Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao, an avenger, assassinates a middle-aged man in a villa.
• A security guard shoots Su Xiao, who is then stabbed by his own thrown saber.
• Su Xiao dies but awakens in a void with glowing blue text.
• A countdown appears, indicating he has 1 hour and 35 minutes to live.
• Su Xiao is offered a contract by 'Reincarnation Paradise,' which involves traveling through 'Derivative Planes' to complete tasks for rewards.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao is introduced as a skilled and determined avenger, willing to sacrifice himself for his mission.
• He shows resilience and calmness under pressure, even when faced with his own mortality.
• Su Xiao demonstrates a strong desire for revenge, which drives his actions.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: Su Xiao's primary motivation is to avenge his parents.
• Supernatural Elements: The appearance of 'Reincarnation Paradise' and Su Xiao's resurrection introduce fantastical elements into the story.
• Power and Strength: Su Xiao seeks power to achieve his goals, and 'Reincarnation Paradise' offers him a chance to gain extraordinary abilities.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts with 'Reincarnation Paradise,' a mysterious entity that communicates with him through glowing blue text.
• There is no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter, as Su Xiao is the only human present.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao is addressed as "Hunter" by the mysterious Reincarnation Paradise.
• He learns that Hunters are special Contractors with combat-oriented abilities.
• After signing a contract, Su Xiao's injuries are healed, and his Hunter talent is awakened.
• He is transported to the One Piece world as his first mission.
• The main task is to assassinate the King of the Goa Kingdom within 72 hours.
• Su Xiao wakes up in a dilapidated house within a garbage dump near the Goa Kingdom's capital.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao becomes a Hunter, gaining access to special abilities and a digital interface (Brand) for tasks and information.
• No significant developments in other characters yet, as Su Xiao has not interacted with them.

Significant Themes

• Power and its acquisition, as Su Xiao seeks to gain strength within Reincarnation Paradise.
• Danger and risk, emphasized by the high difficulty level of the One Piece world and the potential consequences of failure.
• Adaptation, as Su Xiao must navigate a new world with its own rules and threats.

Character Interactions

• None yet, as Su Xiao has not encountered any other characters from the One Piece world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao, a 'Hunter' at LV.1, enters the One Piece world (LV.6), accepting an LV.3 mission.
• He witnesses a firefight between two factions of scavengers at the 'Terminal Station'.
• Su Xiao hides in a dilapidated house, where he encounters Mia, a young woman seeking refuge.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao: Shows caution, strategic thinking, and combat skills. He's brave, determined, and not afraid of danger.
• Mia: A young, frail woman seeking shelter. She's timid but tries to stand up for herself.

Significant Themes

• Danger and survival in a harsh world.
• The struggle for resources and power among the weak.
• The importance of caution and strategic thinking in a dangerous environment.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Mia: Su Xiao initially subdues Mia due to uncertainty about her intentions. Mia pleads for her life, and Su Xiao agrees not to hurt her if she remains silent. Their interaction is tense and cautious, with Su Xiao prioritizing his own safety.

Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao obtains a Worn Flintlock after a skirmish between factions in the Terminal Station.
• He encounters a scavenger who tries to claim the gun but is subdued by Su Xiao.
• Toby's faction returns, forcing Su Xiao to hide in a dilapidated house with a girl named Mia.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his combat skills and adaptability in a dangerous situation.
• Mia, the girl hiding in the house, is revealed to be a survivor of the Terminal Station, likely with valuable local knowledge.

Significant Themes

• The harsh survival conditions in the Terminal Station, where resources are scarce, and violence is common.
• The mysterious physical constitutions of the natives in the One Piece world.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and the scavenger engage in a brief but intense fight, showcasing Su Xiao's combat prowess.
• Su Xiao's interaction with Mia is brief but hints at potential future cooperation or conflict, as she is a valuable local informant.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao arrives at the Terminal Station, a garbage dump outside the Goa Kingdom, and meets Mia, a starving girl.
• Su Xiao offers Mia food in exchange for guiding him to the Goa Kingdom's entrance.
• Su Xiao observes the Terminal Station's harsh conditions and learns about its residents, exiled criminals from the Goa Kingdom.
• Su Xiao waits for an opportunity to enter the Goa Kingdom by hiding in a trash carriage.
• He kills the Black Market Merchant disguised as the coachman and obtains a [Treasure Chest (White)] and a [Worn Flintlock].
• Su Xiao changes into the Black Market Merchant's clothes and drives the carriage back towards the Goa Kingdom's gate.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his resourcefulness, adaptability, and ruthlessness in survival situations.
• Mia shows her desperation for food and willingness to help for it.
• The Black Market Merchant is revealed to be a criminal using a disguise.

Significant Themes

• Survival of the fittest: The harsh conditions in the Terminal Station force residents to prioritize their own survival.
• Deception and disguise: Characters use disguises and false identities to achieve their goals.
• Opportunity and patience: Su Xiao waits for the right moment to act.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Mia: Mia guides Su Xiao in exchange for food, showing a transactional relationship.
• Su Xiao and the Black Market Merchant: Su Xiao kills the merchant, highlighting the dangerous and unpredictable nature of their encounter.
• Su Xiao and the guards: Su Xiao avoids the guards by hiding in the trash carriage, demonstrating his caution and stealth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao obtains a dagger with no stats or sellable value, understanding that acquiring weapons in Reincarnation Paradise comes with risks.
• He infiltrates the capital of the Goa Kingdom by impersonating a Black Market Merchant's driver, using a garbage cart to pass through the city gate.
• Su Xiao learns from guards that the current timeline is before Luffy sets sail and that the Bluejam Pirates are still active.
• He discovers that the deceased merchant had arranged for his nephew to join the guard squad, presenting Su Xiao with an opportunity to gain an identity and infiltrate further.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates adaptability and quick thinking, successfully impersonating the driver and navigating the city gate's inspection.
• He shows caution and calmness, not becoming complacent even when close to success.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of the common people's lives in the One Piece world, contrasting with the bustling streets.
• The importance of adaptability and vigilance in a mission world.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts with the guards, using his knowledge of the merchant's identity and his own acting skills to pass inspection.
• He observes the common people, understanding their difficult lives despite the city's apparent prosperity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao, a traveler from another world, arrives in the One Piece universe with a mission to complete.
• He sells a horse and receives 100,000 Beli, the local currency, which is worth around 6,000 RMB.
• Su Xiao breaks into an abandoned house to rest and finds a white treasure chest containing 500,000 Beli, a letter of recommendation from City Guard Captain Rowen, and 100 Paradise Coins.
• He uses the letter of recommendation to join the guard team in the Royal Capital, using the alias Byakuya.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao: Shows adaptability, resourcefulness, and caution in his new environment. He demonstrates a calm and calculated demeanor, even in the face of potential danger.
• Hank: The older guard who shows kindness and willingness to help Su Xiao (Byakuya). He seems to be a decent and approachable person.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation: Su Xiao's ability to adapt to his new surroundings and circumstances is a key theme.
• Caution and Calculation: Su Xiao's careful planning and consideration of potential risks and dangers highlight the importance of these qualities in his mission.
• Utility and Alliances: Su Xiao's interactions with Hank demonstrate his understanding of the importance of forming alliances and assessing the utility of those around him.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Hank: Their interaction is brief but significant. Hank shows kindness and willingness to help Su Xiao, while Su Xiao assesses Hank's potential usefulness. They exchange a cigarette and a friendly conversation, forging a tenuous alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao joins the Guard Corps by bribing the burly boss.
• He receives standard equipment, but swaps the musket for a long sword, Dragon Slayer Flash, after bribing Hank.
• An upcoming inspection by the world nobles, the Celestial Dragons, is announced, with the Guard Corps tasked to 'clean up' the Terminal Station two days later.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his determination and resourcefulness, showing he's willing to go to great lengths to achieve his mission.
• Hank reveals his corrupt nature, accepting bribes and trying to exploit Su Xiao.

Significant Themes

• Corruption: The Guard Corps accepts bribes, and even higher positions can be bought with money.
• Power dynamics: Su Xiao's willingness to challenge Hank highlights the power struggle within the Guard Corps.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Hank: Their interaction shows Su Xiao's willingness to bend rules to achieve his goals, while Hank exploits his position for personal gain.
• Su Xiao and the Guard Corps boss: Their interaction shows the boss's greed and willingness to accept bribes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao confirms he's three days away from the Terminal Station's burning, increasing his mission's urgency and opportunities.
• Su Xiao learns about his 'superior,' Brandon Oka, the head of the Guard Corps, who has extensive connections and interacts with high-ranking officials.
• Su Xiao visits Pleasure Street, the red-light district, and assassinates Brandon Oka while he's distracted with a woman, also killing her to prevent alerting the guards.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his stealth, precision, and decisiveness in combat, showcasing his skills as a Hunter.
• Brandon Oka is portrayed as carefree, indulgent, and vulnerable, with a weakness for women and connections.

Significant Themes

• Opportunity in Chaos: The more chaotic the situation, the more opportunities Su Xiao has to complete his mission.
• Vulnerability in Indulgence: Brandon Oka's indulgent lifestyle makes him vulnerable, leading to his downfall.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Hank bond over drinks, with Hank revealing valuable information about Brandon Oka.
• Su Xiao assassinates Brandon Oka and an unidentified woman, demonstrating his ruthless efficiency.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao kills Brandon Oka, the Guard Captain, and gains World's Source and mana.
• He obtains a white Treasure Chest from Oka's corpse, containing a Strength-increasing necklace and 300 Paradise Coins.
• Su Xiao activates the equipment hiding function using 100 Paradise Coins to conceal the necklace.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao becomes more determined to become stronger after experiencing the power of the necklace.
• He remains cautious and strategic, prioritizing his mission and safety over immediate gains.

Significant Themes

• Power and Weakness: Su Xiao's desire to become stronger is driven by his past weaknesses and the tragedy he couldn't prevent.
• Utility and Purpose: Su Xiao sees his relationship with Reincarnation Paradise as one of mutual utility, with no clear malice or benevolence.
• Risk and Reward: Su Xiao is willing to take calculated risks for significant rewards, like killing the king of the Goa Kingdom.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts with no other characters in this chapter, focusing on his own growth and plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao wakes up early and heads to the Guard Corps headquarters, finding it in chaos due to Ogre's murder.
• Hank, Ogre's subordinate, seems to be taking charge and is ambitious.
• Su Xiao is taken to meet the Minister of the Left, who wants him to replace his uncle Carlos (the Black Market Merchant Su Xiao killed) in providing him with valuable collectibles.
• The Minister of the Left offers Su Xiao the position of Guard Captain if he can obtain a specific item, the tooth of the Master of Mt. Colubo, a powerful beast.
• Su Xiao accepts the mission, triggering a side quest from Reincarnation Paradise with a 10-hour deadline.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao: Shows adaptability and cunning in navigating the political landscape of the Royal Capital. He accepts the challenge to obtain the Master of Mt. Colubo's tooth to secure the Guard Captain position.
• Hank: Reveals ambition and potential ruthlessness in his desire to take over Ogre's position.
• Minister of the Left: Shows greed and power, using his influence to demand valuable collectibles and offering a high-ranking position in exchange.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power struggle within the Guard Corps, with Hank aiming to replace Ogre.
• Greed and corruption among high-ranking officials, as seen in the Minister of the Left's demands for valuable collectibles.
• Su Xiao's need to raise his status quickly to achieve his goals, leading him to accept challenging missions.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Hank: Hank tries to involve Su Xiao in the investigation of Ogre's murder, potentially to use him as a scapegoat.
• Su Xiao and the Minister of the Left: The Minister of the Left sees Su Xiao as a replacement for Carlos, offering him a high-ranking position in exchange for valuable collectibles.
• Su Xiao and Reincarnation Paradise: Su Xiao accepts a side quest from Reincarnation Paradise, giving him a 10-hour deadline to obtain the Master of Mt. Colubo's tooth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao searches for and finds a shop named 'Dulu Grocery Store' in the Royal Capital.
• He purchases items from the shop, preparing for his mission to kill the Master of Mt. Colubo.
• Su Xiao infiltrates the Guard Corps headquarters, sneaks into the supply warehouse, and leaves the city without incident.
• He enters Mt. Colubo, searching for a suitable location to set a trap for the Master of Mt. Colubo.
• After finding a suitable clearing, Su Xiao digs a pit and sets up his trap, then hides in a nearby tree to wait.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his resourcefulness and stealth by successfully navigating the Royal Capital, infiltrating the Guard Corps headquarters, and setting up a trap for the Master of Mt. Colubo.
• The shopkeeper at 'Dulu Grocery Store' shows fear and caution when dealing with Su Xiao, indicating the Guard Corps' reputation for extortion.
• The Guard Corps is shown to be in disarray after Ogre's death, with factions forming and power struggles beginning.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and Planning: Su Xiao's meticulous planning and preparation for his mission highlight the importance of thoroughness and forethought in achieving success.
• Adaptation and Survival: Su Xiao's ability to adapt to new environments and situations, such as navigating the Royal Capital and setting traps in the wilderness, underscores his drive to survive and succeed in his mission.
• Power and Corruption: The Guard Corps' extortion and the power struggles within the organization reflect the corrupting influence of power and the chaos that can ensue when leadership is uncertain.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts briefly with the shopkeeper at 'Dulu Grocery Store,' demonstrating his ability to gain information and cooperation from others.
• Su Xiao's interactions with the Guard Corps members at the gate show his ability to maintain a low profile and avoid unnecessary conflicts.
• Su Xiao's internal monologue reveals his analytical and strategic thinking, as he considers the terrain, the Master of Mt. Colubo's habits, and the best way to set up his trap.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao, in the One Piece World, realizes he can improve his strength by enhancing physical attributes and combat abilities.
• He encounters the Master of Mt. Colubo, a giant tiger, while setting a trap using Mutantzhi (catnip-like fruit) to lure it.
• Su Xiao detonates a series of explosives buried underground, launching the giant tiger into the air and setting it ablaze.
• Despite the severe injuries, the giant tiger is not killed, and Su Xiao prepares to engage it in melee combat.

Character Development

• Su Xiao demonstrates strategic thinking in setting the trap and shows no fear in facing the giant tiger, even after it survives the explosion.
• He exhibits a strong will to fight and defeat his enemies, even when faced with challenging odds.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and strategic thinking in combat.
• The resilience of creatures in the One Piece World and the challenges they pose to Su Xiao.
• Su Xiao's obsession with combat as a means to forget his past and focus on the present.

Character Interactions

• There are no significant character interactions in this chapter, as Su Xiao faces the giant tiger alone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao faces a giant, injured tiger after setting traps and weakening it with an explosion.
• The tiger, despite its injuries, attacks Su Xiao, but he skillfully dodges and counters, targeting its paws.
• Su Xiao's strategy is to wear down the tiger, aiming to kill it before it can escape.
• The tiger attempts to flee multiple times, but Su Xiao prevents its escape, eventually severing its tendon.
• The tiger, realizing its impending doom, faces Su Xiao and prepares for a final, desperate attack.
• Su Xiao dodges the tiger's lethal claw swipe and strikes its throat, killing it.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his combat prowess, strategy, and fearlessness against a much larger opponent.
• The giant tiger shows intelligence and desperation, attempting to flee when overwhelmed.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and dominance in the natural world.
• The importance of strategy and patience in combat.
• The desperation and fear that can arise when facing certain defeat.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao vs. the Giant Tiger: A tense, one-sided battle where Su Xiao uses his intelligence and skill to outmaneuver and ultimately defeat the giant tiger.
• The child (Luffy) watches the battle from a distance, expressing awe at Su Xiao's strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao battles and ultimately defeats the Master of Mt. Colubo, an Elite Creature.
• The giant tiger initially plays dead but makes a final, desperate attack, biting Su Xiao's arm.
• Su Xiao kills the tiger and gains 3.2% of World's Source, increasing his mana by 15 points due to his 'Spirit Eater' talent.
• A green Treasure Chest appears above the tiger's corpse, but Su Xiao decides not to open it immediately due to potential danger.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his experience and caution in battle, choosing not to engage the injured tiger head-on.
• Su Xiao shows resilience and determination, refusing to let go of his blade even when bitten by the tiger.
• Su Xiao's 'Spirit Eater' talent activates, increasing his mana permanently.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of survival in the One Piece World, where the strong prey on the weak.
• The thrill and addiction of being on the edge of life and death in battle.
• The allure and potential value of Treasure Chests.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts with the Master of Mt. Colubo, displaying his hunting skills and determination.
• An unknown presence in the bushes causes Su Xiao to become wary and defensive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao encounters Monkey D. Luffy on Mt. Colubo.
• Su Xiao triggers a warning from Reincarnation Paradise due to contact with Luffy.
• An ultra-strong entity, Monkey D. Garp, is detected approaching.
• Su Xiao completes the side quest, killing a giant tiger, and gains the identity of a guard captain.
• Su Xiao decides to prepare for the assassination of the king.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao's swordsmanship improves significantly after the battle with the Giant Tiger.
• Luffy, the protagonist, is introduced as a child with the powers of a Devil Fruit user.
• Monkey D. Garp, a powerful figure, is mentioned but not yet encountered.

Significant Themes

• The danger and harshness of Reincarnation Paradise, where the weak are prey to the strong.
• The importance of power and growth in Reincarnation Paradise.
• The allure of adventure and the potential for personal growth in derivative worlds.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts with Luffy, initially threatening him but later showing no interest in killing him.
• Su Xiao has no interaction with Monkey D. Garp, as the latter is not yet encountered.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao returns to the Royal Capital and meets the Minister of the Left, who keeps his promise and grants Su Xiao the position of Guard Captain after Reincarnation Paradise intervenes.
• Su Xiao plans to assassinate the King but realizes he needs to draw away the King's guards, which can be achieved by using a powerful enemy within the Royal Palace.
• The Goa Kingdom plans to hire pirates to burn the Terminal Station, and the Guard Corps (now led by Su Xiao) will be responsible for contacting and negotiating with these pirates.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao: He successfully obtains the status of Guard Captain and demonstrates strategic thinking in planning the King's assassination.
• Minister of the Left: Revealed to be callous and manipulative, but also subject to Reincarnation Paradise's rules.
• Hank: Still loyal to Ogre but now forced to acknowledge Su Xiao as the new Guard Captain.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation: The Minister of the Left's actions show the influence of power, while Su Xiao's plans highlight the theme of manipulation and control.
• Trust and loyalty: Hank's loyalty to Ogre is challenged when Su Xiao takes over, raising questions about trust and loyalty in the face of change.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and the Minister of the Left: Their interaction reveals the Minister's cunning nature and the power of Reincarnation Paradise.
• Su Xiao and Ogre's confidants: Su Xiao's takeover of the Guard Captain position is met with resistance from Ogre's former allies, leading to a tense standoff.
• Su Xiao and Hank: Despite their past conflict, Hank ultimately acknowledges Su Xiao's new position, showing a level of respect and understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao, now Lord Byakuya, takes control of the Royal Capital's Guard Headquarters.
• Ogre's two confidants are exposed for colluding with pirates and are swiftly executed by the guards.
• The Messenger from the Royal Palace tasks Su Xiao with choosing one of three pirate factions to burn the Terminal Station.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his ruthlessness and decisiveness, instilling fear in the guards and the Messenger.
• Hank shows his loyalty and ambition by standing by Su Xiao's side and arranging a meeting with the Krieg Pirates.
• Krieg, the captain of the Krieg Pirates, displays arrogance and conceit, underestimating Su Xiao.

Significant Themes

• The strong control everything, and the weak are at their mercy (seen in Su Xiao's ruthlessness and Krieg's arrogance).
• Collusion between government officials and pirates is common (shown in Hank's ability to contact the Krieg Pirates).

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Hank: They form a partnership, with Hank acting as Su Xiao's assistant and confidant.
• Su Xiao and the Messenger: They have a tense interaction, with the Messenger conveying the task and Su Xiao showing his power.
• Krieg and Gin: They display a hierarchical relationship, with Krieg giving orders and Gin following them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao meets with Krieg and Gin, leaders of the Krieg Pirates, in a warehouse to discuss burning down the Terminal Station.
• Su Xiao convinces Krieg to agree to the plan by offering a nobility voucher.
• Su Xiao spends the next day preparing for the operation and waits for the pirates to ignite the Terminal Station at 6 PM.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his negotiation skills and determination, convincing Krieg to agree to the plan.
• Krieg shows reluctance to part with his dynamite but ultimately agrees for the chance at nobility.
• Hank, Su Xiao's subordinate, shows fear and regret towards Su Xiao's growing power and unpredictability.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation: Su Xiao uses his position and the pirates' greed to control the situation.
• The harsh reality of the One Piece world: Thousands of refugees will be burned alive to maintain the image of the Goa Kingdom.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Krieg: Su Xiao uses his knowledge of the situation and the promise of nobility to convince Krieg to agree to the plan.
• Su Xiao and Hank: Hank shows fear and regret towards Su Xiao, indicating a shift in their power dynamic.
• Krieg and Gin: Krieg is reluctant to part with his dynamite, but Gin convinces him to agree to the plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Krieg Pirates ignite the Terminal Station, causing a massive fire and chaos among the refugees.
• Krieg and his pirates reach the city gate, expecting it to be opened for them, but find it locked.
• Su Xiao's confidant, Hank, is captured and killed by the Krieg Pirates when the gate doesn't open.
• The Krieg Pirates are tricked into blowing open the city gate by an unknown middle-aged man.
• Krieg and his pirates enter the city and head towards the Royal Palace, seeking revenge on Byakuya and the King.
• Su Xiao, who orchestrated the events, watches the Krieg Pirates leave and pays the middle-aged man's family before moving towards the Royal Palace.

Character Developments

• Krieg: Becomes increasingly desperate and bloodthirsty, willing to kill anyone who gets in his way.
• Hank: Dies at the hands of the Krieg Pirates after trying to reason with them.
• The middle-aged man: Sacrifices himself to help Su Xiao's plan, driven by the promise of money for his family.

Significant Themes

• Deception and betrayal: Su Xiao deceives Krieg and his pirates, using them as pawns in his plan.
• The cost of survival: The middle-aged man sacrifices himself to provide for his family, highlighting the desperate measures people take to survive.
• Revenge: Krieg's primary motivation is revenge against Byakuya and the King.

Character Interactions

• Krieg and Hank: Hank tries to reason with Krieg, but is ultimately killed by him.
• Su Xiao and the middle-aged man: Su Xiao hires the middle-aged man to help him, and pays his family after the man's death.
• Krieg and the middle-aged man: Krieg kills the middle-aged man after he helps the pirates, showing his ruthless nature.