Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Heng and Qiu Ming encounter and eliminate more ambushes on their way to the Signal Tower.
• They reunite with the Hunter VI type robots and prepare to attack the Signal Tower.
• Manager Zheng confronts Zhang Heng, expressing regret for his decision to attack.
• A fierce gun battle ensues between Zhang Heng's group and the Signal Tower's defenders.
• Zhang Heng notices Manager Zheng's disappearance and suspects a different plan by Mr. G.
• In the Signal Tower, Hei, the former driver, is now directing the defense, deploying Exoskeleton Warriors as a last resort.

Character Developments

• Zhang Heng decides to act without reason, prioritizing his personal vendetta against Mr. G.
• Manager Zheng shows his true colors and initiates a fierce attack against Zhang Heng.
• Hei, under pressure, deploys Exoskeleton Warriors to stop the Hunter VI type robots.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of unreasonable actions.
• The escalation of violence and the desperation of both sides.
• The use of advanced technology (Exoskeleton Warriors) as a last resort.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng and Qiu Ming work together to eliminate enemies and defend against the Signal Tower's attack.
• Zhang Heng and Manager Zheng have a tense standoff before the battle begins.
• Hei takes charge of the defense, communicating with the troops and deploying Exoskeleton Warriors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Special Action Team, led by Hei, prepares to confront Zhang Heng and the Hunter VI robot.
• Miss F joins the team, insisting on participating despite her friendship with Zhang Heng.
• Zhang Heng faces off against Miss F and the Special Action Team, equipped with kitchen utensils as weapons.

Character Developments

• Miss F demonstrates her loyalty to her organization by choosing to fight against Zhang Heng, despite their friendship.
• Zhang Heng shows adaptability and resourcefulness by using kitchen utensils as weapons against Miss F's advanced swordsmanship.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty vs. Friendship: Miss F's decision to fight Zhang Heng highlights the conflict between loyalty to one's organization and personal friendships.
• Adaptability: Zhang Heng's use of unconventional weapons showcases his ability to adapt to different situations.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng and Miss F: Their interaction is tense yet respectful, with Miss F acknowledging Zhang Heng's skills and Zhang Heng showing reluctance to fight her.
• Hei and Miss F: Hei is cautious around Miss F, aware of her capabilities and the potential consequences of provoking her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Heng and Miss F engage in a fierce battle, with Zhang Heng using up most of his kitchen knives in just two minutes.
• Miss F offers Zhang Heng a chance to use his own knife, but he refuses, stating it's too dangerous for a friend.
• Zhang Heng reveals he knows Miss F's plan to attract Shen Tang Morgan's armed forces, kidnap the management, and perform memory encoding to achieve her desired future.
• Zhang Heng dodges Miss F's attacks and counterattacks, eventually disarming her and knocking her unconscious.

Character Developments

• Zhang Heng demonstrates his adaptability and strategic thinking, changing his fighting style and using the weight of his knife bag to increase his speed.
• Miss F shows her determination and skill, but underestimates Zhang Heng's adaptability and falls unconscious.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for equality between clones and ordinary people in New Shanghai 0297.
• The importance of adaptability and strategy in combat and life.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng and Miss F engage in a tense, strategic battle, revealing their understanding of each other's fighting styles and motivations.
• Zhang Heng shows respect for Miss F as an opponent but disapproves of her methods.
• Miss F underestimates Zhang Heng's adaptability, leading to her defeat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Heng defeats Miss F in a battle and proceeds to the main hall.
• The Special Action Team struggles against the Hunter VI type robot but manages to restrain three of its legs with chains.
• Zhang Heng single-handedly takes down the team members and the robot regains its spirit.
• Hei, watching from upstairs, loses control of the situation when Zhang Heng destroys the camera.
• Hei rushes to the Memory Encoding Room on the top floor to inform Mr. G about the situation.
• Mr. G allows Hei to enter the Memory Encoding Room, revealing a vast hall filled with screens displaying a middle-aged man in various scenarios.

Character Developments

• Zhang Heng demonstrates his formidable combat skills and strategic thinking, overcoming multiple opponents and a powerful robot.
• Hei shows initiative in trying to manage the situation but ultimately fails and seeks help from Mr. G.
• Mr. G remains composed and unreadable, revealing a hint of impatience with Hei's panic.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Zhang Heng, Miss F, Hei, and Mr. G.
• The use of technology and strategy in combat.
• The theme of memory and its encoding, hinted at in the Memory Encoding Room.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng vs. Miss F: Zhang Heng defeats Miss F, showcasing his superior combat skills.
• Zhang Heng vs. Special Action Team: Zhang Heng outmaneuvers and defeats the team members one by one.
• Hei vs. Mr. G: Hei seeks help from Mr. G, who initially seems impatient but eventually allows Hei into the Memory Encoding Room.
• Zhang Heng vs. Hunter VI type robot: Zhang Heng successfully disables the robot, turning the tide of the battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hei witnesses the Memory Encoding process for the first time.
• Mr. G reveals that New Shanghai 0297 is a false paradise built on lies.
• Mr. G's grand plan is to use Memory Encoding to control the entire Earth Federation.
• Zhang Heng arrives, and Mr. G invites him to be his companion in the grand scheme.

Character Developments

• Hei is shocked and disillusioned by the truth about New Shanghai 0297.
• Mr. G reveals his true motivations and ambitions.
• Zhang Heng shows his capability by quickly reaching Mr. G's location.

Significant Themes

• The manipulation of memories and reality.
• The truth behind the facade of New Shanghai 0297.
• Ambition and power dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Hei and Mr. G: Hei is stunned by Mr. G's revelations, while Mr. G invites Hei to join his grand plan.
• Zhang Heng and Mr. G: Zhang Heng arrives unexpectedly, and Mr. G invites him to be his companion, acknowledging his capabilities.
• Zhang Heng and Hei: Their interaction is brief, with Zhang Heng's arrival surprising Hei.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mr. G offers Zhang Heng a chance to cooperate and escape New Shanghai 0297, but Zhang Heng declines, stating he has no interest in Mr. G's plans and will leave soon.
• Zhang Heng reveals he has collected enough Shellac Records to advance to the next round of the game and has no reason to stay or join Mr. G.
• Miss F wakes up after being unconscious and learns about the fire at the signal tower and Mr. G's presumed death.
• Hei tells Miss F that the remaining rebels want her to lead them and issue a bounty on Zhang Heng's head.

Character Developments

• Zhang Heng remains focused on his goal of collecting Shellac Records and shows no interest in the power struggle between Mr. G and Shen Tang Morgan.
• Miss F, after waking up, takes on a leadership role in the rebellion, despite her reservations about the situation.

Significant Themes

• The theme of truth and lies continues, with Zhang Heng seeing both New Shanghai 0297 and the outside world as instances, further emphasizing the blurred line between reality and deception.
• The power dynamics between Mr. G, Shen Tang Morgan, and Zhang Heng are explored, with Zhang Heng's indifference to power standing out.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng and Mr. G have a tense conversation, with Mr. G trying to persuade Zhang Heng to join him, but Zhang Heng remains unmoved.
• Miss F and Hei discuss the current situation and the future of the rebellion, with Miss F reluctantly taking on a leadership role.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fengzi receives an email and leaves early, giving reasons that are later revealed to be excuses.
• Zhang Heng checks in Shellac Records at the central station, symbolizing his departure.
• Zhang Heng meets Qiu Ming, who offers him an ice cream and tries to engage in conversation.
• Zhang Heng enters a coffee shop and watches Miss F (Xu Qian) from afar.

Character Developments

• Fengzi: She has grown more independent and cautious, prioritizing her business and newfound freedoms. She expresses concern for Miss F's feelings but ultimately prioritizes her own safety and new life.
• Zhang Heng: He remains secretive about his past and true intentions. He decides to leave New Shanghai, entrusting Qiu Ming with the truth about the city's past. He shows remorse for his actions but accepts that the future is built on a lie for the greater good.
• Qiu Ming: He continues to be intrigued by Zhang Heng's past and the truth behind New Shanghai 0297. He expresses a desire to be considered a friend by Zhang Heng but accepts his decision to leave.
• Miss F (Xu Qian): She is now stable in her position and has a mechanical prosthetic arm. She senses Zhang Heng's presence but doesn't see him, leaving her with unanswered questions.

Significant Themes

• Truth vs. Narrative: Zhang Heng emphasizes that one can never reach the truth, only meticulously designed narratives. This theme explores the manipulation of reality and the power of storytelling in shaping perceptions.
• Sacrifice and Greater Good: Characters make sacrifices for a better future, even if it's built on a lie. This theme highlights the complexities of morality and the consequences of one's actions.
• Change and Adaptation: Characters adapt to new circumstances and changes in their lives, reflecting the theme of personal growth and evolution.

Character Interactions

• Fengzi and Zhang Heng: Their interaction is casual and familiar, with Fengzi expressing concern for Miss F but ultimately prioritizing her own safety. Zhang Heng is secretive about his past and intentions.
• Zhang Heng and Qiu Ming: Their interaction is tense, with Qiu Ming trying to engage Zhang Heng in conversation and express his desire for friendship. Zhang Heng remains distant and focused on his departure.
• Zhang Heng and Miss F (Xu Qian): They have a silent, unacknowledged interaction as Zhang Heng watches Miss F from afar. This moment highlights the unspoken connection between them and the secrets they share.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Less than 24 hours remain until the first round of the Proxy War Instance ends.
• The leaderboard rankings stabilize, with February Siege leading, but Tchaikovsky from Second Frontline closes the gap.
• Silver Wings' guild leader, Tenma, falls out of the top ten.
• Beta, an independent player, suddenly takes first place, having scored over a thousand points in two consecutive Instances without rest.
• Simon, who previously scored 1,475 points in the first round, reappears and scores 1,550 points in the second round, taking first place with 3,025 total points.

Character Developments

• February Siege maintains the lead but faces competition from Tchaikovsky.
• Tenma struggles to keep Silver Wings in the top tier.
• Beta and Simon emerge as mysterious, high-scoring independent players.
• Simon's reappearance and high score spark disbelief and suspicion among players.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry among guilds and players.
• The impact of high scores and rankings on guild reputations.
• The mystery surrounding Beta and Simon's abilities and methods.

Character Interactions

• Guild members of Silver Wings defend their guild's reputation online.
• Players on the forum debate and speculate about Beta and Simon's scores and methods.
• No interaction is shown between the players themselves, only their online presence and the forum discussions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Heng ranks first after participating in only two Proxy War instances, surprising everyone.
• He receives messages from Black Swan, Rabbit, Ding Si, Shen Xixi, and Chen Huadong. Notably, Fan Mei Nan doesn't contact him or appear on the leaderboard.
• Zhang Heng receives an anonymous message with a location, recalling something.
• Fan Mei Nan is shown struggling to open a bottle of juice in a convenience store, symbolizing her current predicament.

Character Developments

• Zhang Heng remains humble about his ranking, only aiming to break into the top fifty.
• Fan Mei Nan is implied to be in trouble, possibly due to her association with the woman in sunglasses. She's struggling with daily tasks, like opening a bottle of juice.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Vulnerability: Zhang Heng's strength is juxtaposed with Fan Mei Nan's vulnerability, highlighting the contrast between their current situations.
• Secrecy and Isolation: Fan Mei Nan's need to hide her whereabouts and movements emphasizes her isolation and the danger she's in.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng interacts with various characters through messages, showing his connections within the game and the city.
• Fan Mei Nan interacts with the cashier in the convenience store, highlighting her struggle with simple tasks and her pride, which prevents her from asking for help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Heng finds Fan Mei Nan at a convenience store, not in her hospital room as expected.
• He reveals that he's known about her illness for some time, noticing her weight loss and poor health during their previous encounters.
• Fan Mei Nan admits she's been sick but avoids discussing it, trying to get Zhang Heng to leave.
• Zhang Heng asks why Fan Mei Nan didn't participate in the first round of the Proxy War.
• Fan Mei Nan reveals that Loki, her and her sister's deity, gave them a trial. The one who passed would be his official agent, and the other would be eliminated and lose all powers granted by Loki.

Character Developments

• Fan Mei Nan: She's been hiding her illness from others, including Zhang Heng. She's also been avoiding him due to Loki's trial, which involved her staying away from Zhang Heng.
• Zhang Heng: He's observant and caring, noticing Fan Mei Nan's health issues earlier than she expected. He's also persistent in getting answers from her.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Honesty: Fan Mei Nan's illness and Loki's trial highlight the theme of trust and honesty. She's been hiding her illness, and Loki's trial involves deceiving Zhang Heng.
• Consequences of Actions: Loki's trial has serious consequences for the loser, showing that actions have repercussions.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan: Their interaction is tense initially, with Fan Mei Nan trying to push Zhang Heng away. However, Zhang Heng's persistence leads her to open up about Loki's trial. Their dynamic shows a mix of concern, frustration, and mutual understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan are in a convenience store at 4:37 AM.
• Fan Mei Nan reveals her past and her illness.
• She recounts meeting her long-lost sister, who introduced her to Loki and offered her a chance to become his agent.
• Fan Mei Nan accepted the offer, hoping Loki could cure her illness.

Character Developments

• Fan Mei Nan: She reveals her past, her illness, and her desperation that led her to become Loki's agent. She shows acceptance of her likely defeat in the trial against her sister.
• Zhang Heng: He shows empathy and understanding towards Fan Mei Nan's situation, but his intentions remain unclear.

Significant Themes

• Desperation: Fan Mei Nan's desperation to live and find a cure drives her to become Loki's agent.
• Acceptance of Fate: Fan Mei Nan accepts her likely defeat and the reality of her situation.
• Sisterly Bond: The bond between Fan Mei Nan and her sister is explored, with her sister's actions driving the plot.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan: They have a heart-to-heart conversation, with Zhang Heng showing understanding and Fan Mei Nan opening up about her past.
• Fan Mei Nan and Her Sister: Their relationship is explored through Fan Mei Nan's memories, showing her sister's influence on her life and her actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Heng meets with Fan Mei Nan, who reveals her terminal illness and lack of support from Loki.
• Zhang Heng decides to help Fan Mei Nan find a cure, posting a high-reward transaction on the Player forum for healing items or solutions.
• The forum explodes with discussions about the transaction, with many speculating about Simon's (Zhang Heng's alias) motives and the potential danger of possessing a B-grade item.

Character Developments

• Fan Mei Nan: Struggles with her terminal illness and the loss of her abilities, feeling abandoned and desperate.
• Zhang Heng: Shows empathy and willingness to help Fan Mei Nan, demonstrating his caring side despite his usually stoic demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The value of life and the lengths people will go to save it.
• The power dynamics and risks associated with possessing high-value items in the Proxy War.
• The importance of friendship and support, even in a competitive environment like the Proxy War.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan: Zhang Heng listens to Fan Mei Nan's story and decides to help her, showing understanding and compassion.
• The Player forum community: Reacts to the high-reward transaction, discussing the potential implications and dangers for Simon.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fan Mei Nan discovers a high-stakes bounty transaction on the forum.
• Zhang Heng decides to use the transaction as a backup plan to find Loki.
• Fan Mei Nan agrees to help Zhang Heng find her sister, who is Loki's current agent.
• Zhang Heng performs CPR on Fan Mei Nan in the bathtub, causing her to have a vision of her sister in the hospital with a knife.
• They rush to the hospital, but Fan Mei Nan's sister has already left.

Character Developments

• Fan Mei Nan's determination to live strengthens, leading her to help Zhang Heng despite her reservations about hurting her sister.
• Zhang Heng demonstrates his commitment to helping Fan Mei Nan, even putting her needs above her sister's.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and the lengths one would go to achieve it.
• The complex relationships between sisters, particularly when one's life is at stake.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan work together to find Loki and her sister, with Zhang Heng providing support and comfort to Fan Mei Nan.
• Fan Mei Nan's sister is introduced as a potential threat, adding tension to their relationship.

• Key Plot Points and Events: None. The chapter is a single announcement that there will be only one update today, and it will be published later than usual.
• Character Developments: None. There are no character appearances or developments in this chapter.
• Significant Themes: None. The chapter is purely informational and does not explore any themes.
• Character Interactions: None. There are no character interactions in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A woman in a black tennis outfit leaves the hospital where Fan Mei Nan is staying, heading east on an electric scooter.
• Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan arrive at the hospital and pursue the woman.
• Zhang Heng follows the woman on his polo, eventually cornering her at a shopping mall.
• The woman uses a magical key to unlock the mall and disappears inside.
• Zhang Heng gives chase, but the woman uses her powers to vanish and reappear, trying to lose him.

Character Developments

• The woman in the black tennis outfit (presumably the fourth Horseman, Death) demonstrates her power to manipulate locks and possibly teleport short distances.
• Zhang Heng shows his determination and physical prowess in the chase.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit and evasion: Zhang Heng's relentless pursuit of the woman highlights the theme of chase and escape, reflecting their power dynamics.
• Power dynamics: The woman's use of magic and Zhang Heng's physical abilities emphasize the different types of power at play.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng and the woman in the black tennis outfit engage in a cat-and-mouse game, with Zhang Heng in pursuit and the woman trying to evade him.
• Zhang Heng's earlier encounter with the woman and his knowledge of her powers drive his determination to catch her.

Key Plot Points & Events

• The woman in black tennis attire (Loki's agent) tries to escape from Zhang Heng through the mall's parking lot.
• Zhang Heng anticipates her escape route and waits for her on the rooftop, then jumps down to intercept her.
• Zhang Heng asks her about Loki's whereabouts, but she reveals that she's not Loki's agent and her sister is.

Character Developments

• The woman in black tennis attire shows cunning and resourcefulness in her escape attempts.
• Zhang Heng demonstrates keen observation and strategic thinking in predicting her escape route.
• The woman in black tennis attire reveals she's not Loki's agent, hinting at a misunderstanding between the sisters.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Zhang Heng's trust in his sister is unshaken despite the woman's attempts to sow discord.
• Competition and sibling rivalry: The sisters' competition for Loki's favor is a central conflict.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng and the woman in black tennis attire: Zhang Heng shows determination and resolve in his pursuit, while she tries to mislead him.
• The sisters: Their relationship is complex, with the woman in black tennis attire revealing a deeper understanding of her sister's true nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Heng visits Fan Mei Nan at the hospital, accompanied by Cheng Si Han.
• They use an Oath Ring and parchment to ensure truthful communication.
• Both sisters ask each other questions, revealing hidden truths about their pasts and motivations.

Character Developments

• Fan Mei Nan: Admits to jealousy of Cheng Si Han's relationship with Loki, reveals she hasn't completed her test for Loki, and expresses affection for Zhang Heng.
• Cheng Si Han: Reveals she was ordered to kill Fan Mei Nan by Loki as a test, admits to not completing her test, and expresses concern about Loki's true intentions.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Betrayal: Both sisters struggle with trust issues, leading to initial hostility. The oath rings help them overcome this, temporarily.
• Loki's Manipulation: Loki's true intentions and methods are called into question as both sisters reveal they haven't completed their tests.

Character Interactions

• Fan Mei Nan and Cheng Si Han: Their tense relationship evolves as they reveal truths to each other, leading to a moment of understanding.
• Zhang Heng: Acts as a neutral referee, ensuring the truth is told using the oath rings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Si Han, understanding Loki's capricious nature, realizes they've been manipulated in a cruel joke.
• Cheng Si Han asks Zhang Heng to help find Loki in exchange for saving her adoptive father.
• Fan Mei Nan offers to make a blood oath guaranteeing Zhang Heng's promise, using her own life as collateral.

Character Developments

• Cheng Si Han: Shows understanding of Loki's unpredictable nature and willingness to negotiate for her adoptive father's sake.
• Fan Mei Nan: Demonstrates trust in Zhang Heng and a strong sense of responsibility, offering to make the blood oath herself.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: Loki's manipulation highlights the theme of trust and its betrayal, while Fan Mei Nan's trust in Zhang Heng and Cheng Si Han's initial distrust of him are central to the chapter.
• Consequences of actions: The blood oath emphasizes the potential consequences of breaking promises, reflecting the theme of accountability.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Si Han and Zhang Heng: Their interaction shows initial distrust, with Cheng Si Han demanding a blood oath and Zhang Heng refusing, leading to a stalemate.
• Fan Mei Nan and Cheng Si Han: Their sisterly bond is evident as Fan Mei Nan steps in to make the blood oath, showing her trust in both Zhang Heng and Cheng Si Han.
• Loki (absent): Loki's influence is felt throughout the chapter, with his manipulation and potential presence driving the characters' actions and decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Heng, Cheng Si Han, and Fan Mei Nan suspect Wang Li Rong, Fan Mei Nan's roommate, to be Loki in disguise.
• They struggle to confirm Wang Li Rong's true identity due to Loki's powerful disguise skills.
• Zhang Heng decides to retrieve his weapons from the car, leaving Cheng Si Han and Fan Mei Nan in the ward with Wang Li Rong.
• Cheng Si Han suddenly stabs Fan Mei Nan, revealing she has won Loki's trial by killing her sister.

Character Developments

• Cheng Si Han: She shows her ruthless and cunning side, prioritizing her own trial completion over her sister's life. This action reveals her true colors and her determination to win Loki's trial.
• Fan Mei Nan: She remains unaware of her sister's true intentions until the very end, showing her naivety and trust in her sister.
• Zhang Heng: He demonstrates his strategic thinking and caution in dealing with Loki, suggesting he might have a plan to counter Loki's disguise.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Trust: The chapter explores the theme of deception, with Loki's disguise abilities causing suspicion and mistrust among the characters. It also highlights the theme of trust, with Fan Mei Nan's blind trust in her sister leading to her eventual downfall.
• Ruthlessness and Sacrifice: The characters are willing to make sacrifices to achieve their goals, with Cheng Si Han choosing to kill her sister to complete her trial.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Si Han and Fan Mei Nan: Their relationship is strained due to Cheng Si Han's secret trial and her eventual betrayal of her sister.
• Zhang Heng and Cheng Si Han: They work together to uncover Loki's identity but have different priorities, with Zhang Heng focusing on caution and Cheng Si Han prioritizing her own trial completion.
• Zhang Heng and Loki: Although not directly interacting in this chapter, their conflict is the driving force behind the events, with Loki's trials causing chaos and mistrust among the characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Si Han kills her sister, Fan Mei Nan, in a hospital room, completing a test given by an unknown entity, Loki.
• Wang Li Rong, a patient in the same room, is revealed to be β, a proxy chosen by Loki.
• β admits to orchestrating the events to pit sisters against each other and to meet her rival, Zhang Heng (Simon).
• β reveals that Loki is interested in Zhang Heng and that she is the second-highest scoring player in the Proxy War Instance.

Character Developments

• Cheng Si Han: Shows ruthlessness and decisiveness in killing her sister to complete the test. She remains calm and composed throughout the encounter with β.
• Fan Mei Nan: Dies at the hands of her sister, revealing her vulnerability and lack of preparation for the test.
• Wang Li Rong/β: Initially appears weak and confused, but later reveals her true identity and cunning. She expresses disappointment in Zhang Heng's performance and confidence in her own abilities.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and sibling rivalry, as seen in the relationship between Cheng Si Han and Fan Mei Nan.
• The manipulation of individuals for personal gain, as demonstrated by Loki and β.
• The importance of strength and power in the Proxy War Instance, as emphasized by β's assessment of Zhang Heng.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Si Han and Fan Mei Nan: Their sibling rivalry culminates in Cheng Si Han killing Fan Mei Nan.
• Cheng Si Han and β: They engage in a tense conversation, with Cheng Si Han demanding to see Loki, and β expressing her disappointment in Zhang Heng.
• β and Loki: Their relationship is hinted at, with β referring to Loki as "Teacher" and expressing her understanding of his twisted tastes.