Chapter Summaries

The chapter follows Geng Ziming, a young man who works hard to support his family and himself. He's a streamer who plays a game called "Kandewen Continent" and takes on orders to clear difficult instances for money. Despite his difficult circumstances, he remains resilient and determined.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Geng Ziming drops out of high school to support his sister's education.
• He becomes a streamer and proxy player, taking on orders to clear difficult instances.
• His sister disowns him, causing him emotional distress.
• He takes on an order to solo the Carnival event, which he successfully completes.
• He collapses and dies after a long gaming session, entering a life review.

Character Developments

• Geng Ziming shows resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
• His sister's ingratitude hurts him deeply, but he doesn't let it break him.
• He's passionate about the game and enjoys researching its mechanics.

Significant Themes

• Resilience: Geng Ziming's ability to endure and overcome hardships is a central theme.
• Gratitude and Ingratitude: The contrast between Geng Ziming's selflessness and his sister's ingratitude highlights the importance of appreciation.
• Passion: Geng Ziming's love for the game is a driving force in his life.

Character Interactions

• Geng Ziming interacts with his viewers on his stream, often arguing with haters.
• He has a close relationship with his older friend, Brother Hao, who looks out for him.
• His relationship with his sister is strained, ultimately leading to her disowning him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel Carlo, a black-haired boy in tattered clothes, wakes up in a back alley of the Imperial Capital, realizing he's been reincarnated into the body of an orphan controlled by a gang syndicate.
• He meets Anke, a scarred man and member of the Imperial City Gang, who brings him back to the gang's hideout.
• At the hideout, Mel witnesses a child being whipped for not stealing enough money, and the gang boss, a middle-aged man, calls Mel over.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo: Initially confused and disoriented, he quickly adapts to his new situation, using his game knowledge to understand his circumstances. He decides to use his game ID as his new name.
• Anke: Initially menacing, he shows a hint of confusion and concern when Mel behaves differently from usual. He brings Mel back to the gang hideout without harming him.
• Gang Boss: A portly middle-aged man with a gold tooth, he is cruel and abusive, whipping a child for not stealing enough money.

Significant Themes

• Reincarnation and identity: Mel must adapt to his new life and identity in this world.
• Power dynamics: The gang syndicate exploits orphans and children, highlighting the power imbalance between them and the adults.
• Survival: Mel must navigate his new circumstances to ensure his survival.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo and Anke: Despite Anke's initial threat, he shows Mel kindness by not harming him and bringing him back to the gang hideout.
• Gang Boss and the child: The gang boss's cruelty towards the child highlights the harsh reality of Mel's new life.
• Mel Carlo and the Gang Boss: The gang boss singles out Mel, putting him in a precarious situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel Carlo, a reincarnated individual in a game-like world, is forced to beg or steal by a gang.
• He is kicked but avoids a whipping by falling backward.
• Other children are whipped for not earning money; a boy named Akai is whipped for protecting a girl named Lily.
• Mel Carlo is helped by Anke, a scarred man, and they have a conversation about survival and choices.
• At night, Mel Carlo is locked in a room with other children. He shares his food with Lily and Akai, establishing a bond with them.
• Mel Carlo fights off a larger boy who tries to snatch Lily's food, asserting his dominance in the room.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo: Shows resilience and adaptability, understanding the need to fit into this new world's rules. He demonstrates kindness by sharing food with Lily and Akai, showing a caring side despite his tough exterior.
• Anke: Initially seen as a harsh gang member, he shows kindness by helping Mel Carlo, revealing a more complex character.
• Lily: A malnourished girl who is grateful for Mel Carlo's kindness. She shows concern for Akai, who was whipped while protecting her.
• Akai: A boy who is whipped for protecting Lily. He shows bravery and selflessness, willing to take punishment for others.

Significant Themes

• Survival and Adaptation: Mel Carlo must adapt to his new circumstances, understanding the harsh rules of this world to survive.
• Kindness and Community: Despite the harsh environment, acts of kindness like Mel Carlo sharing his food with Lily and Akai create bonds and show the importance of community.
• Power Dynamics: The interactions between Mel Carlo and the other children, as well as his fight with the larger boy, highlight the power dynamics within the group.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo and Anke: They share a conversation about survival and choices, with Anke showing unexpected kindness to Mel Carlo.
• Mel Carlo, Lily, and Akai: They form a bond after Mel Carlo shares his food with them, showing care and concern for each other in their harsh environment.
• Mel Carlo and the larger boy: Their fight demonstrates Mel Carlo's willingness to protect those he cares about and assert his dominance in the group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel Carlo, a child with memories of a game world, is reincarnated into a real world similar to the game's background but with more intricate details.
• Mel Carlo joins a group of child beggars controlled by the Imperial City gang.
• Mel Carlo decides to gather information about the world, learn skills, and level up to survive and escape the gang's control.
• The children are tasked with bringing back money to avoid beatings; Mel Carlo decides to steal while Lily and Akai beg.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo: Shows maturity beyond his years, understands the need to gather information and learn skills to survive, and takes initiative in planning to escape the gang.
• Lily: Shows concern for her friends, is willing to take on the dangerous task of begging to protect Akai, and has some knowledge about the currency system.
• Akai: Dreams of becoming a knight, is hesitant about stealing, and prefers to beg instead.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptation to a new, harsh environment.
• The struggle of children in a corrupt system.
• The importance of knowledge and skills for survival.
• The conflict between morality and necessity (Akai's reluctance to steal).

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo, Lily, and Akai form a bond, deciding to stick together for protection and support.
• Mel Carlo takes the lead in planning their actions, while Lily and Akai follow his guidance.
• Mel Carlo reassures Akai that they might find a chance to escape in the future.
• Mel Carlo notices informants watching them, reminding the others to be cautious.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel Carlo, a thief, targets a wealthy little girl (the Miss) and her female guard in the market.
• He steals the Miss's purse, which holds sentimental value as it was left by her mother.
• The female guard, using a tracking skill, pursues Mel Carlo.
• Mel Carlo is caught, but he denies stealing the purse, leading to a tense standoff.
• The female guard, unable to find the purse, apologizes to the Miss, and they leave.
• Mel Carlo, despite feeling empathy, decides to keep the purse.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo: Despite his thieving nature, he shows a hint of empathy towards the Miss's distress. However, he remains resolute in keeping the stolen purse.
• The Miss: She shows distress at losing her mother's keepsake but remains calm and composed when reassured by the female guard.
• The Female Guard: She demonstrates loyalty and protectiveness towards the Miss, using her skills to track Mel Carlo. She also shows a willingness to apologize when she realizes her mistake.

Significant Themes

• Empathy vs. Self-Preservation: Mel Carlo feels empathy for the Miss but ultimately chooses to keep the purse for his own needs.
• Loyalty and Protection: The female guard shows unwavering loyalty to the Miss, going to great lengths to protect her and retrieve her stolen item.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo and the Female Guard: Their interaction is tense and hostile, with the female guard threatening Mel Carlo to hand over the purse, while he denies involvement.
• The Miss and the Female Guard: They show a close, caring relationship, with the female guard comforting the Miss and promising to retrieve her stolen purse.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel Carlo arrives at the street where Lily is begging, hungry and cautious.
• Lily shows Mel a whole baguette she obtained while begging, and they share it.
• Akai confesses he went to steal money but was caught by a Silver-haired Knight who gave him a bag of food instead.
• Akai returns with the food, and they all eat together.
• A little fatty from the Imperial City Gang appears, eyeing their food.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo: Shows concern for Lily and Akai's safety and well-being, demonstrating his protective nature.
• Lily: Shows happiness at obtaining food and concern for Akai's safety.
• Akai: Shows determination to protect his friends, even if it means stealing. He also displays gratitude and kindness after receiving help from the Silver-haired Knight.
• The Silver-haired Knight: Shows kindness and compassion, helping Akai without expecting anything in return.

Significant Themes

• Hunger and poverty: The children's constant hunger and the lack of food highlight their impoverished state.
• Kindness and compassion: The Silver-haired Knight's actions towards Akai demonstrate the power of kindness.
• Protection and responsibility: Akai feels responsible for protecting Lily and Mel, even if it means doing something he's against.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo and Lily: They share food and show concern for each other's well-being.
• Akai and the Silver-haired Knight: The knight shows kindness to Akai, giving him food and listening to his plea for help.
• Akai, Lily, and Mel Carlo: They share food and enjoy each other's company, showing a sense of camaraderie despite their circumstances.
• Akai and the little fatty: The little fatty's appearance hints at potential conflict and the children's ongoing struggle against the Imperial City Gang.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel Carlo, Akai, and Lily encounter a hungry, chubby kid who had stolen their bread.
• Mel Carlo decides to give the bread to the hungry children instead of taking it back.
• They distribute the bread and snacks to the children, who are grateful but also fearful of being beaten by the gangsters.
• Mel Carlo exchanges a silver coin for copper coins at a jewelry shop to pay the gang.
• They return to the gang's territory and find the leader drunk and passed out.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo shows compassion and wisdom by deciding to feed the hungry children instead of taking the bread back.
• Lily demonstrates her gentle nature by suggesting they give the bread to the chubby kid.
• Akai shows loyalty and trust in Mel Carlo's decisions.
• The chubby kid shows gratitude and kindness by helping distribute the bread and snacks.

Significant Themes

• Kindness and compassion towards the less fortunate.
• The harsh reality of orphaned children and the importance of survival.
• The struggle for resources and power in a cruel society.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo, Akai, and Lily work together to distribute food to the hungry children, showing unity and care for each other.
• Mel Carlo and the jewelry shop merchant interact, showing the merchant's initial reluctance to deal with raggedly dressed customers but ultimately conducting a fair transaction.
• The children show gratitude and respect towards Mel Carlo and the others, highlighting the power dynamics and hierarchy in their society.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The gang members distribute dry black bread to the children.
• Mel Carlo decides to speed up his understanding of this world to find overlaps with the game's background.
• Akai and Lily discuss a Knight they saw, and a chubby kid mentions an explosion caused by cultists.
• Mel Carlo learns about cultists and dark magic, deciding to avoid deserted alleys for safety.
• Mel Carlo explores the System menu but finds it empty and unhelpful.
• Mel Carlo feels uncomfortable due to lack of hygiene and decides to find a way to bathe and change clothes.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo: Struggles to adapt to his new reality, tries to understand the world, and seeks ways to improve his situation.
• Akai: Shows gratitude towards the Knight, is content with his current life.
• Lily: Interested in the Knight and the world outside their current circumstances.
• Chubby Kid: Provides information about cultists, is cautious and keeps to himself.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptation in a harsh, unfamiliar world.
• The struggle between one's desires and the reality of one's situation.
• The power of knowledge and understanding in navigating a new environment.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo, Akai, and Lily share a conversation about their experiences and hopes.
• Mel Carlo interacts with the chubby kid to gather information about cultists.
• Mel Carlo, Akai, and Lily decide to go out together to find a way for Mel Carlo to bathe and change clothes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel Carlo, a beggar in a new world, steals a wallet on the third day of his rebirth.
• He discovers the wallet belongs to the Duke's daughter, causing the gang controlling him to panic.
• The gang leader is beaten and threatened by the Duke's men, who demand the wallet's return.
• The gang leader orders his subordinates to search the city for the wallet, threatening their lives if they fail.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo: Despite being a beggar, he shows cunning and resourcefulness by stealing the wallet and planning to use it to escape his situation.
• Akai: Remains loyal and caring towards Mel Carlo and Lily, warning Mel about the dangers of washing up and trying to stop him from stealing.
• Gang Leader: Initially arrogant, he becomes fearful and desperate when faced with the Duke's wrath, transferring his anger onto his subordinates.

Significant Themes

• Survival and desperation: Characters struggle to survive in harsh conditions, leading to desperate actions.
• Power dynamics: The Duke's influence and power are shown to be absolute, instilling fear in those beneath him.
• Resourcefulness: Mel Carlo's ability to adapt and use his circumstances to his advantage.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo and Akai: Akai warns Mel about the dangers of washing up and tries to stop him from stealing, showing concern for his safety.
• Gang Leader and Subordinates: The gang leader takes out his fear and anger on his subordinates, showing his lack of leadership and compassion.
• Mel Carlo and the Duke's Men: Though not directly interacting, the Duke's men's actions indirectly affect Mel Carlo, causing the gang to panic and search for the wallet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The gang boss interrogates everyone about the stolen wallet but finds no leads.
• A beggar child reveals that Akai, Mel Carlo, and Lily gave bread to the beggars, which was bought with money from the wallet.
• The gang boss accuses Mel Carlo of stealing the wallet and whips him. Mel Carlo is unfazed, knowing the wallet is safe in his system space.
• The beggars are dispersed, and Mel Carlo's group wanders the streets. Meanwhile, the Duke's daughter is distraught over her stolen wallet.
• Mel Carlo, Akai, and Lily discuss their situation and the approaching winter. Chubby appears with a stolen pork chop to share with them.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo: Shows resilience and calmness under threat, revealing an adult-like soul in a child's body. He starts planning for the future and the upcoming winter.
• Akai: Shows concern for Mel Carlo's well-being, demonstrating a protective side.
• Lily: Shows fear and unease when discussing the gang boss's potential death.
• Chubby: Shows a desire to ingratiate himself with Mel Carlo's group, offering them food.

Significant Themes

• Survival and resilience in harsh conditions.
• The power dynamics between the beggars and the gang.
• The importance of planning and preparation for the future.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo and Akai: Mel Carlo steps in to protect Akai from the gang boss's whip, showing a level of camaraderie.
• Mel Carlo and Chubby: Chubby tries to befriend Mel Carlo by offering food, showing a desire to be accepted by the group.
• The Duke's daughter and her staff: The daughter is distraught over her stolen wallet, showing its importance to her, while her staff tries to console her and find the wallet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel Carlo and his group meet a chubby kid who takes them to a restaurant's alley to scavenge for leftover food.
• They spend the night there and are woken up by Anke, who suspects Mel Carlo of being an Apostle.
• Anke questions Mel Carlo about his past and the nature of Apostles.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo: Shows adaptability and resourcefulness in surviving in a new world, remains calm under suspicion.
• Anke: Reveals his past encounter with an Apostle, displays fear and suspicion towards Mel Carlo.

Significant Themes

• Survival: Mel Carlo's group resorts to scavenging food, highlighting their desperate situation.
• Suspicion and Fear: Anke's suspicion of Mel Carlo, fueled by his past experience with an Apostle.
• Power and Identity: The mysterious nature of Apostles and the power they wield.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo and Anke: Anke questions Mel Carlo about his past and the nature of Apostles, displaying fear and suspicion.
• Mel Carlo and the Chubby Kid: The chubby kid leads Mel Carlo's group to scavenge for food, showing kindness towards them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel Carlo discovers the existence of Apostles, beings chosen by God, and learns that he is considered one.
• Anke, a gang member with a scarred face, confesses to Mel that he has been searching for Apostles and reveals his past with Mel's friend, who became an Apostle and destroyed a village.
• The gang boss is dead, and Anke is suspected of involvement. An investigator is sent to probe the matter, suspecting Anke and his group of beggars.
• Mel and his group continue to beg, avoiding suspicion, while Anke awaits the investigator's findings.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo: Realizes he's considered an Apostle, understands Anke's past, and decides to bide his time to avoid suspicion.
• Anke: Reveals his search for Apostles and his past with Mel's friend, showing a complex history and potential guilt.
• Gang Investigator: Arrives to probe the gang boss's death, showing professionalism and a lack of belief in Apostles.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion: Anke trusts Mel but is wary of him, while the gang investigator suspects Anke and his group.
• Apostles: The mysterious beings chosen by God, their existence is hinted at but not fully understood.
• Power dynamics: The gang's hierarchy is evident, with higher-ups sending investigators to probe Anke's involvement in the boss's death.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo and Anke: Mel learns about Apostles and Anke's past, leading to a tense but cooperative relationship.
• Anke and the Gang Investigator: The investigator suspects Anke and threatens to reveal the truth if he's involved in the boss's death.
• Mel and his group: They continue to beg, avoiding suspicion, and Mel keeps his Apostle status secret from them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Anke, the new boss of the gang, is investigating the cause of the previous boss's death.
• Mel Carlo and other beggar children are assigned to clear the Imperial Capital's sewers.
• One child attempts to escape but is caught and severely beaten.

Character Developments

• Anke shows determination in his investigation, indicating his ambition and responsibility.
• Mel Carlo struggles with his new environment and the harsh conditions, but he's also planning his escape.
• The beggar children display resilience and adaptability, surviving in harsh conditions and finding ways to make the most of their situation.

Significant Themes

• Survival: The children must adapt to their harsh living conditions, finding ways to meet their basic needs.
• Desperation: The children's desperation is evident in their attempt to escape and their willingness to eat rats to survive.
• Powerlessness: Mel Carlo feels powerless to help the child who was beaten, highlighting the children's lack of agency in their situation.

Character Interactions

• Anke and the Gang: Anke interacts with the gang members, asserting his authority and showing his determination to solve the case.
• Mel Carlo and the Beggar Children: Mel Carlo interacts with the other beggar children, observing their resilience and desperation. He feels a sense of camaraderie with them but also a sense of powerlessness in the face of their harsh reality.
• Mel Carlo and the Gang Guards: Mel Carlo interacts with the gang guards, feeling their cruelty and oppression.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel Carlo and his friends stop fleeing and return to the Imperial City, living under a new gang boss after the original one's death and Anke's imprisonment.
• Mel successfully completes 10 thefts and acquires the skill [Theft].
• He attempts to use the skill, leading to a failed theft and a severe beating.
• Mel realizes that skills can be unlocked by completing certain actions a certain number of times.
• He considers learning other skills but finds his options limited due to the Level restriction.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo acquires his first skill, [Theft], and discovers the proficiency system, fueling his determination to become a "Full-time Transmigrator."
• Mel shows resilience and a mature outlook despite the beating, focusing on his newfound skill and the potential for learning other skills.
• Chubby demonstrates concern for Mel's well-being, carrying him after the beating and offering him food.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival in a harsh, otherworldly environment.
• The importance of adaptability and learning new skills to overcome challenges.
• The consequences of theft and the risks involved in illegal activities.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo and Chubby: Chubby shows concern for Mel's well-being, while Mel remains focused on his new skill and learning process.
• Mel Carlo and the man he attempted to steal from: The man beats Mel after discovering the theft attempt.
• Mel Carlo and his friends (Akai, Lily): They express concern for Mel's well-being and offer him food and support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel Carlo learns the chubby kid's chosen name, Chocolate, due to his fondness for the sweet.
• Anke, the new gang boss, shows preferential treatment to Mel Carlo, suspecting him to be an Apostle.
• Mel Carlo experiments with his [Theft] skill on Lily, successfully stealing an item once out of five attempts.

Character Developments

• Chocolate: Gains confidence and chooses his own name.
• Mel Carlo: Discovers the mechanics of his [Theft] skill and plans to practice other skills.
• Anke: Becomes the boss of the gang-ridden street and shows interest in Mel Carlo.

Significant Themes

• Identity and self-discovery (Chocolate choosing his name).
• Power dynamics and hierarchy (Anke's rise to power and his interest in Mel Carlo).
• Skill acquisition and practice (Mel Carlo experimenting with his [Theft] skill).

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo and Chocolate: Become more familiar, with Mel Carlo accepting Chocolate's chosen name.
• Mel Carlo and Lily: Lily helps Mel Carlo practice his [Theft] skill, showing trust and camaraderie.
• Anke and Mel Carlo: Anke shows preferential treatment to Mel Carlo, hinting at his suspicions about Mel Carlo's identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel Carlo takes a day off to experiment with learning skills from the game he's familiar with.
• He successfully learns [Back Hop], [Mighty Slash], [Flying Blade], [Slit], [Thrust], [Rising Uppercut], and [Dagger Attack].
• He struggles with learning [Staff Strike], [Fireball], and higher-level skills.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo demonstrates determination and patience in learning skills, even when facing difficulties.
• He shows strategic thinking in choosing skills to focus on for self-preservation and leveling up.

Significant Themes

• The blurring of lines between game and reality, as Mel Carlo applies his gaming knowledge to this new world.
• The importance of adaptability and understanding the rules of a new environment.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo interacts with Akai and Lily, declining their invitation to play to continue his skill experiments.
• Anke observes Mel's strange movements but doesn't interfere, offering help when Mel doesn't seem to need it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel Carlo attempts various skills but fails to improve them significantly.
• He decides to focus on 'Flying Blade' and 'Dagger Attack' due to his small body and low stats.
• He learns 'Back Hop', 'Theft', 'Flying Blade', and 'Dagger Attack' from Master Anke.
• Mel Carlo uses his accumulated Effort points to perform a single lottery draw, receiving a 'Bag of Milk Candy' as a reward.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo demonstrates adaptability and strategic thinking in choosing skills suitable for his current body.
• He shows respect and gratitude towards Master Anke, despite initially fearing him.
• Mel Carlo's determination to survive and improve is evident in his persistent skill practice.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of the new world, where skills are difficult to acquire and improve.
• The importance of choosing the right skills for one's situation and body type.
• The potential for the System's lottery rewards to be irrelevant or unexpected.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo interacts with Master Anke, initially fearing him but later showing respect and gratitude.
• Mel Carlo learns various skills from Master Anke, who also shares his suspicions about Mel Carlo being an Apostle.
• Mel Carlo's internal dialogue reveals his thought processes and reactions to the System's lottery reward.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel Carlo receives and stores milk candy in his system space, planning his skill training order.
• He decides to sleep in the haystack, feeling too weak to defend himself against potential threats.
• The gang's higher-ups release Anke but continue investigating him, suspecting his involvement in the wallet theft.
• Mel Carlo wakes up and shares milk candy with Lily, Akai, and Chocolate, cautioning them about its smell.
• Anke summons Mel Carlo, offering him the chance to cultivate four of his own underlings and giving him more freedom in his actions.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo shows responsibility and consideration towards the other beggar children, sharing his candy and teaching them to rinse their mouths.
• Anke demonstrates kindness and trust towards Mel Carlo, offering him power and an education.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Anke's offer to Mel Carlo illustrates the power dynamics within the gang, with Anke as the new boss.
• Trust and Friendship: Anke's actions show trust in Mel Carlo, while Mel Carlo's acceptance of Anke's offer hints at a growing friendship.
• Education and Opportunity: Anke's offer to teach Mel Carlo to read signifies the value of education and the opportunities it can bring.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo and Anke: Their interaction shows a growing bond, with Anke offering Mel Carlo power and an education, and Mel Carlo accepting these offers.
• Mel Carlo and the Children: Mel Carlo's interaction with Lily, Akai, and Chocolate demonstrates his caring nature and responsibility towards them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel Carlo struggles to learn reading and writing, highlighting the difficulty of his task.
• Mel takes Akai, Lily, and Chocolate as subordinates, ending their begging days.
• Mel practices [Stealing], [Back Hop], [Flying Blade], and [Assassin's Breathing Technique].
• Mel uses 20 ten-pull draws from the system, receiving 50 bags of chips, 50 cans of cola, 50 bags of instant noodles, and 50 bottles of mineral water.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo demonstrates responsibility by taking care of Akai, Lily, and Chocolate.
• Mel's dedication to training shows his determination to improve his skills.

Significant Themes

• Learning and Growth: Mel's struggle to learn reading and writing, and his dedication to practicing skills, emphasizes the theme of learning and growth.
• Responsibility: Mel's decision to take Akai, Lily, and Chocolate under his wing highlights the theme of responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Mel interacts with Akai, Lily, and Chocolate, showing concern for their well-being and providing for them.
• Mel interacts with Chubby, who secures the extra spot for his friend.
• Mel's interactions with the system are limited to using the ten-pull draws, with no system girl present.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The five children, now probationary gang members, enjoy improved living conditions and better food.
• Mel Carlo focuses on practicing [Flying Blade] and [Theft] skills, aiming to master them quickly.
• The children explore their newfound freedom, with Chubby and one other going to catch rats, while Akai continues training.
• Mel Carlo decides to prioritize the [Assassin's Breathing Technique] to mitigate magic power depletion side effects.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo: He becomes more determined to improve his skills and independence, aiming to leave the gang's control. He discovers that the [Assassin's Breathing Technique] helps alleviate mental fatigue from magic power depletion.
• Chubby: He enjoys his new freedom and is eager to explore the city, showing less interest in training.
• Akai: He remains dedicated to his training, not wanting to fall behind Mel Carlo.
• Lily: She continues to support Mel Carlo in his practice, showing understanding and cooperation.

Significant Themes

• Determination and Ambition: Mel Carlo's desire to improve his skills and gain independence drives the plot.
• Growth and Change: The children adapt to their new living conditions and explore their newfound freedom.
• Teamwork and Support: Lily's assistance in Mel Carlo's practice highlights the importance of teamwork and support among the children.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo and Lily: They maintain a close bond, with Lily supporting Mel Carlo's practice without question.
• Mel Carlo and Chubby: Their differing priorities lead to some tension, with Chubby wanting to explore while Mel Carlo focuses on training.
• Chubby and Akai: They briefly interact, with Chubby inviting Akai to catch rats, but Akai declines to continue his training.