Synopsis

The protagonist visits his mother in prison, where they have a tense exchange filled with veiled accusations and manipulations. The conversation touches on the nature of reality vs. fiction and his mother's past actions, including her imprisonment for killing his abusive father. Furthermore, the protagonist learns that his mother authored a critically acclaimed essay while in prison. Concurrently, a hidden scenario related to 'Serpent Hunting' is revealed, adding a new layer to their situation.