The chapter opens with survivors on Jeju Island facing dire circumstances under the rule of a tyrannical 'Hero.' One survivor expresses remorse for not acting during a past tragedy. They are tasked with gathering food, risking capture. This sparks a new resolve to actively resist their oppressor and reclaim their island. They encounter an invisible enemy who taunts them and reveals their powers, and they express a deep desire to fight back against the hero and his oppressive regime. The chapter ends with another glimpse of the hero's rule and how he treats the survivors.