Ch. 381A Controllable Pact, Amphoreus’s Strange Tech Tree
Key Plot Points and Events
- Aglaea, after seeing off Bai E, offers to host Dan Heng and Himeko, showing trust but also wariness.
- Dan Heng places a trailblaze beacon in Ochema, marking it for the train's route.
- Aglaea shares the story of the Trail of Fire Journey with Himeko, seeking an agreement not to reveal the existence of the Realm Beyond the Stars to citizens.
- Himeko and Dan Heng explore Ochema, meeting Tibo who provides them with local communication devices.
- Dan Heng and Himeko encounter Damianos, who offers to take their photos.
Character Developments
- Aglaea: Reveals her knowledge of the Trail of Fire Journey and seeks an agreement from Himeko, hinting at hidden intentions.
- Dan Heng: Shows caution and wariness towards Aglaea's intentions, communicates with Yanqing about potential threats.
- Himeko: Demonstrates trust in Aglaea and accepts her agreement, shows curiosity and wonder about Onfaros's technology.
- Damianos: Introduces himself as an explorer, offering to take photos for Dan Heng and Himeko.
Significant Themes
- Trust and wariness between the Train Crew and Aglaea.
- The advanced technology of Onfaros and its isolation from the rest of the universe.
- The potential danger and hidden intentions behind Aglaea's agreement with Himeko.
Character Interactions
- Aglaea and Himeko: Share a private conversation, with Aglaea using golden threads to ensure honesty, revealing the Trail of Fire Journey's origin and seeking an agreement.
- Dan Heng and Yanqing: Communicate through messages, with Yanqing warning Dan Heng about Aglaea's potential intentions.
- Dan Heng and Himeko: Explore Ochema together, discussing the strangeness of Onfaros and March's condition.
- Dan Heng, Himeko, and Damianos: Meet on a rooftop, with Damianos offering to take their photos after learning they want to capture the scenery.