Synopsis

The chapter focuses on the protagonist's challenging exam which involves navigating a hazardous stage with rotating blades. He barely succeeds by using external gravity and schema, a concept he appears to have only a rudimentary grasp of. An instructor notices his flawed application of schema during the exam, leading to the instructor confronting the protagonist about his lack of understanding. Despite passing a previous physical exam, his competency with schema is called into serious doubt, putting his overall performance at risk.