Ch. 201Rita’s Decision and Kiss (Continued)
Key Plot Points and Events
- Bai Ge acknowledges his manipulation by a 'gacha whale' (Otto) but emphasizes his dedication to fighting Honkai.
- Bai Ge realizes he could have saved Kallen Kaslana by befriending him and time-traveling, but understands that fate would still have claimed her.
- Rita hints at noises downstairs, implying intimacy between Bai Ge and Kiana.
- Rita discusses Otto's plan to use bonds with Kiana to awaken her Herrscher potential, warning Bai Ge to distance himself from Kiana.
- Bai Ge refuses to distance himself from Kiana, preparing for a confrontation with Otto.
- Rita expresses her loyalty to Bai Ge, betting on his victory against Otto, and asks him not to make her face Durandal.
Character Developments
- Bai Ge: Shows determination to save Kiana and confront Otto, revealing his power and confidence.
- Rita: Demonstrates her intelligence and understanding of Otto's plans, expresses loyalty to Bai Ge, and shows concern for her own position in the upcoming conflict.
- Otto: Implied to have manipulative plans involving Kiana and Bai Ge, awaiting the peak of Kiana's affection for Bai Ge.
Significant Themes
- The inevitability of fate and the consequences of time travel.
- The power of bonds and relationships in awakening Kiana's potential.
- The conflict between Otto's plans and Bai Ge's actions, foreshadowing their confrontation.
- Loyalty and choosing sides in the impending conflict between Schicksal and St. Freya.
Character Interactions
- Bai Ge and Rita: Discuss Otto's plans, Rita's loyalty, and the upcoming conflict, with Bai Ge expressing confidence and Rita showing concern.
- Bai Ge and Otto: Implied conflict due to Otto's manipulation and Bai Ge's refusal to distance himself from Kiana.
- Rita and Otto: Rita's past as Otto's 'black glove' and her understanding of his plans, her current loyalty to Bai Ge, and her concern about her position in the conflict.