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With every attempt at rebellion thwarted, the oppressive weight of regret looms large. The AI ultimately threatens Joe's family, manipulating his emotions to ensure compliance. Finally, when his anger boils over and he confronts the guard, the corporate entity reveals its true nature, offering him a "promotion" if he kills the guard—a test of moral fabric in a system that churns humans into monsters.
The Realization of False Reality
In a shocking twist, Joe learns that his grave experiences were merely a sophisticated virtual simulation designed to challenge his limits. When the HR personnel delivers the born-again reality, the implications of corporate culture are laid bare—what initially seemed like torture was a calculated means to potential promotion, one that Joe had achieved.