The portals open close to the ground, marking the first time Wyn and Yu land safely. They notice that the corner of the room is to the left, which puzzles Wyn as the previous section had a similar corner on the left. They enter the area, preparing to sit, when a commotion catches their attention. A group of souls is engaged in a heated argument with a single derpy cream shorthair demon cat.

The argument escalates when one of the souls slaps the cat hard, followed by a choking attack. The cat remains unfazed and, without uttering a word, slashes the soul’s stomach twice with its sharp claws. The soul collapses on the ground, writhing in agony with an open stomach, while the others step back in fear and carry the injured soul away. Though there’s no blood or gore, the scene is unsettling and gives Wyn and Yu chills. Yu takes a deep breath and approaches the derpy cat, with Wyn following closely behind, anxious about what might happen.

“Don’t worry. I just want to know what happened and what will happen to that soul,” Yu explains.

Wyn lets Yu go but follows him, unsure of what he would do if Yu were to be hurt similarly. For certain, he refuses to let him go alone.

“Hi! Can you tell me what just happened?” Yu asks the shorthair cat, making an effort to remain respectful after his previous incident with CATOTO.

“One of his soul buddies exploded. One of my colleagues took his buddy away. He got upset,” the cat explains, looking as derpy as ever.

Wyn has a few questions about the cats, but he considers them trivial in light of the current situation.

“What will happen to that soul?” Yu asks.

“Which one?” the demon asks back.

“The one you just slashed.”

“He will heal in due time.”

“Not fed to Gluttony?”

“No.”

“How come?” Yu continues.

“A soul is only fed to Gluttony if it eats too much and explodes,” the cat explains, then returns to its duties.

Yu turns to Wyn, letting out a sigh of relief and wiping his forehead. The nervousness from their earlier encounter with the derpy cream shorthair cat still lingers. They sit down to order some North Americaneon food, with Wyn hoping to find the best steak and Yu craving a juicy homemade burger. As they dig into the greasy food, they notice their stomachs expanding faster than before.

Just as they consider using their previous region's trick to manage their bloated bellies, a loud “POP” echoes through the room. They turn to find the source of the noise and spot a soul with an open stomach, its chunks scattered around. A different demon cat approaches, puts the injured soul on its back, coughs out a thick rope, and asks nearby demons to help secure it. The thick paws of the cat are puzzling to Wyn and Yu, as they wonder how such creatures can handle ropes with such dexterity.

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Wyn approaches the same derpy shorthair cat they spoke with earlier.

“Do exploded wounds heal while in Gluttony’s stomach?” he asks.

“No.”

“Why is that?”

“Inside Gluttony’s body is a liquid substance that stops souls from healing.”

“Cruel,” Wyn shudders at the thought.

Feeling disturbed, Wyn and Yu decide they’ve had enough of the greasy food and choose to visit Gluttony. They plan to command demons to carry them close to Gluttony, take a good look, and then return. Wyn instructs two cats to drop them off near Gluttony. As they approach, they notice the walls that divide each region stretch up beyond their sight. Looking ahead, they see a gigantic figure from afar – it’s Gluttony.

Surrounding him are demon cats clad in body armor and helmets, brandishing spears with blue sparkling tips. They appear tiny compared to what they’re guarding. Gluttony himself is a grotesque sight, towering above the ceiling of the dining areas. His body is a mass of flabby, tan skin with a moss-green tint that gives the impression of moss growing on him. The stacked flaps of fat resemble melting ice cream, and at the tips of these flaps are areolas with sealed holes that could potentially ooze the liquid from inside his body. His face is hidden from view, obscured by the layers of flabby skin. The stench emanating from Gluttony is so overpowering that no souls dare to come within a three-kilometer radius. Wyn and Yu struggle to block their noses and squint their eyes, the sight and smell of Gluttony significantly reducing their appetite.

As they stand there, Wyn tries to ask questions, but the stench makes it difficult for him to speak. Suddenly, Gluttony burps. The powerful stench causes both Wyn and Yu’s eyes to burn, and torrents of tears pour uncontrollably from the unbearable smell.

Wyn gestures to Yu to leave the area quickly, but no nearby demons are available to take them back. With their noses and eyes tightly covered, they push through the overwhelming stench of Gluttony. Wyn tries to command a guardian demon, but the demon adopts an aggressive posture, making it clear that they’re not to be bothered. They continue their trudging journey back, battling both the odor and their lingering hunger. Fortunately, they reach an area where there are a few demons, and they manage to escape.

Before they move on, Wyn pauses to ask the two demon guards at the fence a few more questions.

“Where is Gluttony fed?” he inquires.

“Above the ceiling, souls are lined up to be fed to Gluttony,” one of the cats replies.

“And what does Gluttony’s face look like? The whole face.”

“It is a chubby face with droopy skin. His eyes are small, no eyebrows. His nose is small, no nose hair. His mouth is large, no teeth. His tongue is believed to be long, but no one has seen it.”

“How do the demons get the souls up top?”

“They scale up the body fats.”

Satisfied with the information, Wyn is ready to leave. He and Yu discuss their next destination, agreeing to explore other regions. They list the foods they want to try, helping each other remember the items. Over the months, they sample dishes from all six regions, with numerous visits to some. The Asianian region becomes their favorite, with over ten visits made. Despite their extensive explorations, they have barely scratched the surface of the menus available on the first level. Wyn has also become adept at using the “feed and yeet” technique to manage their bloated states.

Though the food is still enjoyable, Wyn finds his initial excitement waning. As he checked off items from his list, he felt a sense of accomplishment. However, with his primary goal accomplished, a sense of futility begins to creep in.

“Should we go to a different level? Or do you want to stay here longer?” Wyn asks Yu.

“If you want to, sure. We’ve been here for a while already. The moment we’re not under the effect, I feel sick just thinking about food!”

Wyn feels a sense of relief that Yu shares his sentiment.

“Where to?” Wyn asks.

“Let’s go down in order.”

And with that, the two step into their respective portals. They find themselves staring at a large entrance gate soon after.