Ch. 1661Insufficient Authority
Key Plot Points and Events
- The escaping Pillar Gods split into two groups. One group, led by Goddess Ma'at, travels through the dense forest on the ground, pursued by Silver Maidens.
- Ma'at's elder brother, controlling the war god authority, betrays the group, killing another Pillar God and attempting to absorb Ma'at's power. He is killed by an unknown sniper.
- Tamamo-no-Mae and Taiyinzi reach the [Bloodline Mother Tree], where they encounter [Sun God Ra], who attacks them. They are both captured by Silver Maidens.
Character Developments
- Goddess Ma'at: Realizes her brother's betrayal and is poisoned by the unknown sniper.
- Taiyinzi: Guides Tamamo-no-Mae to the [Bloodline Mother Tree] but is later captured by Silver Maidens.
- Tamamo-no-Mae: Escapes from the Silver Maidens but leaves Taiyinzi behind.
Significant Themes
- Betrayal and trust: Ma'at's brother betrays the group, highlighting the theme of trust and its fragility.
- Power and ambition: Ma'at's brother's actions are driven by his desire for power and a change in the divine system's leadership.
- Fate and luck: Taiyinzi's guidance to the [Bloodline Mother Tree] seems coincidental, raising questions about fate and luck.
Character Interactions
- Ma'at and her brother: Their relationship is strained due to her brother's betrayal.
- Tamamo-no-Mae and Taiyinzi: They form a temporary alliance to find the [Bloodline Mother Tree], but Tamamo-no-Mae leaves Taiyinzi behind when they are captured.
- Taiyinzi and the Silver Maidens: Taiyinzi is captured by the Silver Maidens, who seem to recognize him.