Synopsis

The chapter features a meeting between the leaders of Thousand Autumns and Penumbra. The leader of Thousand Autumns initially proposes a merger, suggesting Penumbra should be a supporting guild. Penumbra's leader refuses, declaring their fierce independence and determination. The Thousand Autumns leader, though seemingly annoyed, admits he was testing Penumbra, who is now seen as a viable contender. The chapter ends with Penumbra returning to their base, determined to become the number one guild, and their leader realizing he overlooked something previously.