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Before James can gain his bearings, a sudden commotion disrupts his thoughts as he hears gunshots. He discovers an old man, Mark, pursued by menacing figures. In an act of courage, James saves the critically wounded Mark, who imparts a seemingly monumental task: find a girl named 554—later dubbed Mary—and relay the message that Mark has escaped, while also ensuring she remains hopeful about his survival. This introduces the unusual custom of the village where individuals are referred to by numbers instead of names, hinting at the oppressive and systematic nature of life in this unexplained realm.