Synopsis

The chapter begins with the protagonist reflecting on the past, including a mysterious figure who was both hated and missed. It's revealed that the Rulers, after initially aiming to stop the Shadow Monarch, now seek his power to fight the other Monarchs. The scene shifts to the aftermath of a city attack, where demonic beasts have been defeated but a colossal gate is appearing, foreshadowing a major conflict that is to come with hunters gathering from all over the world.