Ch. 1641Double Chef Ecstasy

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Luo Chuan begins a live stream, teaching survival skills in a wilderness infested with Demonic Beasts, reminiscent of his previous streams.
  • He senses a hidden, powerful Demonic Beast observing him and decides to capture it.
  • The Demonic Beast reveals itself, appearing as a beautiful, bird-like creature with an uncoordinated body.

Character Developments

  • Luo Chuan demonstrates his keen senses and patience in tracking the hidden Demonic Beast.
  • Yuan Gui and Meng Changkong engage in a game of Gomoku, with Meng Changkong winning. Yuan Gui reflects on the nature of their lives.

Significant Themes

  • Patience and Persistence: Luo Chuan's patient wait for the Demonic Beast to reveal itself.
  • Destiny and Free Will: Yuan Gui contemplates whether their lives are predetermined or if they have free will, as suggested by the chess game.

Character Interactions

  • Luo Chuan and the Audience: Luo Chuan interacts with his audience through Bullet Comments, maintaining his friendly and engaging demeanor.
  • Yuan Gui and Meng Changkong: The two engage in a lighthearted banter while playing Gomoku, showcasing their camaraderie.

Ch. 1642The Leeks Escaped

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Luo Chuan's livestream focuses on exploring the Decisive Wilderness.
  • A strange Demonic Beast, resembling a sparrow, appears, which is recognized by Meng Changkong and Yao Ziyan as an ingredient they've seen before.
  • Luo Chuan considers catching the Demonic Beast to have an endless supply of its wings as ingredients.
  • The Demonic Beast, sensing Luo Chuan's intention, attempts to leave but finds the space impassable due to Luo Chuan's alteration of the rules.
  • The Demonic Beast attacks, creating a rift in space.

Character Developments

  • Luo Chuan: Shows his interest in catching the Demonic Beast for its wings, displaying his cunning and resourcefulness.
  • Meng Changkong: Recognizes the Demonic Beast and shares his previous encounter with it.
  • Yao Ziyan and Yao Ziyue: Discuss the Demonic Beast and its wings as ingredients, showing their familiarity with it.

Significant Themes

  • Pursuit of Power and Resources: Luo Chuan's desire to catch the Demonic Beast for its wings highlights his ambition and determination.
  • Communication Barrier: The Demonic Beast's inability to understand Luo Chuan's words and intentions emphasizes the communication gap between humans and Demonic Beasts.

Character Interactions

  • Luo Chuan and the Demonic Beast: Their interaction is tense and cautious, with Luo Chuan trying to catch the Demonic Beast, and the Demonic Beast trying to escape.
  • Meng Changkong, Yao Ziyan, and Yao Ziyue: They discuss the Demonic Beast and its wings, showing their familiarity with it and their interest in it as an ingredient.

Ch. 1643Copy and Paste

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Luo Chuan accidentally opens a rift to the Shadow Realm, allowing the Demonic Beast to escape.
  • Luo Chuan expresses regret for missing the opportunity to catch the Demonic Beast and decides to take it more seriously next time.
  • He suspects the Demonic Beast might be connected to the Shadow Dwellers and plans to ask them later.
  • The Shadow Dwellers watch Luo Chuan's livestream, with 1579 observing his actions with curiosity and confusion.
  • The Demonic Beast reappears during the livestream, escapes through a spatial rift, and enters the Shadow Realm.

Character Developments

  • Luo Chuan shows regret and determination to catch the Demonic Beast next time, displaying his competitive spirit.
  • 1579 watches Luo Chuan's livestream, revealing her curiosity and confusion about his actions, hinting at her growing interest in him.

Significant Themes

  • The theme of curiosity and confusion is highlighted through 1579's perspective, as she tries to understand Luo Chuan's actions and motivations.
  • The theme of determination and competition is shown through Luo Chuan's resolve to catch the Demonic Beast again.

Character Interactions

  • Luo Chuan interacts with the Shadow Dwellers through his livestream, although they don't communicate directly.
  • 1579 observes Luo Chuan's actions and seems to develop a growing interest in him, setting up potential interactions in the future.

Ch. 1644The World Has Changed

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Demonic Beast returns to the Shadow Realm and is greeted by numerous Shadow Dwellers.
  • The Demonic Beast is confused and agitated, having encountered powerful humans and a Dragon Clan member on the surface of the ruins.
  • The Shadow Dwellers are gathered due to the arrival of an outsider with the aura of the Shadow Realm, not to welcome the Demonic Beast.
  • The Demonic Beast notices the Shadow Dwellers' Magic Phones and expresses interest in them.
  • The Demonic Beast learns about the 'Ruins Merchant' (Luo Chuan) and his goods, including the Magic Phone.
  • The Demonic Beast spots a grand, out-of-place house and a massive, ethereal screen displaying powerful information in the distance.

Character Developments

  • The Demonic Beast shows concern for the safety of the Shadow Dwellers and is moved by their presence, but also exhibits confusion, agitation, and curiosity about recent events and the outsider's presence.
  • 1579 remains calm and collected, trying to explain the situation to the Demonic Beast and expressing a different perspective on the Shadow Realm's environment.

Significant Themes

  • Communication and understanding between different beings with varying perspectives (Demonic Beast and 1579).
  • The impact of outsiders (Luo Chuan) and their technology (Magic Phone) on the Shadow Realm.
  • The contrast between the Demonic Beast's chaotic and vibrant life in the ruins and the Shadow Realm's lifeless, ethereal environment.

Character Interactions

  • The Demonic Beast and 1579 engage in a conversation filled with banter, misunderstandings, and attempts to understand each other's viewpoints.
  • The Demonic Beast expresses curiosity and interest in the Magic Phones held by the Shadow Dwellers.
  • The Demonic Beast and 1579 discuss the outsider (Luo Chuan) and his influence on the Shadow Realm.

Ch. 1645Shen Nong, Advertisements, and Variables

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Luo Chuan tests various plants found in the ruins for edibility, reminiscent of Shen Nong, the legendary Chinese emperor and herbalist.
  • He roasts and eats a blue, apple-scented potato, which turns out to be highly poisonous, even to a Venerable.
  • Luo Chuan casually advertises the Origin Mall and its Magic Phone while interacting with his customers.

Character Developments

  • Luo Chuan: Shows fearlessness and curiosity in exploring new foods, demonstrating his unique digestive system and disregard for danger.
  • Demonic Beast: Expresses shock and disbelief at Luo Chuan's actions, revealing its past encounters with the poisonous potato.

Significant Themes

  • Exploration and discovery: Luo Chuan's actions mirror Shen Nong's legendary quest to identify edible plants.
  • Adaptability: Luo Chuan's ability to consume and survive toxic substances highlights his adaptability in this new world.
  • Commerce and advertising: The Origin Mall and its products are subtly promoted, reflecting the integration of commerce into this world.

Character Interactions

  • Luo Chuan interacts with his customers via the Magic Phone, sharing his findings and answering their questions.
  • The Demonic Beast and 1579 discuss Luo Chuan's actions and the Origin Mall, revealing their understanding and awe of Luo Chuan's strength.

Ch. 1646Paranoia

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Luo Chuan discovers that almost all plants in the ruins are poisonous.
  • He realizes that Anviya's vegetarian diet in the ruins was challenging due to the toxic plants.
  • Luo Chuan reflects on the abnormalities in the ruins and the Lord of the End's transformation.
  • He remembers the Spiritual Medicines dug up by the Medicine Valley team and considers Yao Huichen's resistance to toxins.
  • Luo Chuan ends his livestream, causing various reactions from viewers.
  • He receives a message from Yao Ziyan, expressing her eagerness for his return.
  • Luo Chuan plans to return in a few days after completing his task.

Character Developments

  • Luo Chuan: Shows concern for Anviya's well-being, reflects on the Lord of the End's transformation, and considers Yao Huichen's abilities. He also expresses affection for Yao Ziyan and Qichuan's hot springs.
  • Yao Ziyan: Expresses her eagerness for Luo Chuan's return, hinting at her feelings for him.

Significant Themes

  • The abnormality of the ruins and the Lord of the End's transformation.
  • The importance of identity and status, as demonstrated by Luo Chuan's livestream.
  • The power of a God, as illustrated by Luo Chuan's resistance to poisons.

Character Interactions

  • Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan: They exchange messages, with Yao Ziyan expressing her eagerness for Luo Chuan's return in a tsundere manner.
  • Luo Chuan and the Shadow Dwellers: The Shadow Dwellers discuss Luo Chuan's actions, with one demonic beast expressing paranoia about Luo Chuan's intentions.

Ch. 1647Everything Was Steins Gate's Choice

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The chapter begins in the Shadow Realm, a boundless desert with a house and a massive light screen surrounded by Shadow Dwellers.
  • A Demonic Beast and 1579, a Shadow Dweller, have a conversation about immortality and the livestream.
  • Luo Chuan wakes up, contemplates his life and task, and decides to go to the Shadow Realm.

Character Developments

  • Luo Chuan: Struggles with his new role as the 'Boss' and his task, experiences self-doubt, but ultimately decides to proceed with his plan.
  • Demonic Beast: Reveals its hobby of collecting Spiritual Medicine and expresses concern about Luo Chuan targeting its collection.

Significant Themes

  • Immortality and its illusory nature.
  • The burden of responsibility and self-doubt.
  • The pursuit of truth and the ambiguity of tasks.

Character Interactions

  • Demonic Beast and 1579: They discuss immortality, the livestream, and Luo Chuan's potential intentions.
  • Luo Chuan and himself: Luo Chuan engages in an internal dialogue about his life, task, and future plans.

Ch. 1648Divine Authority

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Demonic Beast asks if it can buy other items from the Origin Mall's light screen.
  • It learns about the Mall's products and customer reviews through the Magic Phone.
  • The Demonic Beast decides to buy all the products, using its Spirit Crystals.
  • The products appear in its hands without any energy or spatial fluctuation, suggesting divine authority.
  • The Demonic Beast shares its thoughts on the products' potential conflict with the Lord of the End.

Character Developments

  • The Demonic Beast: Shows curiosity and adaptability in understanding human technology and culture. It also displays a sense of superiority and indifference towards other races.
  • 1579: Remains cold and aloof, showing no interest in the Origin Mall's products. It believes all civilizations converge to the same destination as they develop.

Significant Themes

  • The contrast between the harmony and ease in the Origin Mall and the greed and ignorance on the Tianlan Continent.
  • The potential conflict between the Origin Mall's products and the Lord of the End's influence.
  • The convergence of civilizations as they develop.

Character Interactions

  • The Demonic Beast and 1579: The Demonic Beast tries to engage 1579 in conversation about the Origin Mall's products, but 1579 remains disinterested. The Demonic Beast then shares its thoughts on the products' potential effects and origin.

Ch. 1649Gods Were Terrifying Indeed

Key Plot Points and Events

  • A Demonic Beast is captivated by the scent of Spicy Strips, a product from the Origin Mall.
  • The Demonic Beast tastes the Spicy Strips and finds it incredibly delicious but doesn't experience a rank advancement as described.
  • It then drinks Cola, which heals its injury and makes its wings more vibrant.
  • The Demonic Beast expresses admiration for the Origin Mall's products and the power of the deity behind them.

Character Developments

  • The Demonic Beast: Develops a liking for the Origin Mall's products and changes its opinion about the deity running the mall.
  • 1579: Shows understanding and knowledge about the Origin Mall and its products.

Significant Themes

  • The power and influence of the deity running the Origin Mall.
  • The allure and effectiveness of the products sold in the Origin Mall.
  • The change in the Demonic Beast's perception of the deity based on its experience with the products.

Character Interactions

  • The Demonic Beast and 1579: They discuss the effects of the Spicy Strips and Cola, with the Demonic Beast expressing its newfound admiration for the Origin Mall's products.
  • The Demonic Beast and the Origin Mall's deity: Though not directly interacting, the Demonic Beast's opinion of the deity changes based on its experience with the products.

Ch. 1650New Map

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Luo Chuan arrives in a challenging relic space for survival.
  • He receives supplies from the System to aid his survival.
  • Luo Chuan begins his live stream, introducing the relic and his mission.
  • Viewers react to his live stream, with Qing Yuan and Yao Ziyan watching.
  • Yao Ziyue reveals she has joined The Tide, one of the three major forces in Kolo World.

Character Developments

  • Luo Chuan shows his adaptability and resourcefulness in facing new challenges.
  • Soul Lock, now in the System space, is bewildered by Luo Chuan's actions but accepts them.
  • Yao Ziyue demonstrates her initiative and ambition by joining The Tide.

Significant Themes

  • Adaptation: Luo Chuan's emphasis on learning to adapt to unknown environments.
  • Resourcefulness: Luo Chuan's use of the System to acquire necessary supplies.
  • Ambition: Yao Ziyue's desire to explore and join major forces in Kolo World.

Character Interactions

  • Luo Chuan & System: Luo Chuan negotiates with the System to receive supplies.
  • Luo Chuan & Soul Lock: Luo Chuan leaves Soul Lock a bag of potato chips, showing kindness towards him.
  • Qing Yuan & Yao Ziyue: Qing Yuan learns about Yao Ziyue's achievement and expresses interest in visiting her.

Ch. 1651Ultraman Pyramid

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Luo Chuan, in a cold environment, encounters a mysterious golden light screen resembling the Ultraman Pyramid from his memories.
  • He approaches the barrier, which divides the world in two, and decides to explore what lies beyond it.

Character Developments

  • Luo Chuan demonstrates curiosity and courage in the face of the unknown, showing his willingness to explore and understand new phenomena.
  • He exhibits his control over Void Energy, indicating his growing mastery over his powers.

Significant Themes

  • Curiosity and the desire to explore the unknown.
  • The duality of appearances versus reality, represented by the barrier dividing the world.
  • The potential danger and opportunity that ruins and unknown phenomena can bring.

Character Interactions

  • Luo Chuan interacts with the Magic Phone, which records and broadcasts his actions, and responds to comments from viewers.
  • He doesn't directly interact with other characters in this chapter, but his actions are watched and commented on by the live stream audience.

Ch. 1652I'm the Protagonist

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The bustling city of Oran is home to diverse races, including Outsiders, who possess the ability to revive after death.
  • Yao Ziyue joins The Tide, an organization in Oran, after a chance encounter with an old Mage.
  • Qing Yuan meets Yao Ziyue to discuss her sudden involvement with The Tide.

Character Developments

  • Yao Ziyue gains confidence in her role as a protagonist figure, inspired by her fortunate encounter.
  • Qing Yuan remains indifferent and pragmatic, questioning Yao Ziyue's newfound confidence.

Significant Themes

  • The concept of protagonists and supporting characters in a narrative.
  • The idea that everyone can be their own protagonist, as suggested by Elina.

Character Interactions

  • Qing Yuan and Yao Ziyue's friendly banter, with Qing Yuan playing the role of a mentor figure.
  • Yao Ziyue's interaction with Elina, showcasing their close relationship and mutual respect.

Ch. 1653Outsiders Were All Equally Greedy

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Luo Chuan's live stream shows him approaching the Ultraman Pyramid.
  • A Demonic Beast watches Luo Chuan's live stream, suspecting he's after its medicinal field.
  • The Demonic Beast decides to confront Luo Chuan about its suspicions.

Character Developments

  • The Demonic Beast: Initially suspicious and hostile towards Luo Chuan, it begins to question its assumptions about his intentions.
  • Luo Chuan: Maintains his friendly and curious demeanor, unaware of the Demonic Beast's concerns.

Significant Themes

  • Perception vs. Reality: The Demonic Beast's assumptions about Luo Chuan's intentions are challenged.
  • Greed: The Demonic Beast projects its own greed onto Luo Chuan, assuming he wants the medicinal field for himself.

Character Interactions

  • The Demonic Beast and 1579: The Demonic Beast discusses its suspicions with 1579, who helps it consider Luo Chuan's actions from a different perspective.
  • Yao Ziyan and Xuan Que: Yao Ziyan interacts with Xuan Que, answering her questions about Luo Chuan's live stream in a playful manner.

Ch. 1654What Do You Mean by Protagonist Halo?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Luo Chuan enters a mysterious pyramid and experiences a dreamlike, golden light phenomenon.
  • He finds himself in a surreal landscape with half in daylight and half in night, containing a lake and various Spiritual Medicine plants.
  • The livestream of this event sparks curiosity and interest among viewers, with many planning to visit the location.
  • Yao Huichen, an Alchemist from Medicine Valley, recognizes the scene as a valuable medicinal field and becomes eager to obtain it.

Character Developments

  • Luo Chuan demonstrates his calm and analytical nature, quickly deducing the unusual environment's cause and effects.
  • Yao Huichen shows his expertise in Spiritual Medicine and his ambition to acquire the medicinal field.

Significant Themes

  • Unpredictability of Ruins: The pyramid's interior defies normal logic, showcasing a unique environment that challenges common understanding.
  • Curiosity and Exploration: The livestream sparks viewers' curiosity, driving them to explore the location further.
  • Ambition and Acquisition: Yao Huichen's desire to obtain the medicinal field highlights the theme of ambition and the pursuit of power or resources.

Character Interactions

  • Luo Chuan and the Livestream Audience: Luo Chuan's exploration is watched by an audience who comment and react to his discoveries.
  • Yao Huichen and Medicine Valley Elders: Yao Huichen shares his excitement and knowledge about the medicinal field with his fellow Alchemists, igniting their passion.

Ch. 1655That's My Spirit Medicine

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Luo Chuan, a food critic, is live-streaming the taste of a Spiritual Medicine, struggling to describe its flavor.
  • A Demonic Beast, the owner of the Spiritual Medicine, appears through a spatial crack, demanding its return.
  • Luo Chuan offers the Spiritual Medicine back, but the Demonic Beast declines, looking down on Luo Chuan's bite marks.

Character Developments

  • Luo Chuan: Shows hesitation and awkwardness in dealing with the Demonic Beast, but maintains his composure.
  • Demonic Beast: Reveals its ability to talk and its ownership of the Spiritual Medicine field, displaying pride and disdain for Luo Chuan's handling of the fruit.

Significant Themes

  • Ownership and Possession: The Demonic Beast's claim over the Spiritual Medicine and its field highlights the theme of ownership and possession.
  • Communication and Understanding: The interaction between Luo Chuan and the Demonic Beast explores the theme of communication and understanding, with the Magic Phone's language translation function facilitating this.

Character Interactions

  • Luo Chuan and the Demonic Beast: Their interaction is awkward and tense, with Luo Chuan trying to maintain professionalism while the Demonic Beast expresses displeasure at Luo Chuan's handling of its Spiritual Medicine.
  • Luo Chuan and the Live Stream Audience: The audience watches and comments on the situation, providing insights and opinions that Luo Chuan can consider.

Ch. 1656The Medicine Field Was Gone

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yao Huichen and the Medicine Valley Elders discuss moving the medicinal field to Medicine Valley, but they're uncertain about the Boss's willingness.
  • Luo Chuan encounters the Demonic Beast guardian of the medicinal field and learns it created the field out of interest.
  • The medicinal field's existence is revealed to the Elders via a live stream, causing them to realize their plan might be in jeopardy.

Character Developments

  • Yao Huichen shows leadership and understanding of the Elders' dynamics.
  • The Elders display their dedication to alchemy and Medicine Valley, but also their differing opinions and stubbornness.
  • Luo Chuan demonstrates his calm and adaptable nature when facing unexpected situations.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of strength and power dynamics in the Tianlan Continent's society.
  • The value and appreciation of Spiritual Medicines and alchemy.
  • The potential consequences of revealing the Lord of the End's existence.

Character Interactions

  • Yao Huichen and the Elders discuss their plans and argue about their chances of success.
  • Luo Chuan interacts with the Demonic Beast, showing understanding and acceptance of its unique interests.
  • The Elders react with shock and disappointment upon learning about the medicinal field's guardian.

Ch. 1657Are You Sick?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Luo Chuan and Bai Yu, a Demonic Beast, meet in a peculiar medicinal field.
  • They discuss the Origin Mall and avoid talking about the ruins' abnormalities.
  • Luo Chuan directly asks Bai Yu about the Lord of the End's appearance.
  • Bai Yu tries to explain using a lake as an analogy, but Luo Chuan finds it confusing.
  • Bai Yu misunderstands Luo Chuan's thoughts and thinks he wants to fight.

Character Developments

  • Luo Chuan shows patience in explaining things to Bai Yu and maintains composure despite internal complaints.
  • Bai Yu exhibits childlike curiosity and paranoia, with symptoms suggesting paranoid schizophrenia.

Significant Themes

  • The power of strength and the disregard for rules when one is powerful enough.
  • The communication gap and misunderstandings between individuals with different perspectives.

Character Interactions

  • Luo Chuan and Bai Yu have a casual conversation initially, but tension builds as they discuss serious topics.
  • Luo Chuan's calm demeanor contrasts with Bai Yu's nervous and fearful reactions.
  • Despite the tension, there's a hint of playful banter between them.

Ch. 1658You're Beyond Saving

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Luo Chuan and Bai Yu discuss Bai Yu's "illness" (paranoia), with Luo Chuan using psychological tactics to help Bai Yu accept his condition.
  • Bai Yu reveals that the Lord of the End's appearance is connected to a nearby lake, explaining it as a principle of 'reflection' from the Lord of the End's time and space.
  • Luo Chuan and Bai Yu share potato chips while discussing the lake and the Lord of the End's appearances.

Character Developments

  • Luo Chuan: Demonstrates psychological insight and manipulation skills, acting like a doctor to help Bai Yu cope with his paranoia. He remains calm and unfazed under Bai Yu's intense gaze.
  • Bai Yu: Initially desperate and vulnerable, Bai Yu shows resilience and resilience when given hope by Luo Chuan. He displays a keen interest in the potato chips, showcasing his curiosity and desire for worldly pleasures.

Significant Themes

  • Acceptance: Luo Chuan helps Bai Yu accept his paranoia as a part of his life, suggesting that one can live with their mental health issues without necessarily being cured.
  • Reflection: Bai Yu uses the concept of reflection to explain the appearances of the Lord of the End, suggesting that the scenes are projections from another time and space.

Character Interactions

  • Luo Chuan and Bai Yu: Their interaction is characterized by a mix of serious discussion and playful banter. Luo Chuan uses psychological tactics to help Bai Yu, while Bai Yu expresses his frustration and curiosity towards Luo Chuan's actions. They share a moment of camaraderie while eating potato chips.

Ch. 1659Task Complete!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Luo Chuan learns about the ruins' purpose: monitoring the Lord of the End.
  • He completes his mission, as the system prompt appears.

Character Developments

  • Luo Chuan realizes he's become part of the stage in this world, affecting his detachment.
  • Bai Yu reveals it knows the ruins' purpose but can't prevent accidents.

Significant Themes

  • Detachment vs. Involvement: Luo Chuan's realization that he's no longer a mere spectator.
  • Purpose and Limitations: The ruins' purpose and Bai Yu's inability to prevent accidents.

Character Interactions

  • Luo Chuan and Bai Yu discuss the ruins' purpose and Bai Yu's role.
  • Luo Chuan feels a strange aura when mentioning the Lord of the End around Bai Yu.

Ch. 1660One Point Two Meters!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Luo Chuan and Bai Yu discuss the "truth" behind the Lord of the End's power and its connection to cognition.
  • Luo Chuan realizes that Bai Yu, despite being at a high realm, maintains its Demonic Beast form instead of transforming into a human form.
  • Bai Yu transforms into a human form, revealing itself to be a 1.2-meter-tall girl.
  • Luo Chuan questions why intelligent races transform using humans as a template.

Character Developments

  • Luo Chuan: Shows curiosity and analytical thinking, questioning the norms of the world.
  • Bai Yu: Reveals its human form, showing discomfort with it, and displays a serious and thoughtful demeanor when discussing the world's essence.

Significant Themes

  • Cognition and Truth: The power of the Lord of the End is connected to the cognition of mortals, and only words spoken by those who understand Him can be considered truth.
  • Transformation and Identity: The ability to transform into human form is a sign of high realm, but Bai Yu chooses not to, raising questions about its identity and preferences.

Character Interactions

  • Luo Chuan and Bai Yu engage in a conversation that reveals new information about their world and its rules.
  • Bai Yu shows a mix of wariness and curiosity towards Luo Chuan's questions, leading to a moment of serious contemplation.
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