-manga Maou Wa Yuusha No Kawaii Yome Party No Bishoujo 4 Nin Kara Uragirareta Yusha Maou To Shiawase Ni Kurashimasu 4 Nin Ga Yuusha Goroshi No Dai Zainin Toshite Sekaijuu Kara Hihan Sareteru Ma Ingaouhou Kanaa Chapter 5-

A promise, he thought, is like a lantern: a tiny light that keeps the dark at bay. With the four of them tending the flame, it was enough for now.

To understand Chapter 5, we have to look at the mess the four "bishoujo" (beautiful girl) party members left behind. After betraying the Hero—thinking they could take all the credit and glory for themselves—they’ve realized that being a "Hero" isn't just about looking good in posters. Without the Hero's actual strength and support, they are failing missions and, more importantly, failing the public eye. A promise, he thought, is like a lantern:

Most betrayal stories end with the betrayers getting a quick slap on the wrist. Chapter 5 dedicates 30+ pages to their systematic social destruction. For readers who suffered through the emotional pain of the betrayal in Chapter 1, this is cathartic. After betraying the Hero—thinking they could take all