Synopsis

The chapter follows two main threads: one character manipulates a guard into believing they will leave quietly to escape the factory, relying on their levelheadedness to overcome their fear. Meanwhile, another character searches for a mysterious 'viper' object within the factory, dealing with disgruntled workers and finally encountering someone in a room, leading to a potentially dangerous standoff with depleted magical power. The chapter highlights the contrast between rational escape and a chaotic search.