Lyle York suddenly finds himself trapped inside a deadly game level called Bloody Apartment in Anomaly World, where players must escape within 24 hours or perish. As a newcomer to this horror game world, Lyle feels the urgency to survive not just for himself but for his sister Sierra, whom he is the only family left for. Just as the danger intensifies, Lyle unlocks the Bloodthirst System, gaining access to Berserk Mode: Bloodthirsty Butcher. Facing impossible odds, he chooses to activate this risky power, setting the stage for a brutal fight for survival ahead.
The episode begins with the protagonist discovering their new form called the Bloodthirsty Butcher, but they feel weaker than expected, causing frustration. Suddenly, an enemy spots them and threatens to attack. As the enemy prepares to strike, the protagonist freezes, unnerving the attacker who hesitates and questions whether to flee. The protagonist realizes that their intimidating presence caused this reaction. The system then notifies them of gaining Brutal Points from this encounter, revealing that accumulating 100 points will unlock a higher Berserk Mode with a special skill. The episode ends with the protagonist understanding how to power up using Berserk Mode, setting up future challenges.
The episode opens with a man intimidating another, who pleads for mercy as the man gains Brutal Points from causing fear. The man then reveals he came looking for a gift that boosts his stamina, crucial for maintaining his powerful Berserk Mode, which normally only lasts five minutes. After using an anomaly crystal, his stats increase tenfold, and he can now sustain his form for 50 minutes. With new strength secured, he faces the urgent mission to escape the Bloody Apartment within 24 hours but plans to gather more anomaly crystals before attempting to flee, leaving his next move uncertain.
When a dangerous anomaly appears, Yvette risks her safety to rescue Lyle, who panics and refuses to run. The group argues about her decision, suspecting lingering feelings for Lyle. As the anomaly closes in, Marcus orders Lyle to distract it alone, causing tension among the group. Despite his fear and exhaustion, Lyle insists on staying to protect others, refusing to abandon the group. The episode ends with Lyle activating his Berserk Mode, preparing for a desperate stand against the approaching threat, leaving the group's fate uncertain.
Lyle, confronted by shocked D-class anomalies, reveals he has a special skill rather than being an anomaly himself. His presence intimidates the creatures, allowing him and his companion to take control and demand the anomalies hand over their items. As Lyle accumulates Brutal Points by subduing them quickly, suspicion arises over the ease of their surrender. After gathering all the items, Lyle searches for hidden equipment, but suddenly the game level, Bloody Apartment, begins crashing due to an unknown error. The episode ends with a warning that all players will be ejected in five seconds, leaving their fate uncertain.
Players trapped in the dangerous Bloody Apartment level face a sudden system crash forcing an emergency evacuation. Lyle and a companion narrowly survive as the game announces their escape and evaluates their performance, awarding Lyle an S-rank rank and rare items including a portable space expansion and a one-time Legendary Weapon: the Dimensional Blade. His companion receives a B-rank with an Invisibility Cloak that increases survival odds. As the group catches their breath, onlookers are shocked to see Lyle safely exit holding an unusual item, leaving the episode on a suspenseful note about the significance of this discovery.
Lyle finds a stash of valuable anomaly crystals, which can boost stats and grant new skills. When others demand he hands them over to Marcus for distribution, Lyle refuses, accusing them of using him as bait and stealing from Marcus. Tensions rise, and despite warnings about Marcus' powerful reputation, Lyle uses all the crystals himself. Marcus confronts Lyle, punishing him physically for scaring his sister and asserting his authority. The episode ends with Marcus prepared to escalate the conflict, while Lyle calls out for help, leaving their clash unresolved and intense.
Lyle watches helplessly as Sierra and others are sent to the deadly Grimwood level through a one-time-use portal item given by his father. The Grimwood is a disaster-class level where no player survives, and Lyle realizes his sister is now trapped there with no way to save her. Determined, Lyle uses the Dimensional Blade to enter Anomaly World but ends up on Bus 444's route through the Horror Bus level instead of Grimwood. Facing a mission to survive the bus ride, Lyle discovers Grimwood isn’t marked on the map or the bus route, leaving his next move uncertain.
A man urgently asks a woman repeatedly if she thinks he looks pretty while demanding directions to Grimwood. The woman is confused but confirms his appearance. Suddenly, a C-class anomaly called the Slit-Mouthed Woman appears and panics. The man gains Brutal Points from this encounter and pressures her for Grimwood's location. Terrified, she admits she knows the way but warns it’s far across the city. Without waiting, the man commands her to board a bus immediately, pushing the situation toward an urgent and uncertain journey to Grimwood.
A man commandeers a bus with a defiant passenger ordering him around, sparking a tense standoff. Meanwhile, the protagonist battles several anomalies of varying classes, realizing that his Berserk Mode's power fluctuates depending on the enemy type. Despite one being unfazed, he defeats the others and accumulates Brutal Points, unlocking a new, more powerful tier called Doom Nightmare. The episode ends as the new Berserk Mode skill is nearly fully activated, leaving the outcome of the upcoming confrontation uncertain.