Synopsis

The chapter opens with the defeated Demon King analyzing the hero's dark emotions, despite his victory. He predicts the hero will face jealousy and backstabbing from humans and challenges the hero's expectations, revealing his manipulative understanding of human nature. After mocking the hero's power and the sacrifices made, the Demon King goads the hero into fighting before giving him a day to flee while he recovers, threatening brutal capture. The chapter also includes a flashback about the hero's swordsmanship style, which is based on theory over practical application, which ultimately lead to the defeat of the demon king