Synopsis

The chapter centers around a special lecture where students test their 'synchronization rate' with virtual reality technology, a measure of their talent. A student named Hang Taesu achieves a near-record high score, while the protagonist, after initially appearing uninterested, displays abnormal results that are highly indicative of talent. The protagonist also reveals to himself that he has been playing the popular game Arcadia since its beta release under the username 'Dex', and that his in-game actions have gone viral, earning him money and increasing his popularity, even if his profits are lower than expected. There's a focus on other students' reactions to this talent and the idea that not everyone is made to be good at the game