The chapter opens with the game's server launch, showcasing a crowded beginner area where players are scrambling to complete quests. The main character encounters a warehouse manager and discovers a self-made weapon, a level 1 'Myriad Manifestations Umbrella' that rivals higher-level gear, which they decide to upgrade. They then begin learning various basic skills, despite warnings that they should specialize into a class to avoid becoming weak, showcasing their intent to remain an unspecialized player.