Ch. 241We're Not Villains, We're the Drivers of History (Part 1)
Key Plot Points and Events
- Fang Zheng activates the Serpent of the Festival's Soul Stone, which has infinite activations but harsh conditions.
- He learns about the Crimson Lord's plan to recall the Serpent of the Festival's will, reopen sealed space, and bring back his body.
- Fang Zheng decides to help the Crimson Lord with their operation.
- He meets the Three Pillars of the Crimson Lord: Hecate, Belpeoel, and Shud Nann.
Character Developments
- Fang Zheng: He understands the Serpent of the Festival's memories and demeanor, but maintains his own will. He decides to help the Crimson Lord and plans to address the Serpent of the Festival's naivety.
- Hecate: She is the Pinnacle Seat of the Three Pillars, showing respect and obedience to Fang Zheng as the Serpent of the Festival.
- Belpeoel: The strategist of the Crimson Lord, she watches Fang Zheng warily with her two visible eyes.
- Shud Nann: The general of the Crimson Lord, he smiles mysteriously upon seeing Fang Zheng.
Significant Themes
- The power dynamics between the Serpent of the Festival and the Denizens of the Crimson Realm.
- The naivety of the Serpent of the Festival and its consequences.
- The trust and loyalty between the Serpent of the Festival and his people.
Character Interactions
- Fang Zheng interacts with the Three Pillars for the first time as the Serpent of the Festival, with Hecate showing respect, Belpeoel wariness, and Shud Nann mystery.
- Fang Zheng explains the current situation to Tilia and Nanoka, with Nanoka expressing shock at the Serpent of the Festival's identity.