Synopsis

The chapter begins with a confrontation between the protagonist and some goons, followed by the rescue of villagers enslaved by Krom's henchmen. Hyunsung then directly confronts the notorious slave driver, Krom, after discovering evidence of a village massacre. He defeats Krom's men, reveals Krom's defeat, and begins to arrange a plan to aid the villagers, promising them their village will be recovered, with their ship being used for aid. Hyunsung is revealed to be a representative of Lord Alberen.