Synopsis

The chapter opens with the protagonist realizing a spy within the Adepts is likely responsible for the attack, followed by an investigation into the banquet's hypnosis. The physician's initial theory of poisoned food is disproven, leading the protagonist to use nano-technology to discover the hypnosis was triggered via the cups. Meanwhile, the antagonist's group discusses their discarded poisoned bottles used to trigger the hypnosis, and their plans for the upcoming alliance. They also arrange for Physician Baek to be dismissed and the Murim members detained, suggesting a calculated move.