If you are a fan of , this Chapter 1 raw is an absolute must-read. Chapter 1: The Betrayal Unfolds Warning: Mild spoilers for Chapter 1 ahead.

Disclaimer: RAW manga refers to the original Japanese, untranslated version. Check back on Weloma for future translation updates.

The first chapter wastes no time subverting the typical JRPG tropes. We are introduced to our protagonist—a seemingly average support-class adventurer. For years, he has buffed, healed, and carried his party through deadly encounters.

The chapter masterfully captures the Without a dramatic monologue, the tank grabs the protagonist by the collar, and the mage casts a restraint spell. The line that sends chills down your spine: "You’re too weak to share the final loot. Die here."

However, deep within the "Great Labyrinth of Ordeals," after defeating the mid-boss, the party stops walking. The air shifts.