Synopsis

The chapter opens with the protagonist facing an enemy who killed his friends and boasts of their weakness, before the protagonist reveals the value of lost lives. Later, the story shifts to another group of heroes facing a powerful Lich King's Apostle who uses 'Qi Absorption'. A holy knight uses a skill that boosts morale and nullifies dark magic at the cost of his lifespan, empowering his allies to fight on. The chapter emphasizes themes of loss, sacrifice, and the importance of protecting comrades.