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Characters such as Chang Jin, one of the game's participants, illustrate the ongoing struggle between scientific rationalism and mystical beliefs as they confront their reality and the ultimate fate of their civilizations.
Emphasizing the Human Condition
As the plot ebbs and flows between life-threatening peril and existential musings, the adaptation vividly presents the underlying flaws within human nature. Wener’s journey from a hopeful student to a significant figure in humanity’s fate inherently critiques the very essence of human endeavor—highlighting potential betrayals and the thirst for power.