The chapter opens with a character lamenting their existence and missing someone named Hakan, expressing frustration about having to initiate contact. It then transitions to the Adventurer's Exam where a character reflects on the tests, concluding that trust was the key to passing. This leads to the announcement of the exam's end and the successful candidates. Finally, the scene shifts to guild members engaged in a fight, discussing their reliance on and frustrations with NPC allies, highlighting a strained dynamic.