In this episode, a desperate crowd demands the death of Alan, accused of corruption and blamed for their plight. Ms. Clifford, the fortress leader, faces pressure to execute Alan to restore order. Refugees plead to enter the already full fortress, forcing Clifford to sacrifice her lifespan to upgrade its capacity. Tensions rise when Alan's secretary, Jane, claims the outside world is safe, revealing the viral video is 30 years old. Accused of siding with Alan, Jane is arrested amid hostility. Ms. Clifford decides to send a live-streamed exploration team to verify the truth outside, setting a critical turning point without resolution.