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.

Ch. 1022Katie's Desperate Fight

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Katie struggles to hire mercenaries to protect her carriages, with Boss Che and his team refusing even after she doubles the reward.
  • Fang Zheng, Kurumi, and Kuru decide to help Katie drive the carriages to Silver City.
  • They encounter other caravans with similar stories of attacks on the road to Gray Whale Port.
  • As they travel through Falling Rocks Valley, Katie feels an eerie presence in the forest.
  • Despite Katie's hopes, night falls, and they decide to continue traveling.
  • Kurumi senses something in the woods and decides to investigate for dinner.

Character Developments

  • Katie shows desperation and vulnerability, but also resilience and hope.
  • Fang Zheng demonstrates his ability to control animals, boosting Katie's confidence.
  • Kurumi shows her hunting skills and intuition, sensing danger in the woods.

Significant Themes

  • Desperation and Hope: Katie's struggle to protect her carriages and the hope she finds in Fang Zheng, Kurumi, and Kuru.
  • Trust and Betrayal: The refusal of Boss Che and his team to help Katie, despite the reward, contrasts with the decision of Fang Zheng, Kurumi, and Kuru to assist her.
  • Danger and Survival: The eerie presence in the woods and the potential threat to their journey.

Character Interactions

  • Katie and Fang Zheng: Katie admires Fang Zheng's ability to control animals, and he reassures her with his confidence.
  • Kurumi and Fang Zheng: They exchange a look, indicating a shared understanding and trust in each other's abilities.
  • Katie and Kurumi: Katie feels uneasy, and Kurumi reassures her by going to catch dinner, showing consideration for Katie's well-being.

Ch. 1023Give Me a Chance to Be the Tiger!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • A Necromancer, hiding near Gray Whale Port, plans to leave after his experiments but decides to stay longer, believing he's still in a "safe period."
  • He spots a caravan of four young girls and sends Undead creatures to scout, intending to capture them if they're weak.
  • Kurumi, a Time Mage, ambushes the Necromancer, freezing time and killing him with her gun.
  • Kurumi returns to the group, bringing two rabbits for dinner. Fang Zheng convinces Katie to accept eating them by claiming they're injured and can't be saved.

Character Developments

  • The Necromancer shows his cunning and caution but underestimates the girls' abilities.
  • Kurumi demonstrates her powerful Time Magic and stealth skills.
  • Katie shows empathy for the rabbits but ultimately accepts eating them after Fang Zheng's explanation.

Significant Themes

  • The Necromancer's disregard for life and the consequences of his actions.
  • The girls' resilience and adaptability in facing challenges.
  • The theme of survival and the necessity of making tough decisions.

Character Interactions

  • The Necromancer's interaction with his Familiar, showing his reliance on information and caution.
  • Kurumi's interaction with the Necromancer, showcasing her stealth and combat skills.
  • Fang Zheng's interaction with Katie, demonstrating his understanding of her empathy and his ability to persuade her.

Ch. 1024Little Bunny, White and White

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Fang Zheng cooks a rabbit stew and roasted rabbit meat, reminiscing about his childhood love for butchering animals.
  • Katie and the group enjoy the meal, with Katie revealing she can't afford to eat meat often due to financial constraints.
  • The group learns about Katie's financial struggles and the Silver Saint Merchant Guild's debt.
  • They arrive at Gray Whale Port but are stopped upon arrival.

Character Developments

  • Fang Zheng: Reveals his past enjoyment in butchering animals and expresses regret for not becoming a butcher.
  • Katie: Shows vulnerability and shares her financial struggles, displaying a more relatable side.
  • Kuru: Teases Katie about her eating habits, showing a friendly and curious nature.

Significant Themes

  • The passage of time and change: Fang Zheng's nostalgia for his childhood and the decline of traditional butchering methods.
  • Financial struggles: Katie's difficulties and the Silver Saint Merchant Guild's debt.
  • Camaraderie: The group's shared meal and Katie's openness with them.

Character Interactions

  • Fang Zheng and Katie: Fang Zheng cooks for Katie, and she opens up about her financial situation.
  • Kuru and Katie: Kuru teases Katie about her eating habits, showing a friendly dynamic.
  • The group: They share a meal and learn about Katie's circumstances, fostering a sense of unity.

Ch. 1025Safe Travels??

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The group faces unexpected obstacles at Gray Whale Port, delaying their entry into the city.
  • Kurumi uses her Angel, Gabriel, to smooth their entry.
  • They encounter further difficulties in unloading cargo and boarding the ship, which Kurumi also resolves.
  • Katie's bad luck continues, and Fang Zheng suspects she might be cursed.

Character Developments

  • Katie's frailty and lack of social skills are highlighted.
  • Kurumi demonstrates her influence and power through Gabriel.
  • Fang Zheng shows her resourcefulness and determination to help Katie.

Significant Themes

  • Luck and Misfortune: Katie's persistent bad luck is a central theme, with Fang Zheng suspecting a curse.
  • Power and Influence: Kurumi's ability to manipulate situations with her Angels is emphasized.
  • Trust and Dependence: Katie's reliance on Fang Zheng and Kurumi is evident.

Character Interactions

  • Fang Zheng and Kurumi: They work together to help Katie, with Kurumi using her powers and Fang Zheng using her magical abilities.
  • Katie and Fang Zheng/Kurumi: Katie relies heavily on them to overcome obstacles, showing her vulnerability.
  • Fang Zheng and Katie: Fang Zheng takes a personal interest in helping Katie, suspecting she's cursed.

Ch. 1026Fate Transplantation

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Fang Zheng reveals that Katie's misfortune is due to someone transplanting her good luck with bad luck, similar to organ transplantation.
  • A severe storm hits the ship, causing chaos and fear among the passengers and crew.
  • Fang Zheng uses his powers to disperse the storm but returns to find the ship leaking.

Character Developments

  • Fang Zheng demonstrates his power and knowledge as a Prophecy Mage, understanding the intricacies of fate and its manipulation.
  • Kurumi, despite being an Elf, shows familiarity with human technology like organ transplants.
  • Katie's timid nature and misfortune are further emphasized, hinting at a long-standing issue.

Significant Themes

  • Fate and Destiny: The chapter explores the concept of fate and its manipulation, with Fang Zheng explaining the principles behind it.
  • Good vs. Evil: The unknown entity that altered Katie's fate is portrayed as evil, while Fang Zheng's desire to help her is a display of good.
  • Power and Responsibility: Fang Zheng's power allows him to intervene in fate, but he also understands the responsibility that comes with it, choosing to act discreetly to avoid alerting the enemy.

Character Interactions

  • Fang Zheng and Kurumi: They work together to understand and address Katie's fate issue, with Kurumi showing concern and Fang Zheng taking action.
  • Fang Zheng and Katie: Fang Zheng's concern for Katie grows as he learns about her fate manipulation, showing a protective and caring side.
  • Fang Zheng and the Crew: Fang Zheng's actions to disperse the storm and later address the ship's leak show his responsibility towards the crew's safety.

Ch. 1027Is This Ever Going to End?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The ship is pushed off course by a current and lost.
  • Fang Zheng uses her magic to help the captain determine their location and change course.
  • Pirates attack the ship, and the captain's cannonball, enhanced by Fang Zheng's magic, destroys the pirate ship.
  • A sailor reports a giant whirlpool ahead.

Character Developments

  • Fang Zheng demonstrates her magical abilities and helps the crew navigate and defend against the pirates.
  • Katie's misfortune continues, with the ship facing new dangers.
  • The captain shows bravery and quick thinking in responding to crises.

Significant Themes

  • Misfortune and bad luck (Katie's curse).
  • Teamwork and cooperation (Fang Zheng helping the crew, the captain's leadership).
  • The unpredictable nature of the sea and its dangers.

Character Interactions

  • Fang Zheng interacts with the captain and crew, using her magic to assist them.
  • Katie remains largely passive and invisible, with her presence only noted by her absence in conversations.
  • Kuru and Kurumi are present but have minimal interaction with other characters in this chapter.

Ch. 1028The Kingdom of Money

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Fang Zheng's group arrives in Silver City after a perilous sea journey.
  • They encounter more troubles upon arrival, including a runaway carriage and a falling apart truck.
  • Finally, they reach the Silver Saint Merchant Guild, but the manager is initially unwilling to accept the goods.
  • Kurumi uses Gabriel to manipulate the manager into signing the delivery order.
  • Katie successfully delivers the goods, marking the end of her arduous journey.

Character Developments

  • Katie's resilience and determination are highlighted as she finally succeeds in her mission despite her bad luck.
  • Fang Zheng's concern and protective instincts towards Katie grow.
  • Kuru's role as a supportive and encouraging figure to Katie is emphasized.

Significant Themes

  • Bad luck and its consequences (Katie's journey).
  • The importance of perseverance and determination (Katie's success despite her bad luck).
  • The corrupting influence of wealth (Silver City's decadent atmosphere).

Character Interactions

  • Fang Zheng, Kuru, and Kurumi work together to protect and support Katie throughout her journey.
  • Katie's relationship with her father is strained due to her past failures, but she hopes to improve it with her success.
  • The Silver Saint Merchant Guild's staff are initially dismissive of Katie but are later forced to acknowledge her success.

Ch. 1029Human Pillar

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Katie's father reacts with fear and hostility upon seeing her, throwing her out of the Silver Saint Merchant Guild.
  • Kuru and Kurumi intervene, protecting Katie and leaving the guild.
  • Fang Zheng reveals that Katie is a 'Human Pillar', absorbing misfortune for the guild's prosperity.
  • Fang Zheng learns Katie's father is a high-ranking member of the Church of the Day of Destruction, his target cult.
  • Fang Zheng plans to act alone against the cult, tasking Kuru and Kurumi with protecting Katie.

Character Developments

  • Katie: Struggles with her father's rejection and begins to cry.
  • Kuru: Shows protective instincts towards Katie, tries to comfort her.
  • Kurumi: Maintains a calm demeanor, advises Kuru to leave the guild peacefully.
  • Fang Zheng: Demonstrates his knowledge of ancient rituals and cults, plans his next move.

Significant Themes

  • Misfortune and Luck: The concept of 'Human Pillar' explores how misfortune can be transferred, and the consequences of doing so.
  • Family Dynamics: Katie's relationship with her father highlights the theme of family rejection and its emotional impact.
  • Trust and Betrayal: The merchant guild's treatment of Katie raises questions about trust and loyalty.

Character Interactions

  • Katie and her father: Their interaction reveals her father's fear and rejection, causing Katie emotional distress.
  • Kuru and Katie: Kuru shows protective instincts towards Katie, trying to comfort her.
  • Kurumi and Kuru: Kurumi advises Kuru to leave the guild peacefully, showing a mature and calm demeanor.
  • Fang Zheng and Kurumi: They discuss their next steps, with Fang Zheng revealing his knowledge of the situation and planning his move.

Ch. 1030When Two Negatives Make a Positive, Does a Positive and a Negative Also Make... a Positive?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Fang Zheng successfully activates the Star Spirit detector, which cloaks and disappears after two tremors.
  • He sends a message to Nymph, instructing her to transfer the Inheritor to the specified coordinates and notify Hecate for battle preparation.
  • Fang Zheng prepares for a ten-pull from the Dimensional Codex to boost his strength against the Day of Destruction Council.
  • He explodes several spheres from the Codex, revealing a Soul Stone with a dazzling, multicolored radiance.

Character Developments

  • Fang Zheng demonstrates strategic thinking and caution in preparing for battle, showing growth in his leadership and planning skills.
  • He exhibits confidence and determination in his decision to attempt another ten-pull.

Significant Themes

  • Luck and Fortune: Fang Zheng's belief in his good luck, stemming from his role as an enemy of Katie's unlucky father, drives his confidence in the ten-pull.
  • Preparation and Caution: Fang Zheng's meticulous planning and preparation showcase the importance of these qualities in facing powerful enemies.

Character Interactions

  • Fang Zheng communicates with Nymph, demonstrating his role as a leader giving commands and expecting prompt responses.
  • Although not present, Katie's father is mentioned, highlighting the indirect interaction between him and Fang Zheng through their shared history and the influence of luck.

Ch. 1031Sure Enough, Just Another Normal Operation

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Fang Zheng, a man with the ability to draw Soul Stones from light spheres, encounters a vision of the apocalypse, with demons rising, monsters emerging, and destruction reigning.
  • He draws a Fantasy-tier Soul Stone, which turns out to be Diablo, surprising him as he finds it less powerful than other drawn Soul Stones.
  • Fang Zheng finds a Silver-tier Soul Stone that summons a cute, aloof white cat, which he decides to keep as a pet.
  • Meanwhile, Katie's father, the Guild Master of the Silver Saint Merchant Guild, faces setbacks in his business due to mysterious circumstances.
  • He secretly communicates with a vengeful spirit in a hidden chamber, revealing his plans for the Day of Destruction and his daughter, Katie.

Character Developments

  • Fang Zheng: Becomes more accustomed to drawing powerful Soul Stones, now including Diablo and a white cat Soul Stone. He shows affection towards his new cat companion.
  • Katie's Father: Reveals his true colors as a cultist, planning the Day of Destruction and manipulating his daughter for his schemes. He shows no remorse for his actions.

Significant Themes

  • Power and Responsibility: Fang Zheng's growing power through Soul Stones raises questions about his ability to handle such strength.
  • Manipulation and Betrayal: Katie's father manipulates her for his own purposes, highlighting the theme of betrayal and the consequences of misplaced trust.

Character Interactions

  • Fang Zheng interacts with his new white cat Soul Stone, showing affection and amusement towards the cat's aloofness.
  • Katie's Father interacts with the vengeful spirit, revealing his plans and showing no remorse for his actions, despite the spirit's pleas and curses.

Ch. 1032Mother and Daughter (Part 1)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Katie stays with Kuru and Kurumi instead of returning home due to her hesitation about becoming a mercenary.
  • Katie reflects on her unlucky life, recalling past failures and her father's disapproval.
  • An Undead appears in their room, freezing Katie and attempting to kill her.
  • Kuru and Kurumi intervene, driving away the Undead with their weapons and magic.
  • A ghostly figure, resembling an older Katie, appears and calls Katie "child."

Character Developments

  • Katie: Struggles with self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy due to her history of bad luck. She considers death as an escape but thinks of her mother at the last moment.
  • Kuru: Shows protective instincts towards Katie, comforting her and acting swiftly to defend her from the Undead.
  • Kurumi: Unknowingly positions herself to support Kuru in fighting the Undead.

Significant Themes

  • Bad Luck and Self-Doubt: Katie's life is marked by bad luck, leading her to question her worth and consider giving up.
  • Motherly Love: The ghostly figure's appearance and words suggest a strong maternal bond, even in death.

Character Interactions

  • Katie and Kuru: Kuru provides emotional support and physical protection to Katie.
  • Kuru and Kurumi: They work together instinctively to fend off the Undead, showing their teamwork and coordination.

Ch. 1033Mother and Daughter (Part 2)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Katie encounters an Undead who appears as her mother.
  • Kurumi, cautious due to Fang Zheng's warnings, blocks Katie's path.
  • The Undead reveals she was cursed and killed by Katie's father, who is a Devil.
  • Kurumi uses her time-manipulation ability to temporarily reverse the Undead's state.
  • The Undead reveals her husband's true nature and his manipulation of their family's fate.
  • She advises Katie to leave and entrusts her to Kurumi and Kuru.

Character Developments

  • Katie: Realizes her mother's true fate and her father's deception.
  • Undead (Katie's Mother): Freed from her curse, reveals the truth about Katie's father, and advises Katie to leave.
  • Kurumi: Demonstrates her caution and strategic thinking, using her time-manipulation ability to help the Undead.
  • Kuru: Shows concern for Katie's safety and is willing to help.

Significant Themes

  • Deception and Truth: The Undead's revelations about Katie's father highlight the theme of deception and the importance of uncovering the truth.
  • Fate and Misfortune: The Undead's family's fate being manipulated by Katie's father explores the theme of fate and misfortune.
  • Redemption and Forgiveness: The Undead's forgiveness towards Katie and her desire to protect her daughter show the theme of redemption and forgiveness.

Character Interactions

  • Katie and the Undead (Mother): Their reunion is emotional, with the Undead revealing the truth and advising Katie to leave.
  • Kurumi and Kuru: They work together to help Katie and her mother, demonstrating their teamwork and willingness to assist others.
  • Katie and Kurumi/Kuru: They show concern for Katie's well-being and are willing to help her, despite not knowing her well.

Ch. 1034Little Rabbit, Open the Door

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Katie's father, a high-ranking member of the Church of the Day of Destruction and a powerful Prophecy Mage, attends a secret meeting in Silver City's sewers.
  • He learns about the recent troubles in the Silver Saint Merchant Guild, which he believes are due to his transfer of misfortune to his daughter, Katie.
  • The meeting's purpose is a ritual that Katie's father hopes will further his good fortune.

Character Developments

  • Katie's father: Revealed to be a cunning and ambitious man, using his Divination magic to manipulate luck and climb the ranks of the Church. He regrets not being able to use Katie's "chosen one" status to his advantage.
  • Fang Zheng (disguised as Yui's father): Awaits the ritual's start, interested in Katie's "chosen one" status and her luck. He prepares to intervene using Yui's electronic control abilities.

Significant Themes

  • Luck and destiny: The characters' actions revolve around manipulating and understanding luck, with Katie's father believing he can control destiny to his advantage.
  • Manipulation and ambition: The Church of the Day of Destruction is portrayed as a manipulative organization, with its members seeking power and advantage over one another.

Character Interactions

  • Katie's father and Black Face: They exchange tense words, revealing the cutthroat nature of the Church's inner workings.
  • Fang Zheng and Yui: They communicate about the upcoming ritual, with Fang Zheng instructing Yui to be ready to activate the Reorganizer.

Ch. 1035Opening with a Grand Gift as a Show of Friendship

Key Plot Points and Events

  • A dark ritual is performed by the Church of the Day of Destruction to summon Diablo, the King of Terror.
  • Diablo appears, causing the environment to change into a ruined, burning world.
  • Diablo attacks the cultists, but they manage to counter with spells and chains.
  • Diablo breaks free and continues its assault, but a mysterious, dazzling light attacks Diablo.

Character Developments

  • Diablo (Fang Zheng), the main antagonist, displays his power and intent to destroy the world.
  • The cultists, though shocked and panicked, quickly adapt and attempt to counter Diablo's attacks.

Significant Themes

  • The theme of power and its misuse is evident as the cultists attempt to control Diablo for their own purposes.
  • The consequences of one's actions are shown when the cultists face Diablo's wrath.

Character Interactions

  • Diablo interacts with the cultists, displaying his power and intent to destroy them.
  • The cultists interact with each other, attempting to counter Diablo's attacks and continue their ritual.

Ch. 1036Wait, This Script Is Wrong!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Fang Zheng, in his Diablo form, encounters a group of adventurers and a Paladin, Fina, who mistake him for an evil Cultist.
  • Fang Zheng realizes he's been tricked by Katie's dad into this situation.
  • Surrounded by both Cultists and the adventuring group, Fang Zheng must find a way out.

Character Developments

  • Fang Zheng: Realizes he's been manipulated and must now navigate a dangerous situation while trying to avoid a fight.
  • Fina: Joins the adventurers to stop the Cultists and is unaware of Fang Zheng's true identity.

Significant Themes

  • Manipulation and deception: Fang Zheng is tricked into a situation he didn't want to be in.
  • Heroism vs. Self-preservation: The adventurers are willing to sacrifice themselves to stop the perceived evil, while Fang Zheng wants to avoid a fight.

Character Interactions

  • Fang Zheng vs. Adventurers: Fang Zheng tries to intimidate the adventurers to buy time, while they prepare to fight him, believing him to be an evil Demon God.
  • Fang Zheng vs. Fina: Fina is unaware of Fang Zheng's true identity and is determined to stop him, leading to potential conflict.

Ch. 1037Busy Today, Taking a Day Off

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Grandma falls ill with a cold and fever.
  • She needs to go to the hospital for a check-up.
  • The narrator (the author) decides to take a one-day break from updating the story to attend to Grandma's needs.

Character Developments

  • The narrator demonstrates responsibility and concern for their grandmother's health, showing a caring and dutiful side.

Significant Themes

  • Family responsibility and care.
  • The importance of health and well-being.
  • The balance between personal obligations (updating the story) and family needs.

Character Interactions

  • The narrator's interaction with Grandma is implied, showing a close relationship and the narrator's willingness to help and support her.

Ch. 1038Come On, Let's All Get HIGH!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Fang Zheng (as Diablo) faces off against 25 powerful heroes but chooses not to fight immediately due to the presence of influential individuals and Fina.
  • Diablo strikes a pose, hoping to intimidate the heroes into retreating, but they remain vigilant.
  • After some time, Diablo notices a summoning power emanating from the cultist's body and decides to disrupt it by dancing, hoping to avoid a battle.

Character Developments

  • Fang Zheng (Diablo) displays strategic thinking and restraint, prioritizing avoiding conflict with influential individuals.
  • The heroes show caution and patience, waiting for Diablo to make the first move, demonstrating their experience and wisdom.

Significant Themes

  • The power of restraint and patience in the face of adversity.
  • The unexpected nature of enemies and the importance of adaptability.

Character Interactions

  • Diablo and the heroes face off, with both sides showing restraint and caution.
  • Diablo's unexpected dancing disrupts the tense standoff, leading to a strange and tense interaction between Diablo and the heroes.

Ch. 1039A Demon God Who Loved Dancing?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Diablo, the demon god, starts dancing unexpectedly, and the twenty-five men, initially ready for a fight, join in to avoid confrontation.
  • A Flame Demon emerges from a spatial rift, enraged by the interrupted summoning ritual.
  • Fang Zheng, controlling Diablo, defeats the Flame Demon and absorbs its soul, then leaves, saying they'll meet again if fate allows.

Character Developments

  • Fang Zheng: Shows cunning and adaptability by using Diablo's dancing to distract and escape from the twenty-five men. He also demonstrates his power by defeating the Flame Demon easily.
  • Diablo: Reveals a peculiar liking for dancing, which Fang Zheng uses to his advantage. Diablo's power is further emphasized when it defeats the Flame Demon.
  • The twenty-five men: Initially wary, they relax and dance with Diablo, showing adaptability and a willingness to avoid conflict. They later express determination to investigate and eliminate the cultists.

Significant Themes

  • Adaptability: Characters adapt to unexpected situations, such as the twenty-five men joining Diablo in dancing and Fang Zheng using this to his advantage.
  • Power dynamics: The twenty-five men initially consider Diablo a threat, but their perception changes as they witness Diablo's power and willingness to avoid conflict.
  • The unknown: The cultists' summoning ritual goes awry, leading to an unexpected encounter with a Flame Demon and revealing the potential dangers of such rituals.

Character Interactions

  • Fang Zheng and Diablo: Fang Zheng uses Diablo's peculiar liking for dancing to distract the twenty-five men and ultimately defeats the Flame Demon.
  • The twenty-five men and Diablo: Initially wary, they join Diablo in dancing, showing a willingness to avoid conflict. They later express determination to investigate and eliminate the cultists.
  • Fina: Her thoughts are left unexplained, but she seems to have noticed something unusual about Diablo's departure.

Ch. 1040Being an Overbearing CEO Suited Me Better

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Fang Zheng returns to the Heavenly Dao Palace, vowing not to go out again soon due to embarrassment from a previous incident.
  • He visits Xenappus Academy and meets Nymph, who presents a new AR device she's created based on data from the game world and CC Corp's research.
  • Fang Zheng introduces the AR device to Eriri, Asuna, and Black Cat, explaining its functionality and advantages over VR.

Character Developments

  • Fang Zheng: Struggles with embarrassment from a past incident, leading him to retreat to the Heavenly Dao Palace. He decides to continue his CEO role in the game world to regain his composure.
  • Nymph: Shows growth in her skills and understanding of human technology, successfully creating an AR device that meets Fang Zheng's requirements.
  • Eriri, Asuna, and Black Cat: Become regular residents of the Heavenly Dao Palace, with Black Cat showing unexpected academic prowess in both her magical and regular studies.

Significant Themes

  • The drawbacks of VR technology and the potential of AR technology.
  • Fang Zheng's determination to conquer and enhance reality rather than escaping into virtual worlds.
  • The first-mover advantage in technological research and the importance of experimental zones.

Character Interactions

  • Fang Zheng interacts with Nymph, expressing pride in her work and providing guidance.
  • Fang Zheng introduces the AR device to Eriri, Asuna, and Black Cat, demonstrating its functionality and answering their questions.
  • Eriri, Asuna, and Black Cat show curiosity and excitement about the new AR device, with Eriri being the first to test it.
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