Synopsis

The chapter delves into the anxieties surrounding the game-like nature of their world, specifically what might happen when the tower season ends and items vanish. The protagonist, after being questioned about donating items, reflects on the world's dependence on tower benefits and expresses a desire to see the game end, seeing it as an escape from his tiring work. It also touches upon the frustrations of ordinary citizens and the heavily regulated system put in place after disastrous item leaks, highlighting how the towers and the game have fundamentally changed their world. Ultimately, the protagonist declares his plan to see the game through to its end, while his friend reflects on the world's view of them as 'players' in a game.