Synopsis

Jamie, the Dark Magician, returns after a long absence, revealing a significant increase in his magical and swordsmanship abilities, reaching the highest level of his class. His return is met with a mix of awe and familiarity from his family and elders. The chapter shifts to a strategic discussion regarding reclaiming the critical choke point, Gerin, which is threatened by an advancing enemy force led by Geniss Sword, Krion. The characters also reveal that semi-magical artifacts are dampening magic, requiring a different approach to the conflict.