Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng has a disturbing dream of a world drowning in blood and corpses, with a dragon (himself) rising from the sea.
• He wakes up to find Little Black in his room. After breakfast, they visit Sanka Rea, the zombie girl.
• Fang Zheng attempts to communicate with Rea, asking her simple questions to gauge her memory and understanding.
• He decides to take Rea to Sanka Girls' Academy to help her remember her past and regain her self-awareness.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng shows empathy and patience in interacting with Rea, treating her like a child learning to remember.
• Rea shows signs of understanding simple concepts and words but struggles with complex thoughts and memories.
• Little Black displays affection and attachment to Fang Zheng, wanting to sleep with him.

Significant Themes

• Memory and Identity: Rea's struggle to remember her past and maintain her identity is a central theme.
• Erosion vs. Preservation: The virus eroding Rea's self-awareness is contrasted with Fang Zheng's efforts to preserve it.
• Patience and Empathy: Fang Zheng's patient and empathetic approach to helping Rea is highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng interacts with Rea like a teacher or parent, guiding her to remember simple concepts.
• Little Black interacts with Fang Zheng affectionately, showing her attachment to him.
• Tina and Xia Shi observe Fang Zheng's interaction with Rea, showing curiosity and concern.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng and Little Black are transporting Sanka Rea, a mutated zombie, to her school to investigate her condition.
• They arrive at Sanka Girls' Academy, finding it deserted and without any ordinary zombies, suggesting the presence of mutated zombies.
• Rea instinctively leads them to her classroom, where she sits at her seat, displaying no signs of recognition or emotion.
• A faint crying sound is heard, but it's not coming from Rea.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng shows concern for Rea's well-being and is willing to investigate her condition further.
• Little Black displays empathy for Rea, noticing her lack of friends and feeling pity for her situation.
• Rea remains in a zombie-like state, displaying no signs of recognition or emotion.

Significant Themes

• Empathy and compassion towards the infected, even in their mutated state.
• The isolation and lack of social connections in Rea's life, hinted at by her robotic behavior in the classroom.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Little Black work together as a team, communicating effectively and supporting each other's observations.
• Rea interacts with her environment instinctively, with no signs of recognition or communication with the others.
• The source of the crying sound remains unknown, creating a sense of mystery and tension.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng and Little Black investigate a crying sound in an abandoned classroom, leading them to encounter a mutated Zombie in the form of a girl in a sailor uniform.
• Fang Zheng discovers Rea's file in the faculty office, revealing her background as a Young Lady from a wealthy family, and finds compromising photos of students taken by a teacher.
• Rea reacts strongly when Fang Zheng mentions visiting her house, displaying fear or distress.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng demonstrates his combat skills and quick thinking by defeating the mutated Zombie.
• Rea shows a reaction to her house, suggesting she has some memory or emotion tied to it.
• Little Black displays curiosity and a playful attitude, teasing Fang Zheng and Rea.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between Rea's past life as a kind and elegant Young Lady and her current state as a Zombie.
• The exploration of Fang Zheng's moral compass, as he decides to preserve evidence of a teacher's wrongdoing.
• The theme of memory and emotion in Zombies, as Rea reacts to the mention of her house.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Little Black work together to investigate the crying sound, with Little Black teasing Fang Zheng about his preferences in Zombies.
• Fang Zheng and Rea have minimal interaction, but Rea's reaction to Fang Zheng mentioning her house hints at a potential connection between them.
• Fang Zheng's discovery of the teacher's photos highlights the theme of justice and his role as a Paladin, contrasting with Little Black's playful attitude.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng drives Sanka Rea to her home, which is a large estate.
• Rea is scared and hesitant to enter her home, suggesting she has traumatic memories.
• Fang Zheng takes Rea to her room, where she starts doing homework, indicating her body is recalling memories.
• Little Black finds a photo album with Rea's nude childhood photos, suggesting a dark family history.

Character Developments

• Rea: Shows fear and hesitation upon returning home, suggesting she has suppressed traumatic memories. She also displays a strong instinct to do homework, indicating her body is remembering her past life.
• Fang Zheng: Shows understanding and patience in helping Rea recover her memories. He also expresses shock and disbelief at the content of the photo album.
• Little Black: Displaying curiosity and mischief, she finds the photo album and shares it with Fang Zheng.

Significant Themes

• Trauma and suppressed memories: Rea's fear and hesitation upon returning home suggest she has experienced something traumatic, which she has suppressed.
• The impact of the past: The photo album reveals a dark family history that has affected Rea's present behavior and memories.
• The power of instinct: Rea's body remembers her past life, leading her to do homework upon returning to her room.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Rea: Fang Zheng tries to help Rea recover her memories by taking her home, while Rea is scared and hesitant, showing her trust in Fang Zheng.
• Fang Zheng and Little Black: They interact playfully, with Little Black finding the photo album and sharing it with Fang Zheng, leading to a moment of shock and disbelief.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rea, a zombie, disappears from the study, worrying Fang Zheng and Little Black.
• They find Rea in the garden, eating flower leaves, which surprisingly helps her regain consciousness.
• Rea invites them in, but accidentally causes destruction due to her enhanced strength.
• Fang Zheng reveals to Rea that she is no longer human, and explains their efforts to help her.
• Rea asks what to do next, and Fang Zheng suggests she stay at their stronghold for further examination.

Character Developments

• Rea regains consciousness and displays increased strength, causing accidental destruction.
• Fang Zheng shows understanding and empathy towards Rea's situation.
• Little Black remains helpful and concerned for Rea.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of a zombie trying to adapt to her new existence.
• The power of nature (flowers and leaves) in this context.
• The importance of understanding and acceptance in dealing with unusual situations.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Little Black search for Rea, showing concern for her safety.
• Rea interacts with Fang Zheng and Little Black after regaining consciousness, displaying confusion and vulnerability.
• Fang Zheng explains Rea's situation to her, showing honesty and care.
• Rea accepts Fang Zheng's suggestion to stay at the stronghold, showing trust in him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rea, now conscious, joins the group after being examined by Fang Zheng.
• Rea's unique condition: she needs both hydrangea leaves and food to maintain her 'half-dead' state, avoiding both full zombie and human conditions.
• Rea's strength is immense but uncontrollable; she can push overloaded trucks with ease but struggles with precise control.
• The group hasn't found any other survivors in the city after three days of searching.
• Rea discovers a large number of zombies gathering in the southwest, seemingly summoned by something.
• The destination of the zombie horde is revealed to be the Red Brick Warehouse.

Character Developments

• Rea accepts her unique condition and is eager to help the group.
• Little Black becomes bored with the slow pace of finding survivors.
• Fang Zheng remains optimistic and patient in their search for survivors.

Significant Themes

• Acceptance and integration of the unusual (Rea's acceptance into the group despite being a zombie).
• Patience and perseverance in the face of slow progress (searching for survivors).
• The mysterious behavior of zombies, hinting at an unknown force controlling them.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng examines and explains Rea's condition to the group.
• Little Black expresses his boredom with the current situation to Fang Zheng.
• Rea shares her discovery of the zombie gathering with Fang Zheng, leading to a new lead in their search.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng, Little Black, and Rea encounter a large group of zombies at dusk, an unusual occurrence.
• They hear music coming from a nearby building, which seems to have attracted the zombies.
• Fang Zheng suggests they sneak onto the roof and investigate the source of the music.
• They discover a group of zombies dressed as "gyaru" boys dancing to the music, led by a DJ zombie.
• The DJ zombie communicates with Fang Zheng, and the other zombies attack them.

Character Developments

• Rea shows excitement and skill in scaling the rooftop, revealing her hidden strength and agility.
• Fang Zheng reflects on the stereotype of Japanese Young Ladies being dangerous and skilled in both civil and martial arts.

Significant Themes

• The unexpected behavior of zombies, challenging their usual characteristics.
• The hidden danger and strength of seemingly innocent individuals, referencing the stereotype of Japanese Young Ladies.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng, Little Black, and Rea work together to investigate the strange zombie behavior.
• The DJ zombie attempts to communicate with Fang Zheng before ordering the other zombies to attack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rea, Fang Zheng, and Little Black are surrounded by hundreds of zombies.
• Fang Zheng reveals his immense power, using a flaming Greatsword to eliminate all zombies in a single strike.
• A DJ Zombie escapes, and Fang Zheng pursues it, suspecting it has higher intelligence.
• The DJ Zombie leads Fang Zheng to a Tank, which it uses to ambush him.
• Fang Zheng effortlessly defeats the Tank and corners the DJ Zombie.

Character Developments

• Rea: Realizes the true extent of Fang Zheng and Little Black's power, questioning her initial assumptions about them.
• Fang Zheng: Demonstrates his immense strength and strategic thinking, showing interest in the DJ Zombie's intelligence.

Significant Themes

• The revelation of Fang Zheng's true power and capabilities.
• The intelligence and strategic use of other zombies by the DJ Zombie.
• The danger and unpredictability of the post-apocalyptic world.

Character Interactions

• Rea and Fang Zheng: Rea is shocked and awed by Fang Zheng's display of power, while Fang Zheng shows no concern for the DJ Zombie's ambush, indicating his confidence and experience.
• Fang Zheng and the DJ Zombie: Fang Zheng shows curiosity and interest in the DJ Zombie's abilities, while the DJ Zombie displays fear and desperation in the face of Fang Zheng's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng encounters a mutated zombie that can control other zombies and use weapons.
• The zombie, resembling Rize Tendo from Rabbit House, is found to be semi-alive but not completely.
• Fang Zheng decides to take the zombie back for experiments.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng demonstrates his combat skills and analytical abilities.
• Rea shows her swordsmanship skills but struggles against the zombie.
• Little Black exhibits her thoughtfulness and observational skills in recognizing the zombie's similarity to Rize.

Significant Themes

• The theme of the familiar and the unknown, with the zombie resembling a known character but being an unknown entity.
• The exploration of life and death, with the zombie being semi-alive but not completely.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Little Black discuss the zombie's identity and decide to take it back for experiments.
• Rea struggles against the zombie, showing her vulnerability despite her skills.
• Fang Zheng saves Rea from the zombie, demonstrating his protective role.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng returns to the base with two zombies, including one resembling Rize, and a DJ zombie.
• Fang Zheng studies the DJ zombie's samples and discovers a unique substance that allows it to control other zombies, suggesting a signal-receiving function in all zombies.
• He finds that Rea's "receiving port" is degenerated and ineffective, and the zombie girl has an artificial substance inhibiting the virus's erosion.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng demonstrates his scientific prowess and strategic thinking, drawing parallels between the zombie evolution and the Zerg from StarCraft.
• Rea shows fear and reluctance when Fang Zheng prepares to draw her blood, revealing her youthful innocence despite being a zombie.

Significant Themes

• Evolution and Control: The discovery of the signal-receiving function in zombies suggests a hierarchical structure and potential for further evolution, echoing themes of control and dominance.
• Humanity's Knowledge: The existence of an inhibitor drug implies that humans were aware of the virus before the crisis erupted, raising questions about their preparedness and response.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Chitō Kei: Fang Zheng asks Chitō Kei to identify the zombie girl, but she doesn't recognize her.
• Fang Zheng and Rea: Fang Zheng draws Rea's blood to extract antibodies, despite her fear and reluctance, showing his determination to find a cure for the zombie girl.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng discovers Rea's antibodies effectively combat the zombie virus under a microscope.
• He creates an antibody vaccine and injects it into the zombie girl, who resembles Rize Tendo.
• The girl experiences a violent reaction, spitting out blood, indicating a "Marrow Cleansing and Meridian Strengthening" process.
• Fang Zheng realizes he needs to perform a blood transfusion on the girl.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng: Shows expertise in virology and immunology, remains calm under pressure, and exhibits a unique sense of humor.
• Rea: Expresses concern for the zombie girl's well-being, as the antibodies used to treat her came from Rea's body.
• Zombie Girl: Undergoes a transformation process after receiving the antibody vaccine.

Significant Themes

• Science vs. Supernatural: Fang Zheng's scientific approach to combating the zombie virus is juxtaposed with the supernatural elements of the virus and the transformation process.
• Cultivation and Transformation: The zombie girl's transformation is likened to a cultivation process, suggesting growth and change.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Rea: Rea trusts Fang Zheng's medical expertise and shows empathy towards the zombie girl.
• Fang Zheng and the Group: The others express concern and unease about the zombie girl's condition, contrasting with Fang Zheng's calm demeanor.
• Fang Zheng and the Zombie Girl: Fang Zheng treats the zombie girl, showing a mix of professionalism and detachment, referring to her as "this sister" and "you."

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng stabilizes the zombie girl with a blood transfusion, but her body becomes dependent on AB blood.
• The zombie girl wakes up, sees the bloody scene, and attacks Rea before fleeing. Fang Zheng finds her in the bathroom, seeking help.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng demonstrates his medical expertise and concern for others, even in chaotic situations.
• The zombie girl, now a blood-dependent creature, shows fear and desperation upon waking up in a bloody environment.
• Rea shows bravery in trying to help the zombie girl change her clothes but ends up getting injured.

Significant Themes

• Fear and Misunderstanding: The zombie girl's fear stems from waking up in a bloody environment, leading her to attack Rea and flee.
• Trust and Communication: The incident highlights the need for clear communication and trust between Fang Zheng and the zombie girl.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and the girls work together to clean up and care for the zombie girl, showing teamwork and concern for each other.
• The zombie girl's interaction with Fang Zheng shifts from fear to seeking help, indicating a potential change in her perception of him.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Kuru, a third-year student, recounts her experience from the outbreak until she woke up. She and her group were attacked by Zombies and a Tyrant, leading to her injury and eventual transformation into a Zombie.
• Kuru's group attempted to escape the school at midnight, resulting in Kuru being overwhelmed by Zombies and losing consciousness.
• Kuru believes a song helped her maintain her consciousness as a Zombie.

Character Developments

• Kuru: Initially terrified and aggressive, she calms down after regaining consciousness and remembering her past. She shows bravery and selflessness in protecting her group.
• Fang Zheng: He demonstrates empathy and understanding towards Kuru, attempting to help her cope with her transformation and situation.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptation: Kuru's struggle to maintain her humanity and consciousness amidst her transformation.
• The power of memory and music: Kuru's belief that a song helped her maintain her consciousness and fight against her Zombie instincts.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Kuru: Fang Zheng tries to understand and help Kuru, while Kuru opens up to him, sharing her experiences and fears.
• Kuru and Rea: Kuru is initially scared of Rea due to her appearance but later feels grateful towards her for helping her regain consciousness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng, Rea, and Momiji revisit the Red Brick Warehouse to find clues about Momiji's past.
• They discover a CD with an unknown band's music, which Momiji and Rea recognize.
• Fang Zheng plays the CD, and Cui notices that the singing voice shares a lifeless quality with Rea and Momiji's speech.

Character Developments

• Momiji shows signs of remembering her past, triggered by the music.
• Cui demonstrates her unique ability to sense lifelessness in speech.

Significant Themes

• The power of music and its influence on zombies and vampires.
• The search for Momiji's past and her connection to the DJ Zombie.
• The differences between Fang Zheng and Kurumi's time manipulation abilities.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng interacts with Rea, Momiji, and Cui to gather information about the music.
• Chitō Kei provides information about the unknown band from her knowledge of the world's pop culture.
• Kurumi and Rea, being busy with their respective tasks, don't have information about the song.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng discovers an underground idol group, "Farron Show Show," which he believes might be connected to the bio-crisis.
• He suspects the group's members could be zombies like Rea and Kuru due to their unique vocal characteristics and early debut date.
• The group's songs might have an effect on zombies, making them potentially safe to interact with.
• Fang Zheng decides to travel to Saga to investigate the group, but transportation is an issue.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng demonstrates his analytical skills and determination to find the crisis's source.
• Rea and Kuru accept their zombie nature more readily, with Rea showing initiative in suggesting the use of her family's yacht.
• Chitō Kei expresses unease about the long journey to Saga.

Significant Themes

• The bio-crisis's origins and potential causes.
• The challenges of survival and resourcefulness in a post-apocalyptic world.
• The acceptance of one's new nature (zombie) and finding purpose in it.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng, Rea, Kuru, and Cui work together to analyze the idol group's videos and vocals.
• Rea and Kuru show growth in accepting their zombie nature and contributing to the group's decisions.
• Chitō Kei and Fang Zheng discuss the challenges and plans for the journey to Saga.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group finds the Sankai family's luxurious yacht, "Revelation," in Yokohama.
• Fang Zheng, impressed by the yacht's amenities and technology, decides to use it for their journey.
• He installs a nuclear fusion reactor and sets the yacht on autopilot.

Character Developments

• Chitō Kei expresses her desire to live a normal life again, symbolized by her wish to stay on the yacht.
• Kuru becomes excited and curious about Fang Zheng and the others, speculating they might be part of a secret organization.

Significant Themes

• The desire for normalcy and stability in the face of chaos (Chitō Kei's wish to stay on the yacht).
• The pursuit of justice and revenge (Kuru's desire to join Heavenly Dao Palace to fight against those responsible for the crisis).

Character Interactions

• Rea, Chitō Kei, and Kuru discuss their feelings and thoughts about their situation.
• Kuru shares her theory about Fang Zheng and the others being part of a secret organization.
• The three girls decide to join Kuru in finding Fang Zheng to express their desire to fight against those responsible for the crisis.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng and his group are nearing Saga, where they detect signs of life activity from Umbrella's special forces.
• Umbrella, a powerful corporation, has been alerted to Fang Zheng's group due to their broadcasts and is preparing an ambush.

Character Developments

• Kuru, Rea, and Chitō Kei express their desire to join the Heavenly Dao Palace to help find the source of the disaster, treating it as a Main Quest.
• Fang Zheng explains the realities and responsibilities of joining his group, making Kuru and the others reconsider their decision.

Significant Themes

• Reality vs. Fantasy: Fang Zheng contrasts the romanticized version of events (like the Titanic story) with the harsh reality, emphasizing the importance of practicality and planning.
• Responsibility and Priorities: Fang Zheng discusses the need to prioritize his orders if Kuru and the others join the Heavenly Dao Palace, highlighting the responsibilities that come with working together.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng interacts with Kuru, Rea, and Chitō Kei, discussing their desire to join his group and the realities they might face.
• Little Black teases Fang Zheng about his attractiveness and shamelessness, showing their playful dynamic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group receives a distress call from survivors in a warehouse, luring them into a trap set by Umbrella Corporation.
• Fang Zheng, Rea, Kuru, and Little Black go to investigate, while Xia Shi stays behind to guard the yacht.
• Upon entering the warehouse, Rea and Kuru are captured in a net and attacked by Umbrella soldiers. However, the bullets are stopped by an unknown force.
• Fang Zheng reveals his power, stopping the bullets and summoning his Greatsword, ordering Little Black to act.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng: Shows his strategic thinking and power, understanding Umbrella's plan and intervening to protect Rea and Kuru.
• Rea and Kuru: Face a new threat (humans with guns) and react instinctively, showing their inexperience in combat against humans.
• Little Black: Remains off-screen but is ready to act upon Fang Zheng's command.

Significant Themes

• Trust vs. Deception: Umbrella Corporation's deception is exposed, contrasting with the group's initial trust in the distress call.
• Power Dynamics: The power imbalance between the group and Umbrella is highlighted, with Umbrella's soldiers outnumbering and outarming the group.
• Fang Zheng's Power: Fang Zheng's power is further revealed, showing his ability to stop bullets and summon weapons.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Rea/Kuru: Fang Zheng protects Rea and Kuru, showing a mentor-like role.
• Fang Zheng and Little Black: Fang Zheng gives Little Black an order, showing their established dynamic.
• Umbrella Soldiers and the Group: The Umbrella soldiers and the group interact through conflict, with the soldiers attempting to capture Rea and Kuru, and the group resisting.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng and Little Black swiftly defeat a group of armed soldiers, revealing them to be clones.
• Umbrella Corporation's true intentions are exposed, using clones for their army and controlling mutated monsters.
• Fang Zheng's group is surrounded by mutated monsters, but the monsters retreat in fear upon seeing Fang Zheng.

Character Developments

• Little Black showcases her agility and combat skills, handling a pistol with ease.
• Fang Zheng demonstrates his power, using a sword to incapacitate multiple soldiers at once.
• Kuru and Rea are frightened but rely on Fang Zheng's reassurance.

Significant Themes

• The dehumanization of Umbrella Corporation's forces, using clones and controlled mutated monsters.
• The power dynamics between humans, zombies, and otherworldly beings like Fang Zheng.

Character Interactions

• Little Black and Fang Zheng work seamlessly as a team, taking down the soldiers.
• Fang Zheng reassures Kuru and Rea, showing confidence in his abilities.
• The man in sunglasses and his team discuss their plans, revealing their intentions to capture or kill Fang Zheng's group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Umbrella Corporation's attempt to control Mutated Zombies fails due to the presence of Fang Zheng and Little Black, who instill fear in the zombies, preventing them from attacking.
• The man in sunglasses reports this incident to Umbrella's headquarters, sparking interest in the two girls and, more importantly, Fang Zheng and Little Black.
• Umbrella decides to capture them, dispatching a team led by Wesker for support. The man in sunglasses plans to lure them by using captured survivors.
• He threatens the captured students, offering to release them in exchange for the cooperation of their leader, Takashi Komuro.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng and Little Black: Their abilities and potential as virus carriers impress Umbrella, making them a high-priority target for capture.
• Takashi Komuro: He shows leadership among the captured students, willing to make a deal with Umbrella to ensure his friends' safety.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Umbrella's attempts to control Mutated Zombies and capture Fang Zheng and Little Black highlight their desire for power and dominance.
• Survival and Sacrifice: Takashi's willingness to make a deal with Umbrella to save his friends reflects the desperate measures people take to survive in this post-apocalyptic world.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Little Black vs. Mutated Zombies: Their presence causes the Mutated Zombies to retreat, demonstrating their influence and power.
• The man in sunglasses and Takashi Komuro: Their interaction showcases the power dynamics between Umbrella and the captured survivors, with the man in sunglasses threatening and manipulating Takashi to achieve his goals.