Synopsis

Jinhyuk returns from a month-long absence to find the world changed, with the Tower of Trials attracting attention. He reunites with his old gaming buddies, Lee Taemin and Yoo Yeonhwa, who have become powerful players. The chapter also introduces the Awakened Association and the test site where individuals are ranked, showcasing the power dynamics and the clash between the desire to climb the tower and the association's control, as well as Jinhyuk's opportunity to copy others' abilities.