In this chapter, we learn that there are two ways to get into the center of the universe. Those who are able to use magic go to the reception, while those who cannot use magic have to climb a spiral staircase. The entrance to the central is blocked off, so the only way to get in is to climb the staircase. We learn that the young master has made it up to the top of the spiral staircase, but he can't get any further. He's useless, he says, since he doesn't have the ability to use his magic. He decides to throw his staff into the lake. The young master is surprised to see him. He says that since he is the master, he's not allowed to let his guard down. He casts a hypnosis spell on his brain to keep him from moving. The rest of the group didn't want to go in, so they stayed put. The current regional tree has a barrier, but it's no longer able to control the weather. In other words, the current tree isn't feeding the trees that live on the land. It's just trying to recover its body. The only thing humans can do for the tree is to eat it. That's why the current region is so dependent on