Synopsis

The chapter opens with the main characters discussing a relic and training before shifting to the revelation of a 'Gate Destruction Incident'. A mysterious individual appears, disclosing the existence of 'Cross Hunter,' a group that sabotaged gates because they were traps set by the 'Followers.' He claims to be Cheryl's friend from a past life and offers information about the Followers' activities, implicating the Kania Merchant Union. Cheryl, suspicious of his motives, pretends to trust him while secretly planning to gather more intel.