Synopsis

A gate raid is underway, but the situation is unexpectedly altered with the arrival of Demera, a self-proclaimed divine being. Demera claims the land lacks divinity and blesses it with her power, turning ordinary rice into rare-rank reinforcers and buffing even bugs. This sudden shift in power and resources energizes the hunters, increasing their raid motivation, much to the frustration of those who had their own plans for the gate. The chapter concludes with the guildmaster expressing concerns about the altered circumstances and the disruptive effect of the 'survivor bastard.'