Synopsis

The chapter begins with the protagonist and his group facing a powerful individual who claims not to hold any grudge against the main character but is very interested in him. After a brief conversation, the antagonist surprisingly lets the protagonist leave unharmed but then immediately orders his men to prevent the rest of the group from escaping. Meanwhile, the protagonist seems to gain some kind of skill or quest notification as a result of the encounter, indicating that the encounter was a pivotal moment for character progression.