Synopsis

The chapter opens with the protagonist discussing the weakening of the seal suppressing his power with an advisor, acknowledging that overuse will lead to his exposure. The focus shifts to the field trip to the capital where the protagonist notes the unusually high presence of knight orders, including the Order of Cold Steel and the Nightcrawler, which are likely responding to Liberation Army activity. The protagonist deduces the situation is serious and needs to warn his allies, while also reminiscing about his past encounters with one of the knights.