Synopsis

A mercenary group led by Dray is desperate to find a mage after two previous hires quit, with Jenny attempting to find someone suitable while also pondering the strange abilities of Dylan. Meanwhile, the protagonist is shown seeking a better version of a mana-activated item similar to a 'Viper,' encountering a vendor in a botanical garden who hints at the protagonist's magical potential. The chapter also includes a conversation about Dylan's hidden magical nature as Jenny's associate reveals their suspicions about him.