The chapter reveals that the village chief was secretly feeding a monster, claiming it was a deity. The protagonist, after killing the monster, exposes the truth, triggering a crisis of faith and a discussion on the village's reliance on the monster for protection. The solution proposed is to raise the monster's offspring using its unique characteristic of not harming its feeder and to train the villagers in combat, so they can defend themselves. This finally inspires the villagers to take agency in their own safety and seek training.
The protagonist exposes the village chief's deception of using a monster to protect the village, leading to the villagers' realization of their own helplessness. The protagonist proposes raising the monster's offspring and training the villagers to fight and defend themselves, sparking a newfound resolve.
January 7, 2024
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