Ch. 1961Witch Gathering Hall
Key Plot Points and Events
- Han Dong encounters a Witch from the swamp, who is later revealed to be a Dream Abyssal Demon in disguise.
- The Witch is collecting a mid-to-high-grade restorative essence from swamp trees, which is poisonous to most Abyssal Demons.
- Han Dong follows the Witch to the Witch's Gathering Place, a village enveloped in a pale yellow mist, with a Gothic castle at its center.
- The Witches are engaged in 'honey collecting' work, sending the essence to the castle, suggesting a ritual is underway.
- Han Dong infiltrates the village using his Myriad Forms Robe, a unique domain expression that provides optimal disguise.
Character Developments
- Han Dong demonstrates his ability to adapt his body to new functions, testing his stealth and mimicry skills.
- The Witches are revealed to have simple domestic lives, unlike the stereotypical image of Witches in human folklore.
Significant Themes
- The origin of the concept of Witches on Earth, possibly stemming from contact with Dream Abyssal Demons.
- The contrast between the Witches' true forms and their disguises, reflecting the theme of appearances versus reality.
Character Interactions
- Han Dong interacts with the Witch indirectly through his parasitic eye, observing her actions and thoughts.
- The Witches interact with each other in their daily lives, using miniature skulls as currency and helping each other clean their bodies.
- Han Dong's Necro Fragment resonates with the castle at the center of the village, drawing him towards it.