Synopsis

The chapter focuses on Kang Tae demonstrating his unique rune-collecting method and explaining their potential as currency, contrasting this with other players' short-sightedness. He is able to manipulate runes in a way that sets him apart. He also confronts the group's poor teamwork and greed, leading to an internal power struggle. Towards the end of the chapter, a mysterious 'traveler' entity appears, recognizes Kang Tae's progress, and offers him a choice of powerful runes as a reward for surpassing certain stat thresholds, emphasizing the inherent unfairness of the tutorial system and hinting at the strategic advantage conferred by specific rune choices.