The chapter opens with Cho! Yul surrendering to the authorities, causing an uproar and motivating other characters to seize the opportunity and pursue their own goals. The military prepares to use a goblin village as an outpost, while investigating the recent disappearances. Later, a detective interviews the incarcerated Cho! Yul, deducing his actions were not random crimes but intentional moves to manipulate the situation. The chapter ends with the detective taking responsibility for correcting public perception of Cho! Yul.