Synopsis

The chapter begins by revealing that the Demonic Cult's mantra, 'Baraya,' is a scream originally without meaning, representing the suffering of the villagers. The protagonist, Baekhyang, undergoes a special ritual where he performs nine bows, each linked to a specific type of suffering, progressing through the levels of Demonic Cult understanding from novice to divine. The chapter ends with a focus on the concept of shared suffering and how it binds humanity, culminating in the ninth bow symbolizing the protagonist's past suicides.