This chapter's epigraph comes from a conversation between the brat and the snotty soldier. The brat says that the dude is our "ace" and that he's strong enough to take on the real monster. He's also smart enough to know that the guy is using smoke to disguise his movements. The snootily dressed brat says, "I'm not surprised, I'm just not getting it. This is a fight. I don't want to judge you by your appearance. judging people based on their appearance isn't a good thing" . He also says that smoke is a good way to hide your movement. He tells the brat not to judge him by his appearance, but by his combat experience. He says that he can't judge anyone by their appearance, otherwise, why does he think he'll stay in this fight? The brat responds by saying that he was able to fight off the monster just now, and that's why he deserves to be called "our ace" because he fought so well. He asks the brat if they should join the dude, and the brat says no, because the dude's a bit reckless and needs some time to rest. He then says that if the dude doesn't lose, he should just mind his own business and not worry about him. The wind is rising and the guys think that they're going to die. They should get ready, says the brat, and he tells them to get ready. The real monster has yet to appear, and they should just forget their own business. He warns them to stay away from the dude who's trying to escape. He promises to take care of the situation