Synopsis

The chapter opens with the protagonist, seemingly on the run, being found by his allies who reveal they spent all their funds to locate him. He agrees to pay for their food but demands they contribute. The protagonist also reveals his plan to obtain the "Elixir of Ten Thousand Poisons," a powerful medicine used by assassins, and dismantle his enemies, stating he needs to get through Sister Yona's challenges to do so. He realizes other cadets are moving based on someone's orders.