Kisurugi and his demon allies launch a sudden and brutal attack on Saitou’s party and other surrounding adventurers.

The episode reveals that Kisurugi is not a simple villain. He is driven by his love for the witch , who was cursed with perpetual youth but begins to rapidly age after falling in love with him. Kisurugi’s goal is to find a legendary artifact—a time-controlling mage's treasure —to reverse her condition and save her life. This mission has led him to hunt down and kill strong adventurers to eliminate competition and threats. Key Plot Points

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