Chapter Summaries

Plot Points and Events

• Suo attempts to destroy the World Bubble using his unique authority, "Self-Detachment," which is a causality-related ability.
• Vita reverses time using her authority, undoing Suo's attack.
• Suo's "Formation, Stasis, Destruction, Void" authority continues to erode the World Bubble, causing it to disintegrate.

Character Developments

• Suo: Becomes more desperate and reckless, prioritizing his escape over his original goal.
• Vita: Shows unexpected power and selflessness, reversing time to save the others.
• Kevin, Su, and Aponia: Remain calm and collected, trusting in their plan and each other.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Suo's desire to recreate his past civilization and control everything leads to his downfall.
• Time and Causality: Vita's ability to reverse time and Suo's causality-related authority highlight the importance of these elements.
• Trust and Teamwork: Kevin, Su, Aponia, and even Vita, trust in their plan and each other, leading to their success.

Character Interactions

• Kevin and Su: Maintain their friendly banter even in the face of danger, showing their strong bond.
• Vita and the others: Vita steps up to help, expecting a favor in return. The others acknowledge her help, despite not asking for it.
• Suo and the others: Suo's desperation and recklessness contrast with the others' calm and trust in their plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The World Bubble collapses, and Suo is enveloped by a giant finger of light, belonging to an unknown deity.
• Vita and Aponia discuss the transfer of the World Bubble to the real world.
• Ai Yue appears and reveals that Suo is not yet dead.
• Vita is taken to the 'Abyssal Eye' Laboratory, where she finds Suo encased in a translucent substance.
• Ai Yue reveals his intention to 'save' Suo.

Character Developments

• Vita: Realizes the extent of Ai Yue's power and decides to join him, showing submission to avoid a potential confrontation.
• Ai Yue: Demonstrates his power and amusement in playing tricks on Vita. Reveals his intention to 'save' Suo, hinting at a complex relationship with her.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and submission: Vita submits to Ai Yue to avoid conflict, highlighting the power imbalance between them.
• The path to godhood: Vita wonders if the path to godhood involves scientific research, as both Suo and Ai Yue have been involved in it.

Character Interactions

• Vita and Ai Yue: Vita submits to Ai Yue, and he plays a trick on her, showing amusement in their interaction. He reveals his intention to 'save' Suo, which intrigues Vita.
• Vita and Aponia: Aponia observes Vita's interaction with Ai Yue, sensing a strange targeting of Vita by Ai Yue. She seems to be contemplating this peculiar relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ai Yue offers to "save" Suo, but Vita questions the conventional meaning of "save" in this context.
• Ai Yue reveals he wants to give Suo a chance to atone for her actions.
• Ai Yue creates a lush forest and has a conversation with Suo, revealing he has control over the Cocoon of Finality (the Abyss).
• Ai Yue asks Suo to help salvage World Bubbles from the Sea of Quantum as a way to atone for her sins.

Character Developments

• Vita: She becomes more cautious and conservative after her initial trust in Ai Yue, deciding to stay and observe more before making a decision.
• Suo: Suo realizes the vast gap between her and Ai Yue, feeling humbled and accepting Ai Yue's offer to atone for her sins.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The power imbalance between Ai Yue and Suo is evident, with Ai Yue holding the upper hand.
• Atonement: The theme of atonement is introduced, with Suo given the chance to make amends for her actions.
• The Sea of Quantum: The vast and profound nature of the Sea of Quantum is emphasized, with Ai Yue planning to salvage World Bubbles from it.

Character Interactions

• Vita and Ai Yue: Vita and Ai Yue have a more equal conversation, with Vita feeling at ease interacting with Ai Yue.
• Ai Yue and Suo: Ai Yue and Suo have a tense conversation, with Ai Yue revealing his control over the Abyss and offering Suo a chance to atone.
• Vita and Aponia: Vita and Aponia are tasked with exploring the real world together, with Aponia acting as Vita's guide.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ai Yue and Suo discuss their alliance to save the World Bubbles in the Sea of Quantum.
• Suo agrees to help Ai Yue, hoping to atone for his past sins and revive the civilization of Flourish.
• Ai Yue grants Suo a new human body using the power of the Cocoon of Finality, making Suo the first "Herrscher" he creates.

Character Developments

• Ai Yue: Shows his magnanimity and willingness to help others, even those who have wronged him. He also demonstrates his power and control over it.
• Suo: Shows remorse for his past actions and agrees to help Ai Yue to atone for his sins. He also accepts a new human body, symbolizing a fresh start.

Significant Themes

• Redemption: Suo seeks to atone for his past sins by helping Ai Yue save the World Bubbles and revive Flourish.
• Power and Control: Ai Yue's power is pure and under his control, unlike Suo's, which was obtained through coincidence and luck.
• New Beginnings: Suo's new human body symbolizes a fresh start and a chance to make things right.

Character Interactions

• Ai Yue and Suo: Their interaction shows mutual respect and understanding. Ai Yue is generous and understanding, while Suo is remorseful and eager to make amends.
• Ai Yue and the Cocoon of Finality: Their interaction shows Ai Yue's control over the Cocoon and his ability to use it to grant Suo a new body.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ai Yue transforms Suo into his first Herrscher, granting her power but also control over her.
• Ai Yue tasks Suo with managing World Bubbles and her own agents in the Sea of Quantum.
• Vita, enjoying her freedom on Earth, decides to ask Ai Yue for help to leave the Solar System.

Character Developments

• Ai Yue: He continues to display his god-like power and wisdom, transforming Suo and planning to save the pre-civilization through black tech.
• Suo: She accepts her new role as a Herrscher, understanding the implications of Ai Yue's control but maintaining her composure and eagerness to please.
• Vita: She enjoys her newfound freedom on Earth, deciding to ask Ai Yue for help to leave the Solar System.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Ai Yue's transformation of Suo into a Herrscher highlights the theme of power and control, as he gains influence over her actions and will.
• Freedom vs. Obligation: Vita's desire to leave the Solar System contrasts with her obligation to Ai Yue, raising questions about the value of freedom and the limits of obligation.

Character Interactions

• Ai Yue and Suo: Their interaction shows Ai Yue's dominance and Suo's acceptance of her new role, with a hint of manipulation from Suo.
• Vita and Aponia: Their conversation reveals Vita's desire to leave the Solar System and Aponia's understanding of Vita's perspective, despite her own reservations.

Plot Points and Events

• Vita and Aponia visit the Star of Light research base on the moon to find Dr. Ai Yue but are told he's not there. They learn he's at the Abyssal Eye.
• They meet Suo, who is now in charge of the Abyssal Eye project. Vita expresses surprise and tension in their encounter.
• Vita decides to join the Moth to Fire and asks Ai Yue to help her become a vanguard for Earth's civilization to explore the outside world.
• Vita enters the Sea of Quantum, guided by Ai Yue's projection, and encounters Suo again.

Character Developments

• Vita: She decides to join the Moth to Fire and seek Ai Yue's help to explore the outside world. She also reflects on her desire for freedom and safety after meeting Suo.
• Suo: Now working diligently and under control, she advises Vita not to overlook what's in front of her while pursuing freedom.
• Ai Yue: He agrees to help Vita become a vanguard for Earth's civilization. His control over his abilities has improved, allowing him to project himself without being detected.

Significant Themes

• Freedom vs. Safety: Vita's desire for freedom is challenged when she considers her own safety, reflecting the tension between these two values.
• Growth and Change: Characters like Vita and Suo show growth and change in their attitudes and decisions, highlighting the theme of personal evolution.

Character Interactions

• Vita and Suo: Their tense and complex relationship is further explored, with Suo's advice influencing Vita's decision.
• Vita and Ai Yue: Vita asks Ai Yue for help, and he agrees, showing his support for her. Their relationship remains ambiguous but generally positive.
• Vita and Aponia: Aponia supports Vita's decision and wishes her well, showing their growing friendship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vill-V requests to join Moth to Fire to find Ai Yue, offering her loyalty in exchange.
• Ai Yue agrees, and Vill-V sets off to find him, traversing the Sea of Quantum.
• She finally reaches the Star-Crosser, Flourish's ark, where she finds Ai Yue and a woman named Vita working on upgrading the ark.
• Ai Yue reveals that he's producing a new alloy called Photon Alloy using a black asteroid as a furnace and the Imaginary Energy tide as power.

Character Developments

• Vill-V shows initiative and determination in her pursuit of Ai Yue.
• Ai Yue demonstrates his godly powers and dedication to humanity by personally creating Photon Alloy.
• Vita, initially surprised by Ai Yue's actions, begins to feel a sense of belonging and loyalty towards him.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Exchange: Vill-V offers her loyalty to Ai Yue in exchange for his help, reflecting a transactional nature to their relationship.
• Godly Power and Humanity: Ai Yue's actions highlight the contrast between his divine powers and his care for humanity, emphasizing his unique connection with humans.
• Belonging and Loyalty: Vita's growing sense of belonging and loyalty towards Ai Yue underscores the importance of these feelings in her decision-making process.

Character Interactions

• Vill-V and Ai Yue have a brief, cordial exchange, with Ai Yue showing understanding and acceptance of Vill-V's actions.
• Vita and Ai Yue work together, with Vita showing initial surprise and later understanding and appreciation for Ai Yue's efforts.
• Vita and Vill-V meet for the first time, with Vill-V showing some surprise at Vita's presence and actions.

Plot Points & Events

• Ai Yue and Vita retrieve a large batch of Photon Alloy, a sentient and versatile metal.
• Vita learns that the new Star-Crosser will be made entirely of Photon Alloy, making it a robot with infinite energy.
• Vita and Ai Yue proceed to the Agent's control room for Vita's modification to pilot the new Star-Crosser.
• Vita enters a cryo-pod to prepare for the modification process.

Character Developments

• Vita shows hesitation and doubt about her worthiness to wield Ai Yue's power.
• Ai Yue demonstrates understanding and consideration for Vita's feelings, guiding her through the process.

Significant Themes

• The power of will and resolve in the face of overwhelming force.
• The consequences of past actions and the struggle to move forward.

Character Interactions

• Ai Yue and Vita's relationship evolves, with Ai Yue showing more care and understanding towards Vita.
• Vita's past as an Agent and her connection to the control room is explored.

• Plot Points & Events: Vita receives a "Seed of Light" from Ai Yue, which enhances her physical abilities but doesn't grant her active control over the power. Ai Yue reveals that the Solar System is now isolated and self-enclosed due to the Cocoon of Finality, making it impossible for Vita to return once she leaves. He offers Vita a contract to become a magical girl, which she accepts.

Character Developments

• Vita: Becomes more accepting and trusting of Ai Yue after understanding his motives. She also shows a playful side, teasing Ai Yue.
• Ai Yue: Reveals more about his knowledge and control over the Cocoon of Finality. He shows a slight emotional reaction when Vita teases him, humanizing him.
• Significant Themes: The blurring line between technology and magic, the isolation of the Solar System, and the power of light.
• Character Interactions: Vita and Ai Yue's relationship deepens as Vita becomes more comfortable with Ai Yue's intentions. Vita teases Ai Yue, and he responds with a hint of emotion, showing a more human side.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vita obtains the 'Core of Light' from Ai Yue, merging with the Power of Light.
• Vita's new attire is designed to be conservative, indicating her deep-seated barriers.
• Ai Yue assigns Vita a task, warning her not to die, which Vita takes as a serious responsibility.
• Vita destroys the base, except for the Sea of Quantum Teleportation Gate left by Suo.
• Vita sends a message in a bottle to Mara, warning her about Ai Yue.
• Vita, Ai Yue, and Vill-V participate in the Star-Crosser's first activation ceremony.
• The Star-Crosser takes off, marking Vita's departure from the Solar System.

Character Developments

• Vita gains new powers and a new persona, embracing her role as the 'Magical Girl of Light.'
• Vita shows her serious side, taking on the responsibility given by Ai Yue.
• Vita's past is hinted at through her message to Mara, revealing her history with Suo and Mara.
• Ai Yue remains reliable and mysterious, withholding information about the wish mechanism.
• Vill-V remains enthusiastic and appearance-conscious, orchestrating the Star-Crosser's activation ceremony.

Significant Themes

• New Beginnings: Vita's departure from the Solar System signifies a fresh start and the realization of her lifelong dream.
• Responsibility: Vita takes on the task assigned by Ai Yue, showing her commitment and principles.
• The Past: Vita's message to Mara hints at her history and the events that led to her current situation.

Character Interactions

• Vita and Ai Yue's relationship is established as a superior-subordinate one, with Ai Yue acting as a mentor or 'Father' figure.
• Vita and Vill-V interact as friends, with Vill-V supporting Vita's new journey.
• Vita's past connection with Mara is hinted at, showing a potential friendship or alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vita successfully activates the Star-Crosser but needs training to pilot it effectively.
• Ai Yue reveals that Vita needs to awaken her Stigmata Space to store and summon the Star-Crosser.
• Vita's Stigmata Space is awakened, allowing her to store and release the Star-Crosser at will.
• Vita departs for the Imaginary Energy Tidal Belt, breaking through with Ai Yue's help.

Character Developments

• Vita grows more attached to the Star-Crosser, considering it a companion rather than just a tool.
• Vita gains confidence in her abilities and willingness to face challenges.
• Ai Yue shows concern for Vita's safety and well-being, despite his initial reluctance to let her go.

Significant Themes

• The power of will and determination in overcoming challenges.
• The importance of preparation and training in facing the unknown.
• The concept of companionship and connection, even with inanimate objects.

Character Interactions

• Vita and Ai Yue: Vita seeks guidance from Ai Yue, who provides training and support. Their relationship deepens, with Ai Yue showing more concern for Vita.
• Vita and the Star-Crosser: Vita begins to see the Star-Crosser as a companion, caring for it and considering its well-being.
• Ai Yue and Vill-V: They have a playful exchange, with Vill-V teasing Ai Yue about his possessiveness and Ai Yue defending himself.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vill-V and Ai Yue discuss the dangers of the universe and the need for border defense outposts.
• Vill-V decides to stay and establish a border defense outpost system to protect the Solar System.
• Vita successfully enters the observable universe and encounters a fleet with advanced technology.

Character Developments

• Vill-V shows her determination and responsibility by volunteering to establish border defenses.
• Vita demonstrates her adaptability and excitement upon entering the observable universe.
• Ai Yue realizes the importance of developing weapons to protect the Solar System and considers enhancing humanity's spiritual realms through cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and unknowns of the universe.
• The importance of defense and preparation for potential threats.
• The potential of cultivation as a means of enhancing humanity's spiritual realms.

Character Interactions

• Vill-V and Ai Yue discuss the universe's dangers and the need for border defenses, leading to Vill-V's decision to stay.
• Vita encounters a fleet with advanced technology, showing her adaptability and excitement.
• Ai Yue and Ai Yi discuss the spiciness of the coffee, leading Ai Yue to consider enhancing humanity's spiritual realms through cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ai Yue proposes a plan to promote "Qi" cultivation worldwide using hand-crafted black tech to create a suitable environment.
• The group discusses the plan, its feasibility, and potential challenges.
• They decide to establish pilot areas and name the new energy source "Spiritual Energy."
• Ai Yue assigns tasks to the group: Dr. Mei to negotiate with the United Earth Government, and others to manage pilot areas.
• Hua and Kalpas are tasked with exploring and summarizing the path of cultivation, while Kalpas requests Pardofelis's assistance.

Character Developments

• Hua: Shows determination and excitement in taking on the responsibility of exploring the path of cultivation.
• Kalpas: Demonstrates strategic thinking by requesting Pardofelis's help, showing he understands the importance of her unique combat intuition.
• Pardofelis: Reveals her hidden power and agrees to assist Hua despite her initial reluctance, showing she cares about the plan's importance.

Significant Themes

• The power of diligence and hard work in cultivation, as opposed to innate talent.
• The importance of a suitable environment for cultivation and growth.
• The responsibility of pioneers in shaping the future of civilization.

Character Interactions

• Ai Yue interacts with the group, explaining his plan and assigning tasks based on each person's strengths.
• Hua and Kalpas work together, with Kalpas requesting Pardofelis's assistance.
• Pardofelis interacts with Ai Yue and Kalpas, showing her unique perspective and reluctance to engage in serious tasks initially.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ai Yue, Hua, and Su form a team to build a complete cultivation system for human civilization.
• Mobius is tasked with cultivating spiritual plants and materials for the system.
• Ai Yue discovers an anomaly with the Cocoon of Finality, which could have severe consequences if not addressed.
• Ai Yue uses his Time Authority to observe the future, seeing an injury, a strange state, and a power boost, but is ejected by his future self.
• The Cocoon of Finality exhibits another anomaly ten days later, this time more severe.

Character Developments

• Ai Yue takes on multiple responsibilities, including planning the lunar ecosystem, designing defense systems, and researching spiritual plant cultivation.
• Mobius is reluctant but accepts her task, showing dedication to the project.
• Ai Yue's future self is revealed to have the ability to interact with the past, suggesting growth and change.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of meddling with powerful forces (Cocoon of Finality).
• The potential dangers of seeing the future (Ai Yue's experience with Time Authority).
• The importance of diligence and responsibility (Ai Yue's multiple tasks).

Character Interactions

• Ai Yue and Mobius: They discuss Mobius's task, and Ai Yue keeps the Cocoon of Finality's issue hidden from her.
• Ai Yue and his future self: They interact through the Time Authority, with Ai Yue's future self ejecting him from the observation.
• Ai Yue and the Cocoon of Finality: Ai Yue monitors and tries to understand the Cocoon of Finality's anomalies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ai Yue discovers that his presence suppresses Cocoon of Finality's tremors.
• A girl, Kiana, emerges from the Cocoon of Finality.
• Kiana's appearance and resemblance to Kevin raise suspicions about her lineage and intentions.

Character Developments

• Ai Yue shows his ability to predict and control events.
• Kiana is revealed to be from the future, potentially related to Kevin and Dr. Mei.

Significant Themes

• Time travel and its consequences.
• The impact of a single individual on history.
• The struggle between revealing information and maintaining secrecy.

Character Interactions

• Kevin and Dr. Mei are surprised by Kiana's appearance and resemblance to them.
• The group questions Kiana about her origins and intentions.
• Kiana struggles to maintain secrecy about the future while answering questions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana arrives from the future, and the Pre-Civilization's leaders discuss her origins and purpose.
• They decide to take Kiana to the Moon to show her that the Herrscher of the End has already been defeated.
• Kiana watches a recording of the final battle against the Herrscher of the End, which differs significantly from her knowledge.

Character Developments

• Kiana struggles with revealing her true purpose and is overwhelmed by the Pre-Civilization's power and the truth about the Herrscher of the End.
• The Pre-Civilization leaders show confidence in their victory and trust in their mysterious ally, Ai Yue.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and cooperation in facing overwhelming adversity.
• The consequences of keeping secrets and the importance of open communication.
• The potential for historical records to be incomplete or inaccurate.

Character Interactions

• Kiana interacts with the Pre-Civilization leaders, who initially try to extract information from her.
• Vill-V and Mobius discuss their suspicions about Ai Yue's knowledge of the situation.
• Kiana expresses her disbelief at the Pre-Civilization's strength and the true nature of the final battle against the Herrscher of the End.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sakura unleashes a powerful slash, but time authority reverses the situation.
• Elysia uses time authority to reset the battle.
• A Radiant Giant appears, annihilates Elysia and others, and reveals Kevin's true form.
• Kiana learns about the Pre-Civilization's history and its deviation from her timeline.

Character Developments

• Kiana: Realizes the power of the Radiant Giant and struggles to accept the Pre-Civilization's history.
• Elysia: Shows empathy and understanding towards Kiana's confusion.
• Kevin: Reveals his true form and explains his power.
• Dr. Mei, Vill-V, Mobius, Cosmo, and Ai Yi: Share their memories and experiences with Kiana.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Radiant Giant and its origin.
• The Pre-Civilization's history and its divergence from Kiana's timeline.
• The struggle to accept and understand the truth.

Character Interactions

• Kiana interacts with Elysia, Kevin, Dr. Mei, Vill-V, Mobius, Cosmo, and Ai Yi, learning about the Pre-Civilization's history and its key figures.
• The group shares their memories and experiences, trying to help Kiana understand the truth.
• Kiana struggles to accept the reality of the Pre-Civilization, leading to moments of disbelief and confusion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana reveals that the Herrschers of Constraint and Erosion were not as destructive as initially thought, thanks to Ai Yue's interventions.
• Kiana's future timeline is collapsing, and Ai Yue confirms this.
• Ai Yue reveals that Kiana's civilization exists because of him, and its collapse is due to the Pre-Civilization's success.
• Kiana is unable to share her true predicament with the group, and Ai Yue offers to help her find a solution.

Character Developments

• Kiana struggles with revealing her true mission and the collapse of her timeline.
• Ai Yue demonstrates his omniscience and ability to manipulate time and space.
• Dr. Mei and others piece together the connection between Kiana's timeline and the Pre-Civilization's success.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of changing history and the ripple effects on future timelines.
• The responsibility of heroes and the burden of their actions.
• The struggle between destiny and free will.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Ai Yue: Kiana is hesitant to share her true mission with Ai Yue, while he offers to help her find a solution.
• Dr. Mei and others: They work together to understand the connection between Kiana's timeline and their own, trying to help her find a solution.
• Kiana and the group: They share a meal together, fostering a sense of camaraderie and trust, despite the seriousness of the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana explains the current civilization's situation to the group, including the Stigmata Project and the disappearance of World Serpent and Kevin.
• Kiana reveals that she's the only one who remembers World Serpent and Kevin, and that cities have been disappearing, with their inhabitants seemingly erased from existence.
• Ai Yue suggests that the disappeared people and cities might still exist but are connected to different "anchor points" in time and space.

Character Developments

• Kiana shows regret and self-blame for not noticing the crisis earlier.
• Elysia demonstrates concern and understanding towards Kiana's situation.
• Ai Yue exhibits confidence in his ability to solve the problem, despite not having a solution yet.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of time manipulation and the law of time.
• The responsibility of gods and their limitations.
• The struggle of a young god dealing with immense power and responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Elysia's relationship shows warmth and understanding, with Elysia comforting Kiana.
• Ai Yue and Kiana's interaction hints at a potential mentor-mentee dynamic, with Ai Yue offering to teach Kiana about the authority of the Cocoon of Finality.
• The group dynamics show unity and support, with everyone trying to help Kiana find a solution to the crisis.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana learns that her power as the Herrscher of the End is stabilizing the future but can't reverse the timeline collapse.
• Ai Yue agrees to help Kiana save her future on the condition that she becomes his student.
• Ai Yue sends Kiana to rest and experience Earth's culture, with Hua and Elysia accompanying her.
• Dr. Mei and Vill-V express interest in learning about Kiana's civilization, and Kevin questions whether to inform the U.E.G.

Character Developments

• Kiana: Begins to understand the limitations of her power and seeks Ai Yue's guidance. She also expresses eagerness to learn and work hard.
• Ai Yue: Shows a more casual and playful side, enjoying the process of guiding Kiana. He also reveals that Hua was his first student.
• Hua: Demonstrates understanding and acceptance of Kiana, showing a sense of familiarity and closeness despite their different timelines.
• Elysia: Attempts to tease Ai Yue but is dismissed. She expresses curiosity about Kiana's civilization and wants to accompany her.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Cocoon of Finality and its limitations.
• The relationship between Kiana and Hua, showing familiarity despite their different timelines.
• The potential for change and improvement in the future, as Ai Yue considers a "perfectly flawless ending."

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Ai Yue: Kiana seeks Ai Yue's guidance, and he agrees to help her on the condition that she becomes his student.
• Kiana and Hua: Kiana addresses Hua as "Class Monitor," showing familiarity, and they share a warm hug.
• Ai Yue and Elysia: Elysia teases Ai Yue, but he dismisses her and assigns her work instead of allowing her to accompany Kiana.
• Dr. Mei, Vill-V, and Kevin: They express interest in learning about Kiana's civilization and discuss whether to inform the U.E.G.