After a prophecy reveals that an unknown low-level warrior is the chosen one to end the world's chaos, the characters scramble to find him. Meanwhile, Morton faces harsh backlash from his guild members after their strongest fighters die under his leadership. Accused of desertion and incompetence, Morton is challenged openly, and tension escalates as Timothy Shelton, the new vice-commander and a rookie archer, is insulted by guild members who doubt his abilities. Despite a proposed promotion, Morton refuses to stay as an assistant and announces his departure, feeling unappreciated despite his past contributions.