The chapter begins with a new, morbid quest being assigned to kill a target slowly and subtly. A character who seems to be a 'fake' Sect Leader is then confronted by another, raising questions about the legitimacy of the leadership. Later, a chaotic roll call ensues where a character appears to be ill with a potentially infectious disease, causing panic and confusion among the instructors and students alike. The chapter ends with a reveal of a mysterious 'Five Poison Demon' and an order to discover his true identity.