Synopsis

The chapter begins with the protagonist's party encountering an Iron Golem, only to discover that it is being controlled by a high-ranking vampire called the 'Progenitor.' The Progenitor offers the protagonist a choice: be captured or be eaten. Instead of surrendering, the protagonist receives a quest to save the kidnapped attack force. They gain a crucial piece of information regarding the Progenitor's character from an advisor who warns of their selfishness. The protagonist then commissions the advisor and proceeds towards the inner ruin, guided by the advisor who assures them victory despite facing an incredibly powerful foe.