Synopsis

The chapter opens with the unexpected arrival of the Demon God Cult leader, throwing off the protagonist's plans of a slow dismantling of the cult. It's revealed the leader isn't acting under direct orders but his own initiative, suggesting a deeper connection to a previous opponent. The protagonist faces an overwhelming power imbalance and uses his trump card alongside a stat-boosting potion to momentarily wield a powerful artifact and protect the Dragon Heart. The leader, rather than killing the protagonist, wants a true fight. The chapter ends with a mysterious challenge about revealing the Cult leader's identity.