Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ammon is kidnapped and imprisoned with three other children in a stronghold.
• A Liang, the human trafficker, threatens them with punishment if they cause trouble.
• Ammon observes the room and deduces it was prepared in advance for human trafficking.
• One of the children, a girl, starts untying the others, risking punishment.
• Ammon decides to go along with it to avoid drawing attention.

Character Developments

• Ammon: He remains calm and analytical despite the situation, trying to find any clues that might help him escape. He also becomes more suspicious of the girl's true intentions.
• The Girl: She shows empathy and kindness by untying the others, but also naivety and lack of understanding of the danger they're in.
• The Two Boys: They immediately blame the girl for their predicament, showing immaturity and lack of responsibility.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and Control: Ammon suspects he's being manipulated by an unknown force, reflecting the theme of control and lack of agency.
• Fear and Vulnerability: The children's fear and vulnerability are highlighted, contrasting with Ammon's calm and analytical demeanor.
• Responsibility and Blame: The two boys' immediate blame of the girl raises questions about responsibility and blame in difficult situations.

Character Interactions

• Ammon and the Girl: Ammon uses the girl's naivety to try and uncover her true intentions, while she sees him as a potential ally.
• The Two Boys and the Girl: The boys immediately blame the girl for their situation, showing a lack of unity and understanding among the captives.
• Ammon and the Human Traffickers: Ammon's calm and analytical behavior contrasts with the human traffickers' threats, showing his determination to find a way out.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The children, despite being separated, start feeling a sense of kinship and growing panic due to their confinement.
• Ammon, understanding the traffickers' tactic of high pressure and release, remains silent and cautious.
• A Liang brings food and water, observing the children's reactions.
• Sister Qiong and A Liang discuss the children's behavior and their unease.

Character Developments

• Ammon: Realizes the torment of being confined and the traffickers' tactics. Feels humiliation and frustration but maintains caution.
• A Liang: Shows observant and calculating nature, noting the smart and calm children.
• Sister Qiong: Expresses unease about the situation, slapping A Liang for his careless remark.

Significant Themes

• Fear and its contagion: The children's fear grows as they're confined together.
• Manipulation: The traffickers use psychological tactics to control the children.
• Humiliation: Ammon feels humiliated due to his physical needs and lack of privacy.

Character Interactions

• Ammon and the other children: They share a subtle sense of kinship but maintain a distance.
• A Liang and Sister Qiong: They discuss the children's behavior, with Sister Qiong expressing her unease and slapping A Liang for his slip-up.
• Ammon and his thoughts: He curses his situation, feels humiliation, and considers rushing out to fight the traffickers but ultimately decides to endure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ammon suppresses the urge to use the True Name to call for help, knowing his father and the current Mystery won't assist him.
• Ammon falls asleep, planning to act when the traffickers believe they're safe.
• The next morning, Sister Qiong and A Liang check the surveillance footage and find the children unharmed.
• Buyers arrive to inspect the children, with Ammon being rejected due to his dark circles.
• Ammon seizes the opportunity when left alone, picks the lock, and escapes down the corridor.

Character Developments

• Ammon maintains his resolve and resourcefulness, planning his escape carefully.
• Sister Qiong and A Liang show concern for the children's well-being but prioritize the sale.
• The buyers are revealed to be more sophisticated and dangerous than the traffickers.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptability in harsh circumstances.
• The dehumanization of trafficking victims.
• The stark contrast between the traffickers' and buyers' priorities.

Character Interactions

• Ammon's internal struggle about his desire for freedom versus the potential difficulties of escaping the buyers.
• Sister Qiong and A Liang's professionalism in handling the sale, despite their initial concern for the children's well-being.
• The buyers' casual and dismissive attitude towards the children, highlighting their lack of empathy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ammon escapes from the room where he was held captive.
• A Liang and Sister Qiong discover Ammon's escape and search for him.
• A Liang is incapacitated by Ammon, presumably with a knife from the kitchen.
• Days later, police discover the villa and find A Liang and Sister Qiong's bodies in a gruesome state.

Character Developments

• A Liang: Shows cowardice and fear when facing Ammon, despite being physically stronger. He is easily incapacitated by the child.
• Sister Qiong: Initially appears tough and in charge, but her concern for Ammon's well-being indicates a hint of humanity. She is later found dead.
• Ammon: Demonstrates exceptional lock-picking skills, indicating he's been trained or has natural talent. His actions suggest he's not afraid to use violence against his captors.

Significant Themes

• Vulnerability of the Strong: Despite their physical strength and weapons, A Liang and Sister Qiong are no match for Ammon's cunning and ruthlessness.
• Human Trafficking and its Consequences: The grim discovery by the police highlights the brutal reality of human trafficking and its victims.

Character Interactions

• A Liang and Sister Qiong: Their dynamic shows a mix of respect and fear from A Liang towards Sister Qiong, while she seems to tolerate him due to his usefulness.
• Ammon and his captors: Ammon's interactions with A Liang and Sister Qiong showcase his resourcefulness, fearlessness, and willingness to fight back against his captors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The forensic doctor reveals the victims were paralyzed, dehydrated, and had their tongues removed, indicating a highly skilled and cruel killer.
• Police learn the killer is likely a boy around six or seven years old, contradicting the forensic doctor's disbelief.
• Police connect the case to a previous homicide in a neighboring city, suggesting the boy has been on a killing spree.
• Ammon, the suspected child killer, wakes up in a stolen house, buys a smartphone, and plans to create social media accounts to fabricate a persona for future use.

Character Developments

• Ammon: Shows adaptability and resourcefulness in surviving on the streets, planning future actions, and learning from the internet.
• The forensic doctor: Stands by her professional integrity, insisting a child couldn't commit such crimes.
• The police officers: Struggle to accept a child as the killer, grapple with the child's possible motivations, and express concern for potential future victims.

Significant Themes

• The extraordinary capabilities and potential for cruelty in a child.
• The struggle between disbelief and evidence in accepting a child as a serial killer.
• The impact of technology (smartphones, internet) on Ammon's plans and the police's investigation.

Character Interactions

• The forensic doctor and the police officers: The doctor expresses shock and disbelief at the police's claim that the killer is a child.
• The police officers (mentor and mentee): Discuss the child's possible motivations, the danger he poses, and the need to find and guide him.
• Ammon and his surroundings: Ammon interacts with the environment, learning and planning his next steps while avoiding detection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ammon, while using a borrowed computer to gather information, realizes the dangers of the internet and learns common knowledge of his new world.
• He decides to break into houses to use computers instead of going to internet cafes to avoid detection.
• Ammon plans to travel to the Middle East, Southeast Asia, or South America, as they remind him of the Southern Continent from his original world.
• He faces two main challenges: transportation and his physical condition.
• Ammon considers creating a fake persona to achieve his goals but worries about the risks involved.
• He is being pursued by an unknown individual while on his way to buy dinner near a primary school.

Character Developments

• Ammon demonstrates his adaptability and intelligence by quickly learning about his new world and planning his next steps.
• He shows awareness of his limitations, considering his young age and the challenges he might face in different regions.
• Ammon's pursuer is revealed to be cautious and aware of Ammon's abilities, showing respect for his target.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and survival in a new environment.
• The dangers and benefits of the internet.
• The challenges and limitations of being a child in an adult world.

Character Interactions

• Ammon interacts with his pursuer indirectly through dialogue, showing mutual awareness and respect for each other's abilities.
• Ammon's pursuer communicates with an unknown individual, expressing concern for Ammon's safety and the potential harm to innocent bystanders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ammon suspects he's being tracked by human traffickers or their buyers due to his escape from the thieves.
• He decides to approach a police station to deter his pursuers, unaware that the police are actually looking for him.
• Ammon is apprehended by a police officer at the station entrance after trying to evade capture.

Character Developments

• Ammon demonstrates quick thinking and strategic planning, but underestimates the police's involvement.
• The police officers show professionalism and diligence in their pursuit and capture of Ammon.

Significant Themes

• The naivety of Ammon's understanding of the world and its authorities.
• The complex nature of law enforcement and the challenges they face.

Character Interactions

• Ammon interacts with a police officer, initially trying to deceive him but later attempting to fight back when captured.
• The police officers discuss Ammon's unusual abilities and suspect he might have received specialized training.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ammon, a seven-year-old, has been captured after killing several criminals in self-defense.
• Police struggle to decide Ammon's fate due to his age, dangerous skills, and the lack of evidence connecting him to a larger criminal organization.
• Detective Li Anbang decides to adopt Ammon, seeing potential in guiding him towards good.
• Ammon reveals he has a father and an older brother but doesn't remember his surname.
• Li Anbang takes Ammon home, observing him and sharing a meal, aiming to gather more information.

Character Developments

• Ammon: Shows precociousness and awareness of his dangerous skills. Reveals he has a family but lacks memory of his surname.
• Li Anbang: Demonstrates concern and vigilance towards Ammon, deciding to adopt him and gather information about his past.

Significant Themes

• Good vs. Evil: Li Anbang believes Ammon lacks a sense of good and evil and can be guided.
• Identity: Ammon struggles with his identity, not knowing his surname or much about his past.
• Trust and Manipulation: Li Anbang tries to build trust with Ammon while subtly gathering information.

Character Interactions

• Ammon and Li Anbang: Li Anbang tries to build rapport with Ammon, offering him food and comfort, while also observing his actions and asking indirect questions about his past. Ammon, in turn, is cautious but cooperative, revealing some information about his family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ammon enjoys a surprisingly good meal with Li Anbang.
• Li Anbang suggests helping Ammon find his family using the internet, which Ammon finds amusing.
• Li Anbang discovers that Ammon's name, Ammon, is associated with mythology, leading to a series of questions about other names like Adam, Abraham, Jacob, and Medici.

Character Developments

• Ammon: Shows curiosity about the world and his past, starts questioning his identity and family history.
• Li Anbang: Becomes more vigilant and cautious in his interactions with Ammon, suspects Ammon's connection to criminal activities.

Significant Themes

• Identity and family: Ammon's curiosity about his family and names suggests a growing interest in his past and identity.
• The power of names: The revelation that Ammon's name is associated with mythology raises questions about the significance of names and their connection to identity and power.
• Trust and deception: Li Anbang's growing suspicion of Ammon highlights the theme of trust and deception in their relationship.

Character Interactions

• Ammon and Li Anbang: Their conversation reveals Ammon's lack of knowledge about the world and Li Anbang's growing suspicion of Ammon's true identity and intentions.
• Ammon and Medici: Ammon's mention of Medici as the "idiot who taught me how to lie" suggests a complex relationship between them, potentially involving criminal activities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Anbang, an experienced police officer, suspects Ammon's "family" due to Ammon's changing expressions.
• Li Anbang decides to buy Ammon a Bible to gauge his reaction to religion.
• Ammon expresses interest in various religious texts and mythology.
• Li Anbang shares his findings with colleagues, suggesting Ammon's background might be linked to a transnational criminal organization with a Christian framework.

Character Developments

• Ammon: Shows maturity beyond his years, expresses interest in religion and mythology, and seems to have a complex relationship with his father's image.
• Li Anbang: Demonstrates concern for Ammon's well-being and education, decides to adopt Ammon, and shows dedication to his work.

Significant Themes

• Religion and its influence on society.
• The complexity of family dynamics and parent-child relationships.
• The responsibility of law enforcement in protecting and educating vulnerable children.

Character Interactions

• Li Anbang and Ammon: Li Anbang tries to understand Ammon's background and interests, while Ammon tests Li Anbang's intentions.
• Li Anbang and his colleagues: They discuss Ammon's case, share information, and plan their next steps.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ammon has been living with Li Anbang for two months, during which he's been learning about the world through kindergarten primers and mythological texts.
• Ammon feels a sense of disillusionment but is unaware of being constantly surveilled.
• He plans to escape, feeling he's becoming too assimilated into the world and fears losing his mythical identity.
• Li Anbang arranges for Ammon to attend school starting September.
• Ammon discovers and disables the surveillance cameras in his room.

Character Developments

• Ammon: Struggles with his identity as a mythical creature adapting to human life. He's intelligent, resourceful, and conflicted about his growing attachment to Li Anbang.
• Li Anbang: Acts as a caring foster father, arranges for Ammon's schooling, and is concerned about Ammon's safety and well-being.

Significant Themes

• Identity: Ammon's struggle to maintain his mythical identity while adapting to human life.
• Surveillance and Trust: The constant surveillance of Ammon by the police and the growing trust between Ammon and Li Anbang.
• Assimilation vs. Independence: Ammon's fear of being assimilated into the human world and losing his independence.

Character Interactions

• Ammon and Li Anbang: Their relationship continues to develop, with Li Anbang treating Ammon as a foster son and Ammon growing attached to Li Anbang despite his initial plans to escape.
• Ammon and the Police: The police monitor Ammon, planning to use him as a lead to find a dangerous organization, and are impressed by his intelligence and resourcefulness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ammon successfully activates a signal jamming device, disabling nearby surveillance.
• Police are alerted and attempt to track Ammon using a drone, but he manages to evade them by taking a taxi to a piano class in the suburbs.
• Police officers monitor Ammon's movements, discussing his potential criminal background and the possibility of him being a child assassin or technical talent trained by a criminal organization.

Character Developments

• Ammon demonstrates his intelligence and resourcefulness, using his knowledge of the All-Knowing Pathway to create a signal jamming device and evade police surveillance.
• Police officers show concern and caution when dealing with Ammon, acknowledging his potential danger and the need for careful handling.

Significant Themes

• The blurring of lines between childhood innocence and criminal expertise, as Ammon's youth belies his advanced knowledge and skills.
• The potential dangers and ethical implications of training children for criminal activities.

Character Interactions

• Ammon interacts with a taxi driver, using his charm and quick thinking to convince the driver to take him to his destination without raising suspicion.
• Police officers discuss Ammon's potential background and motivations, highlighting their concern and uncertainty about how to handle the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ammon takes a taxi to the outskirts of the city, alighting at the Isabella Piano Training Class.
• He plans to cross a river and travel through the wilderness to reach a nearby city, avoiding police surveillance.
• Ammon's journey is difficult; he struggles with the heat and distance, but persists.
• Unbeknownst to Ammon, police are tracking him using a drone, maintaining a safe distance.

Character Developments

• Ammon demonstrates resilience and determination, pushing himself despite the harsh conditions.
• Ammon's malice and obsession towards the 'Mystery' figure drive him to continue his escape.
• Old Li, Ammon's caretaker, expresses concern for Ammon's well-being and the potential existence of more children like him.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance: Ammon's refusal to give up despite the challenges he faces.
• Obsession: Ammon's fixation on defying the 'Mystery' figure influences his decisions.
• Surveillance and freedom: Ammon's attempt to evade surveillance highlights the tension between personal freedom and societal control.

Character Interactions

• Ammon interacts with the taxi driver, who initially considers following Ammon but decides against it.
• Old Li and the head of the serious crimes unit discuss Ammon's situation, with Old Li expressing worry and the head offering hope for Ammon's future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ammon, after fleeing, faces the challenge of navigating a dense urban area, requiring him to use his endurance and willpower.
• He buys snacks and water to replenish energy, then continues his journey, understanding the need for a cool-down period after intense exercise.
• Ammon attempts to sell stolen phones, successfully finding fencing locations, but unknowingly leaves a trail for authorities.
• He spends the night under a bridge, evading detection by police who are monitoring his movements.

Character Developments

• Ammon's physical endurance and willpower are tested and proven, showing his resilience and determination.
• Ammon begins to empathize with humans, understanding their struggles, a sign of his growing humanity.
• Ammon demonstrates adaptability and resourcefulness in finding a place to sleep, using online tutorials as a guide.

Significant Themes

• Endurance and Resilience: Ammon's journey highlights his ability to endure hardships and push through challenges.
• Humanity and Empathy: Ammon's growing understanding and sympathy for human struggles reflect his developing humanity.
• Adaptability and Resourcefulness: Ammon's ability to adapt to new situations and use available resources is showcased in his search for a place to sleep.

Character Interactions

• Ammon interacts with a convenience store clerk, purchasing snacks and water.
• He encounters a plainclothes police officer disguised as a homeless person under the bridge, successfully negotiating a shared space for the night.
• Ammon's movements are monitored by a surveillance team, leading to a police response.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ammon wakes up sore from his previous day's journey but continues his escape.
• He buys a bus ticket to a nearby county, planning to change vehicles and incorporate foot travel to evade tracking.
• The bus makes multiple loops around the station before departing, as it's not full.
• Ammon falls asleep on the bus, and surveillance officers notice a woman observing him.
• The police suspect the woman is a human trafficker and dispatch an officer to follow her.

Character Developments

• Ammon shows resilience and determination, pushing through physical discomfort to continue his journey.
• He demonstrates his keen observational skills and awareness of potential threats, like the woman on the bus.
• The police officers display professionalism and quick thinking in handling the potential human trafficking case.

Significant Themes

• Survival and Resilience: Ammon's ability to endure hardships and keep moving despite his young age and the challenges he faces.
• Trust and Caution: Ammon's wariness of strangers, like the woman on the bus, and his readiness to protect himself.
• Law Enforcement and Justice: The police officers' dedication to their duty and their commitment to preventing and addressing crimes, such as human trafficking.

Character Interactions

• Ammon and the Woman on the Bus: Ammon's suspicion of the woman and his readiness to defend himself against a potential threat.
• Police Officers and Surveillance: The officers' coordination and communication in monitoring Ammon and responding to the potential human trafficking situation.
• Ammon and the Old Man: Though not present in this chapter, Ammon's escape from the old man remains a significant driving force behind his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ammon is targeted by a human trafficker at a rest stop.
• The trafficker is unaware of Ammon's true nature and the police surveillance.
• Ammon, influenced by Li Anbang's previous words, decides not to kill the trafficker.
• Instead, he knocks her out, ties her up, and reports her to the police by calling 110.
• The police, who have been monitoring the situation, handle the case accordingly.

Character Developments

• Ammon: Struggles with his urge to kill the trafficker but ultimately decides against it, showing growth in self-control and consideration for potential consequences.
• Li Anbang: Not physically present but his influence on Ammon's actions is evident, showing his positive impact on Ammon's moral development.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between impulse and self-control.
• The consequences of one's actions and the importance of considering them.
• The influence of mentors on young individuals.

Character Interactions

• Ammon and the human trafficker: Ammon outsmarts the trafficker, turning the tables on her.
• Ammon and Li Anbang: Though not directly interacting, Li Anbang's teachings influence Ammon's decision not to kill the trafficker.
• The police and Ammon: The police monitor Ammon and the trafficker, ultimately handling the situation based on Ammon's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ammon reports the human trafficker and hides to avoid detection.
• Police apprehend the trafficker and the suspected kidnapped infant, allowing Ammon to continue his journey.
• Ammon travels by train and bus, pickpocketing fellow passengers to fund his trip.
• He buys a ticket to Dali, raising concerns among police about his potential international travel.

Character Developments

• Ammon demonstrates increased caution and planning in his actions, showing growth and maturity.
• He begins to consider the consequences of his actions, aiming to leave no clues for the police.
• Ammon's actions spark interest and concern among the police monitoring him, leading to a discussion about his potential international travel.

Significant Themes

• Freedom vs. Confinement: Ammon's desire for freedom drives his actions, while the police's pursuit represents confinement.
• Growth and Maturity: Ammon's actions show signs of growth and increased understanding of the world and his actions.
• Consequences of Actions: Ammon begins to consider the consequences of his actions, both for himself and others.

Character Interactions

• Ammon interacts with various people during his journey, including fellow passengers, pickpockets, and fence bosses.
• The police monitoring Ammon discuss his actions and potential international travel, showing concern for his safety and the potential complications of his journey.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ammon, a mythical creature, is caught and forced to attend elementary school after trying to escape.
• He believes he was caught due to a wrong route choice and is now being monitored by the police.
• Ammon is punished for daydreaming in class and must copy an initial consonant table as a consequence.
• Two boys approach Ammon, arguing about Ultraman, a popular tokusatsu series on Earth.

Character Developments

• Ammon: Struggles to adapt to his new environment, remains vigilant, and tries to understand human children.
• Li Anbang: Ammon's captor, who now acts as a guardian figure, plans to buy Ultraman discs for Ammon.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation: Ammon's struggle to adapt to human life and education.
• Surveillance: Ammon's paranoia about being constantly monitored.
• Childhood: The innocence and simplicity of human children, contrasting with Ammon's mature and alien perspective.

Character Interactions

• Ammon and his classmates: Ammon interacts with human children for the first time, finding them incomprehensible and noisy.
• Ammon and the two boys: The boys approach Ammon, arguing about Ultraman and sharing their knowledge, briefly making Ammon a part of their group.
• Li Anbang and Xiao Liu: Li Anbang discusses buying Ultraman discs for Ammon with Xiao Liu, showing concern for Ammon's well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ammon, a 12-year-old boy, plans his seventh escape attempt from his current life.
• He discovers his phone and computer have been tampered with, so he cracks a stolen phone to evade surveillance.
• Ammon changes his appearance and takes a taxi towards the suburbs, retracing his first escape route.
• He is intercepted by police before reaching his destination, who inform him that Captain Li, his guardian, is injured and in the hospital.

Character Developments

• Ammon shows increased maturity and resourcefulness in planning his escape, demonstrating his intelligence and determination.
• Captain Li's injury and serious condition reveal his dedication to his job and concern for Ammon's well-being.

Significant Themes

• Defiance and rebellion against authority, as seen in Ammon's repeated escape attempts.
• Trust and loyalty, explored through Ammon's initial distrust of the police and Captain Li's unwavering concern for him.

Character Interactions

• Ammon interacts with the police officer who intercepts him, showing a mix of defiance and concern for Captain Li's well-being.
• Ammon visits Captain Li in the hospital, displaying a level of care and understanding that suggests a growing bond between them.