Synopsis

The chapter opens with the main characters and recruits preparing to defend the village against an incoming attack by Eden's forces. They encounter orcs and the Green Phantoms, engaging in a fierce battle while also facing unexpected challenges like poison needles and gas. The heroes struggle, with some members becoming incapacitated by the poison, and are clearly outmatched when an officer from Eden joins the fray, defeating them. The chapter ends on a cliffhanger with a display of the officer's power and a look at Cain's desperate situation, with the heroes in serious danger.