Ch. 21Joining the Team
Key Plot Points and Events
- Suze observes a bodyguard (later revealed to be at the Butterfly Transformation Stage) protecting an elegant beauty, who is recruiting Evolvers for a dangerous escort mission.
- Suze overhears a conversation between the employer and a Pupal stage Evolver named Gao Long, who demands 80,000 a day.
- Suze introduces himself to the employer, seeking to join the team for 10,000 a day.
- Suze encounters Gao Long's provocation over a chair and handles it calmly, impressing the employer and bodyguard.
- The employer reveals there will be over a dozen Evolvers in the team, with five at the Cocoon Breaking Stage and the rest at the Pupal stage.
- The employer keeps the route confidential and offers to increase Suze's commission if he changes his mind about the mission's danger.
Character Developments
- Suze demonstrates his calm and collected demeanor under provocation, showing maturity beyond his young age.
- Gao Long reveals his resentment towards privileged individuals like Suze, displaying his complex background and personality.
Significant Themes
- The mission's danger and the risks involved in becoming an Evolver.
- The contrast between Suze's privileged background and Gao Long's humble origins.
- The employer's concern for her team members' safety and well-being.
Character Interactions
- Suze and Gao Long's initial conflict sets the stage for potential future interactions.
- The employer's concern for Suze's safety hints at a possible protective or mentoring role.
- The bodyguard's stern warning to Suze showcases her protective nature and experience.