist facing a challenge with an unspecified 'Mud Worms' and contemplating a high-risk, high-reward attack on a castle. They realize they need a day or two of rest to pull off their strategy but feel too proud to admit their weakness. Meanwhile, an unidentified person appears at the battlefront, causing the opposing side to panic and seek divine intervention, highlighting a potential new variable in the ongoing conflict. The chapter hints at an upcoming confrontation with an unknown entity.