The title "Backhole" is a linguistic play that immediately sets a tone of entrapment. Unlike a "black hole," which suggests a cosmic finality, a "Backhole" implies a structural or psychological flaw—a place where things fall backward or get stuck in a recursive loop. In Ch.2.9, we see the protagonist grappling with the consequences of their loyalty, finding that the "assistance" they provide is slowly swallowing their identity. Key Narrative Beats
Chapter 2.9 serves as a "breather" before the anticipated climax of the Theistant arc. It asks us to consider: When everything is available at our fingertips, is the ultimate luxury actually "nothing"? If you'd like to refine this further, let me know: The Assistant -Ch.2.9- -Backhole-