Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao severely injures Diarmuid, the Lancer Servant, leading to his Master, Kaineth, using Command Spells to heal and regrow Diarmuid's arm.
• Kaineth retreats, leaving Diarmuid to hold off Su Xiao, acknowledging Diarmuid's loyalty and knightly spirit.
• Su Xiao defeats Diarmuid and devours his Heroic Spirit energy, gaining 10.5% of the World Origin and permanently increasing his Mana.

Character Developments

• Diarmuid: Shows unwavering loyalty to his Master, choosing to stay and fight despite knowing he'll likely die. His respect for Su Xiao's combat style grows.
• Kaineth: Retreats, acknowledging Diarmuid's sacrifice but not sharing his fate. He's shown to be strategic and resourceful but not overly sentimental.
• Su Xiao: Proves his strength and ability to defeat powerful Heroic Spirits, further cementing his status as a formidable opponent in the Holy Grail War.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty: Diarmuid's unwavering loyalty to his Master is a central theme, highlighting the bond between Servants and Masters.
• Sacrifice: Diarmuid's decision to stay and fight, knowing he'll likely die, underscores the theme of sacrifice for a greater cause.
• Power Dynamics: The interaction between Su Xiao, Diarmuid, and Kaineth illustrates the power dynamics and strategies at play in the Holy Grail War.

Character Interactions

• Diarmuid and Kaineth: Their interaction highlights Diarmuid's loyalty and Kaineth's strategic mindset. Kaineth acknowledges Diarmuid's sacrifice but prioritizes his own survival.
• Su Xiao and Diarmuid: Their combat showcases Su Xiao's strength and Diarmuid's determination and skill. Despite their differences, Diarmuid admires Su Xiao's straightforward combat style.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Diarmuid is absorbed by Su Xiao, providing less Heroic Spirit energy than expected but still more than previously obtained.
• Su Xiao converts the energy into colorless energy, which is then absorbed by his Azure Steel Shadow energy.
• Saber and her group retreat, with Saber sensing Su Xiao's presence. They discuss strategies against him.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao absorbs Diarmuid's energy, causing his Azure Steel Shadow skill to level up twice.
• Saber and her group show concern about facing Su Xiao again, indicating their growing awareness of his threat.

Significant Themes

• The power of Heroic Spirits and their energy, contrasting with the energy systems of other worlds (like Naruto's Chakra).
• The strategic planning and adaptability of the characters, particularly Kiritsugu Emiya.

Character Interactions

• Saber, Kiritsugu Emiya, and Irisviel discuss their next steps and strategies against Su Xiao.
• Su Xiao, though not physically present, influences the actions and thoughts of the other characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao and his group (Bubuwang, Sakura Matou, Kariya Matou) move to a dilapidated warehouse to avoid attention after the previous battle.
• Su Xiao opens Diarmuid's Heroic Spirit Box, which contains a 'Treasure Chest' with a single item or skill.
• Su Xiao uses Fate Redemption to open the Heroic Spirit Box, revealing a turntable with segments of different rarities.
• Su Xiao attempts to acquire 'Mind's Eye (True)' from the pale gold rarity segment.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao's Luck Attribute increases to C+ due to 'Strong Luck' from Fate Redemption, making him luckier than ordinary people.
• Sakura Matou shows kindness and offers yogurt to Su Xiao, demonstrating her preference for her current situation over her previous torment at the Matou residence.

Significant Themes

• Luck and its influence on one's life and combat power.
• The importance of survival and growth in the cruel world of Reincarnation Paradise.
• The power of kindness, even in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Sakura Matou have minimal interaction, with Sakura offering Su Xiao yogurt while he focuses on opening the Heroic Spirit Box.
• Su Xiao's group maintains their original formation, with Bubuwang following Su Xiao, Sakura Matou following Bubuwang, and Kariya Matou following Sakura Matou.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao obtains a Seal Scroll with the ability 'Love's Black Mole', which increases Charisma when interacting with females but reduces Luck permanently.
• Su Xiao discovers that the scroll itself is of pale gold quality and can be opened to steal an enemy's skill.
• Su Xiao uses Tarot cards to assess Sakura Matou's psychological state, finding she's recovering from PTSD.
• Su Xiao and his group reach the outskirts of Fuyuki City, where the former Ryudoji Temple stood.
• Su Xiao uses the Goat Demon Skin to burn through an unknown barrier, allowing them to enter the temple's outer perimeter.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his resourcefulness and caution in handling the Seal Scroll.
• Sakura Matou shows signs of recovery from her traumatic past, though she still prefers to obey others.

Significant Themes

• The value of items is not always apparent at first glance.
• Sakura Matou's mental state and recovery are central to Su Xiao's plans.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts with Sakura Matou, assessing her mental state and providing her with yogurt.
• Su Xiao and Bubuwang work together to breach the barrier around Ryudoji Temple.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao and his team reach Ryudoji Temple, with Su Xiao studying the temple's layout.
• Su Xiao receives the Talent Awakening Mission Second Stage: "Soul Lantern," requiring him to find the Soul Lantern in the Main Offering Hall.
• Su Xiao decides to infiltrate Ryudoji Temple secretly.
• A young monk descends the mountain path, approaching Su Xiao.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates caution and strategic thinking, preparing to infiltrate Ryudoji Temple.
• The young monk reveals his true nature, displaying monstrous features and aggressive intent.

Significant Themes

• The theme of deception and hidden truths is reinforced as the young monk's true nature is revealed.
• The mission's secrecy and stealth requirements highlight the importance of strategy and adaptability.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and the young monk interact, with the young monk initially appearing kind but later revealing his true, monstrous self.
• Su Xiao's team (Bubuwang, Sakura Matou, and Kariya Matou) are mentioned but not directly involved in this part of the chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao encounters a young monk who turns out to be a humanoid creature called a Resentful Monk.
• The Resentful Monk attacks Su Xiao, using its bone projection claws, but Su Xiao defends and counterattacks, severely injuring the creature.
• Su Xiao scans the Resentful Monk's data using the Apostle's Eye, revealing its abilities and evolution potential.
• The Resentful Monk regenerates by consuming its own flesh and blood, recovering its Health.
• Su Xiao decides to test the opponent's strength and engages in a fight, ultimately killing the Resentful Monk in one blow.
• Su Xiao gains World Origin and Church merit for defeating the Resentful Monk.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking, deciding to test the enemy's strength before infiltrating Ryudoji Temple.
• The Resentful Monk shows its regenerative abilities and willingness to self-harm to recover Health, indicating its ruthless and desperate nature.

Significant Themes

• The theme of the unknown and the monstrous is reinforced as Su Xiao encounters another non-human creature in Ryudoji Temple.
• The theme of adaptation and evolution is introduced through the Resentful Monk's ability to evolve and its willingness to consume its own flesh to recover Health.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and the Resentful Monk engage in a brief but intense combat interaction, showcasing their respective abilities and strategies.
• Su Xiao's decision to test the opponent's strength before infiltrating the temple highlights his cautious and calculated approach to combat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao arrives at Ryudoji Temple and finds it occupied by 'Resentful Monks' or 'Resentful Servants,' not actual monks.
• He discovers these creatures are created through 'life assimilation,' a process that involves devouring human flesh and blood to increase 'Life Assimilation' and restore health.
• Su Xiao witnesses the transformation process and the capture of ordinary people to be used as 'nourishment' for the 'Eternal Life Pool.'

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his analytical skills and adaptability, adjusting his initial assumptions about the situation in Ryudoji Temple.
• The captured ordinary people show fear, despair, and desperation, highlighting the brutal nature of the 'Resentful Servants.'

Significant Themes

• Transformation and Dehumanization: The 'Resentful Servants' were once ordinary people who have been transformed into monstrous creatures, raising questions about identity, humanity, and the loss of self.
• Fear and Despair: The ordinary people's reactions emphasize the psychological impact of their situation, with fear and despair being the dominant emotions.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao's interaction with the 'Resentful Servants' is limited to observation, but the interactions among the 'Resentful Servants' and between them and the captured ordinary people highlight the power dynamics and the brutal nature of their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao infiltrates Ryudoji Temple, witnessing the transformation of ordinary people into resentful creatures.
• The transformation process involves a magic array with a low success rate, with failures being used as nourishment in the Eternal Life Pool.
• Su Xiao discovers that the temple is heavily guarded, making infiltration difficult.
• He encounters two Resentful Servants who argue over stolen human meat, revealing that they can communicate but are prone to bloodthirsty outbursts.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates patience and caution in his infiltration, showing his strategic thinking.
• The Resentful Servants are shown to be brutal and callous in their treatment of ordinary people, but also prone to internal conflicts and deceptions.

Significant Themes

• Cruelty: The chapter title and the treatment of ordinary people by the Resentful Servants highlight the theme of cruelty.
• Transformation and Assimilation: The transformation of ordinary people into resentful creatures explores the theme of assimilation and change.
• Communication and Conflict: The interaction between the two Resentful Servants highlights the theme of communication and conflict among the resentful creatures.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao's infiltration is a solo mission, so there are no direct interactions with other characters. However, he observes the interactions between the Resentful Servants and the ordinary people, as well as the internal conflict between the two Resentful Servants.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao witnesses two Resentful Servants arguing and prepares to intervene to prevent a fight that could attract more enemies.
• Su Xiao kills the two Resentful Servants, gaining World Origin and Merit points.
• He sets off explosives at Ryudoji Temple's main gate, causing a fire and chaos among the Resentful Servants.
• Su Xiao infiltrates Ryudoji Temple, killing isolated Resentful Servants and freeing ordinary people from cages.
• The Resentful Servants' leader realizes the situation and sends a group to guard the passage to the Dharma Hall.
• Su Xiao encounters and defeats a group of Resentful Servants in the passage, showcasing his increased swordsmanship speed.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao's swordsmanship reaches LV.30, significantly increasing his blade's speed and power.
• The Resentful Servants' leader demonstrates strategic thinking and combat experience by prioritizing the intruder over the escaped prisoners.

Significant Themes

• The chaos caused by the fire allows Su Xiao to infiltrate and cause more damage.
• Su Xiao's increased swordsmanship speed makes him a formidable opponent in close combat.
• The Resentful Servants' leader shows adaptability and resourcefulness in responding to the crisis.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts briefly with the two Resentful Servants before killing them.
• Su Xiao frees the ordinary people, facilitating their escape from Ryudoji Temple.
• The Resentful Servants' leader interacts with his subordinates, giving orders and responding to the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A fire breaks out at Ryudō-ji Temple, and Su Xiao infiltrates the temple to find the Soul Lanterns.
• Su Xiao encounters a group of Resentful Servants guarding the entrance to the Main Offering Hall, including a Honey Badger transformed into a Resentful creature.
• The Honey Badger attacks the Resentful Servant leader, creating an opportunity for Su Xiao to charge through the guards and enter the Main Offering Hall.
• Inside the Main Offering Hall, Su Xiao feels an ominous presence, and the Resentful Servant leader throws a bone spear at him.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao adapts to his improved Blade Techniques and demonstrates increased confidence and skill in combat.
• The Honey Badger, now a Sapient Creature, shows aggression and a fondness for fighting, even against its own allies.
• The Resentful Servant leader reveals a more aggressive and determined side, willing to risk his life to stop Su Xiao from entering the Main Offering Hall.

Significant Themes

• The power of Resentment and the danger it poses, as seen through the Honey Badger's transformation and the Resentful Servants' behavior.
• The importance of timing and opportunity in combat, as demonstrated by Su Xiao's wait for the right moment to charge through the guards.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and the Honey Badger: Although they don't interact directly, the Honey Badger's attack on the Resentful Servant leader creates an opportunity for Su Xiao to enter the Main Offering Hall.
• The Resentful Servant leader and the Honey Badger: Their interaction shows the unpredictable nature of Resentful creatures and the potential danger they pose to their allies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao is struck by a bone spear thrown by the Resentful Servant leader, propelling him through several buildings before landing in a flower bed.
• The Honey Badger pursues Su Xiao into the Main Offering Hall area, despite the Resentful Servant leader's orders not to enter.
• Su Xiao engages in a close combat battle with the Honey Badger, discovering its formidable bite force and unique defensive maneuver.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his resilience and determination to complete his mission, despite severe injuries.
• The Honey Badger reveals its fearsome combat abilities and disregard for orders, prioritizing its fight with Su Xiao over the Resentful Servant leader's commands.

Significant Themes

• The theme of defiance and disobedience is highlighted through the Honey Badger's actions, challenging the authority of the Resentful Servant leader.
• The importance of adaptability and quick thinking is shown as Su Xiao adjusts his strategy to counter the Honey Badger's unexpected moves.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and the Honey Badger engage in a tense, high-stakes battle, with each trying to gain the upper hand.
• The Resentful Servant leader and the Honey Badger have a brief confrontation at the entrance to the Main Offering Hall, showcasing the power dynamics between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao battles a Honey Badger, which refuses to let go of his blade, making combat difficult.
• He tries various methods to dislodge the Honey Badger, including fire, but none work.
• Su Xiao eventually kicks the Honey Badger away and escapes its entanglement.
• He infiltrates the Main Offering Hall and finds the Soul Lantern.
• Su Xiao destroys the Soul Lantern using Alchemical Bombs, completing the Talent Awakening Mission.
• Ten layers of barriers appear, trapping him within Ryudoji Temple.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates adaptability and resourcefulness in dealing with the Honey Badger.
• He shows determination and caution in completing the Talent Awakening Mission.

Significant Themes

• The theme of perseverance is evident as Su Xiao continues to face challenges despite the difficulties.
• The importance of adaptability is shown as Su Xiao changes his tactics to deal with the Honey Badger and the Soul Lantern.

Character Interactions

• There are no significant interactions in this chapter, as Su Xiao primarily faces environmental challenges and enemies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao faces a creature, Resentful Orphan Xiu Si, in the Main Offering Hall, which is now a prison.
• Xiu Si emerges from a pool, initially appearing as a beautiful woman to charm Su Xiao.
• Su Xiao resists the charm and attacks Xiu Si, revealing its true form: a bone creature with flesh and blood wrapped around its weapon.
• Xiu Si's data shows it to be a powerful Lord-class creature with high attributes and numerous skills.
• Xiu Si attacks Su Xiao, expressing anger at being interrupted during its evolution.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his resistance to charm and quick thinking in combat.
• Xiu Si shows its cunning by initially appearing as a beautiful woman to lure Su Xiao.

Significant Themes

• The theme of appearance versus reality is highlighted when Xiu Si first appears as a woman.
• The theme of power and its consequences is explored through Xiu Si's evolution and anger at being interrupted.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Xiu Si's interaction is hostile, with Xiu Si trying to charm and kill Su Xiao, and Su Xiao attempting to resist and attack Xiu Si.
• There's no interaction with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao faces off against the Resentful Orphan Xiu Si, a powerful creature with a muscle curved blade.
• Xiu Si's blade has immense force, sending Su Xiao flying despite his Counter Shield.
• Su Xiao uses his Boundary Break Line to freeze Xiu Si briefly, but it breaks free.
• Su Xiao decides to withdraw his defense to dodge Xiu Si's attacks and counter-attack.
• Xiu Si offers Su Xiao a chance to join him, with the Reincarnation Paradise issuing a recruitment prompt.
• Su Xiao refuses the offer and prepares to fight to the death.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his adaptability and resilience, changing his strategy to counter Xiu Si's power.
• Xiu Si recognizes Su Xiao's strength and offers him a chance to join him, showing a degree of respect.

Significant Themes

• The theme of survival and the lengths one would go to ensure it, as seen in Su Xiao's decision to fight despite the odds.
• The power dynamic between creatures and humans, with Xiu Si viewing humans as inferior until Su Xiao proves otherwise.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Xiu Si engage in a intense battle, with Su Xiao managing to land a hit on Xiu Si.
• Xiu Si offers Su Xiao a chance to join him, showing a level of respect for Su Xiao's strength.
• Su Xiao refuses the offer, showing his determination to fight to the death rather than submit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao faces off against Xius, the Orphan of Vengeance, who seeks to consume him.
• Su Xiao activates various skills and uses all his strength to defeat Xius, ultimately killing her with a flintlock pistol.
• After defeating Xius, Su Xiao obtains rewards, including World Source, a Book of Repentance (Quest Item), and a Treasure Chest (Gold).
• Meanwhile, in Fuyuki City, a group of powerful Contractors led by Huang Fen hunt down remaining Contractors, aiming to clear the derivative world before Su Xiao can team up with any of them.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates exceptional combat skills, determination, and resilience, pushing himself to his limits to defeat Xius.
• Xius, despite her ferocity and power, falls to Su Xiao's relentless assault and strategic use of skills and weapons.
• Huang Fen, Die, and Little Fatty, members of the Blood Gate Adventure Team, exhibit their strength and ruthlessness in their pursuit of remaining Contractors.

Significant Themes

• Determination and Resilience: Su Xiao's unyielding will to survive and defeat Xius highlights the importance of determination and resilience in overcoming adversity.
• Power Dynamics: The interactions between Su Xiao and Xius, as well as the Contractors in Fuyuki City, illustrate the shifting power dynamics between characters and the consequences of underestimating one's opponents.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao vs. Xius: Their intense battle showcases their respective strengths, skills, and determination, culminating in a decisive victory for Su Xiao.
• Huang Fen, Die, and Little Fatty: The trio's dynamic highlights their differing personalities and roles within their team, with Huang Fen acting as the voice of reason and Die displaying her seductive charm. Their interactions reveal their shared goal of eliminating remaining Contractors to prevent Su Xiao from forming alliances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao defeats the Resentful Orphan Xiu Si, significantly reducing the danger in Ryudoji Temple.
• Su Xiao learns that his actions in the next five hours will determine his Talent Awakening Mission's completion percentage.
• He destroys the barriers within Ryudoji Temple and encounters a group of resentful rats.
• Su Xiao remotely detonates the Sun God Apollo, a powerful bomb, to destroy Ryudoji Temple and its resentful creatures, gaining a significant amount of World Origin.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his strategic thinking and resourcefulness by using the Sun God Apollo to maximize his mission completion.
• He shows determination and unwillingness to give up despite his severe injuries.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice and Gain: Su Xiao sacrifices the powerful Sun God Apollo to gain a significant amount of World Origin and increase his Talent Awakening Mission's completion percentage.
• Adaptability: Su Xiao adapts his strategy based on new information, choosing to destroy Ryudoji Temple rather than fighting his way through it.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts with the resentful creatures, defeating them and gaining World Origin.
• Although not present in this chapter, Su Xiao's actions are driven by his desire to save his comrades, reflecting his character and motivations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao obtains the 'Book of Repentance,' increasing his mission completion to 42%.
• He returns to Ryudoji Temple, fulfilling his promise to the Old Father.
• Su Xiao encounters the Honey Badger, which Bubuwang pacifies, leading to a truce.
• They return to Fuyuki City, and the Honey Badger leaves to settle its own affairs.
• Su Xiao sets up alerts around a villa on the outskirts of Fuyuki City for rest and recuperation.
• He logs into the Derivative World Communication Platform, finding a message from Brother Without Umbrella, indicating there might be other survivors.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao: Shows strategic thinking by making peace with the Honey Badger to avoid unnecessary conflict while injured.
• Bubuwang: Demonstrates intelligence and diplomatic skills by communicating with and pacifying the Honey Badger.
• Sakura Matou: Shows care and concern for Su Xiao's wellbeing by bandaging his wounds.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategic alliances and avoiding unnecessary conflicts, as seen in Su Xiao's decision to make peace with the Honey Badger.
• The theme of survival and perseverance, as Su Xiao continues to push forward despite his severe injuries.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Bubuwang: Their bond deepens as Bubuwang protects Su Xiao and communicates with the Honey Badger on his behalf.
• Su Xiao and the Honey Badger: They reach an understanding, with the Honey Badger agreeing to leave Su Xiao alone after Bubuwang's intervention.
• Su Xiao and Sakura Matou: Sakura shows concern for Su Xiao's wellbeing, bandaging his wounds.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao receives a long message from 'Brother Without Umbrella' warning about three high-tier Contractors entering the Holy Grail World, hunting other Contractors.
• Su Xiao decides to meet Brother Without Umbrella in 20 hours, despite suspicions about the other's trustworthiness.
• Su Xiao suspects the Contractors might be after him, possibly seeking revenge for his actions against the Blood Gate Adventure Team.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao shows caution and strategic thinking, considering the potential threat and planning his actions accordingly.
• Sakura Matou's mental state improves, and she interacts with Su Xiao, showing childlike curiosity and innocence.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptability in the face of unknown threats.
• Trust and alliances in a dangerous world.
• The consequences of past actions and the potential for revenge.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Sakura Matou have a brief interaction, with Sakura Matou peeking into his room and Su Xiao dismissing her to play with Bubuwang.
• Su Xiao communicates with Brother Without Umbrella via the Derivative World Communication Platform, deciding to meet in the forest outside Fuyuki City in 20 hours.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao awakens his Talent Ability, triggered by Reincarnation Paradise.
• He experiences a vision of his past, showing how he obtained his talent due to a car accident.
• Su Xiao finds himself in a pitch-black Steel Passage, walking endlessly until he reaches a fork with three paths, each representing a different talent inclination: Mage, Magic Tank, or Melee Combat.

Character Development

• Su Xiao reflects on his past and understands the origin of his talent.
• He demonstrates determination and decisiveness in choosing his talent inclination.

Significant Themes

• Fate and choice: Su Xiao's fate is influenced by his choices, both in the past and present.
• Misfortune leading to fortune: Su Xiao's unfortunate life experiences contribute to his stronger talent.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts with Reincarnation Paradise through prompts, but it doesn't respond to his queries during the talent awakening process.
• He doesn't encounter any other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao undergoes a dangerous talent awakening process with a 29% mortality rate.
• He experiences intense pain and nearly faints but manages to endure it.
• Su Xiao's Spirit Shadow Physique ability activates, stabilizing his body and alleviating the pain.
• Su Xiao successfully awakens his Spirit Eater talent, which allows him to steal mana and recover HP upon killing enemies.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his resilience and high willpower by enduring the excruciating pain of talent awakening.
• Su Xiao shows mercy to Matou Kariya, keeping him alive despite his temporary threat.
• Matou Sakura shows concern for Su Xiao's well-being but remains timid and fearful.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and risks associated with talent awakening.
• The importance of resilience and willpower in overcoming adversity.
• The consequences of underestimating or provoking a powerful opponent (Matou Kariya's attempted aggression).

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Bu Bu Wang: They work together to subdue Matou Kariya, showcasing their bond and trust.
• Su Xiao and Matou Sakura: Sakura shows concern for Su Xiao but remains cautious and fearful around him.
• Su Xiao and Matou Kariya: Su Xiao demonstrates his power and dominance over Kariya, who attempts to go berserk.