Ch. 121Retainers
Key Plot Points and Events
- Su Xi meets Empress Bai Ya and discusses recent pollution incidents in the empire.
- Su Xi learns about the leniency of guards and the establishment of teleportation arrays by Fallen Ones.
- Su Xi recruits followers, with no limit set by the Empress but responsibility for their actions falling on Su Xi.
- Mop God of War finds an [Equipment Awakening Copper Stone] and asks Su Xi about awakening Zenitsu's avatar's Nichirin Blade.
- Su Xi buys Legendary and Rare Ores from the Mining Association in Forest City.
Character Developments
- Empress Bai Ya shows concern for the empire's issues and is lenient with Su Xi's follower recruitment.
- Su Xi demonstrates strategic thinking in recruiting followers and planning their integration into the Elven Empire.
- Mop God of War shows eagerness in awakening her avatar's weapon and considers between Zenitsu and Yoshino.
- The Mining Association president shows remorse for his previous mistake and offers a fair discount to Su Xi.
Significant Themes
- Responsibility and consequences of actions (Empress Bai Ya's warning to Su Xi about her followers).
- Strategic planning and resource management (Su Xi's approach to follower recruitment and empire integration, her purchase of ores).
- Fairness and integrity (Mining Association president's correction of his previous mistake).
Character Interactions
- Su Xi and Empress Bai Ya discuss empire issues and follower recruitment, showing a respectful and cooperative relationship.
- Su Xi and Mop God of War discuss avatar weapon awakening, demonstrating a mentor-mentee dynamic.
- Su Xi and the Mining Association president interact, showing a friendly and fair business relationship.