A crowd watches Ethan struggling against a Demon Spider. When Ethan falters, Rachel throws herself in as bait to distract the monster so he can finish the fight. Onlookers mock Ethan and warn the spider will go berserk if not stopped quickly. Rachel reads the system warning that stealing from a higher level is risky, but with no time left she resolves to act. She sacrifices safety, initiates a risky theft command—"Deprive Talent!"—and the attempt starts, leaving its success and consequences unresolved.