Synopsis

The chapter focuses on the protagonist's investigation into suspicious activities, revealing a network involving forbidden drug sales, a slush fund used by the higher-ups, and the Tulcan Empire's potential hidden influence. They deduce that the kingdom's leadership and the Adventurer's Guild are either colluding with the Tulcan Empire or are under their thumb, potentially weakening the kingdom for an impending takeover. The protagonist concludes they need to find a new, stable alliance since their current position is tenuous due to their knowledge of the conspiracy.