Synopsis

The chapter begins by discussing the nature of advanced skills as akin to warfare, where territory must be both protected and attacked. Hans' skill reaches maximum level, leading to a potential evolution. A character chooses not to take an expert class due to absence and sends someone to another dimension. New party members are chosen for the second floor, with some forced to confront a bleak outlook and the fear of death on the lower floors. Finally, three characters are promoted to a higher star rank through item synthesis and are seemingly moved to the second floor, while others ponder their future.