Synopsis

The chapter focuses on the protagonist's internal monologue as he assesses his progress, noting his improved skills and the increased speed at which he masters new weapons. He struggles with his counterflow skill, realizing it's becoming a crutch. Later, a conversation with a comrade about family and hope sparks the protagonist's interest in the possibility of changing the past, leading him to consider rereading his journal to find some clues about acquiring an item to change the past.