Synopsis

The chapter begins with an explanation of the Monster Territory's Illusion Stream, a dangerous yet potentially beneficial location. The protagonist is convinced to enter, lured by the promise of power and knowledge, while being pursued by trackers who intend to harm him. They all get warped within the stream, where the protagonist reveals an S-rank treasure and monster core, and is protected by a powerful being, ultimately resulting in an offer of a powerful artifact to a subordinate.