Synopsis

The chapter opens with the group escaping a minotaur, only for the protagonist to reveal he intentionally attracted it with luminescent moth dust. He plans to use the minotaur to increase his stats by dodging its attacks, showcasing a newly acquired hidden stat 'Rift' that helps him against stronger opponents. Meanwhile, other characters are wary of his dangerous training method and decide to find the labyrinth's exit on their own, with one briefly considering joining before being scared away. The chapter ends with the protagonist continuing to train with the minotaur.