Level One: Chapters 12-16 Summary

In Chapter 12, when Wade wakes the next morning, he discovers that he has thousands of emails and all the newsfeeds are talking about him. Even Ogden Morrow has come temporarily out of hiding to discuss the discovery of the first key. Wade then speaks to Aech and learns that he has also found the first key and passed the gate. Two others have done so as well. Wade also finds a message from Art3mis in his inbox and he quickly responds.

In Chapter 13, over the next week, Wade returns to school and trying to figure out the next clue. He also deals with the loads of fan and hate mail he has received. Among the emails, Wade finds offers from multiple companies asking for his avatar to endorse their products. Wade signs contracts with several of...