Synopsis

The chapter focuses on the protagonist's interactions with a young, seemingly sarcastic guide who has a red-eye tattoo. Others observe the protagonist and guide, with some criticizing both for their lack of swordsmanship and trustworthiness respectively, while questioning the guide's qualifications. The chapter concludes with the protagonist pondering the motivations behind recommending the guide, aware of potential dangers that lie ahead based on a warning from another character, raising more questions than providing answers.