Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xi splits off a Kurumi Incarnation to help her kill Silvermoon Wolves for experience.
• After two hours of killing, she gains enough experience to reach level 36 upon quest completion.
• A Scythe of Death Trial appears, creating a dungeon entrance, but it cannot target Su Xi due to her Curse Reversal talent.
• The trial reappears, showing treasure inside, and Su Xi decides to enter.

Character Developments

• Su Xi learns to utilize her Kurumi Incarnation effectively for combat and experience gain.
• She discovers the limitations of her Ilena Avatar's mana and decides not to rely on it for combat.
• Su Xi's understanding of her Curse Reversal talent deepens, realizing its advantages against undead creatures and trial spaces.

Significant Themes

• The power of Su Xi's Curse Reversal talent and its implications in various situations.
• The strategic use of Kurumi Incarnation for combat and experience gain.
• The limitations of Ilena Avatar's mana and the need for strategic use of her abilities.

Character Interactions

• Su Xi interacts with her Kurumi Incarnation, learning to control its actions and memories.
• Su Xi's inner thoughts are seemingly heard by the Scythe of Death Trial, leading to its reappearance and her decision to enter the trial space.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xi enters the Death Trial Dungeon, filled with undead monsters.
• She encounters various undead monsters like Wraiths, Wraith Knights, and an Undead Dragon.
• She reaches the end of the dungeon, obtaining the Hell Great Scythe (Epic) core item for her Dimensional Avatar.
• She switches to the Eucliwood Hellscythe avatar upon returning to her private room.

Character Developments

• Su Xi demonstrates adaptability and resilience in facing undead monsters, using her Curse Reversal talent to her advantage.
• Eucliwood Hellscythe avatar is introduced, showing her powerful magic capabilities and unique skills like Word Spirit Art and Healing Art.

Significant Themes

• Life and death as opposing yet interdependent forces.
• The consequences of failure in trials and dungeons.
• The power and cost of using powerful magic abilities.

Character Interactions

• No significant character interactions occur in this chapter, as Su Xi faces the dungeon challenges alone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xi levels up to 36, catching up to the leading leveling group.
• She receives a letter from the Forest City Adventurer’s Guild offering epic-grade ores for sale.
• She meets Mop God of War and his friends at the Royal City Adventurer’s Guild, who accompany her to Forest City.

Character Developments

• Su Xi: Shows curiosity and caution about the Cleaver God of War's intentions.
• Mop God of War: Displays enthusiasm and eagerness to introduce Su Xi to his brother.

Significant Themes

• The game's influence on reality, hinted at through the actions of game industry professionals in Su Xi's previous life.
• The contrast between the elves' gentle behavior towards their own kind and their disdain for humans.

Character Interactions

• Su Xi and Mop God of War: Mop God of War is eager to introduce Su Xi to his brother, while Su Xi is cautious and curious about his intentions.
• Elves and Mop God of War's friends: The elves show disdain and hostility towards Mop God of War's friends, while the friends are awestruck by the elves' beauty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xi, the famous player known as "Su," arrives in Forest City, attracting a large crowd of players.
• She transforms into her Ilena avatar to escape the crowd and meets Cleaver God of War at the Adventurer's Guild.
• Su Xi is invited by Cleaver God of War to be his game consultant, with an offer of 100,000 gold coins per month and access to the guild's warehouse.
• Su Xi agrees to provide valuable information but declines to join the God of War Guild.

Character Developments

• Su Xi/Ilena: Becomes more accustomed to her newfound fame and role-playing as Ilena. She shows shrewdness in negotiating with Cleaver God of War, understanding the potential long-term benefits and drawbacks of his offer.
• Cleaver God of War: Reveals his wealth and strategic thinking. He wants to leverage Su Xi's popularity to benefit his guild but is willing to negotiate terms.

Significant Themes

• Fame and its consequences: Su Xi experiences the impact of her newfound fame, both positive (admiration) and negative (loss of privacy).
• Wealth and power: Cleaver God of War's offer highlights the potential wealth and influence within the game, reflecting the real-world allure of virtual worlds.

Character Interactions

• Su Xi and Cleaver God of War: Their interaction reveals their respective goals and strategies. Cleaver God of War tries to recruit Su Xi for his guild, while Su Xi is cautious about the potential long-term implications.
• Su Xi and the players: Su Xi's arrival in Forest City attracts a large crowd of players, highlighting her popularity and the impact of her fame on others.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cleaver God of War (CGOW) tries to recruit Su Xi into his guild to gain access to her valuable game knowledge.
• Su Xi agrees to help CGOW's guild with dungeons and high-difficulty quests, but not to join the guild or use her name for publicity.
• CGOW reveals his true identity as Cai Dao, heir to the Chang'an Group, and learns Su Xi is 35 years old despite her youthful appearance.

Character Developments

• Su Xi demonstrates her shrewdness and caution in business dealings, prioritizing mutual trust and her own interests.
• CGOW shows his business acumen and willingness to take risks, revealing his true identity to build trust with Su Xi.
• Su Xi shows her strategic thinking, aiming to increase the game's influence and attract state attention through CGOW's investment.

Significant Themes

• The value of information and knowledge in the game and real world.
• Trust and mutual understanding in business partnerships.
• The impact of real-world power and influence on in-game activities.

Character Interactions

• Su Xi and CGOW engage in a tense negotiation, initially wary of each other but eventually finding common ground.
• Su Xi shares game knowledge with CGOW, revealing the uses of Epic Ore.
• CGOW teases Su Xi about her age, showing a more casual side after their deal is struck.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xi meets with the president of the Forest City Adventurer's Guild and Mop God of War.
• She purchases Epic and Legendary ores from the Mining Association, totaling 1280 gold coins.
• The transaction increases her reputation and favorability with the Mining Association.
• Su Xi agrees to help Cleaver God of War's guild complete the quest [Investigate Deity Revival Incident] as a favor.

Character Developments

• Su Xi demonstrates her confidence and assertiveness, refusing to be manipulated by Cleaver God of War's questioning.
• The president of the Mining Association shows greed and dishonesty by increasing the price of ores.
• Mop God of War displays persistence and spoiled behavior in trying to accompany Su Xi to the Royal City.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and trust: Cleaver God of War tries to manipulate Su Xi, while she remains guarded and independent.
• Greed and honesty: The president of the Mining Association prioritizes personal gain over fair business practices.
• Persistence and determination: Mop God of War shows determination in wanting to accompany Su Xi, while Su Xi remains firm in her decision.

Character Interactions

• Su Xi and Cleaver God of War: They engage in a tense exchange, with Cleaver God of War trying to uncover Su Xi's secrets and Su Xi maintaining her composure.
• Su Xi and the president of the Mining Association: They conduct a business transaction, with the president trying to take advantage of Su Xi's naivety about the pricing.
• Su Xi and Mop God of War: They interact briefly, with Mop God of War trying to accompany Su Xi and Su Xi refusing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xi takes Su Yu out to eat, and they discuss Su Yu's schooling.
• Su Xi meets the God of War Guild in-game, and they discuss their failed quest to investigate the Deity Revival Incident.
• The group travels to the Green Root Mountain Range using a teleportation array and arrives at a plain filled with burning Waterwood Sheep.

Character Developments

• Su Xi shows affection and concern for Su Yu, indicating her growth as a caring aunt.
• Little Li Siyu, a young player, develops a crush on Su Xi but is embarrassed when confronted.
• Mop God of War, the guild leader, shows a stern side when disciplining Li Siyu.

Significant Themes

• Family and responsibility: Su Xi's growing bond with Su Yu and her concern for the child's well-being.
• Identity and appearance: Su Xi's reluctance to reveal her real-life age and appearance to other players.
• Teamwork and communication: The God of War Guild's discussion and planning for their quest.

Character Interactions

• Su Xi and Su Yu: The two share a warm, affectionate moment while eating wontons.
• Su Xi and the God of War Guild: The group interacts playfully and discusses their quest, with Su Xi revealing her Kurumi Incarnation to them.
• Mop God of War and Li Siyu: Mop God of War scolds Li Siyu for his inappropriate behavior, showing her authority as the guild leader.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group encounters a quest involving killing Burning Sheep, which are surprisingly difficult due to their ability to stack Burning Aura and explode.
• Kurumi suggests using the river to counter the sheep's fire, but it fails due to the fire burning hotter underwater.
• Kurumi decides to kill the sheep one at a time from a stone tower, but the sheep explode en masse, killing everyone except Kurumi.
• Kurumi discovers a hidden passage leading to a cavern containing a Ram Horn Beast, which she defeats using her signature kiting strategy.

Character Developments

• Kurumi demonstrates her strategic thinking and adaptability in dealing with the Burning Sheep and Ram Horn Beast.
• Cleaver God of War shows his power but is ultimately killed by the sheep's explosion.
• Mop God of War expresses her admiration for Kurumi's strength.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and unpredictability of magical beasts in Meta World.
• The importance of adaptability and strategy in combat.
• The power dynamics between players and guilds.

Character Interactions

• Kurumi and Cleaver God of War discuss strategies for dealing with the Burning Sheep.
• Kurumi and Mop God of War communicate about the quest and the explosion.
• Kurumi faces off against the Ram Horn Beast alone, showcasing her combat prowess.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tokisaki Kurumi (Boss Su) kills elite monsters, including Ram Horn Beast and Exploding Sheep Beast, while the God of War Guild is still on their way to the quest location.
• The God of War Guild arrives at the crater left by the explosion and finds that the quest is not yet complete, indicating an underground elite magical beast.
• Kurumi descends into the second stone cave, defeating the Exploding Sheep Beast and its offspring, and finally reaches the final boss, the Boiling Sheep Beast, in a lava-filled cave.

Character Developments

• Kurumi demonstrates her strength by killing elite monsters effortlessly, causing awe and envy among the God of War Guild members.
• Mop God of War and Cleaver God of War show interest in purchasing Kurumi's rare weapon, indicating their desire to maintain a good relationship with her for future transactions.

Significant Themes

• The importance of luck and chance in obtaining powerful gear, as seen with Kurumi's epic and legendary equipment.
• The disparity in strength between players, with Kurumi far surpassing the average player's capabilities.

Character Interactions

• The God of War Guild members express their admiration and envy of Kurumi's strength and luck in the party channel.
• Mop God of War and Cleaver God of War show interest in purchasing Kurumi's rare weapon, hoping to build a better relationship with her for future transactions.
• Kurumi sells the rare weapon to Mop God of War for 500 gold coins without haggling, indicating her confidence and lack of greed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kurumi encounters a powerful, contaminated magical beast, the Boiling Sheep Beast, which has increased stats and a new skill, [Rage Kin].
• She kills the beast using her Ilena Avatar and Kurumi Avatar, along with her skills like [Life Crystal] and [First Bullet].
• The Boiling Sheep Beast enters a super enraged state, doubling its stats, but Kurumi still defeats it.
• The God of War Guild enters the cave, but the Boiling Sheep Beast's area-of-effect skill, Magma Boil, eliminates them before they can fight.
• Kurumi successfully kills the Boiling Sheep Beast and opens a treasure chest for rewards.

Character Developments

• Kurumi demonstrates her combat prowess and adaptability, using her avatars and skills to overcome the Boiling Sheep Beast's increased power.
• She understands that the hidden enraged state of magical beasts is related to the Rage Deity.

Significant Themes

• The contamination of magical beasts by different Deities, leading to new skills and increased power.
• Kurumi's adaptability and resourcefulness in combat.

Character Interactions

• Kurumi interacts with the Boiling Sheep Beast, using her Ilena Avatar and Kurumi Avatar to attack and dodge the beast's skills.
• The God of War Guild enters the cave, but their interaction with the Boiling Sheep Beast is minimal as they are quickly eliminated by its Magma Boil skill.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xi, using her Saintess avatar, opens a treasure chest and obtains rare skill books, equipment, gold, and experience points.
• She becomes the first to clear the "Investigate Deity Revival Incident" dungeon, beating several international gaming clubs.
• News of her achievement spreads, causing a stir among international clubs.

Character Developments

• Su Xi demonstrates her ability to clear high-level instances solo, further cementing her status as a top player.
• International clubs take notice of Su Xi, with some planning to recruit her.

Significant Themes

• The impact of luck and skill on gaming achievements.
• The competitive nature of online gaming and the desire for recognition.
• The influence of real-world factors (like money) on in-game progress.

Character Interactions

• Su Xi's actions draw the attention of international clubs, leading to discussions and reactions among their members.
• Cleaver God of War and Cloud Flying Hong engage in a public argument on the game forum.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xi gains 1.2 million experience, pushing her level up to 18%.
• She sells a [Scorching Armor] for 1200 gold coins.
• She obtains a powerful [Fury Lava Staff] with an active skill, [Wrath], which could potentially boost her attributes by 100%.
• The group turns in the quest, and Su Xi receives 60,000 gold coins, 3.6 million experience, and two [Talent Enhancement Chests], along with reputation increases.
• Su Xi opens three random skill books, obtaining [Forbidden Curse Lv.1], [Witch's Favor Lv.1], and [Meticulous Mending Lv.1].

Character Developments

• Su Xi demonstrates strategic thinking by selling the [Scorching Armor] and keeping the [Fury Lava Staff] for herself.
• She shows decisiveness in opening the skill books and excitement upon receiving powerful skills.

Significant Themes

• The importance of powerful equipment and skills in Meta World.
• The concept of reputation and its rewards.
• The strategic use of resources and the trade-offs between different attributes and skills.

Character Interactions

• Su Xi interacts with Mop God of War and other Mages in the party chat, showing camaraderie and a willingness to share information.
• She collaborates with Cleaver God of War and his guild, demonstrating mutual respect and benefit.
• Su Xi's Kurumi Incarnation interacts with Kuang San, showing a strategic use of skills to boost the Incarnation's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xi discovers her third skill, [Meticulous Mending], which heals three teammates with the lowest HP within a 9-meter radius, restoring 3276 HP per second for five seconds.
• She opens her status panel and finds her Constitution stat is exceptionally high (3276 at level 36), comparable to late-game epic avatars.
• She opens two [Talent Enhancement Chests], gaining a core item for Kurumi's avatar and enhancing Zafkiel's resurrection skill.
• Su Xi uses the core item of her dimensional avatar, [Book of Fate (Chuunibyo Edition)], transforming into Gokou Ruri, a Japanese-style beauty with unique skills and attributes.

Character Developments

• Su Xi's main body becomes stronger than Kurumi's avatar, causing her to consider which to prioritize.
• Su Xi's joy and excitement are evident when she discovers her main body's high Constitution stat.
• Su Xi's internal monologues reveal her indecisiveness and thought processes.

Significant Themes

• The impact of past lives on the present, and Su Xi's decision to embrace her past.
• The importance of character growth and development, as seen through Su Xi's status panel and skill enhancements.

Character Interactions

• While not explicitly shown in this chapter, Su Xi's interactions with her avatars (Kurumi and Gokou Ruri) are implied, as she considers their strengths and makes decisions about their development.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Black Cat (Su Xi) discovers Gokou Ruri's talents, including a masochist talent, in the game.
• Black Cat cooks dinner for Su Yu, who notices slight changes in her appearance.
• Black Cat receives a call informing her that Lin Jing (Su Yu's mother) has been in a car accident.
• Future Su Jiang (Kurumi) communicates with present Su Xi (also as Kurumi) and reveals she is pregnant due to her time in the abyss.

Character Developments

• Black Cat (Su Xi) shows concern for Lin Jing despite their strained relationship.
• Future Su Jiang (Kurumi) reveals her pregnancy and warns Su Xi about Joy.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions (Japan's nuclear-contaminated water dumping and Lin Jing's car accident).
• The impact of the game on reality (Black Cat's cooking skills and Kurumi's pregnancy).
• The butterfly effect (changes in the timeline affecting characters' lives).

Character Interactions

• Black Cat (Su Xi) interacts with Su Yu, showing affection and concern for her.
• Future Su Jiang (Kurumi) interacts with present Su Xi (as Kurumi), revealing crucial information and expressing her desire to protect her.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Kurumi (Su Xi) meets her future self, who warns her about her addiction to the Touch Garment.
• Lin Jing, Su Xi's former lover, is severely injured in a car accident caused by Wu Zhe.
• The hospital recommends conservative treatment due to Lin Jing's deteriorating condition, effectively giving up on her treatment.
• Lin Jing passes away, and Su Xi arranges her funeral.
• Wu Zhe also dies, and Wu Corporation compensates Su Xi with one million yuan for Lin Jing's death.

Character Developments

• Kurumi (Su Xi) struggles with her addiction to the Touch Garment and decides to resist it.
• Lin Jing's death brings closure to Su Xi, who no longer feels pity for her.
• Su Xi takes responsibility for Lin Jing's funeral arrangements and becomes Su Yu's guardian.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against temptation and addiction (represented by the Touch Garment).
• The consequences of one's actions (Wu Zhe's death and the compensation for Lin Jing's death).
• The theme of closure and moving on (Su Xi's acceptance of Lin Jing's death).

Character Interactions

• Kurumi (Su Xi) and her future self discuss the risks of using the Touch Garment.
• Su Xi interacts with the doctor, who is initially irritated by her late arrival but later expresses condolences for Lin Jing's death.
• Su Xi visits Lin Jing in the hospital but feels no pity for her.
• Su Xi meets with a lawyer from Wu Corporation to receive compensation for Lin Jing's death.

Key Plot Points

• Both Lin Jing and Wu Zhe suffer organ failure due to Kurumi's time-draining ability.
• Wu Zhe's backstory is revealed, explaining his shut-in lifestyle and his hatred towards the girl who crippled him.
• Su Jiang is later captured by Wu Zhe.
• T1 Club offers a high reward to find a player named Su.
• Su Xi returns to the game to complete quests and obtain the Divine Brilliance Crystal.

Character Developments

• Wu Zhe's past is revealed, showing his descent into a warped and insecure individual.
• Su Xi grows stronger and gains more favor from the goddess, allowing her to interact more freely with NPCs.

Significant Themes

• Hatred and its consequences, as seen through Wu Zhe's story.
• The power of luck and favor, as demonstrated by Su Xi's growth and interactions with NPCs.

Character Interactions

• Su Xi interacts with the Holy Grace Divine Cult's chief priest, Millien Sainsbury, to obtain the Divine Brilliance Crystal.
• Manager Li and Wang Jingyi discuss the offer from the T1 Club regarding the player named Su.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Theresa discovers she has God-given Power, which Millien recognizes.
• Millien gives Theresa a rare potion, Holy Saliva Fluid, to awaken her Divine Grace Hymn ability.
• Theresa learns that Divine Brilliance Crystals are made from Crystal Shells, which she can create using her new ability.
• Miriam guides Theresa through the process of creating a Divine Brilliance Crystal, involving meditation, reciting a prayer, and injecting Holy Light into the Crystal Shell.

Character Developments

• Theresa: Discovers her divine power and learns to create Divine Brilliance Crystals.
• Millien: Reveals knowledge about God-given Power and Divine Brilliance Crystals, showing a hint of desire for Theresa's power.
• Miriam: Guides Theresa through the process of creating a Divine Brilliance Crystal, displaying excitement and eagerness.

Significant Themes

• Divine power and its awakening.
• The process and cost of creating Divine Brilliance Crystals, involving Theresa's new ability and time.
• The Holy Grace Divine Cult's knowledge and secrets, hinting at their true nature.

Character Interactions

• Theresa and Millien: Millien recognizes Theresa's divine power and gives her the potion to awaken her ability. She also reveals knowledge about Divine Brilliance Crystals.
• Theresa and Miriam: Miriam guides Theresa through the process of creating a Divine Brilliance Crystal, showing excitement and eagerness in her guidance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Theresa visits the Holy Grace Divine Cult and learns about producing Divine Brilliance Crystals.
• She splits off Theresa Avatar to continuously produce crystals for the cult.
• Su Xi (as Kurumi) visits Kura Ha, the Frost Dragon, seeking quests.

Character Developments

• Theresa demonstrates her understanding of the game's mechanics and resourcefulness by splitting her avatar for continuous questing.
• Kura Ha shows its friendly and somewhat naive nature, still considering Su Xi as its benefactor despite the time passed.

Significant Themes

• The importance of resourcefulness and adaptability in the game, as shown by Theresa's decision to split her avatar.
• The passage of time and its perception by different beings, as illustrated by Kura Ha's perspective.

Character Interactions

• Theresa and Miriam: Theresa declines Miriam's quest but agrees to help produce Divine Brilliance Crystals using her avatar.
• Su Xi and Kura Ha: Su Xi visits Kura Ha, seeking quests, and Kura Ha entrusts her with finding the Bronze Dragons.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xi receives a Legendary quest from Kura Ha, the Frost Dragon, to find the missing Bronze Dragons.
• Hurricane City, required for the quest, has a level 80 entry requirement.
• Su Xi asks Kura Ha about the Nightmare High Priest but receives no information.
• Su Xi returns to Bannory and receives her completed Portable Space from Nicola.
• Edgar, the Nightmare High Priest, plans to personally act against the Elven Empire and uses Delon's Shadow Guild as cannon fodder.

Character Developments

• Su Xi shows curiosity and determination in pursuing the Legendary quest.
• Kura Ha remains mysterious and helpful, offering to keep an eye on the forest for Su Xi.
• Edgar expresses frustration with the Fallen Ones' failures and plans to take action himself.

Significant Themes

• The power of time and the search for the Bronze Dragons.
• The struggle against the Nightmare High Priest and his influence on the Elven Empire.
• The contrast between freedom-loving Elemental Fairies and homebody Elemental Sprites.

Character Interactions

• Su Xi interacts with Kura Ha, seeking information and promising to help find the Bronze Dragons.
• Edgar interacts with Delon, criticizing his work and rewarding him for his efforts.
• Su Xi tours her completed Portable Space with Nicola, discovering its various attributes and inhabitants.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xi leaves the Portable Space and selects Saintess missions.
• She arrives at a Western fantasy town infested with undead monsters.
• She encounters a Skeleton Archmage, which she defeats using Word Spirit Art.
• The consequences of using Word Spirit Art cause her to faint and log out.
• The next morning, Su Xi wakes up with a headache and no memory of the previous night's events.

Character Developments

• Su Xi demonstrates her ability to handle high-level monsters but also experiences the painful consequences of using powerful skills.
• Su Yu shows initiative and responsibility by ordering takeout and learning new words independently.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of using powerful abilities.
• The importance of responsibility and initiative, as shown by Su Yu.
• The impact of gaming on one's physical health.

Character Interactions

• Su Xi and Su Yu interact briefly, with Su Yu expressing concern for Su Xi's well-being.
• There are no significant interactions with other characters in this chapter.