Synopsis

The chapter begins with a sudden end to a fight caused by a mysterious black barrier. This triggers an intervention from the Association Chairman and others who attempt to recruit Kim Taehyun to their ranks, offering him membership in the US Player Association. Concurrently, Yoshikawa Tsurara is plagued by nightmares about Kim Taehyun and seeks him out to understand what she saw within his mind, ultimately revealing their shared connection to a large, impending dungeon break. It concludes with the reveal of a powerful entity, Kenthazenath, and his forces preparing to invade.