Synopsis

The chapter details a test set by Noah, involving progressively more challenging ice trolls with specific attack patterns (vertical, horizontal, then stabs). The protagonist discovers a hidden gray crystal that can be traded for a needed scroll, while also recognizing that the labyrinth itself is entirely made of magic, explaining its harsh conditions. As the characters ascend higher, one protagonist is afflicted by a "cold hands" penalty that reduces stats, which they counteract using basic ignition magic. The chapter ends by highlighting the danger of the ice trolls and their high hp and regeneration.