Synopsis

The chapter kicks off the 10th floor quest with the sudden appearance of a Demon King, declaring war and rendering previous strategies ineffective. The hunters realize they need to cooperate with and empower the seemingly inept NPCs, beginning with a tense standoff between the Royal Guard and Knights. The main character agrees to be teleported by the strange 'Black Dragon Master' to the castle walls to inspire the soldiers, overcoming his initial hesitations and the teleportation skills' unusual rules and restrictions. The chapter ends with the main character's powerful speech, rallying the NPCs in defense of the kingdom.