Ch. 161Goddess Grand Operation
Key Plot Points and Events
- Li Ye feels a mysterious, fatal threat to his mind and soul while in the Divine Tower.
- Merlin tries to persuade Li Ye to summon a Heroic Spirit, but Li Ye refuses.
- Gilgamesh summons seven Servants to confront an impending disaster and assigns them tasks.
- Siduri, Gilgamesh's assistant, returns after being absent. She escorts the Servants to their tasks.
- Gilgamesh offers Li Ye a reward for his commendable performance, and Li Ye requests a flying Noble Phantasm.
- Gilgamesh agrees to Li Ye's request but adds another task: investigating the remaining Goddesses.
Character Developments
- Li Ye demonstrates intuition and caution when sensing the threat, and he stands his ground against Merlin's manipulation.
- Merlin shows his manipulative and creepy side, trying to persuade Li Ye to summon a Heroic Spirit.
- Gilgamesh displays his leadership and decision-making skills in assigning tasks to the Servants and shows indifference towards Li Ye's request initially.
- Li Ye shows determination and ambition in pursuing a flying Noble Phantasm, accepting Gilgamesh's additional task without hesitation.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and manipulation (Merlin vs. Li Ye, Gilgamesh vs. Li Ye)
- Ambition and determination (Li Ye's pursuit of a flying Noble Phantasm)
- Leadership and decision-making (Gilgamesh's handling of the Servants)
Character Interactions
- Li Ye and Merlin: Li Ye slaps Merlin after refusing to summon a Heroic Spirit, showing his disdain for Merlin's manipulation.
- Gilgamesh and Li Ye: Gilgamesh initially ignores Li Ye but later engages in a conversation about Li Ye's reward and additional task.
- Gilgamesh and Siduri: Gilgamesh assigns Siduri the task of escorting the Servants and familiarizing them with their work.