Synopsis

Following a crushing defeat, the protagonist questions the need to reset his entire persona as advised by his father. He struggles with his ego, now forced to respect and learn from others, including his current opponent in a bizarre game. Meanwhile, a former teammate, Ahn Hyunsoo, reveals he's joined a group aiming to dismantle society, starting with the Academy, using a 'Helper' program that grants him unfair advantages. The chapter ends with a battleball duel and a flashback of the main character's father pushing him to take an interest in the world.