Synopsis

The chapter depicts a high-stakes exam where students are pushed to extreme limits, leading to dangerous situations. Professor Thad intervenes, revealing his own history of being a 'last-place' student and criticizing the school's focus on ruthless competition. He urges students to focus on their own growth rather than comparing themselves to others, ultimately saving a student from a deadly trap and revealing his approach to the exam is not about winning but about the process of learning.