The main characters' team suffered a complete rout, and what followed was the beginning of a transformation for everyone. Mikoto and the others' new abilities will require careful consideration—they cannot be too powerful nor too weak, yet they must align with their existing powers. Therefore, the second chapter for today will likely have to wait; I will make up for it tomorrow. My apologies.

Furthermore, it seems many readers have complained about excessive suffering inflicted upon the protagonist. If that is the case, I believe the period of intense hardship should conclude here. V