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Conflicts escalate as the moral complexities deepen, leading Michael into harrowing confrontations with both 2, who represents authoritarian oversight, and 11-12, a child caught amid their battles. Betrayals emerge amongst friends as attempts at meaningful connections turn deadly. The search for 313 catapults Michael through labyrinths of societal denial and the inertia of complacence, which culminates in a revelation about the very essence of existence within The Village — a façade orchestrated by outside, unfathomable forces that curtail liberty for the promise of safety.