Synopsis

The chapter delves into the Demonic Cult Leader's motivations, revealing his childhood abandonment and acceptance of a solitary, cold death as his "demonic heaven". His view of the world as ruled by coincidental tragedies clashes with another character who believes in embracing happiness before confronting suffering, leading to a conflict over the protagonist's education. This conflict highlights the divergent philosophies surrounding the meaning of life and how one should approach hardship and joy, setting the stage for a battle over the protagonist's future.