Synopsis

The chapter opens with the protagonist asserting his true identity as Duven Samion, who claims to have overcome death and is seeking the Holy Grail as per prophecy. He enters a location believed to be the grail's entrance. However, powerful shadow guardians emerge, stating he does not fit the prophecy of either 'the one who seeks the truth' or 'the one who encountered god after experiencing death'. The guardians deem him an intruder and prepare to eliminate him, revealing that they were waiting for someone who could liberate them but Duven is not the one.