Synopsis

The chapter focuses on Jin Runcandel's formal introduction to the Battle Gods as the new successor and the presentation of the Shadow-Absorbing Sword, which is difficult to control. The Battle Gods express doubts about Jin's abilities compared to the previous successor, Temar. Jin is tasked with overcoming the sword and must prove himself in a ritualistic meeting, showing he is not just a stand-in for Temar and asserting his own identity. There is also discussion of the need to check the strength of the Runcandel family, and the passage of time.