Synopsis

The chapter opens with a group infiltrating a Lord's castle, bypassing magical defenses to find a hidden vault containing powerful artifacts. The protagonist attempts to justify the need to steal these artifacts by claiming they are part of his martial arts master's training ritual, weaving a partial truth about his past. Meanwhile, a separate storyline develops, showcasing a knight with an unorthodox fighting style, rooted in his lineage and an incomplete, but powerful, sword technique.