Synopsis

The chapter begins with the protagonist, exhausted from a night of fighting spirits, encountering a feverish, scarred child. The protagonist reflects on the child's injuries, recognizing they were inflicted by humans, not animals. He then focuses on mastering a new 'soul collection' skill, which he struggles to use effectively, noting that the souls are not easily controlled after defeating the enemy. He decides to collect souls while making preparations to leave the forest with the injured child.