Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng meets Hazuki Shiina, who wants to discuss her relationship with Kato Megumi and Aki Tomoya.
• Fang Zheng reveals he's dating both Megumi and Eriri, shocking Hazuki.
• Fang Zheng belittles Aki Tomoya, causing Hazuki to defend him.
• Media arrives, and Aki Tomoya is arrested. Hazuki panics about the consequences.
• Fang Zheng offers to help Hazuki if she agrees to be his woman.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng: Shows his arrogant, manipulative, and indifferent nature. He's willing to use Hazuki's feelings for Tomoya to his advantage.
• Hazuki Shiina: Realizes the severity of Tomoya's situation and is willing to do anything to help him, including considering Fang Zheng's proposal.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and Power Dynamics: Fang Zheng uses his influence and Hazuki's feelings to manipulate her.
• Consequences of Actions: Hazuki and Tomoya's actions have severe, far-reaching consequences.
• Reputation and Social Perception: Tomoya's crime and arrest lead to public shaming and potential social death.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Hazuki Shiina: Fang Zheng manipulates and pressures Hazuki, while she's desperate to help Tomoya.
• Hazuki Shiina and Aki Tomoya: Hazuki's loyalty and concern for Tomoya drive her actions, despite his past mistakes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng, posing as a domineering CEO, tells Hazuki Shiina he's taken Kato Megumi as his woman to prevent Shiina from pursuing Aki Tomoya.
• Two days later, Shiina contacts Fang Zheng, accepting his previous offer to help Tomoya if she becomes his woman.
• Fang Zheng uses the Omniscient Angel to make the public forget about Tomoya's attempted assault, and Tomoya is released on bail.
• Shiina and Fang Zheng wait outside the detention center for Tomoya's release. Shiina sees Tomoya leave with another girl, and she decides not to approach him.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng: He continues to manipulate situations to his advantage, using his power to influence reality. He believes in teaching others lessons and letting them bear the consequences of their choices.
• Hazuki Shiina: Shiina's determination to help Tomoya leads her to accept Fang Zheng's offer, despite the personal cost. She struggles with her feelings and ultimately decides not to interfere with Tomoya's new relationship.
• Aki Tomoya: Tomoya is released from detention and is seen leaving with a girl other than Shiina, suggesting he has moved on.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of Actions: Characters must face the repercussions of their choices, as seen in Shiina's decision to help Tomoya and the subsequent changes in their lives.
• Manipulation and Power: Fang Zheng uses his influence to control situations and people, highlighting the theme of power dynamics.
• Self-sacrifice: Shiina's willingness to sacrifice herself for Tomoya's sake is a central theme, as is the idea that such selflessness can be misguided or misunderstood.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Hazuki Shiina: Their dynamic is one of manipulation and control, with Fang Zheng using Shiina's feelings for Tomoya to his advantage.
• Hazuki Shiina and Aki Tomoya: Shiina's unrequited feelings for Tomoya drive her actions, but their interaction is minimal in this chapter, as Tomoya has moved on with another girl.
• Fang Zheng and Eriri: Eriri is supportive of Fang Zheng's actions, even encouraging him to help Shiina "forget" Tomoya.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng arrives in a new world with a tropical city setting.
• He learns about the Lighthouse Project, a satellite-based signal teleportation initiative.
• Fang Zheng kills the intended Savior of the world, triggering a difficulty increase to "Nightmare IV."
• A massive alien mobile fortress approaches Earth, causing panic and chaos among humans.
• Fang Zheng watches the unfolding events, anticipating a "good show."

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng remains indifferent to the fate of the world and its inhabitants, prioritizing his own goals.
• Iona, the flagship of the Azure Fleet, enjoys a rare day out with Fang Zheng, showing her happiness and contentment.

Significant Themes

• Indifference to human suffering and the consequences of one's actions.
• The futility of human resistance against overwhelming odds.
• The theme of watching and waiting, with Fang Zheng as a detached observer.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Iona spend a day together, shopping, eating, and visiting various places, showing a rare moment of camaraderie and enjoyment.
• Humans react with panic, excitement, and caution to the alien invasion, highlighting their varied responses to extraordinary situations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alien warships arrive, initially thought to be benevolent, but they attack, destroying cities and causing global panic.
• A mysterious event occurs, causing power outages and leading to the emergence of alien robots and blue radiance that controls humans.
• Alien warships target major powers, starting with the USA, Europe, and Russia, then Asia.
• Asia faces attacks on Seoul and Tokyo, initiating evacuation procedures and military resistance.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng, a commander, prepares to move amidst the global chaos.
• Pilots of fighter jets prepare to engage the alien warship, aware of the futility but determined to buy time for evacuation.

Significant Themes

• Global panic and chaos due to alien invasion.
• Human resilience and determination in the face of insurmountable odds.
• The use of military force and its limitations against advanced alien technology.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng gives orders to his subordinates, preparing to move.
• Pilots in fighter jets communicate, expressing nervousness and determination before engaging the alien warship.
• The old General on the warship discusses strategies with his subordinate, preparing to engage the alien despite knowing the futility of their weapons.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A pure white fleet, later revealed to be commanded by Fang Zheng, arrives and turns the tide of the war against the aliens by destroying their shields and ships.
• The military attempts to make contact with the mysterious newcomers but receives no response.
• Fang Zheng, using his fleet's powerful weaponry, easily defeats the alien forces.
• In America's Area 51, scientists activate Project N-95, opening a teleportation gate to Mars. However, monsters emerge from the gate, attacking and killing the scientists.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng, the commander of the pure white fleet, is introduced. He is a Divine Envoy with powerful weapons at his disposal.
• The scientists at Area 51, driven by desperation, attempt to escape to Mars but inadvertently unleash monsters upon Earth.

Significant Themes

• Hope and Desperation: The arrival of Fang Zheng's fleet brings hope to the military, but the scientists' desperate attempt to escape to Mars results in further catastrophe.
• The Unknown: The mysterious newcomers and the creatures from Mars represent the unknown, which can be both a source of hope and a harbinger of danger.

Character Interactions

• The military attempts to communicate with Fang Zheng's fleet but receives no response, leading to uncertainty about their intentions.
• The scientists at Area 51 work together to activate the teleportation gate, only to be attacked by the creatures that emerge from it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng, in space, witnesses an alien invasion in North America, with various sci-fi and fantasy creatures coordinating their attacks.
• He decides to protect the Eurasian continent while abandoning North America, viewing it as a "pig farm" for alien transformation experiments.
• An unknown alien creature appears in North Korea, which Fang Zheng recognizes and plans to use as a "gift."
• A silver-white warship from Fang Zheng's fleet arrives above an underground air-raid shelter in the imperial capital, leaving behind a metallic sphere.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng demonstrates strategic thinking, prioritizing the protection of the Eurasian continent, and shows knowledge of various alien races from different works.
• Iona, Fang Zheng's AI assistant, displays curiosity and confusion about his actions but remains loyal and helpful.

Significant Themes

• The cycle of karma and retribution, as seen in the alien invasion of Earth mirroring human colonization of the Americas.
• The potential dangers of contact with advanced civilizations, as represented by the "palace examination" metaphor.
• The importance of strategic thinking and preparation in the face of unknown threats.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Iona discuss the alien invasion and the metallic sphere, with Iona showing confusion and Fang Zheng revealing his strategic plans.
• The people in the underground air-raid shelter discuss the silver-white warship and the metallic sphere, with scientists trying to solve the Four Color Conjecture puzzle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng, leader of the Azure Fleet, intervenes in Earth's alien invasion, but chooses not to handle all the monsters himself to allow humans to fight and grow.
• He predicts that the alien mastermind will take action once it realizes something is wrong, following the Dark Forest Law.
• Three days pass, and Earth deciphers the alien language, gaining intelligence on the invaders. Simultaneously, a Borg cube arrives, demanding surrender.
• Fang Zheng orders his fleet to open fire on the Borg cube and the surrounding alien motherships.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng demonstrates strategic thinking, wanting humans to fight and grow rather than doing everything himself.
• The old man on Earth leads the decryption effort, showing determination and resilience.

Significant Themes

• The Dark Forest Law: Survival of the fittest in the universe, with each species evolving different abilities to reproduce and survive.
• Human growth and resilience: Humans must fight and learn to survive in the universe, rather than being spoon-fed protection.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng interacts with Iona, his AI assistant, discussing the situation and giving orders.
• The old man interacts with other scholars, working together to decipher the alien language.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Azure Fleet, led by Fang Zheng, descends to Earth to drive away alien invaders.
• Fang Zheng transforms into a Black Dragon and engages in a one-sided battle, destroying a colossal alien block.
• He then travels to the Delta Quadrant, where he encounters the Borg civilization, and proceeds to burn and destroy it, replenishing his divine power.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng: He continues to demonstrate his immense power and confidence, taking on alien civilizations single-handedly. He also shows awareness of the quality and purity of divine power gained from burning different worlds.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and dominance in the universe (the law of the dark forest).
• The power dynamics between civilizations and the consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng interacts with the alien invaders, first on Earth and then in the Delta Quadrant, demonstrating his superiority and destructive power.
• Although not physically present, the Azure Fleet, led by Iona, continues the battle against the alien invaders on Earth after Fang Zheng leaves.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng returns to the Heavenly Dao Palace and learns that humanity has won a significant victory against the alien invaders using the data and technology he provided.
• He plans to return to the wasteland world but is greeted by a system warning.
• Alisa goes missing during a mission, and players suspect Fenrir's director, Karian, is involved.
• Players blockade Fenrir, leading to the first main city battle in the world.
• Philly and other characters arrive to investigate Alisa's disappearance and the player siege.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng shows concern for Alisa's well-being and is willing to intervene in the situation.
• Karian's actions make him hostile to the players, leading to a city siege.
• Players demonstrate their loyalty and determination to protect Alisa, even against a powerful NPC faction.

Significant Themes

• The boundary between Sci-Fi and Fantasy is explored, with magical elements appearing in the Sci-Fi world.
• The power of collective action and player determination is shown through the city siege.
• The consequences of NPC actions that go against player expectations and preferences are highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng interacts with Tokisaki Kurumi, who provides him with updates on the wasteland world.
• Players rally around Alisa's disappearance, leading to a confrontation with Karian and Fenrir.
• Philly and other characters arrive to support the players and investigate Alisa's whereabouts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alisa wakes up in a dilapidated house, her right arm transformed into an Aragami-like limb.
• She remembers being attacked by Aragami and her inhibitor being shattered.
• Alisa finds a girl named Xio, who saved her but has no memory or communication skills.
• Philly and her group search for Alisa, suspecting Fenrir's Director's involvement.
• Adventurers, believing Minister Karian is behind a conspiracy, infiltrate Fenrir and discover a secret passage leading to a monstrous creature.

Character Developments

• Alisa: Struggles with her transformation and the loss of her inhibitor, feels powerless and desperate.
• Xio: A mysterious girl with no memory or communication skills, saved Alisa but is full of mysteries herself.
• Philly: Leads the search for Alisa, feels uneasy about the Adventurers' eagerness and their belief in Minister Karian's guilt.

Significant Themes

• The double-edged sword of Oracle Cells, granting God Eaters strength but also causing transformation into Aragami.
• The mystery surrounding Xio's origins and her connection to Alisa.
• The potential conspiracy within Fenrir, with Minister Karian being suspected by the Adventurers.

Character Interactions

• Alisa and Xio: Alisa is grateful to Xio for saving her but is concerned about Xio's well-being and the danger she might be in.
• Philly and the Adventurers: Philly feels uneasy about the Adventurers' eagerness to act on their beliefs and their disregard for consequences.
• The Adventurers and Minister Karian: The Adventurers believe Minister Karian is guilty and attempt to infiltrate Fenrir to gather evidence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fenrir faces internal unrest due to Karian's mysterious actions and Alisa's influence over the Adventurers.
• Alisa's aggressive approach yields valuable intel, but she disappears before Amamiya Rin can discuss it with her.
• Adventurers spread rumors about the "Seed of the World" that can restore the land, causing unrest within Fenrir.
• Amamiya Rin is kidnapped by Adventurers while investigating suspicious activity outside Fenrir.
• Fang Zheng arrives at the Player Base, learns about the situation, and decides to find Alisa.

Character Developments

• Alisa demonstrates unexpected charisma and influence over the Adventurers.
• Amamiya Rin shows concern for Fenrir's stability and tries to investigate Karian's actions.
• Fang Zheng takes charge of the situation outside Fenrir upon his arrival.

Significant Themes

• The power of influence and charisma (Alisa, Adventurers).
• The consequences of secrecy and lack of communication (Fenrir's internal unrest).
• The potential danger of misinformation and rumors (Seed of the World).

Character Interactions

• Alisa and Karian's relationship is speculated upon by Fenrir's inhabitants.
• Amamiya Rin and Alisa's potential alliance is cut short by her disappearance.
• Amamiya Rin's interaction with the Adventurers leads to his kidnapping.
• Fang Zheng takes charge and decides to find Alisa, leaving the Player Base in disarray.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng arrives at Alisa's location, finding her unconscious and mutated in an abandoned village.
• He heals Alisa using his powers and learns about Minister Karian's secret plan, "Sacred Shield," to destroy the world.
• Alisa returns to Fenrir with Fang Zheng, finding it surrounded by Adventurers who believe in her innocence and want to help.
• Alisa reveals Karian's plan to the group, and Fang Zheng decides to find evidence by sending Adventurers on a quest to investigate.

Character Developments

• Alisa: Realizes the severity of Minister Karian's plan and seeks help from Fang Zheng and the Adventurers.
• Fang Zheng: Shows his healing abilities and takes charge in finding evidence against Karian.
• Minister Karian: Revealed to have a secret plan to destroy the world, though his motivations remain unclear.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: Alisa's trust in Minister Karian is betrayed, while the Adventurers show unwavering support for her.
• The power of unity: The Adventurers band together to help Alisa, demonstrating the strength of their community.
• The consequences of secrets: Karian's hidden plan has far-reaching implications, highlighting the dangers of keeping secrets.

Character Interactions

• Alisa and Fang Zheng: They work together to find a solution to the Minister's plot, with Fang Zheng providing guidance and support.
• Alisa and the Adventurers: Alisa gains the support of the Adventurers, who are willing to help her expose the Minister's plan.
• Sakuya and the Adventurers: Sakuya is approached by the Adventurers, who invite her to join their quest to find evidence against Minister Karian.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sakuya discovers a secret passage in Fenrir, leading to a hidden room containing a colossal Aragami.
• Karian, Fenrir's Minister, reveals his "Apocalypse Predation Plan" to destroy and rebirth the world using the Aragami.
• Alisa and Amamiya Rin, along with other Adventurers, arrive to confront Karian, who merges with the Aragami to fight them.

Character Developments

• Sakuya: Initially reluctant to believe Karian's plan, she becomes determined to stop him after seeing the truth.
• Karian: Reveals his obsession with saving the world through Apocalypse Predation, showing a darker side.
• Alisa and Amamiya Rin: Arrive to help stop Karian, showing their intelligence-gathering efforts were not in vain.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of obsession and single-minded determination (Karian's Apocalypse Predation Plan).
• The struggle between idealism and realism (Karian's belief in his plan vs. others' disbelief and attempts to stop him).

Character Interactions

• Sakuya and the Adventurers: Sakuya tries to reason with the Adventurers, but they remain focused on their mission, leading to the discovery of Karian's plan.
• Karian and Sakuya/Alisa/Rin: Karian reveals his plan to Sakuya, while Alisa and Rin arrive to confront him, leading to a boss battle.
• Alisa and Rin: Their intelligence-gathering efforts converge, leading to a joint effort to stop Karian.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Karian, merged with an Aragami, is easily defeated by Adventurers.
• Fang Zheng handles the aftermath, including the Aragami's remains.
• Fang Zheng proposes a solution to Alisa's Divine Machine problem: Xio, an Aragami in human form, can become Alisa's weapon.
• Fang Zheng plans an experiment to enhance abilities using Oracle Cells and Divine Power, with Alisa and Xio as subjects.
• Saten Ruiko declines the experiment, preferring not to rely on abilities like Misaka and Shirai.
• Fang Zheng decides to find another subject for his experiment.

Character Developments

• Karian's defeat and death.
• Alisa's Divine Machine is rendered unusable.
• Xio's true form as an Aragami is revealed.
• Saten Ruiko's perspective on abilities changes; she no longer prioritizes gaining them.

Significant Themes

• The ease of defeating powerful enemies when they underestimate their opponents.
• The consequences of overestimating one's power and underestimating others.
• The pursuit of power and the realization that it's not always necessary or beneficial.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Alisa discuss her Divine Machine issue and the potential solution involving Xio.
• Fang Zheng explains his ability enhancement experiment to Saten Ruiko and Ruizi.
• Saten Ruiko expresses her thoughts on abilities and her decision not to participate in the experiment.
• Fang Zheng considers finding another subject for his experiment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng completes the ability enhancement plan with Shio and Alisa's help.
• He faces a new problem: finding a suitable esper-less experimental subject, as Ruizi has withdrawn.
• After considering various candidates, Fang Zheng approaches Shokuhou Misaki for help.
• Fang Zheng uses his charm to make Shokuhou Misaki kiss him, then blackmails her with a video.
• He offers her a position in his group, saying they're doing something meaningful like "saving the world."
• Fang Zheng returns to the Research Institute and decides to place the third coordinate point in Academy City.
• He successfully recasts the third coordinate point, but the system throws an error. The Midnight Lost Child appears and fixes the issue.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng demonstrates his charm and manipulative abilities, using them to pressure Shokuhou Misaki.
• Shokuhou Misaki shows vulnerability and panic when faced with Fang Zheng's actions.
• Kurumi is shown to be concerned about the recasting process and its potential consequences.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control: Fang Zheng uses his charm to manipulate Shokuhou Misaki, highlighting the theme of control and power dynamics.
• Consequences of actions: Shokuhou Misaki faces potential consequences due to Fang Zheng's actions, raising questions about responsibility and accountability.
• The struggle to "save the world": Fang Zheng's mention of saving the world suggests a larger, overarching conflict or goal.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Shokuhou Misaki: Their interaction is tense and manipulative, with Fang Zheng using his charm to pressure Shokuhou Misaki.
• Fang Zheng and Kurumi: They work together to recast the third coordinate point, with Kurumi showing concern for the process and its potential risks.
• Fang Zheng and The Midnight Lost Child: The Midnight Lost Child appears to fix the error caused by recasting the third coordinate point, suggesting a connection between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A sudden power outage occurs in the morning.
• The narrator expects no updates or progress for the day due to the outage.

Character Developments

• The narrator expresses frustration and resignation towards the situation, indicating a lack of control over their circumstances.

Significant Themes

• Frustration and Helplessness: The power outage causes the narrator to feel frustrated and helpless, as they are unable to continue their usual activities or make progress.
• Unpredictability: The uncertainty about when the power will be restored highlights the unpredictable nature of everyday life.

Character Interactions

• None; the chapter is a monologue by the narrator.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng, after completing a significant project, is visited by an envoy from Hell, Mephistopheles.
• Mephistopheles proposes a business deal: Hell wants to purchase another planet similar to the Main World to establish a new nation and acquire more souls to fight Chaos.
• Fang Zheng agrees to consider the proposal and discuss it with others.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng is shown to be physically and mentally exhausted from his work, highlighting his dedication and responsibility.
• Mephistopheles demonstrates unexpected strategic thinking and diplomacy, challenging the stereotype of Devils as merely chaotic and destructive.

Significant Themes

• The relationship between Hell and the Main World, and their shared mission against Chaos.
• The potential for cooperation and mutual benefit between different factions, even those traditionally opposed.
• The consequences of Hell's influence on the Main World and the need for containment or redirection of their activities.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Mephistopheles engage in a polite and respectful conversation, with Mephistopheles showing deference to Fang Zheng's status and power.
• The Golden Dragon girl, Fina, facilitates the meeting and shows loyalty to Fang Zheng, indicating her role as a bridge between him and Hell.
• Fang Zheng's interaction with Fuse Cui highlights his need for assistance and his appreciation for her help, suggesting a growing bond between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng meets Fina in a church within the Twilight Borderlands.
• They discuss Mephisto's plan to banish the Fire Nation to another planet.
• Fang Zheng shares a story about a lunar prison and its consequences.
• Fina reveals that the core area of the Twilight Borderlands is still unreclaimed due to a mist that drives people insane.

Character Developments

• Fina, now Pope, maintains her humble appearance despite her new position.
• Fang Zheng shows no interest in attending banquets in the Holy City due to past experiences.
• Fang Zheng's tolerance for enemies is low, and he supports Mephisto's plan.

Significant Themes

• The necessity of opposition to drive progress and development.
• The potential danger of complacency and stagnation.
• The importance of facing and understanding threats to maintain strength.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Fina's reunion is cordial but tense, with Fang Zheng being cautious about attending a banquet.
• Fang Zheng shares a story with Fina to illustrate his point about the Fire Nation's banishment.
• Fina and Fang Zheng discuss the reclaimed Twilight Borderlands, with Fina seeking Fang Zheng's help for the unreclaimed core area.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng and Fina visit the Twilight Borderlands to investigate a mysterious mist.
• They find victims with unusual transformations, not caused by Chaos.
• Fang Zheng attempts to dispel the mist using various methods, but it only causes chaos and destruction.
• The Goddess of Order's memories reveal that she conducted an experiment in the area, but details are unknown.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng shows concern and caution when dealing with the mysterious situation.
• Fina demonstrates her knowledge and abilities as the Goddess of Order's reincarnated body.
• The victims' condition shows the severity of the situation and the need for immediate action.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of experimentation and the unknown.
• The power of order and chaos, and their effects on the world.
• The responsibility of the protagonist in facing mysterious and dangerous situations.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng interacts with Bishop Karl and Lord Shi Dong, old acquaintances from the Heavenly Dao Palace and Holy Kingdom.
• Fang Zheng and Fina work together to investigate the mist and its effects.
• Fang Zheng and Nymph decide to explore the mist together, highlighting their bond and shared history.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng and Nymph enter a dense fog that conceals a dilapidated town, Innsmouth.
• They encounter a dilapidated van driven by Francis, who offers them a ride.
• They arrive at Innsmouth, a seemingly abandoned and eerie fishing port with a pungent, fishy smell and an unpleasant aura.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng maintains his calm and adaptability in the face of the unknown.
• Nymph demonstrates her ability to detect and solve informational problems by adjusting her reception mode to enter the foggy area.
• Francis shows initial excitement at having a companion but quickly expresses unease about Innsmouth.

Significant Themes

• The strangeness and eeriness of the seemingly abandoned town, Innsmouth.
• The potential danger lurking within the town, hinted at by the unpleasant aura and the strange behavior of its residents.
• The importance of companionship in facing the unknown, as shown by Francis's request for Fang Zheng to stay with him.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Nymph work together to navigate the fog and enter the town.
• Fang Zheng and Francis form a temporary alliance due to their shared unease about Innsmouth, with Francis inviting Fang Zheng to stay at the inn with him.