Synopsis

The chapter opens with dragons asserting their territorial rights, revealing that they have been protecting the area and controlling the monster population, before they decide to escort the group to the Angels' territory. This action is viewed as suspicious due to an agreement of non-interference, indicating a shift in the established power dynamic. Concurrently, other characters discuss the alarming and murderous behavior of Angels, suggesting a decline in their celestial nature and sparking concern about larger shifts within the hierarchy. Finally, it ends with further questions about the group's chances of surviving their mission given the powerful enemies and the strange behaviors.