Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter is an author's note, not a part of the story's narrative.
• The author announces a "Ten Chapter Burst," an unprecedented release of ten chapters at once.
• The author expresses satisfaction with the updates and asks for reader support.
• The author reveals that they have even abandoned playing Fate/Grand Order (FGO) to focus on writing.
• The author encourages readers to support with subscriptions and genuine purchases.

Character Developments

• No character developments as it's an author's note.

Significant Themes

• Reader engagement and support.
• The author's dedication to their work.
• The importance of subscriptions and purchases for the author's ability to continue writing.

Character Interactions

• The author directly addresses the readers as "friends," fostering a sense of interaction and community.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Li rents a Fifth Level training ground in the Main God Space for ten days to practice.
• He selects Tohno Shiki, a boy similar to him, as his opponent.
• They engage in a battle using the Seven Nights Assassination Technique, with identical physical conditions and skills due to the training ground's simulation.
• Fang Li predicts and exploits a weakness in Tohno Shiki's movements, ultimately defeating him.

Character Developments

• Fang Li has improved his skills and understands the intricacies of the Seven Nights Assassination Technique, allowing him to predict and counter Tohno Shiki's moves.
• Tohno Shiki, as a simulated entity, lacks independent thought and relies on pre-set abilities, making him vulnerable to exploitation.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding and predicting an opponent's moves in combat.
• The difference between real individuals and simulated entities, with the latter having limitations in independent thought and adaptability.

Character Interactions

• Fang Li and Tohno Shiki engage in a fierce battle, showcasing their mastery of the Seven Nights Assassination Technique and their ability to adapt to the environment.
• Fang Li demonstrates his growth and understanding of the technique by predicting and exploiting Tohno Shiki's movements, ultimately defeating him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Li realizes his Mystic Eyes are closer to Ryougi Shiki's, allowing him to kill anything he perceives with Death Lines, unlike Tohno Shiki's specialized Mystic Eyes for killing people.
• Fang Li decides to learn from Ryougi Shiki next and chooses Shiki Nanaya, Tohno Shiki's alternate possibility, as his next combat technique learning target.
• Fang Li simulates a training ground encounter with Shiki Nanaya, who possesses the complete Seven Nights Assassination Technique and lacks Tohno Shiki's human heart.

Character Developments

• Fang Li: Recognizes the versatility of his Mystic Eyes and decides to learn from Ryougi Shiki and Shiki Nanaya to improve his skills.
• Shiki Nanaya: Introduced as Tohno Shiki's alternate possibility, a killer with the complete Seven Nights Assassination Technique and no human heart.

Significant Themes

• The nature of Mystic Eyes and their applications.
• The influence of upbringing on one's personality and skills.
• The pursuit of perfection in combat techniques.

Character Interactions

• Fang Li acknowledges Shiki Nanaya as his next learning subject, triggering Shiki Nanaya's intense killing intent and a demonstration of his Flash Step technique.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Li faces Shiki Nanaya, a skilled killer using the complete version of the Seven Nights Assassination Technique.
• Nanaya performs a powerful kick, sending Fang Li flying, followed by a rapid barrage of slashes (Flash Sheath - Eightfold Strike).
• Fang Li attempts to discern Nanaya's slash trajectories to learn the technique but is overwhelmed and decapitated.
• Fang Li restarts the simulation, eager to learn despite the intense pain and defeat.

Character Developments

• Fang Li: Shows determination and resilience in learning the Seven Nights Assassination Technique, even in the face of overwhelming defeat and intense pain.
• Shiki Nanaya: Demonstrates exceptional skill and control over the complete version of the Seven Nights Assassination Technique, easily overpowering Fang Li.

Significant Themes

• Learning through Suffering: Fang Li's willingness to endure pain and defeat to learn a powerful technique.
• The Power of Mastery: Shiki Nanaya's complete mastery of the Seven Nights Assassination Technique, allowing him to overwhelm Fang Li.

Character Interactions

• Fang Li vs. Shiki Nanaya: A one-sided battle where Nanaya's superior skill and technique dominate, highlighting the gap between them. Despite this, Fang Li remains determined to learn from Nanaya.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Li returns to the Main God Space for training.
• He has only ten days due to Exchange Point deductions for extended stay.
• Fang Li redeems Sobering Potions and Neural Chips to aid his training.
• He engages in intense training with Shiki Nanaya, learning the Seven Nights Assassination Technique.
• After several minutes, Shiki Nanaya uses his powerful move "Flash Sheath - Instant Hell," defeating Fang Li.

Character Developments

• Fang Li becomes more familiar with the Main God Space and shows dedication to learning the assassination technique.
• Shiki Nanaya demonstrates his formidable skills and enjoys battling Fang Li.

Significant Themes

• Time limitation and resource management (Exchange Points).
• Dedication and commitment to learning and improvement.
• The power and complexity of the Seven Nights Assassination Technique.

Character Interactions

• Fang Li and Shiki Nanaya engage in intense, one-sided combat, with Shiki Nanaya teaching and testing Fang Li.
• Fang Li's interactions with the Main God Space's systems, redeeming items to enhance his training.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Li successfully learns and executes 'Flash Sheath - Instant Hell', a move used by Shiki Nanaya, indicating his progress in mastering the Seven Nights Assassination Technique.
• Fang Li expresses a desire to spar with Ryougi Shiki to learn her techniques for using Mystic Eyes but lacks the time due to continuous training with Shiki Nanaya.
• Fang Li decides to challenge the Trial Tower, a tower with 100 floors, where reaching the summit grants a meeting with the Sovereign and one wish.

Character Developments

• Fang Li's combat skills and techniques significantly improve, allowing him to confidently face Tohno Shiki and Shiki Nanaya.
• Fang Li's determination and ambition grow as he considers challenging the Trial Tower.

Significant Themes

• The power of continuous training and practice in mastering techniques.
• Ambition and determination in the face of challenges.
• The allure of power and the desire to test one's limits.

Character Interactions

• Fang Li spars with Shiki Nanaya to learn the Seven Nights Assassination Technique but expresses a desire to spar with Ryougi Shiki to learn her techniques as well.
• Fang Li interacts with other Sovereign's Emissaries heading towards the Trial Tower, feeling insignificant compared to its magnitude.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Li is teleported into the Trial Tower and finds himself in a vast desert.
• The trial's objective is to defeat 100 opponents with identical attributes within an hour. Failure results in permanent death.
• Fang Li faces giant scorpions as opponents, which he must defeat to complete the trial.

Character Developments

• Fang Li demonstrates his combat prowess and adaptability, using his skills and equipment to overcome opponents with identical stats.
• Fang Li's confidence grows as he realizes he can defeat his opponents despite their similar attributes.

Significant Themes

• Overcoming adversity through skill and adaptability.
• The importance of technique and strategy in combat, even when physical attributes are equal.

Character Interactions

• Fang Li interacts with the giant scorpions, using his skills and equipment to defeat them.
• There are no human interactions in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Li fights and defeats a swarm of giant scorpions in the desert using his Seven Nights Assassination Technique.
• He completes the first level of the Trial Tower, earning an S-rank evaluation, 5000 Exchange Points, and 1 AGI point as rewards.
• He chooses to proceed to the second level of the Trial Tower.

Character Developments

• Fang Li demonstrates mastery of the Seven Nights Assassination Technique, displaying cold-blooded efficiency in killing without enjoyment or resistance.
• He shows no fear of death or hesitation in facing challenges, such as proceeding to the second level of the Trial Tower.

Significant Themes

• Mastery and Control: Fang Li's growing control over the Seven Nights Assassination Technique leads to a transformation in his demeanor and combat style.
• Indifference to Death: Fang Li's numbness to death sets him apart from other killers like Shiki Nanaya, who revels in slaughter.
• Reward and Challenge: The Trial Tower offers rewards for clearing levels, incentivizing participants to face challenges and improve their abilities.

Character Interactions

• There are no significant character interactions in this chapter as it focuses solely on Fang Li's solo combat and decision-making.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Li fails to clear the second level of the Trial Tower, despite expecting it to be only slightly harder than the first.
• The scorpions in the second level use cunning tactics, burrowing into the sand for surprise attacks, which Fang Li finds difficult to counter.
• Fang Li realizes that the Holy Mark's prolonged use is his weakness in such drawn-out battles.
• After leaving the Training Area, Fang Li visits the Trading Area to purchase items for emergencies, spending 8,000 Exchange Points.
• Upon returning to his quarters, Fang Li uses a special item, the Instance Group Order (Fifth Level), to potentially alter his upcoming Instance World mission.

Character Developments

• Fang Li gains a better understanding of his abilities and limitations, particularly the Holy Mark's weakness in prolonged battles.
• He demonstrates adaptability and strategic thinking, learning from his failure and planning his next moves carefully.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding one's strengths and weaknesses in combat.
• The value of learning from failures and using that knowledge to improve.
• The strategic use of resources, both in terms of money (Exchange Points) and items.

Character Interactions

• There are no direct interactions with other characters in this chapter. However, Fang Li's internal monologue reveals his thought processes and attitudes, providing insight into his character.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Li purchases an Instance Group Order from the Main God Space, allowing him to modify the parameters of his next mission.
• He uses the order to reduce the number of participants to 1 and increase the number of main quests to 5 for his Instance Mission.
• The mission's details are revealed: enroll in Tokyo Butei High School, complete commissions, collect great figure genes, defeat non-human criminals, and obtain Exchange Points. Failure results in Exchange Point deductions.

Character Developments

• Fang Li demonstrates strategic thinking by using the Instance Group Order to tailor the mission to his strengths and reduce risks.
• He shows adaptability and nostalgia upon arriving in the peaceful environment of the Instance World.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation to new environments and situations.
• Strategic planning and risk management.
• Nostalgia for peaceful times.

Character Interactions

• Fang Li interacts with students in uniform, overhearing their conversations about the new students' arrival and level assessments.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Li enters a new Instance World, Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Martial Arts High School (Armed Detective High), feeling relaxed for the first time due to its peaceful atmosphere.
• He realizes he's not as familiar with this world as he thought, having lost some foreknowledge from his original world.
• Fang Li is equipped with an admission booklet and a bulletproof school uniform upon entering the Instance World.

Character Developments

• Fang Li feels nostalgic and at ease in this seemingly ordinary world, but he's aware of its hidden secrets.
• He acknowledges the practicality of the bulletproof uniform, deciding to unequip his own gear to wear it.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the peaceful surface and hidden secrets of the world.
• The importance of practicality and adaptability in facing new challenges.

Character Interactions

• None in this chapter; the focus is on Fang Li's thoughts and observations as he enters the new world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Li encounters a girl being chased by delinquent boys in the school corridor. He trips the last delinquent, causing them to fall and stop their pursuit.
• Fang Li arrives at the gymnasium where new students are gathered. He notices that most students have concealed weapons in their uniforms.
• A woman enters the gymnasium and announces that all new students intending to enroll in the Assault Department should gather at the school entrance immediately.

Character Developments

• Fang Li shows his nonchalant and calm demeanor when dealing with the delinquent situation, indicating his confidence and capability.
• A boy in the crowd catches Fang Li's attention due to his familiarity, hinting at a potential connection or revelation.

Significant Themes

• The presence of weapons and violence in the school, reflecting the nature of Armed Detective High School and its students.
• The introduction of the Assault Department, suggesting a focus on combat and physical prowess.

Character Interactions

• Fang Li indirectly helps the girl by tripping the last delinquent, showing his disapproval of their behavior without directly confronting them.
• Fang Li observes the boy in the crowd, indicating potential future interaction or conflict.
• The woman's announcement creates a stir among the new students, hinting at possible alliances or rivalries within the Assault Department.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Freshmen from Wuzhen High School arrive at an abandoned building on Gakuen Island, expecting to find the Assault Department's training facilities.
• Instructor Lan Bao, armed with a shotgun and a long sword, introduces herself and warns the students about the dangers of the Assault Department.
• Lan Bao announces that the freshmen will undergo an entrance examination to determine their ranks, with the task of capturing as many opponents as possible within the abandoned building.

Character Developments

• Fang Li: Shows concern about the harsh training methods and danger involved in the Assault Department but remains determined to perform well in the rank assessment for his Main Mission One.
• Lan Bao: Establishes her stern and aggressive demeanor, emphasizing the high risk and danger involved in the Assault Department.

Significant Themes

• Danger and Risk: The Assault Department is portrayed as an extremely dangerous and high-risk environment, reflecting the theme of risk-taking and survival in the martial arts world.
• Rank and Status: The rank assessment is presented as a crucial determinant of a martial investigator's status and future prospects, emphasizing the importance of competition and achievement.

Character Interactions

• Fang Li and Lan Bao: Fang Li internally criticizes Lan Bao's aggressive teaching methods, while Lan Bao seems disappointed by the students' lack of immediate defiance.
• Fang Li and Other Freshmen: Fang Li remains quiet while the other freshmen discuss their bewilderment and unease about the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Assault Department's entrance exam involves students scattered in an abandoned building, aiming to apprehend others while avoiding being apprehended themselves.
• Fang Li, a new student, begins the exam by making noise and drawing attention to himself, unlike the stealthy approach expected.
• Lan Bao, the chief examiner, watches the exam from an apartment complex, drinking and commenting on the students' actions.

Character Developments

• Fang Li: He shows no fear or caution, instead choosing to make noise and draw attention, suggesting he's confident in his abilities or has a plan.
• Lan Bao: She's revealed to be a rough, fierce instructor with a reputation for brutal methods, and she's been expelled from several training schools. She's also known for causing destruction when drunk.

Significant Themes

• Confidence vs Caution: Fang Li's bold approach contrasts with the expected stealth and caution, hinting at his unique strategy or overconfidence.
• Consequences of Actions: The exam's rules and Lan Bao's past experiences emphasize the potential consequences of impulsive or reckless actions.

Character Interactions

• Fang Li and Lan Bao: Although they haven't met yet, their initial actions show a contrast in their approaches to the exam. Lan Bao's commentary on Fang Li's actions suggests she finds him foolish, setting up a potential interaction between them.
• Fang Li and Other Students: Fang Li's bold actions draw the attention of other students, setting up potential confrontations or alliances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Li faces multiple attackers simultaneously during the entrance exam.
• He effortlessly deflects bullets using his Moon Blade and captures his opponents one by one.
• In thirty minutes, he captures more than a dozen freshmen.

Character Developments

• Fang Li demonstrates his combat prowess and calm demeanor under pressure.
• Lan Bao, an instructor, is impressed by Fang Li's skills.

Significant Themes

• The extraordinary abilities of some individuals in an otherwise ordinary world.
• The contrast between Fang Li's power and the freshmen's inexperience.

Character Interactions

• Fang Li faces off against multiple freshmen, defeating them all.
• Lan Bao observes Fang Li's performance with surprise and amusement.
• The freshmen underestimate Fang Li, leading to their defeat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Li, surprised by hidden bullets, deflects one but is tricked into dropping his Moon Blade.
• An unknown assailant, using a steel cable and precise shooting, disarms Fang Li.
• The assailant reveals himself, introducing himself as "Justice Man" and expressing a preference for not fighting women.

Character Developments

• Fang Li demonstrates his combat skills and adaptability, revealing he can fight without weapons.
• The assailant, later revealed as "Justice Man," shows exceptional marksmanship, strategic thinking, and a unique moral code (aversion to fighting women).

Significant Themes

• Adaptability: Fang Li adapts to the situation, showing he can fight without his weapon.
• Moral Code: Justice Man's reluctance to fight women highlights his unique moral compass.

Character Interactions

• Fang Li and Justice Man engage in a tense standoff, with Justice Man expressing admiration for Fang Li's skills while maintaining his moral stance.
• Fang Li, despite being disarmed, remains confident and taunts Justice Man, challenging his belief that he has the upper hand.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Li, a new student, disarms and shoots an opponent during an entrance exam, but the opponent unexpectedly deflects the bullet with a knife.
• Lan Bao, the examiner, arrives and announces that both Fang Li and his opponent, Kinji Touyama, have passed the exam with perfect scores and S Rank evaluations.

Character Developments

• Fang Li: Shows exceptional combat skills, strategic thinking, and calmness under pressure. He gains the 'Martial Investigator (S Rank)' title, which enhances his physical abilities and grants him 'Hit Correction' when using firearms.
• Kinji Touyama: Demonstrates remarkable reflexes, combat intuition, and adaptability. He remains calm and collected even after being disarmed and shot, revealing his potential as a formidable opponent.

Significant Themes

• Superhuman Abilities: The world contains individuals with extraordinary abilities, hinting at a larger universe of superpowers and unique skills.
• Adaptability and Intuition: Both Fang Li and Kinji display exceptional adaptability and combat intuition, allowing them to react quickly and effectively in unexpected situations.

Character Interactions

• Fang Li and Kinji Touyama: Their initial encounter is marked by intense combat, but they remain calm and collected, showing mutual respect and acknowledgment of each other's skills. Their interaction sets the stage for potential future rivalry or cooperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Li realizes that Kinji Touyama, the protagonist of the original story, is his classmate.
• Fang Li and Touyama become S-rank Armed Detectives after passing their entrance exam.
• Fang Li allocates all his attribute points to AGI, significantly increasing his speed.
• Touyama expresses self-doubt about living up to his S-rank status.

Character Developments

• Fang Li: Shows understanding and concern for Touyama's situation, demonstrating empathy.
• Kinji Touyama: Experiences a significant drop in abilities after his emotional outburst subsides, leading to self-doubt.

Significant Themes

• Self-Doubt: Touyama struggles with the expectations that come with his new rank and the fear of not living up to them.
• Empathy: Fang Li shows understanding and concern for Touyama's situation, highlighting his empathetic nature.

Character Interactions

• Fang Li and Kinji Touyama: Fang Li shows concern for Touyama's state, while Touyama expresses his self-doubt to Fang Li, marking a shift in their dynamic from rivals to potential allies or friends.
• Lan Bao: Although not present in this chapter, her role as the examiner and mentor is established, setting the stage for future interactions with the protagonists.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Li discovers Kinji Touyama's Emotional Outburst Scholar Syndrome, which makes him protect women and avoid harming them.
• Fang Li learns that Kinji's syndrome is triggered by sexual arousal and lasts about an hour, leading him to suspect it was triggered during the entrance exam.
• Fang Li threatens to investigate the exam footage, prompting Kinji to confess that he fell for a "Juliet" (a femme fatale) during the exam.

Character Developments

• Kinji Touyama: Reveals his constitution's weakness and the circumstances that trigger it, showing vulnerability and reluctance to share personal information.
• Fang Li: Demonstrates his playful and mischievous side, enjoying teasing Kinji and revealing his self-willed nature.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Fang Li uses his knowledge of Kinji's constitution to manipulate him, highlighting the power imbalance between them.
• Honesty and Authenticity: Fang Li's approach to life is based on being honest with himself about his desires and actions, contrasting with Kinji's reluctance to share personal information.

Character Interactions

• Fang Li and Kinji Touyama: Their interaction is playful and antagonistic, with Fang Li teasing Kinji and Kinji growing frustrated with Fang Li's behavior. Despite this, their dynamic hints at a developing camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Li and Kinji Touyama discover they're in the same class (1-A) for general courses at Armed Detective High School.
• They find out they might also be in the same dorm, causing Kinji to panic.
• A mysterious, beautiful girl approaches them at the school gate, asking for Kinji by name.

Character Developments

• Fang Li: Shows indifference and casualness about his past, teases Kinji, and displays dominance. He's physically strong and seems to have a mysterious background.
• Kinji Touyama: Feels awe and fear towards Fang Li due to his strength. He's initially worried about Fang Li's presence in his life but later shows concern for the mysterious girl.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Fang Li's strength and Kinji's fear of him highlight the power dynamics between them.
• Mystery and Intrigue: The unknown girl and Fang Li's past create intrigue and mystery.

Character Interactions

• Fang Li and Kinji Touyama: They bicker and tease each other, showing a developing dynamic between them.
• Kinji and the Mysterious Girl: Their interaction is brief but hints at potential future connections or conflicts.