Synopsis

The chapter begins with a tense standoff where the protagonist establishes dominance, but then transitions into a flashback where he recounts the tragic story of his servant, Byung Gu, who killed himself after being rejected by a woman. This memory leads the protagonist to reflect on his negative experiences with women and their shallow standards. His opponent then provokes him by highlighting his similarities to his father and the fact that his behavior is driven by his past trauma, culminating in the protagonist's threatened castration of the opponent if he continues to make such remarks. The chapter ends with a declaration of vastly different perspectives.