Ch. 1Crimson Hunt Squad
Key Plot Points and Events
- Zhang Kai, a member of the Crimson Ghost Hunt Squad, gives a lecture at a school in Shangjing City.
- A supernatural event occurs during the lecture, plunging the classroom into darkness.
- Zhang Kai informs the students that they are caught in a supernatural event and must survive for the next 30 minutes.
Character Developments
- Zhang Kai: Initially appears listless and bored, but reveals a serious and cold demeanor when discussing supernatural events. He displays his awakened ability, Green Radiance.
- Wang Ye: Remains calm and collected throughout the event. He remembers the classroom layout and approaches Zhang Kai to team up, showing initiative and resourcefulness.
Significant Themes
- The value of ordinary people in supernatural events and their role as potential burdens to ability users.
- The harsh reality of survival in the era of the Terror Resurgence.
- The importance of knowledge, preparation, and calm decision-making in crisis situations.
Character Interactions
- Zhang Kai and the students: Zhang Kai's cold and harsh words initially shock and upset the students, but he later provides guidance on how to survive the supernatural event.
- Wang Ye and Zhang Kai: Wang Ye approaches Zhang Kai to team up, showing trust in Zhang Kai's abilities and a desire for survival. Zhang Kai finds Wang Ye "interesting" but does not yet show explicit trust or acceptance.