Synopsis

The chapter highlights that the 'Sword Demon' is using energy absorption, not just illusions, which is causing alarm. It's revealed that a character intentionally interfered with communications to ensure a one-on-one meeting with the Sword Demon, driven by curiosity about how events have changed due to their involvement. This character grapples with a sense of responsibility for the Sword Demon’s actions and plans to engage them in combat to buy time for reinforcements to arrive, even though the demon has grown stronger from absorbing numerous people's energy.