Synopsis

The chapter opens with a professor intrigued by a middle schooler's unusual gaming performance, while a bullied student, Park Noah, finds solace in the virtual world. He excels as a 'Dealer' class, collecting resources, but is ambushed by 'zombie' players seeking to exploit him for in-game currency. Despite the threat of a murderer penalty for killing other players, Park Noah resolves to fight back, embracing his virtual persona as a source of power and self-worth.