Synopsis

A slave's solo clearing of a difficult cockatrice nest raises eyebrows, prompting speculation about his motives for wanting to join the upcoming raid. The Temple Knights debate whether to interrogate him about potential demon god ties while also considering using suspected worshippers as cannon fodder. Elsewhere, the main character receives a mysterious ring from the 'Demon Sister', which triggers both romantic misunderstandings and a black market informant recognizing his true identity as an assassin. The chapter concludes with an invitation to the raid and the main character's plan to exploit the situation.