Synopsis

The chapter begins with chaos as a character is accused of experimenting on civilians and hoarding rations, leading to a violent confrontation where a key figure, Gong Igtae, is killed. Following this, a power vacuum emerges as various political figures attempt to take control as the shelter's representative while a mysterious beast's presence is discovered, creating further tension. Characters ponder who was the true manipulator behind the initial incident, and the possibility of a hidden "Apostate" remains.