Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Natsuki, the 'Witch of the Void', visits Wu Yan's house unannounced.
• She reveals that she hasn't finished her mission and has found the surviving members of the Holy Ring Order Knights, including a princess from the Ardygia Kingdom.
• The princess, La Folia Rihavein, arrives at Wu Yan's house, seeking Natsuoto (Yaze Kanon).

Character Developments

• Natsuki demonstrates her nonchalant and direct nature, even when visiting someone's home.
• La Folia is introduced as a confident, beautiful, and regal princess, with a striking resemblance to Natsuoto.
• Natsuoto is overwhelmed and timid upon meeting La Folia.

Significant Themes

• The theme of identity and secrets is reinforced as La Folia's true identity is revealed, and her connection to Natsuoto is hinted at.
• The power dynamics and hierarchy within the magical world are subtly shown through La Folia's royal status.

Character Interactions

• Natsuki and Wu Yan share a silent understanding, hinting at their past relationship and shared history.
• Kojo is comically abused by Natsuki, showing their dynamic as teacher and student.
• Natsuoto and La Folia's initial interaction is filled with disbelief and timidity on Natsuoto's part, and excitement on La Folia's.

Key Plot Points and Events

• La Folia, a girl strikingly similar to Natsuoto, meets Natsuoto for the first time.
• La Folia reveals that Natsuoto's biological father is her grandfather, making Natsuoto her aunt.
• Natsuoto is revealed to be a member of the Ardygia Royal Family.
• La Folia shares that Natsuoto's father, her grandfather, ran away from the Palace to avoid his wife's wrath but is doing well.

Character Developments

• Natsuoto: Struggles with anxiety about her lineage but remains kind and hopeful.
• La Folia: Initially mysterious, reveals she is Natsuoto's niece and provides information about Natsuoto's father.

Significant Themes

• Identity and lineage.
• Kindness and optimism in the face of uncertainty.

Character Interactions

• Natsuoto and La Folia: Initially surprised and uncertain, they grow closer as they learn about their relationship.
• Wu Yan and Natsuoto: Wu Yan supports Natsuoto emotionally and acts as a mediator between her and La Folia.
• Everyone else: Shocked by the revelation of Natsuoto's lineage, they express affection and admiration for Natsuoto's kindness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• La Folia, a princess from the Ardygia Kingdom, meets Natsuoto and invites her to return to her kingdom, causing a tense atmosphere.
• Natsuoto chooses to stay with Wu Yan and his group, stating that she belongs to Wu Yan.
• La Folia misinterprets the situation and expresses interest in joining them, leading to a chaotic tug-of-war between Nagisa, Natsuoto, La Folia, and Kojo over Wu Yan.

Character Developments

• Natsuoto demonstrates her determination and loyalty to Wu Yan and his group, choosing to stay with them despite her family's invitation.
• La Folia shows her mischievous and competitive side, adding chaos to the situation.
• Nagisa's protective instincts towards Wu Yan are highlighted, leading her to defend her position against La Folia.
• Kojo's jealousy and insecurities are further emphasized, causing him to act impulsively.

Significant Themes

• Family and belonging: Natsuoto's choice to stay with Wu Yan's group highlights the importance of the found family she has created with them.
• Misunderstandings and misinterpretations: La Folia's misinterpretation of the situation leads to chaos and tension.
• Competition and possessiveness: Nagisa, Natsuoto, and La Folia's actions demonstrate their competitive and possessive natures when it comes to Wu Yan.

Character Interactions

• Natsuoto and Wu Yan: Natsuoto's loyalty and affection towards Wu Yan are evident in her decision to stay with him.
• Nagisa and Wu Yan: Nagisa's protective instincts and possessiveness towards Wu Yan are highlighted in her actions against La Folia.
• La Folia and Wu Yan: La Folia's competitive and mischievous nature is shown in her interaction with Wu Yan.
• Nagisa and Kojo: Nagisa's words and actions further fuel Kojo's jealousy and insecurities, leading to his impulsive behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yan is exhausted and upset after being pranked by La Folia.
• Kotori and Natsuoto visit Wu Yan, and Kotori asks about Natsuoto's transformation into a Familiar.
• Wu Yan explains that the 'Demon Beast Crest' activated when the 'Mystic Crystal' was unsealed, turning Natsuoto into a Familiar, but the System hasn't provided detailed information about the 'Demon Beast Crest's' abilities.
• Kotori suggests that Wu Yan should activate the 'Demon Beast Crest' more times to understand its abilities better.

Character Developments

• Wu Yan is physically and mentally exhausted after La Folia's prank.
• Natsuoto feels guilty for causing Wu Yan's exhaustion but is reassured by him.
• Kotori shows concern for Wu Yan's situation and helps him analyze the 'Demon Beast Crest' information.
• Natsuoto is confused about the 'System' and 'Demon Beast Crest' but is content with becoming Wu Yan's Familiar.

Significant Themes

• The 'Demon Beast Crest's' abilities and the mystery surrounding its activation.
• The concept of 'conquering' to activate the 'Demon Beast Crest' and the need for physical and mental compatibility.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Kotori discuss the 'Demon Beast Crest' and Natsuoto's transformation.
• Wu Yan reassures Natsuoto, showing his kindness and understanding.
• Kotori teases Wu Yan about his situation, displaying her playful and supportive nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yan is at Ayahama Academy, tasked by Kotori to find a target to conquer as part of his Ratatoskr operation.
• He's reluctant due to the seriousness of the life-merging summon and not wanting to involve ordinary people in his adventures.
• Natsuki finds him acting suspiciously and confronts him.

Character Developments

• Wu Yan struggles with his mission, showing consideration for the people he involves in his life.
• Kotori demonstrates her manipulative and pushy nature, pressuring Wu Yan to find a target.
• Natsuki shows her protective and suspicious nature towards Wu Yan's unusual behavior.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions on others, particularly in relationships.
• The responsibility of Ratatoskr operatives and their missions.
• The struggle between personal desires and responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Kotori's sibling dynamic, with Kotori pushing Wu Yan and Wu Yan resisting.
• Wu Yan and Natsuki's teacher-student relationship, with Natsuki suspicious of Wu Yan's behavior.
• Wu Yan's internal struggle between his desires and responsibilities, shown through his thoughts and interactions with Kotori.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yan invites Natsuki to a new café to try their black tea.
• Kotori gathers her friends (Natsuoto, Nagisa, Yukina, and Kojo) to help Wu Yan in his 'operation.'

Character Developments

• Natsuki: Realizes she's only known Wu Yan for less than a month, feels complicated about this.
• Wu Yan: Shows his cunning side, manipulates Natsuki into going on a date with him.
• Kotori: Demonstrates her strategic mind, gathers allies to support Wu Yan's plan, despite her own reservations.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deception in relationships.
• The complexity of human emotions and motivations.
• The power dynamics between individuals.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Natsuki: Wu Yan manipulates Natsuki into going on a date with him, using her love for black tea.
• Kotori and her friends: Kotori gathers her friends to help Wu Yan, despite their reservations and moral conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Natsuki and Wu Yan meet at a luxurious café near Ayahama Academy.
• They discuss tea, with Natsuki finding the café's tea lacking compared to Wu Yan's brewing.
• Wu Yan reveals he can create various flavors of tea, and Natsuki expresses interest in tasting them.
• Kotori, Kojo, and Yukina secretly plot to disrupt their meeting, with Kotori ordering Kojo to trip the waiter and Yukina to prepare her 'Snowshear Wolf' machinegun.

Character Developments

• Natsuki: Shows her pickiness about tea and her appreciation for Wu Yan's brewing skills.
• Wu Yan: Reveals his culinary skills and his ability to create various tea flavors.
• Kotori: Demonstrates her strategic and commanding abilities, orchestrating a plan to disrupt Natsuki and Wu Yan's meeting.

Significant Themes

• Tea and its significance to Natsuki and Wu Yan's relationship.
• Kotori's determination to disrupt Natsuki and Wu Yan's growing bond.

Character Interactions

• Natsuki and Wu Yan: Share a tense yet intimate moment, with Wu Yan trying to ask Natsuki for a favor and Natsuki teasing him.
• Kotori, Kojo, and Yukina: Work together to execute Kotori's plan, with Kojo tripping the waiter and Yukina preparing her weapon.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yan and Natsuki have a mishap at a cafe; Natsuki's clothes get soaked in black tea.
• Wu Yan wipes Natsuki's face and hair dry, then insists on taking her to his house to change.
• They are followed by Kotori's group, who plan to track them.
• Natsuki takes a bath at Wu Yan's apartment, discovering that the clothes provided are men's underwear.

Character Developments

• Wu Yan: Shows a caring side by helping Natsuki, but also displays dominance and impatience.
• Natsuki: Initially sulks but eventually accepts Wu Yan's help. Shows vulnerability and embarrassment, hinting at her growing feelings for Wu Yan.

Significant Themes

• Patience vs. Dominance: Wu Yan's impatience and dominance clash with Natsuki's pride, leading to their bickering.
• Trust and Intimacy: Natsuki's discomfort in taking a bath at Wu Yan's house highlights her growing trust in him.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Natsuki: Their dynamic shifts from initial hostility to a mix of bickering, caring, and growing intimacy.
• Kotori's group: They follow Wu Yan and Natsuki, planning to track their movements.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yan and Natsuki are in a hotel room. Natsuki enters the bathroom, and Wu Yan contacts Kotori for support.
• Kotori reveals they're next door and have prepared high-tech gadgets for support, but no cameras.
• A black lace fan is thrown at Wu Yan, startling him.
• Natsuki emerges from the bathroom wearing a white negligee, causing Wu Yan to lose his composure.
• Wu Yan and Natsuki have a tense standoff, with neither backing down.
• Wu Yan leans in, and they share an unexpected kiss. Wu Yan then embraces Natsuki.

Character Developments

• Wu Yan: Struggles with his attraction to Natsuki and tries to maintain control.
• Natsuki: Feels tired and suspicious, noticing something amiss. Struggles with her feelings for Wu Yan.

Significant Themes

• Attraction and temptation
• Power dynamics and control
• Trust and suspicion

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Natsuki: Tense and flirtatious, with neither wanting to back down. Their interaction leads to an unexpected kiss and embrace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yan and Natsuki share a passionate kiss on live TV, orchestrated by Kojo on Kotori's orders.
• Natsuki, initially shocked and unresponsive, pushes Wu Yan away and demands he forget the incident.
• Natsuki reveals she has feelings for Wu Yan but can't act on them due to unknown reasons, threatening to cut off their relationship if Wu Yan presses the issue.

Character Developments

• Wu Yan: Shows initiative and passion in his relationship with Natsuki but is hurt and confused by her reaction.
• Natsuki: Reveals she has feelings for Wu Yan but is restricted by an unknown factor, displaying vulnerability and sadness.
• Kotori: Manipulates the situation to bring Wu Yan and Natsuki closer, showing cunning and strategic thinking.
• Kojo: Acts as a pawn in Kotori's plan, feeling guilty and worried about Natsuki's potential reaction.

Significant Themes

• Love and Relationships: The complexities and challenges of romantic relationships are explored, with Natsuki's hidden sorrow acting as a barrier.
• Manipulation and Control: Kotori's actions highlight the theme of manipulation, using others to achieve her goals.
• Communication and Honesty: The lack of open communication between Wu Yan and Natsuki leads to misunderstandings and hurt feelings.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Natsuki: Their relationship takes a significant step forward, only to be hindered by Natsuki's secret.
• Kotori and Kojo: Kotori manipulates Kojo to further her plans, showing no remorse for his potential consequences.
• Nagisa, Natsuoto, and Yukina: The three girls express concern for Wu Yan after witnessing the kiss, showing their affection for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yan visits Sasazaki Misaki in her office during lunchtime.
• Wu Yan asks Sasazaki Misaki about any restrictions on Natsuki.
• Sasazaki Misaki confirms that Natsuki is indeed restricted but refuses to reveal details.
• Wu Yan completes Instance Mission Two, obtaining 10,000 points each in Equipment, Item, Ability, and Summon categories.
• Wu Yan calls an unknown person, asking them to meet, hinting at personal business.

Character Developments

• Wu Yan shows concern and determination to uncover Natsuki's secrets.
• Sasazaki Misaki demonstrates loyalty to Natsuki, refusing to reveal her secrets.
• Wu Yan's mysterious contact shows dissatisfaction but agrees to meet him.

Significant Themes

• The theme of secrets and hidden truths continues, with Natsuki's restrictions being a central mystery.
• Wu Yan's determination to uncover these secrets and his growing involvement in Natsuki's life.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Sasazaki Misaki's interaction reveals Sasazaki's loyalty to Natsuki and her knowledge of Natsuki's restrictions.
• Wu Yan's call to his mysterious contact shows a growing network of allies or informants.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yan meets Yase Motoki and Shizuri Uta on the rooftop of Ayahama Academy.
• Shizuri Uta, one of the Three Sages of the Lion King Organization, reveals that Natsuki is a Witch and the warden of the Prison Barrier, with her current form being a Thaumaturgy clone.
• Wu Yan learns that Natsuki's real body is imprisoned within the Prison Barrier and will remain there until her death.

Character Developments

• Wu Yan: Confirms his identity as a True Ancestor and expresses concern and anger upon learning about Natsuki's situation.
• Shizuri Uta: Shows curiosity about Wu Yan's true nature and provides crucial information about Natsuki.
• Yase Motoki: Accompanies Shizuri Uta and seems surprised by the revelations about Natsuki and Wu Yan.

Significant Themes

• The true nature of Wu Yan and his connection to the world's True Ancestors.
• The secret behind Natsuki's identity as a Witch and her role as the warden of the Prison Barrier.
• The consequences of making a contract with a demon and the price paid for obtaining power.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Shizuri Uta: Engage in a tense exchange, with Shizuri Uta questioning Wu Yan's true nature and Wu Yan asking about Natsuki's secret.
• Wu Yan and Yase Motoki: Interact briefly, with Yase Motoki expressing surprise at the revelations about Natsuki and Wu Yan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yan learns from Shizuri Uta that the 'Prison Barrier' is a real place, a dream of Natsuki's main body, and the only way to save Natsuki is to destroy it.
• Wu Yan struggles with the consequences of destroying the 'Prison Barrier,' as it would release dangerous criminals, putting Itogami Island in crisis.
• Kotori visits Wu Yan, encouraging him to focus on what he should do and deal with the consequences as they come.

Character Developments

• Wu Yan grapples with the moral dilemma of saving Natsuki at the cost of potentially endangering Itogami Island.
• Kotori shows understanding and support for Wu Yan's decision, revealing her belief in his abilities.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions and the struggle between personal desires and greater good.
• The power of determination and belief in one's abilities.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Kotori have a heart-to-heart conversation, with Kotori providing guidance and support to Wu Yan.
• Wu Yan's internal struggle is resolved through Kotori's words, leading him to make a decision.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yan meets Shizunami Koyomi on the rooftop of Ayahama Academy High School.
• Wu Yan requests Shizunami Koyomi to evacuate the ordinary residents and Demons from Itogami Island for three days, which she agrees to do in one week under the guise of investigating an anomaly in the island's dragon veins.
• Wu Yan visits Vattler on the 'Oceanus Grave' and invites him to join in hunting the criminals of the 'Prison Barrier' once it's broken.

Character Developments

• Shizunami Koyomi shows her intelligence and composure, revealing her true power as one of the Lion King Organization's Three Saints.
• Vattler displays his interest in battle and eagerness to fight powerful opponents, accepting Wu Yan's invitation.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Lion King Organization, Demons, and high-ranking officials on Itogami Island.
• Wu Yan's determination to break the 'Prison Barrier' and his willingness to involve others in his plans.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Shizunami Koyomi's meeting is tense yet respectful, with Shizunami Koyomi eventually agreeing to Wu Yan's request.
• Wu Yan and Vattler's interaction is playful yet serious, with Vattler eagerly accepting Wu Yan's invitation to hunt the criminals of the 'Prison Barrier'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Itogami Island's Dragon Vein (Spirit Vein) undergoes unpredictable changes, leading to a temporary evacuation of its residents for investigation.
• Wu Yan and his group learn about the Dragon Vein's importance and the potential consequences if something goes wrong.
• Nagisa refuses to evacuate with the other residents, insisting on staying with Wu Yan and the others.

Character Developments

• Wu Yan: Shows concern for Nagisa's safety but understands her determination to stay.
• Nagisa: Demonstrates strong will and refusal to leave Wu Yan's side despite the danger.
• Shizuri Uta: Successfully convinces the higher-ups to evacuate Itogami Island's residents, showing her influence and persuasiveness.

Significant Themes

• The power and importance of the Dragon Vein (Spirit Vein) in the story's world.
• The conflict between Wu Yan's desire to protect Nagisa and her determination to stay by his side.
• The trust and loyalty between Wu Yan, Kotori, Kojo, Yukina, and Natsuoto, as they decide to stay and help Natsuki together.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Nagisa: Their sibling bond is tested as Wu Yan tries to convince Nagisa to evacuate, but she refuses to leave him.
• Wu Yan and Shizuri Uta: Wu Yan admires Shizuri's ability to convince the higher-ups to evacuate the island, while Kotori is skeptical of her methods.
• Kojo, Yukina, and Natsuoto: They decide to stay and help Natsuki, showing their loyalty and willingness to contribute to Wu Yan's plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Natsuki appears in the hall, sensing the spatial distortion caused by Wu Yan's actions.
• Wu Yan asks Kotori to take everyone away, leaving only him and Natsuki.
• Natsuki confronts Wu Yan about his involvement in the 'Dragon Vein anomaly' and the release of criminals from the 'Prison Barrier.'
• Wu Yan refuses to stop, stating he has a solution and has thought through the consequences.
• Wu Yan kisses Natsuki, rendering her unable to use her spatial transfer ability or Mana.
• Wu Yan sends Natsuki back to the 'Prison Barrier' using an unknown method.

Character Developments

• Wu Yan: Shows determination to pursue his plan despite knowing the risks. He also reveals his ability to disable Natsuki's spatial transfer and Mana.
• Natsuki: Struggles with the seriousness of the situation and Wu Yan's actions. She shows concern for the potential consequences and tries to reason with Wu Yan.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of actions: Both Wu Yan and Natsuki are aware of the potential repercussions of Wu Yan's plan, but Wu Yan is determined to proceed.
• Trust and belief: Wu Yan asks Natsuki to believe in him, suggesting that trust is a significant factor in his decision-making process.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Natsuki: Their interaction is tense and filled with unspoken emotions. Wu Yan's actions, particularly the kiss, catch Natsuki off guard and leave her helpless.
• Wu Yan and Kotori: Kotori follows Wu Yan's instructions without question, showing her trust in him.
• Natsuki and the others: Natsuki's appearance causes a stir among the others, but they leave the room at Wu Yan's request, showing deference to his authority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Itogami Island is shrouded in darkness due to a rare storm, but no lights are on because the residents have been evacuated.
• Wu Yan and his team (Kotori, Yukina, Kojo, Vattler) stand atop the 'Keystone Gate' to find the 'Prison Barrier'.
• Wu Yan has laid a barrier ritual on Itogami Island to protect it from destruction.
• The 'Prison Barrier' is a hypothetical world created by Natsuki using dreams, and its location is unknown.
• To find the 'Prison Barrier', Wu Yan plans to shatter the space of the entire Itogami Island.

Character Developments

• Wu Yan shows confidence in his barrier ritual's protection, reassuring the team.
• Vattler expresses eagerness to start the operation.
• Kojo and Yukina are worried about the safety of Itogami Island but are reassured by Wu Yan's barrier ritual.

Significant Themes

• The power of dreams and the subconscious (Natsuki's 'Prison Barrier').
• The responsibility of protecting the innocent (Wu Yan's barrier ritual).
• The struggle between caution and recklessness (Kojo's worry vs. Vattler's eagerness).

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan reassures Kojo and Yukina about the safety of Itogami Island.
• Vattler expresses his eagerness to start the operation, showing his excitement for battle.
• Kojo and Vattler's differing views on the safety of Itogami Island create tension.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yan announces his intention to shatter the entire space of Itogami Island to find the 'Prison Barrier'.
• He summons his most powerful Familiar, 'Black Dragon Thunder Trap', which destroys the space around Itogami Island, revealing the 'Prison Barrier' at the northern edge.
• The 'Prison Barrier' is a castle-like building on a small island in the ocean.

Character Developments

• Wu Yan demonstrates his immense power and willingness to use his most powerful Familiar to achieve his goal.
• Kojo, Vattler, and Yukina are shocked and frightened by Wu Yan's power and the destruction caused by his Familiar.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its consequences is highlighted as Wu Yan's immense magical power and his Familiar's destructive abilities are revealed.
• The theme of determination and perseverance is shown as Wu Yan is willing to go to great lengths to find the 'Prison Barrier'.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan interacts with Kojo, Vattler, and Yukina, showing his leadership and confidence in his abilities.
• Kotori remains calm and supportive of Wu Yan's actions.
• Kojo, Vattler, and Yukina interact with each other, expressing their shock and fear at Wu Yan's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious ancient island with a sanctum castle appears at the northern edge of Itogami Island, housing the 'Prison Barrier.'
• The 'Prison Barrier' is unstable and illusory, connected to the real world by a floating bridge.
• Wu Yan's group arrives at the island, and Vattler suggests destroying the outer barrier layer to manifest the 'Prison Barrier.'
• Wu Yan refuses, asking Yukina to use her spear to solidify the bridge and manifest the barrier.
• The 'Prison Barrier' is revealed to be a hollow space with a throne in the center, where Natsuki is sitting awake.

Character Developments

• Natsuki is awake and aware of the situation, showing concern for Wu Yan's safety.
• Vattler is eager to fight but respects Wu Yan's decision not to destroy the barrier directly.
• Kojo is disgusted by Vattler's presence and maintains a safe distance.
• Yukina is determined to help Wu Yan and uses her spear to manifest the 'Prison Barrier.'

Significant Themes

• The power of the 'Prison Barrier' and its connection to Natsuki.
• The determination of Wu Yan to face the challenges ahead.
• The tension and unease caused by Vattler's presence.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Natsuki have a tense exchange, with Natsuki warning Wu Yan about the dangers ahead and Wu Yan showing determination to proceed.
• Vattler and Wu Yan have a standoff, with Vattler wanting to fight but ultimately respecting Wu Yan's decision.
• Kojo is disgusted by Vattler and maintains a safe distance from him.
• Yukina is determined to help Wu Yan and follows his orders without question.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yan stabs Natsuki with a peculiar dagger, breaking her contract with the demon without causing her harm.
• The 'Prison Barrier' collapses, leading to the destruction of Sanctum Castle.
• A mysterious woman appears and attacks Natsuki.

Character Developments

• Natsuki: Realizes that Wu Yan has a plan to free her without turning her into an ordinary person. Experiences confusion and fear when her contract with the demon is broken.
• Wu Yan: Demonstrates his ability to think ahead and adapt, using his powers to break Natsuki's connection with the demon and seize the contract for himself.

Significant Themes

• Trust and understanding between Wu Yan and Natsuki.
• The consequences of breaking a contract with a demon.
• The power dynamics between demons and witches.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Natsuki: Wu Yan reassures Natsuki, showing his determination to help her. Natsuki, in turn, trusts Wu Yan enough to remain silent and let him proceed with his plan.
• Kojo and Yukina: Show concern for Natsuki's safety and are confused by Wu Yan's actions.
• Kotori and Vattler: Observe the situation silently, curious about Wu Yan's intentions.
• The mysterious woman: Attacks Natsuki, hinting at a new threat.