Synopsis

The chapter reveals that the protagonist's broadcasted success in clearing a stage has led to an unprecedented wave of people entering the Tower, including refugees and academics. The Tower's leaders explain that his actions have turned him into a symbol of hope, and propose he becomes a symbolic leader, not as a monarch, but as a figurehead embodying ideals, even though they prefer an anarchistic system. This influx presents challenges, but the leaders believe they are uniquely qualified to manage it and build a better world.