Synopsis

The chapter opens with the protagonist leading a team to clear a path in the Forest of Beasts, utilizing his previous life's knowledge to find a rune stone vein, critical for stopping a conspiracy. While he works alongside his employees, despite being the employer, some workers doubt his sincerity, but he presses on. The expedition initially proceeds smoothly and without monster encounters, causing some workers to believe the forest is harmless. However, the atmosphere shifts abruptly, the path seems to disappear, and the protagonist warns of danger, hinting at the true, threatening nature of the forest.