Ch. 421The Golden Scapegoat Game
Key Plot Points and Events
- Hua Yi and the girls reach the Grove of Epiphany.
- Great Herta asks Hua Yi about the nature of humanity and the self.
- Cerces suggests playing Golden Scapegoat, a puzzle game, to pass the time.
- Hua Yi decides to carve medals for the girls as rewards for clearing the game stages.
Character Developments
- Aglaea becomes worried about Cerces' growing closeness to Hua Yi.
- Yunli feels insecure about her age and height compared to other girls around Hua Yi.
- Cerces secretly helps certain girls clear the game to ensure they get Hua Yi's handmade medals.
Significant Themes
- The nature of humanity and the self.
- The importance of personal growth and realizing one's value.
- The consequences of greed and the importance of meaningful rewards.
Character Interactions
- Aglaea feels threatened by Cerces' proximity to Hua Yi.
- Yunli feels a sense of closeness with Fu Xuan, another Xianzhou native.
- Cerces helps the girls clear the game to ensure they get Hua Yi's rewards.
- Hua Yi interacts with the girls, carving medals for them as rewards.