Synopsis

The chapter opens with the protagonist confronting a powerful tentacle-wielding demon referred to as the 'Warden.' The demon bewilderingly refers to Sangah as 'mother,' which leads to a discussion of demonic reproduction methods. The protagonist realizes he can't beat the Warden with his current skills and reveals he has a plan B, involving a broken item and a skill he bought from Bihyeong, a skill specifically designed to counter demonic species. He emphasizes he is a reader, not a swordsman, hinting at his strategy for the fight.