Shane faces a sudden crisis when his fiancée, Helen, demands to break off their engagement. A system activates, offering Shane a choice: accept the breakup and receive an SSS-level life artifact, the powerful Changeable Rod, or beg Helen to stay and receive a trivial reward. Despite Helen's mother's harsh criticism of Shane's low status and inability to activate his soul, Shane is tempted by the chance to awaken the rare life artifact that could change his fate. The episode ends with Shane torn between giving up or fighting for his chance at power.