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: Shingo and his party, including the former slave knight Kuina, reach the village of Sciba. Here, they encounter Kyubi , the daughter of a previous "Marevito." Kyubi challenges Kuina’s resolve, offering to "train her body and soul" to better protect Shingo.

Chapter 8 highlights the series' shift toward . : Shingo and his party, including the former

: The journey toward a Red Dragon’s nest is interrupted by a request to hunt Lizardmen , man-eating monsters terrorizing the area. : Shingo and his party

: The fantasy world suffers from plagues that residents attribute to curses or divine anger. including the former slave knight Kuina

: The mention of the "Curse of the Imperial City" begins to loom, setting up a larger plot where Shingo must investigate a disease spreading through the aristocracy.