Synopsis

The chapter begins with a chaotic scene as debt collectors harass people. The protagonist, revealed to be a newly awakened individual with a seemingly weak class, gets caught in the crossfire. He unexpectedly offers to participate in a high-stakes underground competition called the "Dark Race" to clear his debt with Chris, the ruthless "Silver Viper of the East" and an influential slum boss. Despite his low level and unproven abilities, he confidently challenges the established order, agreeing to the gamble and potentially facing death in the competition.