Episode 3: "Game of Survival"
Plot Summary:
Yuji Haruto, now fully embracing his role as Leon, grapples with the consequences of his unintended involvement in the main storyline. As Angelica's interest in him grows, Leon realizes he’s drawn unwanted attention from the game’s powerful male leads, especially the game’s original protagonist, Julius, who starts viewing him as a rival.
Determined to protect himself and maintain his low status, Leon begins to exploit his deep knowledge of the game’s hidden mechanics. He seeks out rare items and secret locations, using them to bolster his strength and gain advantages that typical background characters would never have. However, with each step, he inadvertently becomes more entangled in the game’s central plot.
The episode takes a tense turn when Leon encounters one of the game’s first major threats: a dangerous duel challenge issued by an elite character who sees Leon as an upstart. Though the odds are stacked against him, Leon’s quick thinking and gaming expertise allow him to turn the tables in a surprising and unconventional way, leaving everyone—including the game's main characters—stunned.
As rumors of Leon’s unexpected victory spread, he gains a reputation as a wildcard in the academy, further complicating his efforts to stay out of the spotlight. At the same time, he begins to uncover hints that the world around him is more than just a game—there are real stakes, and failure could have dire consequences.
With his survival now more uncertain than ever, Leon must navigate the delicate balance of avoiding the spotlight while outmaneuvering the powerful forces that have started to take notice of him. The game he thought he knew so well has become a battleground, and the lines between player and pawn are starting to blur.
