Synopsis

The chapter reveals a Constellation clone granting the protagonist the 'Dark Spirit' stat, a power to manipulate shadows. He declines a lucrative American guild offer, choosing to start his own guild, knowing of a 'cheat key' to aid his endeavor. In a parallel storyline, a young woman faces familial pressure over a financial crisis caused by her actions, and is forced into an unsanctioned battle. An opposing player uses a new agility stat to attack her, while she demonstrates her ability to use items, hinting at a coming conflict.