Chapter 22 of 50 in the Under Deepspace arc

Main Character Xavier Zayne Tara Rafayel Caleb Jenna Josephine Radio Host Hunters Association President

After the battle, Rafayel confirms his valuables are safe since the Wanderer was 'nice enough' not to damage them. The Main Character asks about the origin of the Metaflux-imbued coral stone; Rafayel answers evasively, possibly bartered with Sardinian locals, or maybe he just doesn't remember — though he admits to keeping a whole 'collection log' of colors. Learning the area might be sealed off for investigation, Rafayel refuses to hand the stone over for free unless the Main Character helps him find a substitute coral source near Linkon City — since today's injury means he can't even lift a paintbrush and fears danger if he goes alone. He proposes she act as his personal bodyguard for the trip, promising to hand over the stone the moment they find an alternative, calling it a 'private commission.' Since the mission is too important to refuse, the Main Character reluctantly accepts this 'unfair deal.' The chapter unlocks Rafayel's content track, a batch of slice-of-life Moment Posts, and a Spacepedia entry on Hunter Weapon, formally kicking off a new working arrangement between the two that continues into the following chapters.