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As the story unfolds, the brutality of this perilous hierarchy is further exemplified through shocking events. Following a violent confrontation between inmates, Zayaan witnesses the tragic death of his soulmate, Peruan, leaving him despondent and embittered. Her demise serves as a catalyst for Zayaan's moral degradation as he grapples with the instinct for self-preservation amidst competing hunger-driven impulses.