Ch. 1021Not as Before
Key Plot Points and Events
- Fang Zheng, Kuru, and Kurumi join Katie's caravan, which lacks proper security.
- Fang Zheng realizes the caravan's vulnerability and the low reward for the commission.
- The caravan encounters a dangerous route due to Necromancer activity, causing a dispute between Katie and the coachman.
Character Developments
- Fang Zheng displays analytical skills, assessing the caravan's security situation and Katie's financial status.
- Kuru shows adaptability to her mercenary life, enjoying the role of a secret intelligence-gathering unit.
- Katie is portrayed as anxious, poor at communication, and prioritizing her cargo's timely delivery over her own safety.
Significant Themes
- Trust and vulnerability: Katie's decision to hire female mercenaries with good reputations shows her trust in them, but her caravan's lack of security highlights her vulnerability.
- Risk and reward: The low reward for the commission contrasts with the high risk involved, reflecting the caravan's precarious situation.
- Adaptability: Kuru's acceptance and enjoyment of her mercenary life despite its challenges.
Character Interactions
- Fang Zheng and Kuru discuss the commission's reward and Kuru's life as a mercenary, revealing their close relationship.
- Katie and the coachman have a tense interaction regarding the dangerous route, highlighting Katie's single-minded focus on her cargo's timely delivery.
- Kuru mediates the dispute between Katie and the coachman, showing her concern for both parties' well-being.