Synopsis

The chapter opens with the protagonist detecting an unnatural spiritual presence controlled by someone. He deduces it is reacting to his actions and lures it away for a confrontation. Later, he encounters a noble harassing a commoner and quickly steps in, displaying a side contrary to his rumored persona. The chapter concludes with a practical spirit summoning exam, where the protagonist's unusual effect on spirits is observed, as they appear frightened of him, while he realizes the true target of their fear is not him.