Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ao, using a sniper rifle, destroys three pursuing vehicles, causing the fourth to flee.
• He Ao and Vianna attend Kiko's concert at the Nold Building, with He Ao going alone.
• He Ao passes through security at the Nold Building, where he's checked for weapons. He brings a metal box containing Kiko's photo albums as a cover.

Character Developments

• He Ao demonstrates exceptional marksmanship and calmness under pressure.
• Vianna shows concern for He Ao's safety and is willing to protect herself.
• The doormen at the Nold Building reveal their fandom for Kiko, humanizing them.

Significant Themes

• Security and Safety: The Nold Building's strict security measures highlight the importance of safety in the story's world.
• Fandom and Celebrity Culture: The doormen's admiration for Kiko underscores the significance of celebrity culture in the story.

Character Interactions

• He Ao and Vianna show a level of trust and concern for each other, with He Ao prioritizing Vianna's safety.
• The doormen's interaction reveals their shared fandom and camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ao attends a concert at the Nold Building's Rooftop Plaza, using a concert ticket.
• An elevator mishap occurs due to a missing ticket, which He Ao helps resolve.
• He Ao explores the Rooftop Plaza, observing Dawn City from above.
• He Ao enters the theater, finding his seat in the farthest row.
• The concert begins with a warm-up video, exciting the audience.

Character Developments

• He Ao demonstrates kindness by helping a woman find her lost ticket.
• He Ao shows curiosity and appreciation for the city's view from above.
• He Ao remains calm and observant amidst the concert's excitement.

Significant Themes

• Kindness and helping strangers (He Ao's assistance with the lost ticket).
• Social inequality (the vast price difference between seats).
• Appreciation of one's surroundings (He Ao's enjoyment of the city view).

Character Interactions

• He Ao interacts briefly with a chubby-faced boy and a middle-aged woman during the elevator incident.
• He Ao observes the excitement of fellow concertgoers as the concert begins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ao, a cleaner with a hidden agenda, attends Kiko's concert at the Air Theater.
• He Ao notices suspicious yellow cones placed around the venue, which seem to manipulate emotions.
• He Ao encounters Christos, a powerful figure, in the VIP area, and they have a philosophical conversation.
• Kiko announces her final song, the Original Federation National Anthem, "To the Glorious People."

Character Developments

• He Ao demonstrates his keen observation skills and strategic thinking, subtly disrupting the cones' effects.
• Christos reveals his introspective nature, questioning his understanding of the Federation's interests.

Significant Themes

• The power of ideals and their potential consequences.
• The disconnect between the people's interests and the Federation's actions.
• The manipulation of emotions and the loss of individual agency.

Character Interactions

• He Ao and Christos engage in a thought-provoking conversation, with He Ao challenging Christos's perspective on the Federation's interests.
• Kiko's performance serves as a catalyst for reflection on the Federation's history and ideals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter opens with a powerful, melancholic song performed by Kiko, depicting humanity's struggle to preserve civilization in a chaotic, post-apocalyptic world.
• He Ao, an important character, returns to his spot after cleaning and observes the theater, planning his next move.
• Kiko announces the final performance, a dance by the 'Starlight' group, and leaves the stage.
• He Ao discovers Christos heading towards the backstage area and follows him.

Character Developments

• Kiko is revealed to be more than just a singer, as she's involved in a plot to lure Christos.
• He Ao demonstrates his keen observation skills and strategic thinking.
• Christos shows his protective instincts and combat skills when he saves Kiko from an assassin.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and the preservation of civilization in a post-apocalyptic world.
• The duality of appearances versus reality, as Kiko is not who she seems.

Character Interactions

• Kiko and Christos interact briefly before the attempted assassination.
• He Ao and Christos are unaware of each other's presence, but they both enter the backstage area, setting the stage for a potential encounter.
• The assassin, who is later revealed to be Kiko, interacts with Christos, revealing her true intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiko's attack is deflected by He Ao's black light, scattering dark metal buttons.
• He Ao detonates Super Memory, enhancing his physical quality.
• Kiko reveals she's from the Witchcraft Church and knew He Ao's father.
• He Ao fights Kiko, using Super Memory to resist her enchantment.
• Kiko admits to cursing He Ao's father and reveals their shared goal with the Nold Corporation.
• He Ao reveals a Dead Man's Item, a compass pointing to Kiko.

Character Developments

• He Ao demonstrates growth in strength and resolve, seeking revenge for his father.
• Kiko shows her ruthless nature and enchantment abilities, but her physical strength is inferior to He Ao's.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and justice: He Ao seeks revenge for his father's death, while Kiko justifies her actions as part of her mission.
• Enchantment and deception: Kiko uses her mental abilities to enchant and deceive her opponents.
• Legacy and expectations: He Ao is driven by his father's actions and the legacy he left behind.

Character Interactions

• He Ao and Kiko engage in a physical and mental battle, with He Ao gaining the upper hand due to his enhanced physical abilities and resistance to Kiko's enchantment.
• Christos provides background information and advice to He Ao during the fight.
• He Ao's father's actions and legacy influence He Ao's motivations and decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ao, using a compass from Mu Xiu, tracks the Dancer (Kiko) to a theater.
• He Ao waits for Kiko to return backstage before making his move to avoid collateral damage.
• He Ao and Kiko engage in a fight; Kiko uses her allure to try to control He Ao.
• He Ao, despite being injured, bites Kiko's neck, drinking her blood, and ultimately kills her.
• After Kiko's death, He Ao tends to his wounds, and Christos assists him.
• Roy, a familiar voice, presses a gun to He Ao's head, revealing he's still alive.

Character Developments

• He Ao demonstrates strategic thinking, patience, and resilience in his fight against Kiko.
• Kiko shows her manipulative and seductive nature, using her allure to try to control He Ao.
• Christos shows concern for He Ao's well-being, assisting him in bandaging his wounds.

Significant Themes

• The theme of control and manipulation is evident in Kiko's attempt to control He Ao using her allure.
• The theme of resilience and perseverance is shown through He Ao's determination to complete his mission despite his injuries.
• The theme of the unknown or hidden enemy is highlighted by Roy's reappearance.

Character Interactions

• He Ao and Kiko's interaction is intense and dangerous, with Kiko trying to manipulate He Ao and He Ao using all his skills to outmaneuver her.
• He Ao and Christos' interaction is supportive, with Christos helping He Ao tend to his wounds after the fight.
• He Ao and Roy's interaction is tense and threatening, with Roy surprising He Ao by pressing a gun to his head.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ao (Roy) awakens to find Monica pointing a gun at him. She reveals she's been working with the Nold Corporation against him.
• He Ao disarms Monica and interrogates her about the Witchcraft Church's plans.
• Monica confesses her love for Roy and reveals the church's intention to hold a sacrifice ritual to summon a child of the Desire Witch.
• Monica attempts to shoot Roy with a hidden gun in a medicine bottle, but Christos warns him, and He Ao throws a gun at Monica, killing her.
• He Ao throws Monica's gun onto her corpse and thanks Christos for his warning.

Character Developments

• He Ao (Roy): Shows resilience and cunning in disarming Monica. His love for Monica is tested, and he ultimately chooses to prioritize his mission over personal feelings.
• Monica: Reveals her betrayal and love for Roy. Her true intentions remain ambiguous until her death.
• Christos: Warns He Ao about Monica's hidden gun, demonstrating his loyalty and observant nature.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal: Monica's betrayal of Roy highlights the theme of trust and its fragility in the face of personal gain or survival.
• Love vs. Duty: He Ao's decision to kill Monica, despite his love for her, underscores the conflict between personal feelings and one's duty or mission.
• Power and Manipulation: The Witchcraft Church's plan to summon a Desire Witch child shows the lengths some will go to for power and control.

Character Interactions

• He Ao (Roy) and Monica: Their interaction reveals the depth of Monica's betrayal and Roy's struggle with his feelings for her.
• He Ao (Roy) and Christos: Their brief exchange demonstrates their growing trust and mutual respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiko, the 'Dancer', is found dead, her appearance returning to its original state.
• He Ao releases a canary from its cage, symbolizing freedom.
• He Ao discovers he has absorbed Kiko's Talent Sequence, enhancing his Super Memory skill to D-rank and gaining new abilities.
• The Witchcraft Church's ritual in the theater is disrupted; FBI agents, led by a blonde woman, intervene.

Character Developments

• He Ao: Absorbs Kiko's Talent Sequence, enhancing his Super Memory skill and gaining new abilities. He shows empathy by releasing the canary.
• Kiko: Dies, and her appearance returns to its original state, suggesting her true self was hidden behind her 'Dancer' identity.

Significant Themes

• Freedom: Explored through the release of the canary and the disruption of the Witchcraft Church's controlling ritual.
• Identity: Kiko's true appearance is revealed after death, challenging the idea of fixed identities.
• Power and Control: The Witchcraft Church's attempt to control the ritual is thwarted by He Ao's actions and the FBI's intervention.

Character Interactions

• He Ao and Christos: He Ao thanks Christos for the information about Kiko's Talent Sequence. They decide to leave the theater together.
• He Ao and the canary: He Ao shows empathy by releasing the canary, symbolizing freedom.
• The blonde FBI agent and the Witchcraft Church members: The agent leads the FBI in disrupting the Church's ritual, prioritizing civilian safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents, led by Selina, raid the Witchcraft Church's event, suspecting cult involvement.
• A shootout ensues as the church members resist arrest, with He Ao intervening and helping to subdue them.
• The church members, rather than being captured, choose to commit suicide in a ritualistic manner, leaving behind a distinctive purple pattern.

Character Developments

• He Ao demonstrates his combat skills and quick thinking, protecting civilians and assisting the FBI.
• Selina shows her leadership and combat abilities, engaging the main antagonist, a sexy woman leading the Witchcraft Church.
• The Witchcraft Church members display fanaticism and willingness to sacrifice themselves for their cause.

Significant Themes

• Fanaticism and Extremism: The church members' unyielding devotion to their cause, even to the point of suicide, highlights the dangerous consequences of extremist beliefs.
• Sacrifice: The church members' ritualistic suicides emphasize their willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice for their goals, contrasting with the FBI's efforts to protect life.
• Good vs. Evil: The FBI's raid and the church members' resistance highlight the conflict between law enforcement and criminal organizations.

Character Interactions

• He Ao and Selina work together to subdue the church members, with He Ao providing crucial support in combat.
• He Ao protects a chubby teenager from a church member, demonstrating his protective instincts.
• The church members interact with each other and the FBI agents in a hostile manner, ultimately choosing to sacrifice themselves rather than be captured.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A silver-haired girl, later revealed to be He Ao, infiltrates the Nold Building to reach the top floor despite evacuation orders, using her mechanical arms to bypass security.
• He Ao and Selina encounter a Witchcraft Church sacrifice ritual where followers are being used to summon a child of the Desire Witch.
• The ritual succeeds, and a beautiful woman enveloped in purple light emerges, causing everyone nearby to fall into a trance.

Character Developments

• He Ao demonstrates her resourcefulness and determination in reaching the top floor of the Nold Building.
• Selina shows her dedication to protecting lives, even when it means breaking regulations.

Significant Themes

• Trust: He Ao questions Selina's trust in him, while Selina's actions show her trust in the potential lives she can save.
• Responsibility: Selina feels responsible for the lives of the people she's evacuating, driving her actions.
• Power and Sacrifice: The Witchcraft Church followers sacrifice themselves to summon a powerful entity, while He Ao and Selina must decide how far they're willing to go to stop it.

Character Interactions

• He Ao and Selina work together to stop the ritual, with He Ao providing information and Selina mobilizing resources.
• He Ao questions Selina's trust in him, leading to a brief moment of levity amidst the tension.
• The Desire Witch's emergence causes everyone nearby, including the evacuated crowd, to fall into a trance, highlighting her power and the danger she poses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ao's consciousness enters a blissful realm where he's offered the position of 'Favored One of God'.
• He Ao returns to his body and witnesses the Desire Witch's offspring controlling people with purple light.
• He Ao resists the control, regains his body's movement, and engages in a shootout with the graceful figure in the sky.
• He Ao uses ricochet shots to trick the figure into his trap, killing her with the twelfth shot.
• The figure merges with the sexy woman, who transforms and regains control.

Character Developments

• He Ao demonstrates his mental resilience and strategic thinking in resisting the God's influence and outsmarting the enemy.
• Selina's physical condition and her fixation on her prosthetic body are subtly highlighted.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between free will and external influence (God's control vs. He Ao's resistance).
• The consequences of giving in to desires and pleasures (the state of people under the Desire Witch's control).
• The power of strategy and adaptability (He Ao's use of ricochet shots).

Character Interactions

• He Ao and Selina: He Ao saves Selina from the control and interacts with her physically, showing concern for her well-being.
• He Ao and the Desire Witch's offspring: They engage in a tense standoff, with He Ao ultimately outsmarting the enemy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ao and Selina work together to defeat an Evil God's offspring that's controlling a crowd.
• He Ao uses his sword and Super Memory to distract and attack the creature, while Selina uses her laser cannon and electric light abilities.
• Selina's electric light attack damages the creature's mind control organ, weakening its control over the crowd.
• He Ao uses the Butcher Pistol, powered by his blood, to further weaken the creature.
• Vianna, the silver-haired girl, arrives and engages the creature, giving He Ao time to prepare a final shot with a sniper rifle.

Character Developments

• He Ao demonstrates his combat skills, strategic thinking, and willingness to sacrifice for others.
• Selina shows her ability to work as a team and her determination to free the controlled crowd.
• Vianna reveals her mechanical abilities and her desire to protect her grandfather.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and cooperation: He Ao, Selina, and Vianna work together to defeat a common enemy.
• Sacrifice: He Ao is willing to use his blood to power the Butcher Pistol and faces great danger to save the crowd.
• Determination: All characters show unwavering determination to defeat the Evil God's offspring and free the controlled crowd.

Character Interactions

• He Ao and Selina communicate non-verbally, understanding each other's intentions and working together seamlessly.
• Vianna joins the fight, showing her loyalty and concern for her grandfather.
• The Evil God's offspring demonstrates its powerful physical abilities and mind control powers, making it a formidable foe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vianna attempts to fight the Evil God's offspring but is severely injured.
• He Ao protects Vianna and retreats while Christos uses his mental ability to calm the panicking crowd.
• The Evil God's offspring continues to attack, and He Ao decides to confront it alone to protect the evacuating civilians.

Character Developments

• Vianna, now a 'Craftsman', offers He Ao a gene serum to enhance his abilities, showing her growth and concern for him.
• He Ao demonstrates selflessness and heroism, choosing to stay behind to protect others, even knowing he might not return.
• Christos regains some strength and uses his mental ability to maintain order among the evacuating civilians.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for the greater good: He Ao chooses to stay behind to protect the civilians, highlighting the theme of selflessness and sacrifice.
• Growth and responsibility: Vianna's growth as a 'Craftsman' and her concern for He Ao's safety show her increasing maturity and responsibility.

Character Interactions

• He Ao and Vianna: Vianna's affection for He Ao is evident, and she tries to convince him not to leave her. He Ao, understanding her feelings, reassures her and accepts the gene serum she offers.
• He Ao and Selina: Selina tries to convince He Ao to wait for the Federal Bureau of Investigation's reinforcements but ultimately understands and accepts his decision to stay behind.
• He Ao and Christos: Christos apologizes for not helping earlier, and He Ao accepts his apology, understanding his situation. They work together to protect Vianna.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ao injects the Gene Serum, boosting his physique to 377, and battles the Evil God Subordinate.
• He Ao uses his enhanced strength to damage the Evil God Subordinate significantly.
• The Evil God Subordinate completes her final evolution, becoming even more powerful.
• He Ao uses a hidden array and invokes a 'Great Existence' to destroy the Evil God Subordinate.
• Christos evacuates the theater, and He Ao stays behind to complete the mission.

Character Developments

• He Ao's strength and resolve grow as he faces the powerful Evil God Subordinate.
• Christos demonstrates leadership and concern for others by evacuating the theater and trying to help He Ao.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: He Ao chooses to stay behind to complete the mission, knowing he might not survive.
• Power and its cost: The Gene Serum boosts He Ao's strength but also drains his life force.
• Invoking higher powers: He Ao uses an array and invokes a 'Great Existence' to defeat the Evil God Subordinate, highlighting the theme of divine intervention.

Character Interactions

• He Ao and the Evil God Subordinate engage in a fierce battle, with He Ao ultimately sacrificing himself to defeat her.
• Christos tries to help He Ao but is forced to evacuate due to the mission's dangerous nature.
• He Ao's actions show his determination to protect others, contrasting with the Evil God Subordinate's destructive nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An explosion occurs at the Nold Building's Sky Plaza, attributed to a cultist attack.
• Igarie and Annie, who work with stray children, recall their past interactions with the Nold Corporation, which led to the establishment of the 'Dawn Stray Children Education Foundation' that ultimately failed to help the children.
• Selina, at the ruins of the Air Theater, receives a communication request from Christos, who wants to apply for a Dawn Medal for Roy with the help of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• Christos meets with two unknown men, expressing his intention to become Dawn City's Mayor and change the city.
• A lawyer visits Naomi, informing her that Roy has left his property to establish a charitable foundation, with Naomi and Vianna as initial administrators. Roy's death is implied but not explicitly stated.

Character Developments

• Igarie and Annie remain committed to helping stray children despite the Nold Corporation's failure to support their cause.
• Selina reflects on her encounters with Yezuola, Ander, and Roy, all connected to the God of Knowledge in some way.
• Christos decides to run for Mayor to change Dawn City.
• Naomi learns about Roy's will and the establishment of a charitable foundation in his name.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against corruption and ineffectual charity, as seen in the Nold Corporation's failure to help stray children.
• The consequences of divine punishment, as experienced by Selina and the others.
• The potential for change and redemption, as represented by Christos's decision to run for Mayor.

Character Interactions

• Igarie and Annie discuss their past interactions with the Nold Corporation and their continued efforts to help stray children.
• Selina and Christos discuss the application for a Dawn Medal for Roy.
• Christos meets with two unknown men, hinting at a potential alliance or agreement.
• Naomi interacts with the lawyer and learns about Roy's will, meeting Vianna for the first time.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ao completes his mission evaluations with an overall 'S' rating, despite getting an 'ss' for this mission.
• The mission involved disrupting the Witchcraft Church's assassination plot, preventing the Desire Witch's offspring from descending, and saving Christos.
• He Ao's actions also prevented a potential massacre and caused significant losses to the Nold Corporation.

Character Developments

• He Ao demonstrates his strategic thinking and combat abilities, earning high mission evaluations.
• Christos, the target of the assassination attempt, is saved by He Ao.
• The Dancer, an Evil God Priest, is killed by He Ao, avenging Ander's parents.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of unchecked corporate power and greed.
• The struggle against evil forces, represented by the Witchcraft Church and the Desire Witch.
• The importance of idealism and standing up for justice, as seen through Roy's character arc.

Character Interactions

• He Ao works with Selina and Ander to save Christos and disrupt the Witchcraft Church's plans.
• He Ao's actions indirectly fulfill Roy's wish, making him a hero in Dawn City.
• The Dancer and Mu Xiu, both Evil God Priests, are revealed to have been involved in the events of the first official mission, connecting the two missions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ao is rewarded with three options: 'Mercenary', 'Prosthetic Body', and a Martial Arts-related reward.
• He chooses 'Heaven and Earth Two Qi' for its potential to quickly advance Martial Arts to Rank D.
• He Ao successfully breaks through to the threshold of Rank D Martial Arts, but struggles to compress the two energies into 'Qi'.

Character Developments

• He Ao demonstrates self-reflection and strategic thinking in choosing his reward, prioritizing self-advancement over external dependencies.
• He Ao's determination and patience are evident as he meticulously guides the energies through his body, learning from past experiences.

Significant Themes

• Self-reliance vs External Dependence: He Ao prefers skills that allow for self-improvement over those that rely on external technology or items.
• Patience and Persistence: He Ao's careful and patient approach to guiding the energies showcases his determination to succeed.
• Growth and Breakthrough: The chapter focuses on He Ao's growth and his struggle to achieve a significant breakthrough in his Martial Arts cultivation.

Character Interactions

• The chapter primarily focuses on He Ao's internal processes and decisions, with minimal interaction with other characters. The system is the only 'interactive' entity, providing rewards and guiding He Ao through the process.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ao inhales 'Heavenly Qi' from the Morning Light, triggering his Super Memory and initiating Essence Refining Qi Transformation.
• He Ao feels a closer connection to the world and senses his physical state, discovering two threads of 'Qi' in his body.
• He Ao opens his attribute panel, showing his increased Physical Fitness and new Martial Art skill, Essence Refining Qi Transformation.
• He Ao learns that the next Copy World will open in 41 hours, and calls Zhang Anxia to discuss participating in the Ruins Selection.

Character Developments

• He Ao successfully cultivates Martial Arts, gaining a new perspective on his connection to the world and his physical state.
• Zhang Anxia remains cautious and wary of He Ao's intentions, but agrees to help him with the Ruins Selection.

Significant Themes

• The distinction between Talent Sequence and Martial Arts, with Martial Arts being a more gradual and continuous process.
• He Ao's growing connection to the world around him through his cultivation.

Character Interactions

• He Ao and Zhang Anxia discuss the Ruins Selection, with Zhang Anxia initially surprised but ultimately agreeing to help He Ao.
• He Ao's conversation with Zhang Anxia reveals his mischievous side and Zhang Anxia's wariness of him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ao visits the West Capital City Third Mental Hospital's Anomaly Research Center to discuss the Ruins entry quota.
• Zhang Anxia, the director, offers He Ao a choice between the Ruins quota and a villa, but He Ao chooses the quota.
• He Ao learns about the two types of Research Institute personnel: regular researchers and special appointed researchers.
• He Ao chooses to become a special appointed researcher and undergoes a talent detection test.

Character Developments

• He Ao demonstrates his practicality and independence by choosing the special appointed researcher status, which offers more freedom and proactive work.
• Zhang Anxia shows understanding and support for He Ao's decision, indicating he respects He Ao's autonomy.
• Liu Nan, a Research Institute staff member, is seen struggling with sleep deprivation due to her work.

Significant Themes

• Freedom vs. constraint: He Ao's choice reflects his preference for freedom and independence.
• Work-life balance: Liu Nan's sleep-deprived state highlights the potential strain of work on personal life.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Anxia and He Ao: Zhang Anxia respects He Ao's decision, and they maintain a professional yet friendly relationship.
• He Ao and Liu Nan: They exchange a brief, friendly interaction, with Liu Nan sending He Ao information about potential opponents in the Selection.
• Zhang Anxia, Ni Yu, and Liu Nan: They exchange brief greetings, with Ni Yu mentioning Liu Nan's overnight work in the Library.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ao enters the Talent Detection Room, which uses a Mithril wall and a gray crystal to detect talents.
• He Ao's talent is detected: Super Memory (D-class) and Martial Arts, which he names 'Kingdom'.
• He Ao chooses 'Mercenary' as his codename for the Research Institute's internal network.

Character Developments

• He Ao learns about his talents and their detection method in the Main World, confirming they're similar to Talent Sequences in the Copy World.
• He Ao demonstrates his reliability and calmness despite the unusual talent detection process.

Significant Themes

• The discovery and understanding of one's abilities and talents.
• The importance of a codename or identity in the Research Institute's network.

Character Interactions

• He Ao interacts with Zhang Anxia, who guides him through the talent detection process and helps him choose a codename.
• He Ao's calm and sometimes cryptic responses to Zhang Anxia's questions create a dynamic of curiosity and slight confusion in Zhang Anxia.