Synopsis

The chapter opens with a brutal beating, hinting at a past betrayal and the reemergence of a 'heavenly guardian' as a 'hell angel'. The assaulted character is revealed to be not a believer of Valled, a group associated with dark forces, but someone associated with them. The chapter shifts to reveal a character's brother's mysterious sickness that has a connection to Valled, which leads to the protagonist being confronted with the negative effects of their previous kindness. The chapter concludes with a realization that a child was likely sacrificed to Valled, setting up the next investigation.