Synopsis

The chapter reveals a time loop or restart mechanic tied to mission failure, forcing the Merbinger to attempt growing a tree in a desolate snowfield. He uses his knowledge of the past terrain to locate a suitable spot, guided by a mysterious figure who seems to oversee the mission. The Merbinger meets a child-like deity related to the Camellia, who tasks him with growing the tree and provides a special tool to monitor the tree's progress, implying a long and arduous task ahead.