Synopsis

The chapter begins with the group successfully clearing a mental realm, the Theodolant Wetlands, earning rewards and new skills. They return to the real world, encountering other frustrated collectors who were too late to farm the area. The group analyzes Hyerim's stats and find inconsistencies, realizing the stat system is manipulated to obscure collectors' progress. This leads to a deep conversation about how the manipulated stats may be demoralizing collectors and that someone could be orchestrating the chaos. The chapter ends with a fight and a philosophical speech about perseverance.