The episode opens with the protagonist discovering the high cost of unlocking new system skills, managing to afford only the Founder's Fist technique, which he instantly masters. He then boosts his endurance, recognizing his physical weakness. Meanwhile, Renee is threatened by a man who promises to buy her sister's freedom only after he has his way with her. He dismisses the magistrate's power, claiming the magistrate is a mere lapdog of the Pierce family and powerless to intervene. As the man advances, the protagonist suddenly arrives and activates the Founder's Fist, ready to confront the threat.