Synopsis

The chapter opens with the protagonist completing a quest and receiving extravagant rewards, including a powerful ring. He then learns about sword mastery and plans to obtain a skill book through a goblin challenge. He meets a group of struggling players, including a famous assassin named Heartstabber who needs a loan to participate. The protagonist unexpectedly lends him a large sum, surprising the other players who are trying to exploit the situation, and demonstrates he is shrewd despite his 'newbie' status. The chapter concludes with the protagonist entering the goblin challenge, defying the expectations of the other onlookers.