Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Si Han kills Fan Mei Nan using Death Illusion to lure Loki.
• β, Loki's proxy, appears instead and takes Cheng Si Han to find Loki.
• Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan track Cheng Si Han and β using location sharing.
• Cheng Si Han and β take the subway, and their signal becomes intermittent.
• Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan find Cheng Si Han's phone in a mobile repair shop.

Character Developments

• Cheng Si Han shows determination and impatience in finding Loki, even resorting to drastic measures.
• β reveals cunning and manipulative traits, enjoying the situation's thrill.
• Zhang Heng demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in changing plans.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deception: Characters use illusions and lies to outwit each other.
• Pursuit of truth: Characters strive to uncover Loki's identity and whereabouts.
• Adaptability: Characters must adjust their plans as situations change.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Si Han and β: They engage in a tense game of cat and mouse, with β enjoying the chase and Cheng Si Han determined to find Loki.
• Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan: They work together to track Cheng Si Han and β, showing teamwork and understanding.
• Cheng Si Han and Zhang Heng: Though not directly interacting in this chapter, their actions show trust and coordination in their plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Beta, a new character, asks Cheng Si Han to hand over her communication devices, citing caution due to people searching for their teacher.
• Beta steals Cheng Si Han's phone and searches her for any recording or contact devices.
• Beta provokes Cheng Si Han, discussing her past actions and her adoptive father.
• The subway reaches Jiyutan Station, and passengers alight and board.

Character Developments

• Cheng Si Han: Shows initial anger but maintains composure during Beta's provocation. Her past actions and motivations are questioned.
• Beta: Displays cunning and provocation, aiming to understand Cheng Si Han's motivations and weaknesses.

Significant Themes

• Deception and enjoyment of mischief vs. genuine satisfaction.
• Fixation on a goal (saving adoptive father) vs. embracing one's true nature.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Si Han and Beta: Tense and antagonistic, with Beta provoking and testing Cheng Si Han, and Cheng Si Han trying to maintain composure.
• Cheng Si Han and a child: Cheng Si Han takes the child's seat, causing him to cry, showing her indifferent attitude towards others.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Si Han decides to give up on saving her adoptive father to regain her abilities and see Loki.
• Beta leads Cheng Si Han through a subway tunnel to an abandoned platform, where Loki is supposedly visiting a friend.
• Cheng Si Han attempts to take Beta hostage to lure Loki out, but Beta turns off the light, plunging them into darkness, and they both run into a tunnel.

Character Developments

• Cheng Si Han: Shows determination to regain her abilities and see Loki, even if it means abandoning her adoptive father. She also demonstrates strategic thinking by trying to capture Beta as a bargaining chip.
• Beta: Reveals knowledge of the city's abandoned subway lines and seems to have a mysterious friend living there. She displays quick thinking and agility when she turns off the light to escape Cheng Si Han.

Significant Themes

• The theme of sacrifice is evident as Cheng Si Han chooses to give up on saving her adoptive father to regain her powers and see Loki.
• The theme of deception and manipulation is shown through Beta's actions, as she leads Cheng Si Han into a potentially dangerous situation without revealing her true intentions.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Si Han and Beta: Their interaction is tense and suspicious, with Cheng Si Han trying to capture Beta, and Beta trying to evade her. Their dynamic is one of cat and mouse, with Beta maintaining the upper hand due to her knowledge of the environment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Si Han finds herself alone in a dark, abandoned tunnel after Beta vanishes without a trace.
• Cheng Si Han retrieves a stolen phone to use as a light source and tries to return to the platform she came from but fails, indicating she's lost.
• Fan Mei Nan and Zhang Heng arrive at the subway station, unable to locate Cheng Si Han or Beta. They plan to access the surveillance footage.

Character Developments

• Cheng Si Han demonstrates her resourcefulness and calmness under pressure by retrieving a phone and trying to navigate the tunnel.
• Fan Mei Nan shows concern for her sister's safety and willingness to help, despite her ability being temporarily unavailable.
• Zhang Heng exhibits his strategic thinking and adaptability, planning to access the surveillance footage to find clues.

Significant Themes

• Isolation and Abandonment: Cheng Si Han feels abandoned in the tunnel, highlighting her vulnerability and the potential danger she's in.
• Trust and Deception: Beta's disappearance raises questions about her true intentions and the veracity of her previous statements.
• Resourcefulness and Adaptability: Both Cheng Si Han and Zhang Heng show these qualities in their respective situations.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Si Han and Beta: Their dynamic shifts as Beta disappears, leaving Cheng Si Han alone and uncertain.
• Fan Mei Nan and Zhang Heng: They work together to find Cheng Si Han, with Fan Mei Nan showing concern for her sister and Zhang Heng taking the lead in strategizing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fan Mei Nan discovers Zhang Heng in the monitoring room, watching footage of Beta and Cheng Si Han jumping onto the tracks.
• Zhang Heng convinces the staff member to keep the incident quiet and allows him to notify superiors, leading to the subway line's temporary halt.
• Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan join the subway inspection team, led by Ma Lu, to search for Beta and Cheng Si Han.
• They find an abandoned, locked metal door leading to a defunct subway line.

Character Developments

• Zhang Heng demonstrates his persuasive skills and quick thinking, convincing the staff member to cooperate and taking charge of the situation.
• Ma Lu shows responsibility and decides to accompany Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan despite the danger.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Deception: Zhang Heng's deception of the staff member raises questions about trust and the consequences of withholding information.
• Responsibility: Ma Lu's decision to accompany Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan highlights his sense of responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng and the staff member with glasses: Zhang Heng convinces the staff member to keep the incident quiet, showing his persuasive skills.
• Zhang Heng and Ma Lu: They form a temporary alliance, with Ma Lu showing trust in Zhang Heng's plan and deciding to join the search.
• Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan: They work together, with Fan Mei Nan asking questions that help drive the plot forward.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ma Lu insists on joining the rescue mission, so Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan agree.
• They find an abandoned subway platform and follow footprints into a tunnel.
• Ma Lu calls out to the missing people, while Zhang Heng senses an unknown presence in the tunnel.
• After walking for about 40 minutes, they realize they haven't reached the next platform, which is unusual.

Character Developments

• Ma Lu: Shows determination and familiarity with the subway tunnels, but also displays a lack of caution by calling out loudly.
• Zhang Heng: Becomes increasingly concerned and alarmed as they venture deeper into the tunnel.
• Fan Mei Nan: Stays calm and observant, noticing the absence of rats and the lack of signal.

Significant Themes

• The unknown and eerie atmosphere of the abandoned subway.
• The contrast between Ma Lu's familiarity and Zhang Heng's caution.
• The sense of something amiss, as they haven't reached the next platform.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan exchange glances, showing understanding and cooperation.
• Ma Lu leads the way, calling out to the missing people, while Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan follow silently.
• Fan Mei Nan shows Zhang Heng her phone to indicate the lack of signal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group (Ma Lu, Zhang Heng, and Fan Mei Nan) continues searching for the missing people in the abandoned subway tunnel.
• Ma Lu shares rumors about the abandoned subway line, revealing that it was abandoned due to mysterious illnesses among the construction workers.
• The group learns that the illnesses had strange symptoms and no clear cause, and many workers went on strike due to fear and anger.

Character Developments

• Ma Lu shows concern for the missing people but also displays some fear and superstition regarding the subway's rumors.
• Zhang Heng demonstrates determination to find the missing people and a calm, rational demeanor, even in the face of eerie rumors.
• Fan Mei Nan shows resilience and lack of fear in the face of the unknown.

Significant Themes

• The unknown and the supernatural: The abandoned subway line and its associated rumors tap into fears of the unknown and the supernatural.
• Fear and its consequences: The workers' fear of the mysterious illnesses led to strikes and the eventual abandonment of the project.
• The power of rumors: The spread of rumors among the workers contributed to the project's downfall.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan show determination and support for each other, refusing to leave the search despite the challenges and fears.
• Ma Lu interacts with Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan, sharing his knowledge of the subway's history and rumors, while also displaying some apprehension about the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A worker went missing during the construction of a subway tunnel fifty years ago. He was last seen walking out of his room around 2 AM and was never found despite extensive searches.
• His hard hat and wallet were found in the tunnel, but his body was never recovered. The construction company suspected foul play, while some workers believed it was due to disrupted "dragon veins" causing supernatural consequences.
• The missing worker had a dispute with another worker over a romantic entanglement, providing a motive for murder. However, the police couldn't find substantial evidence and released the suspect.

Character Developments

• Zhang Heng, the protagonist, uses his analytical skills to deduce that the group is currently experiencing the same phenomenon that led to the worker's disappearance.
• Ma Lu, a storyteller, becomes uneasy as the situation mirrors the legend he shared.
• Fan Mei Nan, initially skeptical, accepts Zhang Heng's explanation and asks for more findings.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural occurrences vs. rational explanations (disrupted "dragon veins" vs. murder)
• The power of storytelling and its influence on perception and reality
• The dangers of going in circles, both literally and metaphorically

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng, Ma Lu, and Fan Mei Nan are trapped in the tunnel together. Zhang Heng uses his deductive skills to uncover the truth, while Ma Lu shares the legend and becomes increasingly uneasy. Fan Mei Nan initially doubts Zhang Heng but eventually accepts his findings.
• The missing worker's dispute with another worker over a romantic entanglement is mentioned, highlighting the potential for conflict and motive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Heng, Fan Mei Nan, and Ma Lu are trapped in an abandoned tunnel with no visible end.
• Zhang Heng finds a one-yuan coin on the ground, which shouldn't have been there, sparking his curiosity.
• Zhang Heng retrieves a unique, bone-like longbow and an antique arrow from his bag.
• Zhang Heng uses the arrow, which he believes has navigation properties, to try and find a way out.
• The arrow defies physics, changing direction mid-flight to hit a target not visible to the naked eye.
• Zhang Heng repeats this process, eventually leading them to another platform.

Character Developments

• Ma Lu begins to question Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan's true identities and motives.
• Zhang Heng demonstrates resourcefulness and determination in finding a way out of the tunnel.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural and unexplained phenomena.
• Trust and suspicion among characters.
• The power of determination and resourcefulness in overcoming obstacles.

Character Interactions

• Ma Lu becomes increasingly wary of Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan due to their unusual behavior.
• Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan work together to find a way out of the tunnel, with Zhang Heng taking the lead.
• Zhang Heng's actions instill a mix of fear and awe in Ma Lu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ma Lu, Zhang Heng, and Fan Mei Nan reach a new platform, different from the one they descended from.
• They find no signs of the missing people but notice peculiar details about the platform.
• Zhang Heng decides they must find the entity controlling the tunnel to either rescue the missing people or return to the surface.
• A loud, ominous sound echoes from above, followed by a smaller, strange sound from the tunnel ahead.
• A small, non-venomous rat snake emerges from the tunnel, reacting to Ma Lu's flashlight.

Character Developments

• Ma Lu's initial disbelief and fear grow as he experiences more inexplicable events, leading him to question his atheistic views.
• Zhang Heng demonstrates leadership and decisiveness, taking charge of the situation despite the uncertainty and danger.
• Fan Mei Nan remains mostly silent, following Zhang Heng's lead, but her thoughts and feelings are not explicitly explored in this chapter.

Significant Themes

• The unknown and the supernatural: The characters face unexplained phenomena, challenging their understanding of reality.
• Fear and courage: The characters grapple with fear but muster the courage to continue their mission.
• The consequences of curiosity: The group's decision to investigate the strange noises and the tunnel's abnormalities may have severe repercussions.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng and Ma Lu: Zhang Heng takes the lead, making decisions and guiding the group, while Ma Lu follows reluctantly, expressing his concerns and doubts.
• Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan: They work together, with Zhang Heng protecting Fan Mei Nan and making decisions for both of them.
• Ma Lu and the rat snake: Ma Lu feels a moment of connection with the small, harmless creature, finding it familiar and non-threatening amidst the eerie atmosphere.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ma Lu encounters a small rat snake in the abandoned subway tunnel, but the snake's threat is dismissed.
• A horde of snakes, including venomous and large constrictor species, emerges from the tunnel, forcing Ma Lu, Zhang Heng, and Fan Mei Nan to flee.
• The group encounters a massive, unknown creature blocking the staircase exit, later revealed to be a sperm whale.
• Zhang Heng protects Fan Mei Nan and Ma Lu by killing snakes with his Hidden Sheath sword while ascending the stairs.

Character Developments

• Ma Lu: Initially dismissive of the snake threat, he becomes increasingly anxious and fearful, ultimately prioritizing survival.
• Zhang Heng: Demonstrates exceptional combat skills and calmness under pressure, protecting Fan Mei Nan and Ma Lu from the snake swarm.
• Fan Mei Nan: Struggles with her physical condition, requiring Zhang Heng's assistance to escape.

Significant Themes

• Survival: The primary focus of the chapter, as characters must evade both the snake swarm and the mysterious creature to survive.
• Adaptability: Zhang Heng's ability to quickly assess and respond to the dangerous situation, using his swordsmanship to clear a path to safety.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan: Zhang Heng prioritizes Fan Mei Nan's safety, carrying her on his back and protecting her from the snakes.
• Ma Lu and Zhang Heng: Ma Lu initially runs ahead but later watches helplessly as Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan face the snake swarm. Zhang Heng eventually rejoins Ma Lu, ensuring his safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A sperm whale appears in an abandoned underground train station, having been dropped there by an unknown creature.
• Zhang Heng, Ma Lu, and Fan Mei Nan are trapped between two advancing snake tides.
• Zhang Heng assembles Lego parts while fighting off snakes with his knife.
• Fan Mei Nan uses chocolate to temporarily distract the snakes, buying time for Zhang Heng.

Character Developments

• Zhang Heng demonstrates his calm and resourcefulness under pressure, focusing on building a Lego structure while fighting off snakes.
• Ma Lu shows concern for his own safety but also helps defend against the snakes.
• Fan Mei Nan proves resourceful by using her chocolate to distract the snakes.

Significant Themes

• Survival: The characters must use their wits and resources to survive the overwhelming snake threat.
• Resourcefulness: Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan demonstrate ingenuity in using unconventional methods to deal with the crisis.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng, Ma Lu, and Fan Mei Nan work together to defend against the snakes, with Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan taking the lead in strategic decision-making.
• Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan communicate briefly but effectively, with Zhang Heng asking Fan Mei Nan to buy him time and Fan Mei Nan understanding and executing the task.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Heng uses a homemade flamethrower (T-148) to combat the snake swarm, significantly reducing their numbers.
• The group realizes they've entered the territory of Jörmungandr, the Midgard Serpent, one of Loki's children.
• The sperm whale is revealed to be a food source for the snakes, brought by Jörmungandr.

Character Developments

• Zhang Heng demonstrates his resourcefulness and combat skills by creating and using the flamethrower.
• Ma Lu shows resilience, not panicking despite the dangerous situation.
• Fan Mei Nan exhibits quick thinking and knowledge about Norse mythology.

Significant Themes

• Survival against overwhelming odds.
• The power of knowledge and resourcefulness.
• The consequences of trespassing into the domain of powerful entities.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng protects Ma Lu and Fan Mei Nan, showing leadership and responsibility.
• Fan Mei Nan and Zhang Heng work together, sharing information and insights to understand their situation.
• Ma Lu relies on Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan for protection and information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan discuss mythical creatures, with Zhang comparing their opponent to a giant snake (Jörmungandr).
• Ma Lu, unfamiliar with mythology, feels overwhelmed by their conversation.
• Zhang Heng reveals that the creature they're facing is likely a smaller version of the Midgard Serpent from Norse mythology.
• They encounter a sperm whale in the tunnel, surrounded by a swarm of snakes. Zhang Heng uses his flamethrower (T-148) to burn the snakes and the whale, which lets out a whale song as it dies.

Character Developments

• Ma Lu shows curiosity and awe at Zhang Heng's knowledge of mythology and his combat skills.
• Zhang Heng demonstrates strategic thinking and combat prowess, using the environment and his weapons effectively.
• The sperm whale shows resilience and a hint of acceptance or joy in its final moments.

Significant Themes

• The absurdity of the situation, with ordinary people facing mythical creatures in an abandoned subway.
• The power of nature and its creatures, even in death.
• The use of knowledge (in this case, mythology) to understand and prepare for the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan discuss their plan, with Ma Lu listening in.
• Ma Lu helps drag fuel tanks forward at Zhang Heng's instruction.
• Zhang Heng and the sperm whale have a silent interaction as the whale dies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Heng struggles to burn the fuel in the oil drums due to the station's reinforced concrete structure and lack of flammable materials.
• A large fire starts after the sperm whale and snake carcasses are set ablaze.
• The group retreats into a nearby passage with the T-148, having dealt with most of the snakes.
• Zhang Heng prepares for the upcoming battle against Jörmungandr, deciding not to pursue it immediately.
• He disassembles the T-148 and considers using modern weapons but ultimately decides against it.
• Zhang Heng assembles a gas mask from Lego bricks and decides to make a drink from snake bile for the group.

Character Developments

• Zhang Heng demonstrates his strategic thinking and preparation for the battle against Jörmungandr.
• Ma Lu gains confidence after surviving the snake tide and the fire.
• Fan Mei Nan's physical condition worsens due to dehydration and lack of food.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and strategy in facing overwhelming odds.
• The power of modern weapons against supernatural creatures.
• Resourcefulness and adaptability in survival situations.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng shows concern for Fan Mei Nan's condition and prepares a drink for the group.
• Ma Lu and Fan Mei Nan rely on Zhang Heng's leadership and resourcefulness.
• Zhang Heng considers the potential threat of Jörmungandr's poisonous fog, reminiscent of Thor's death in Norse Mythology.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Heng, Fan Mei Nan, and Ma Lu discover a massive sinkhole in the subway exit passage, not part of the original design.
• Zhang Heng attempts to climb down the sinkhole but encounters a crumbling support point, causing him to fall.
• Zhang Heng uses [Hidden Sheath] to stabilize himself and realizes that Jörmungandr has the ability to corrode and soften targets.
• Zhang Heng suggests that Fan Mei Nan and Ma Lu stay above while he faces Jörmungandr alone.

Character Developments

• Fan Mei Nan shows concern for Zhang Heng's safety and offers her help, demonstrating her determination to contribute despite her weakened state.
• Ma Lu remains quiet, acknowledging his lack of contribution so far.

Significant Themes

• Zhang Heng's preference for fighting alone, due to his experience and concern for his companions' safety.
• The theme of trust and teamwork, as Zhang Heng tries to protect Fan Mei Nan while she insists on helping.

Character Interactions

• Fan Mei Nan expresses worry for Zhang Heng when he falls, showing her growing attachment to him.
• Zhang Heng considers Fan Mei Nan's physical condition and wants to protect her from the upcoming battle, leading to a disagreement between them.
• Ma Lu remains mostly silent, reflecting his awareness of his own limitations and the growing bond between Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Heng descends into an underground pit, finding a silent pool with a massive, lifelike stone snake head statue at the bottom.
• He discovers that the statue's eyes are inlaid with enormous rubies.
• Zhang Heng realizes that the main entity, Jörmungandr, is missing from the pool.

Character Developments

• Zhang Heng demonstrates caution, preparedness, and adaptability as he enters the water and approaches the statue.
• He shows no pre-battle nervousness and feels a sense of familiarity with water, hinting at changes in his body since his experiences on Yonaguni Island.

Significant Themes

• The unknown and mysterious nature of the underwater world.
• Zhang Heng's growing connection with water and its secrets.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng interacts with Ma Lu indirectly through their pre-arranged signals, but there's no direct interaction in this chapter.
• Zhang Heng's encounter with the stone snake head statue is a form of interaction with the unknown and potentially dangerous entity it represents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Heng discovers a stone snake head at the pool's bottom, which is actually a hidden entrance.
• He swims into the snake's mouth and is carried away by strong, unpredictable currents.
• He emerges in an ocean environment, seeing saltwater fish and corals, and spots a red island six to seven kilometers away.
• Zhang Heng decides to go to the island, which he believes is Jörmungandr's lair, instead of waiting for the creature to reappear at the pool.

Character Developments

• Zhang Heng's emotional control and adaptability are further demonstrated as he remains calm and analytical despite unexpected situations.
• He shows strategic thinking by considering the pros and cons of different approaches to confronting Jörmungandr.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and resilience: Zhang Heng quickly adjusts his plans and accepts new challenges.
• The unknown: The ocean environment and the red island represent the mysterious and unexplored aspects of the game world.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng's decision to explore the island independently shows his confidence in his abilities and his willingness to take risks to protect his companions.
• His interaction with the underwater environment, including the currents and marine life, highlights his control over water and his ability to adapt to new surroundings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Heng arrives on an island filled with red rocks and egg-like pebbles containing snake embryos.
• He discovers that the snakes inside the pebbles are not yet developed and die quickly after being removed.
• Zhang Heng decides to proceed towards the island's center, feeling that something awaits him there.
• Fan Mei Nan explores the abandoned subway station, finding a warning message carved into a support pillar: "It's there, danger!"

Character Developments

• Zhang Heng demonstrates his analytical and cautious nature, carefully examining the environment and creatures before him.
• Fan Mei Nan shows her determination and resourcefulness in searching for clues about Jörmungandr and its potential weakness.

Significant Themes

• The theme of danger and mystery is reinforced as both Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan uncover potential threats and unknowns in their respective environments.
• The theme of the past leaving traces is highlighted by the discovery of the carved warning message, which provides a connection to the past and a potential clue for the future.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Heng and Fan Mei Nan continue to operate independently, each focusing on their tasks and discoveries.
• Ma Lu assists Fan Mei Nan by searching for a long snake corpse to help them climb down the pit, showing his willingness to contribute despite his initial reluctance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fan Mei Nan discovers a mysterious message on a load-bearing pillar in the subway tunnel.
• She senses an unseen presence and tries to catch the intruder but finds a well-groomed white cat instead.
• Zhang Heng arrives on the island and encounters an old man who guides him to a labyrinth, revealing that the island has hosted other notable figures in history.

Character Developments

• Fan Mei Nan demonstrates her alertness and quick thinking when she senses the presence of the intruder, showing her resourcefulness and courage.
• The old man on the island reveals that he has been guiding visitors to the island for a long time, hinting at his wisdom and patience.

Significant Themes

• The theme of the unknown and the unexpected, as Fan Mei Nan encounters a cat instead of the expected intruder, and Zhang Heng finds the old man on the island.
• The theme of guidance and help, as the old man offers guidance to Zhang Heng and has done so for other visitors in the past.

Character Interactions

• Fan Mei Nan interacts with the white cat, feeling a sense of unease and foreboding.
• Zhang Heng interacts with the old man, who guides him to the labyrinth and reveals information about the island's history.