Synopsis

The chapter begins with characters discovering Hape's safe was forcefully opened, suggesting a powerful aura user killed him and took his valuables. Meanwhile, the protagonist, under the guise of "Pilaf," invests in a mansion and improves his training. He then manipulates the mana stone market to his advantage, selling high and forming a connection with a System Zero administrator to circumvent trading restrictions. The chapter ends with the protagonist dealing with those upset by his manipulation, establishing his cunning.