The chapter opens with players being targeted by the Tiger Hunting Guild and forced to scatter. A key character, revealed as a 'rich kid', is using the chaos to manipulate the other players and fulfill a secret mission within the Valley Territory. This character's offline summoned creature continues to act independently, creating further confusion and even protecting a few players. The chapter concludes with players starting to realize the scope of the betrayal and are motivated to take on the Tiger Hunter Guild after learning about a hidden mission.