Synopsis

The chapter details the escalating conflict between the Holy and Evil camps in the game Arcadia, with the removal of death penalties causing an explosion in player activity. Meanwhile, a powerful new character is introduced, who is intended to be used against a Lich. A character named Dex is celebrated as a hero for defeating a corrupt Duke, unaware that the game's system is adjusting the rules to create maximum conflict. The game developers scramble to minimize the fallout of the death penalty removal, acknowledging the chaotic freedom they've unleashed.