The team is ambushed by the Demon Lord Lotus, whose high-pitched scream causes debilitating tinnitus for almost everyone. Tatsuya, immune due to his existing madness, leads the charge, allowing the team to find the demon's main body.
In a pivotal moment of character growth, Norgalle is captured by Lotus and forced to amputate his own leg to deliver a decisive blow, showcasing his true dedication to the people he views as his "subjects". How I Became a Hero [Ch. 3]
The chapter subverts the "cowardly hero" trope by revealing Norgalle's inner depth and willingness to sacrifice himself for others. The team is ambushed by the Demon Lord