It would be an interesting twist if for once the old man was actually just trying to help the hero and isn't just trying to manipulate him into attacking the MC.
I have to admit, I didn't expect the solution of cutting the guy's loyalty. I was just expecting the MC to just cut the guy inside the armor, leaving the armor in tact.
But when the mob showed up, I fully expected the MC to cut the entire mob's faith in their religion.
The most fragile of ego are the most easiest to manipulate. Also weren't they given partners when they TP there to have a reason to fight? wtf happened to his? NTR turn 1 or something? Who on gods plane decided to give this bozo the hero class/job anyways?