Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Jiang moves into a rental near the hospital for his treatment, bringing Su Yu along.
• He hires a former colleague, Nan Shuang, to take care of Su Yu while he's in the hospital.
• Su Jiang decides to rely on the game's healing magic for his organ failure, as hospitals haven't found a cure yet.
• Ilena, Su Jiang's Gray Witch avatar, returns to the Witch's Forest to find the underground ruins containing Sveden.
• Ilena successfully opens the entrance to the [Chasm of Mechanical Turbulence], a temporary dungeon with weakened monsters.

Character Developments

• Su Jiang becomes more determined to rely on the game for his survival, drafting a will due to his deteriorating health.
• Su Yu shows understanding and acceptance of their situation, worrying about her father's health.
• Ilena, as Su Jiang's avatar, displays a playful and confident demeanor, eager to explore the dungeon.

Significant Themes

• The theme of desperation and determination in the face of illness is highlighted through Su Jiang's decision to rely on the game for healing.
• The contrast between the harsh reality of Su Jiang's health and the fantastical world of the game is emphasized.
• The theme of trust and reliance on others is shown through Su Jiang's decision to leave Su Yu with Nan Shuang.

Character Interactions

• Su Jiang reassures Su Yu about his health and promises to protect her.
• Su Jiang hires Nan Shuang to take care of Su Yu, showing trust in his former colleague.
• Ilena interacts playfully with Bao Bao, showing affection towards her pet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kurumi enters the dungeon and encounters a crystal ball showing Bobo nurturing fruit trees.
• Sveden, a black-haired elf, appears in the crystal ball, asking for Kurumi's help.
• Kurumi navigates through the dungeon, avoiding and outsmarting mechanical guardians with Sveden's guidance.
• She finds Sveden imprisoned in a cage made of shattered spatial materials. After freeing him, they encounter a Flame Scale Ancient Dragon.
• Sveden teleports them out of the dungeon just in time, but they both faint due to overexertion and exposure to sunlight.

Character Developments

• Kurumi demonstrates her strategic thinking and combat skills, using her avatars and skills to outmaneuver the mechanical guardians.
• Sveden reveals his fearlessness in the face of danger and his knowledge of space magic, but also his vulnerability when faced with the consequences of his actions.

Significant Themes

• The power of strategic thinking and adaptability in overcoming challenges.
• The consequences of one's actions and the importance of careful consideration.
• The theme of imprisonment and freedom, both physical (Sveden's cage) and metaphorical (Kurumi's suppression by the dragon).

Character Interactions

• Kurumi and Sveden form a temporary alliance, with Kurumi helping Sveden escape in exchange for his guidance through the dungeon.
• Kurumi's actions show that she is willing to help others but also expects something in return, as seen in her negotiation with Sveden.
• Sveden's reliance on Kurumi highlights his vulnerability and the limits of his own power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kurumi receives an epic item, Sveden's Portable World, which is a self-contained space that can accommodate human survival.
• Kurumi merges her [Nurturing Small World] with the Portable World, expanding its space.
• Kurumi and Sveden head to the Royal City, where they encounter Irina, the Saintess of the USA.
• Kurumi learns about a plot to intercept and kill her to snatch the [Holy Tree Leaf].
• Sveden returns to the Elf Royal City, where he is recognized by the elves.
• Kurumi meets the Elf Queen, Bai Ya Andomir.

Character Developments

• Kurumi: Shows her strategic thinking by merging the two worlds, demonstrating her understanding of the game's mechanics. She also displays curiosity and desire for Elemental Sprites.
• Sveden: Reveals his high status among the elves. His disappearance and reappearance cause surprise but no significant change in the elves' behavior.
• Irina: Shows schadenfreude towards those who plotted against Kurumi. She seems to have a friendly relationship with Sveden.
• Bai Ya Andomir (Elf Queen): Makes her first appearance, living up to the netizens' expectations of her beauty and elegance.

Significant Themes

• The elves' disdain for humans is evident in their looks towards Kurumi.
• The power dynamics and politics within the Elf Royal City are hinted at, with Sveden's return causing a stir.
• The theme of curiosity and desire is shown through Kurumi's interest in Elemental Sprites.

Character Interactions

• Kurumi and Sveden: They interact as a team, with Sveden providing transportation and Kurumi showing her game knowledge.
• Kurumi and Irina: They have a brief interaction, with Irina revealing the plot against Kurumi.
• Sveden and the elves: Sveden is recognized and revered by the elves, showing his high status.
• Kurumi and Bai Ya Andomir: They meet for the first time, with Bai Ya Andomir warning Kurumi about the Elemental Sprites.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Elf Empress reveals that the Sacred Tree has chosen four humans as candidates for the Elf Race Saintess, including Kurumi.
• Kurumi is taken to the Hall of Service to meet the Elf High Priestess, Mei Nicola, who presents her with three trials to become a candidate Saintess.
• Kurumi decides to accept all three trials: eliminating Fallen Ones, purifying a corrupted forest, and collecting five exclusive items of the Elf Saintess.
• Kurumi learns that she already possesses two of the five items needed to become the Saintess directly.

Character Developments

• Kurumi: Shows curiosity and determination in facing the trials, and reveals that she has two of the five items needed for the Saintess position.
• Mei Nicola: Shows pride and disdain towards humans, but is shocked and weakened when the Sacred Tree intervenes on Kurumi's behalf.

Significant Themes

• The influence of the Sacred Tree's will, which can even affect the game's system.
• The prejudice and discrimination against humans by the Elves, despite the Sacred Tree's choices.

Character Interactions

• Kurumi and the Elf Empress: The Empress seems to recognize Kurumi but keeps her emotions hidden.
• Kurumi and Mei Nicola: Nicola initially tries to dissuade Kurumi from becoming a candidate Saintess but eventually presents her with the trials.
• Kurumi and the Sacred Tree: The Tree's will influences the game's system, preventing Kurumi from abandoning her candidate status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kurumi learns about the remaining three sacred items: the [Natural Flower Crown], the [Fairy Bottle], and the [Life Crystal].
• She completes a quest to become a Candidate Saintess, gaining significant reputation and titles within the Elf race.
• Kurumi and Sveden enter the Witch's Forest, where Kurumi encounters curses that trigger a [Thorn Blood Curse] and later a [Death's Shadow] debuff.
• They find the witch Agatha, and Sveden uses the Sacred Tree Scepter to temporarily dispel the curse, allowing Agatha to see colors again.
• Sveden kills Agatha to end her suffering and dispel the curse from the Witch's Forest. Kurumi receives a [Life Crystal] as a reward for completing the quest.

Character Developments

• Kurumi gains more power and recognition within the Elf race, becoming a Candidate Saintess.
• Sveden shows his dedication to helping Agatha, trying to find a way to save her without killing her.
• Agatha's backstory is revealed, showing her transformation into an undead creature and her eventual demise.

Significant Themes

• The power of life and death, represented by the Sacred Tree Scepter and the curses in the Witch's Forest.
• The struggle between hope and inevitability, as seen in Sveden's attempts to save Agatha and Agatha's acceptance of her fate.
• The consequences of one's actions, as the curses in the Witch's Forest are a result of Agatha's past actions.

Character Interactions

• Kurumi and Sveden work together to enter the Witch's Forest and find Agatha.
• Sveden and Agatha have a heartfelt farewell before Agatha's death.
• Kurumi's interaction with the curses in the Witch's Forest leads to her gaining a new debuff and ultimately receiving the [Life Crystal] reward.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kurumi receives a Legendary item, Life Crystal, which can remove all negative statuses and restore 100% HP, usable three times a day.
• She returns to the Elven Sacred Hall and is ordered by Empress Bai Ya to purify her bloodline.
• Kurumi is led to a small wooden room with an emerald green bath that increases her Constitution by 6 points per minute.
• She enters the bath, and the Bloodline Purification process begins, lasting 48 hours. Kurumi logs off midway, unaware of the changes in her body.

Character Developments

• Kurumi: Reflects on the ease of acquiring the Saintess items and wonders about the Elf race's Sacred Tree. She decides to log off to check on her real-life situation.
• Sveden: Seems dispirited after returning from the forest, suggesting a close relationship with Agatha.
• Empress Bai Ya: Irritable and unhappy, possibly due to Agatha's death or the loss of her power source.

Significant Themes

• Trust and manipulation: Kurumi questions the intentions behind the easy acquisition of the Saintess items, suggesting potential manipulation by the Elf race.
• Power and responsibility: The elves' reliance on Agatha's power and their reaction to its loss highlight the theme of power dynamics and the responsibilities that come with it.

Character Interactions

• Kurumi and Sveden: Kurumi follows Sveden back to the Elven Sacred Hall, observing his and Empress Bai Ya's reactions to Agatha's death.
• Kurumi and Empress Bai Ya: The empress orders Kurumi to purify her bloodline, showing her authority and impatience.
• Kurumi and Nicola: The Elf High Priestess leads Kurumi to the purification bath, showing deference to her status as the Saintess.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Jiang's colleagues visit him in the hospital, expressing concern and support.
• Su Jiang declines their monetary gifts, touched by their friendship.
• In the game world, the Sacred Tree is actively gathering elements, potentially creating a [Natural Flower Crown] for Su Jiang.

Character Developments

• Su Jiang: Realizes the value of his friendships and feels grateful for their support.
• Empress Bai Ya: Becomes increasingly worried and distressed about the Sacred Tree's actions.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Support: Highlighted through Su Jiang's colleagues' visit and their concern for him.
• Unpredictability: Illustrated by the Sacred Tree's unusual behavior and the Empress's growing unease.

Character Interactions

• Su Jiang and his colleagues: Show warmth, concern, and camaraderie during their hospital visit.
• Nicola and Empress Bai Ya: Discuss the Sacred Tree's actions, with the Empress expressing her dread and confusion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Jiang, in a coma, is diagnosed with failing organs and potential Treant Syndrome, a rare condition causing bark-like growth on the skin.
• After a consultation, doctors discover Su Jiang's condition rapidly worsening, with his body fully transforming into wooden bark and then into a rapidly growing tree.
• The hospital contains the incident, but news leaks, causing online speculation about the cause and nature of the phenomenon.

Character Developments

• Su Yu: Becomes more determined to stay strong and take care of her father, despite her fear and sadness.
• Nan Shuang: Shows concern and care for Su Yu, acting as a guardian figure. She remains calm and composed even in the face of the bizarre situation.

Significant Themes

• Fear and Uncertainty: Both Su Yu and the medical professionals face the unknown and fear the worst, highlighting the theme of uncertainty in the face of extraordinary circumstances.
• Growth and Change: The transformation of Su Jiang's body into a tree symbolizes growth and change, albeit in an extreme and alarming manner.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Nan Shuang: Nan Shuang comforts and encourages Su Yu, helping her maintain hope and resilience. Their interaction highlights the theme of support and love in the face of adversity.
• Medical Professionals and Su Jiang: The doctors and nurses struggle to understand and contain the situation, reflecting their duty and dedication, as well as their confusion and fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Jiang wakes up in a space filled with her past incarnations.
• Remilia Scarlet, an incarnation with the power to manipulate fate, appears and offers to change Su Jiang's fate in exchange for a future favor.
• A crimson moon appears in broad daylight, causing widespread panic and confusion.
• After the red moon disappears, Su Jiang's appearance changes to that of a young woman, and her name changes to Su Xi.

Character Developments

• Su Jiang (now Su Xi) begins to understand and accept her past lives and the power she possesses.
• Remilia Scarlet reveals her power and offers to help Su Xi change her fate.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny: The theme of changing one's fate is introduced, with Remilia Scarlet offering to alter Su Xi's destiny.
• Identity: Su Xi's new appearance and name reflect her struggle with her identity and the consequences of her past actions.

Character Interactions

• Su Xi interacts with her past incarnations, including Remilia Scarlet, who offers to help change her fate.
• The people outside the hospital react to the strange phenomenon of the red moon, reflecting their varied responses to the unknown and the extraordinary.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xi wakes up in a young girl's body, having replaced Su Jiang.
• She discovers she has a new identity, documents, and a phone.
• The doctor diagnoses her condition as a fever from overwork.
• Su Xi returns home with Su Yu and Nan Shuang.
• She finds her room filled with girlish items and clothes.
• Su Xi contacts the Meta World system and checks her real-world personal panel.
• She tests her skills, Magic Shield and Magic Star Bullet, in the real world.
• Su Xi activates her avatar talent, transforming into Ilena.

Character Developments

• Su Xi adapts to her new body and identity.
• Su Yu shows concern and worry for Su Xi's health.
• Nan Shuang demonstrates care and responsibility towards Su Xi and Su Yu.

Significant Themes

• Identity and transformation: Su Xi's new body and identity challenge her sense of self.
• Adaptation: Su Xi must adjust to her new circumstances and powers.
• Power and responsibility: Su Xi's new abilities come with potential consequences and dangers.

Character Interactions

• Su Xi and Su Yu: Su Yu shows affection and concern for Su Xi, while Su Xi cares for Su Yu's well-being.
• Su Xi and Nan Shuang: Nan Shuang displays responsibility and care towards Su Xi, treating her like a family member.
• Su Xi and the Meta World system: Su Xi interacts with the system to understand her new abilities and situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xi discovers she's the first to summon the Meta World system in reality.
• She logs into the game and finds herself in a little girl's body with gorgeous equipment.
• She discovers five legendary pieces of equipment in her inventory, all bound and exclusive to her new Elf Saintess class.
• She realizes that even her Mythic item, Deity's Blood, has been used by the Elven Holy Tree.
• The Holy Tree's consciousness appears and reveals it used Deity's Blood to save Su Xi's life.

Character Developments

• Su Xi: Realizes the extent of the Meta World system's influence on reality, feels anger and frustration at losing her Mythic item, but also gratitude for being saved.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of the Meta World system on reality.
• The consequences of using powerful items like Mythic equipment.
• The intervention of the Elven Holy Tree in Su Xi's life.

Character Interactions

• Su Xi interacts with the manifestation of the Elven Holy Tree's consciousness, leading to a revelation about her near-death experience and the use of Deity's Blood.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xi gains two powerful talents, Curse Reversal and Evil Curiosity, for her main body after using Deity's Blood.
• The Sacred Tree, which Su Xi is skeptical about, helps her and hints at future assistance.
• Su Xi emerges from the purification chamber after three days and meets Nicola, who is relieved to see her.
• The Empress refuses to meet Su Xi, delaying the announcement of her Saintess identity.
• Su Xi receives rewards for ranking on the leaderboards, including two random rare skill books.

Character Developments

• Su Xi's main body becomes formidable with the new talents.
• Su Xi remains suspicious of the Sacred Tree's intentions.
• Nicola shows concern for Su Xi's well-being.
• The Empress avoids meeting Su Xi, suggesting she's not yet ready to acknowledge Su Xi's Saintess identity.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion: Su Xi is wary of the Sacred Tree's motives, while the Sacred Tree expresses confidence in Su Xi's potential.
• Power and growth: Su Xi's main body gains significant power, highlighting her potential in the game world.
• Delayed recognition: The Empress's refusal to meet Su Xi delays her formal introduction as the Saintess.

Character Interactions

• Su Xi and the Sacred Tree: Su Xi questions the Sacred Tree about its motives, and the Sacred Tree responds cryptically, hinting at future assistance.
• Su Xi and Nicola: Nicola expresses relief and concern for Su Xi's well-being.
• Su Xi and the Empress: The Empress avoids meeting Su Xi, indicating a lack of immediate acceptance of her Saintess identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xi obtains three skill books and a Talent Enhancement Chest as rewards.
• She enhances her 'Dimensional Avatar: Tokisaki Kurumi' skill, increasing its proficiency and improving its active and passive effects.
• Su Xi learns about a player named 'Su' obtaining a set of legendary equipment, which is revealed to be the reward for completing the Elf Saintess quest.
• She decides to use the 'Su's Portable World' item to create a sanctuary.

Character Developments

• Su Xi continues to develop her skills and talents, demonstrating her strategic thinking and long-term planning.
• Nakajima Ai, a former Candidate Saintess, is introduced as friendly and outgoing, immediately expressing her desire to hug Su Xi.

Significant Themes

• The theme of preparation and foresight is reinforced as Su Xi focuses on strengthening her main character and creating a safe haven.
• The theme of luck and skill is explored as players discuss the unknown 'Su' who obtained the legendary equipment set.

Character Interactions

• Su Xi interacts with Mop God of War via chat, briefly discussing her new title as the Elf Saintess.
• Su Xi meets Nakajima Ai, who expresses her desire to hug Su Xi upon their first meeting.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xi refuses to hug Nakajima Ai but agrees to add her as a friend, which she later also refuses.
• Nicola introduces Su Xi to a group of elves, who are impressed by her and inspect her Portable World.
• Elven master builders plan to renovate Su Xi's Portable World, and she leaves to complete tasks given by the Elf race.
• Su Xi returns to Falas Port for a Saintess mission involving magical beasts (piranhas) in the river channels, obstructing travel between Forest City and Falas Port.

Character Developments

• Su Xi remains indifferent and unapproachable, only adding friends for convenience (e.g., Mop God of War).
• Nakajima Ai is persistent and determined, vowing to become a Sacred Tree Priest to stay by Su Xi's side.
• Ellie, now without her Saintess Candidate status, continues managing Falas Port's reconstruction and meets Su Xi in her true appearance.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs Reality: Ellie's expectations of Su Xi's appearance based on her actions contrast with Su Xi's actual innocent and harmless demeanor.
• Responsibility and Privileges: As the Saintess, Su Xi has certain privileges but also bears responsibilities, such as completing tasks given by the Elf race.

Character Interactions

• Su Xi and Nakajima Ai: Su Xi's cold refusal of Nakajima Ai's friend request contrasts with Ai's persistent determination.
• Su Xi and Ellie: Ellie's shock and disbelief at Su Xi's appearance, given her previous actions as the Saintess.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xi (Kurumi) arrives to help Ellie deal with polluted piranhas terrorizing ships.
• Kurumi uses her skills to efficiently kill the piranhas, gaining experience and loot.
• She discovers that killing monsters her level grants minimal experience, admiring players' grinding efforts.

Character Developments

• Kurumi: Shows her combat prowess and strategic thinking, reflecting on her role as an Elf Saintess.
• Ellie: Not directly involved in the combat but seeks Kurumi's help, showing her resourcefulness.

Significant Themes

• Power and Responsibility: Kurumi's strength brings her attention and expectations, weighing on her as an Elf Saintess.
• Grinding and Effort: Players' dedication to leveling up despite minimal experience rewards highlights their perseverance.

Character Interactions

• Kurumi and Ellie: Ellie asks Kurumi for help, and Kurumi agrees, showing a mutual respect and understanding.
• Kurumi and Players: Kurumi joins the players in combat, earning their respect and awe, but also causing some envy due to her powerful skills and equipment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kurumi's true form is revealed and goes viral on Twitter.
• Players fight the Piranha King, struggling due to its high defense and powerful skills.
• Kurumi intervenes, using her avatars to decimate the piranhas and engage the Piranha King.

Character Developments

• Kurumi's popularity grows due to her unique appearance and powerful avatars.
• Players realize Kurumi has multiple avatars, sparking envy and curiosity.

Significant Themes

• The power of unique abilities and equipment (Kurumi's avatars).
• The impact of popularity and fame in the game (Kurumi's viral reveal).

Character Interactions

• Kurumi interacts with the players indirectly, drawing their aggro and helping them against the Piranha King.
• Players discuss and react to Kurumi's actions and appearance, expressing envy, admiration, and curiosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kurumi successfully summons an Ice Dragon, freezing the river and defeating the Piranha King.
• She loots a rare Piranha Chestplate and other equipment, selling them for profit.
• Kurumi finds a Water Repelling Bead and dives into the river, discovering a damaged Touch Garment with disturbing effects.
• An unknown entity in the river expresses interest in Kurumi after she touches the garment.

Character Developments

• Kurumi demonstrates her combat prowess and quick thinking, defeating the Piranha King with ease.
• She shows shrewdness in selling the looted equipment for profit.
• Kurumi experiences revulsion and fear after touching the Touch Garment, leading her to flee the area.

Significant Themes

• Kurumi's strength and adaptability in combat.
• The allure and danger of powerful equipment and items.
• The mysterious and potentially sinister forces at work in the game world.

Character Interactions

• Kurumi interacts briefly with other players, selling them equipment and watching them scavenge for loot.
• She has no interaction with Ellie before leaving for Bannory.
• An unknown entity in the river reacts to Kurumi touching the Touch Garment, expressing interest in her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xi experiences strange sensations and desires after using the virtual device.
• Su Yu notices Su Xi's unusual behavior and decides to sleep with her to prevent any further incidents.
• Su Xi's soul enters another world, the realm of the Descenders, and encounters a hostile entity.
• Su Yu has a disturbing dream and clings to Su Xi, afraid of being abandoned.

Character Developments

• Su Xi: Struggles with her newfound desires and the strange occurrences, but remains determined to face them.
• Su Yu: Becomes more attached to Su Xi after her dream, showing a deeper emotional connection.

Significant Themes

• Desire and Control: Su Xi's struggle to maintain control over her desires and actions.
• Abandonment and Fear of Loss: Su Yu's fear of being abandoned by Su Xi, reflecting her insecurities.

Character Interactions

• Su Xi and Su Yu: Their bond strengthens as Su Yu seeks comfort and security from Su Xi.
• Su Xi and the Entity: A hostile encounter that highlights the dangers of the other world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xi tours her new living space in the Portable Space, which includes a Verdant Tree, Hundred Flower Garden, and a jade pool with pavilions.
• Nicola, the elf architect, explains the unique properties of the space and its resources.
• Su Xi meets with Empress Bai Ya, who initially suspects Su Xi's true identity due to her appearance.

Character Developments

• Su Xi: Shows curiosity and appreciation for her new living space. Maintains her composure and plays dumb when confronted by Empress Bai Ya about her true identity.
• Nicola: Demonstrates reverence and caution towards Su Xi, testing her temperament.
• Empress Bai Ya: Initially suspicious and unwilling to accept Su Xi's true identity, but eventually agrees to discuss the Saintess's appointment.

Significant Themes

• The Sacred Tree's choice and its implications.
• The elves' caution and testing of the new Saintess.
• The power dynamics between the Saintess and the Empress.

Character Interactions

• Su Xi and Nicola: Nicola serves and guides Su Xi, while also subtly testing her.
• Su Xi and Empress Bai Ya: The Empress is initially suspicious and reluctant to accept Su Xi, leading to a tense interaction. However, they eventually agree to discuss the Saintess's appointment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xi becomes the Elf Saintess, receiving significant rewards like a Legendary set and an Advanced Talent.
• She draws the Advanced Talent 'Soul Split', allowing her to create an independent personality separate from her main body.
• Su Xi experiments with the talent, creating a clone of Tokisaki Kurumi and briefly instilling memories into it.
• She accepts a monster-hunting task at the Hall of Service and heads to confront a pack of contaminated Silvermoon Wolves.

Character Developments

• Su Xi learns to control her new talent, Soul Split, and discovers its potential and limitations.
• She experiences a brief moment of favorability towards Shido, hinting at her past life's memories.

Significant Themes

• The power and consequences of memories and experiences, both from her past life and her current one.
• The exploration of new talents and their applications in combat and daily life.

Character Interactions

• Su Xi interacts with her clone of Tokisaki Kurumi, briefly instilling memories and observing its reactions.
• She has no direct interactions with other characters in this chapter, focusing mainly on her own growth and experimentation with her new talent.