Ch. 401I Need Someone to Take the Blame
Key Plot Points and Events
- Ruby learns that he might not be able to return to the Sacred Continent for a year due to a seal.
- He struggles with the decision to stay and help Amon or leave to find a way back to Mayona.
- Dragon reveals that the seal lasts for one year, giving Ruby time to help Amon.
- Aila Dracula, the vampire patriarch, plans to drive the werewolf family out of Blood Moon City subtly, without harming them.
Character Developments
- Ruby: Struggles with his loyalty to Mayona and his desire to help Amon. He decides to stay and help Amon for a year.
- Dragon: Shows understanding and support for Ruby's decision, revealing knowledge about the seal's duration.
- Aila Dracula: Shows concern for her daughter Amy's well-being and uses subtle means to protect her from harm.
Significant Themes
- Loyalty and responsibility: Ruby's internal conflict between his loyalty to Mayona and his responsibility towards Amon.
- Subtlety vs. directness: Aila's preference for subtle means over direct harm, reflecting her elegance and obsessive-compulsive nature.
Character Interactions
- Ruby and Dragon: They have a heart-to-heart conversation, with Dragon supporting Ruby's decision to stay and help Amon.
- Aila and her butler: They discuss plans to drive the werewolf family out of Blood Moon City, with Aila emphasizing the importance of elegance and subtlety.