Synopsis

The chapter reveals that the preliminary round of the demon competition has been stalled due to demons forming large factions and vying for tokens, hindering overall progress and leading to infighting and political maneuvering. The protagonist, who seems uninterested in becoming the demon king, is approached by two weaker demons seeking his help to navigate the upcoming challenges. He learns about the next dangerous stage of the competition, token collection, and the deities watching over the event. The chapter ends with the protagonist being challenged by a warrior, setting up a potential fight.