Synopsis

The chapter focuses on the aftermath of a battle involving a powerful 'Dagger Maid' and a 'Hero' named Wooin. A plan to retreat to a temporary hub is put in jeopardy as various groups begin to converge, including an ancient monster who seems to recognize a group of humans from the past. This monster stops the retreat and questions the humans' involvement, implying a hidden agenda behind their presence and potentially revealing their prior knowledge of the chaos.