Synopsis

The chapter opens with the protagonist recounting his defeat against his grandfather's killer, leaving him frustrated. He encounters a prisoner who is his doppelganger, and the protagonist offers him a deal: to impersonate him at his manor in exchange for luxury and eventual freedom. Meanwhile, flashbacks reveal the protagonist's past with his grandfather, showcasing a hidden dark side that he's supposed to keep secret. The chapter also introduces a mysterious antagonist called the "Scythe Killer," who is being sought for a job.