Synopsis

The protagonist moves into a secure training facility provided by a researcher in exchange for magical item deals and focuses on dimensional trading in System Two. They are immediately confronted by a new Channel Master seeking vengeance for his brother's banishment, blaming the protagonist for indirectly exposing his brother's bribery. The chapter concludes with the protagonist confronting Shirleen about their involvement in the market manipulation accusations, and the protagonist uses their ability to sense Shirleen's detailed feelings to gain more insight on what is happening and find out more about who has been plotting against them.