Chapter 23 will likely be almost entirely a psychological battle. The "King of Beasts" doppelgänger will likely try to tempt the protagonist with the slow life he never got to have—a cozy cottage, a loving spouse, no wars. The protagonist will have to reject this visibly, proving his growth.
With Lyle’s status potentially exposed, representatives from the kingdom or rival factions may begin their move to recruit or control the "Master of the Holy Beast". Chapter 23 will likely be almost entirely a
Chapter 22 picks up immediately after the shocking revelation from the previous chapter: the hidden ruin beneath the Royal Capital is actually a forgotten temple tied to the protagonist’s birth island. a loving spouse