The chapter opens with the protagonist's continued investigation into his brother's murder, believing the responsible party is within the academy. Simultaneously, a new student, Hyuk Ryeonhwi, gains notoriety for defeating multiple students, earning the ire of the academy's old guard, who vow to punish him for his actions. Meanwhile, another student is punished to clean the storage for not wearing proper attire, and wonders what he should do with all the time he has left before lessons finish.