Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qi creates a Doll Code with rules for Service Dolls and adds Outer Instructions for their service-related actions.
• Li Qi considers changing Jing Hua's name but decides against it.
• Carol returns from the Royal Capital, reporting that the King wants Li Qi to hand over the Relics.
• Li Qi refuses the King's terms and threatens to deal with the Light Chasers instead.
• The Light Chasers' President visits the Remnants' settlement at night, seeking cooperation with Li Qi.
• Li Qi reveals his second Combat Doll, Adam Number Two, to the Light Chasers' President.

Character Developments

• Li Qi shows indifference to the Light Chasers' past actions and prioritizes the Remnants' survival.
• The Light Chasers' President demonstrates his power by controlling the Metal Giant and shows interest in Li Qi's War Doll.

Significant Themes

• Cooperation vs. Confrontation: Li Qi is willing to cooperate with the Light Chasers if necessary, but he won't tolerate their past actions without reason.
• Power and Strength: Li Qi showcases his new War Doll, demonstrating his growing power and ability to protect the Remnants.

Character Interactions

• Li Qi and Carol discuss the King's terms and the possibility of dealing with the Light Chasers.
• Li Qi and the Light Chasers' President have a tense encounter, with Li Qi threatening to kill him if he doesn't provide a good reason for cooperation.
• Li Qi reveals his new War Doll, Adam Number Two, to the Light Chasers' President, showing off his technological advancements.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qi creates Adam Number Two, a massive Relic-powered artificial being, as his strongest creation.
• The President of the Light Chasers arrives, bringing a Metal Giant Relic to test Adam's power.
• Adam easily overpowers the Metal Giant, impressing the President.
• Li Qi learns about the 'Last Wish' of Relics and the limit on contracting multiple Relics from the President.

Character Developments

• Li Qi: Shows his strategic thinking by planning to use the Metal Giant to test Adam's strength before confronting the Kingdom.
• The President of the Light Chasers: Reveals knowledge about Relics and their 'Last Wishes', demonstrating his expertise.
• Emma: Transformed into a half-Relic, half-Mist Beast by Li Qi, she retains her human consciousness but struggles with her new form and separation from Ronnie.

Significant Themes

• The power and limitations of Relics, including their 'Last Wishes' and the limit on contracting multiple Relics.
• The consequences of Li Qi's actions on others, as seen in Emma's transformation and struggle.

Character Interactions

• Li Qi and the President: Engage in a conversation about Relics while their respective creations battle, showcasing their calm and collected demeanor despite the chaos around them.
• Emma and the President: Emma, now a Mist Beast, confronts the President, expressing her anger and pain, but ultimately cannot harm him due to her loyalty to Li Qi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ronnie practices his Qi cultivation in the Mist Zone and communicates with his Crystal Relic.
• Ronnie learns that a part of the Crystal's power is with a Light Chaser named Green-Hair.
• Ronnie witnesses Li Qi confronting the Light Chasers' President, who reveals dark secrets about the Kingdom's methods for creating Relics and maintaining the Safe Zone.
• Li Qi orders Emma to kill the Light Chasers' President after learning the truth.
• Ronnie overhears the conversation and flees the scene.

Character Developments

• Ronnie: Shows growth in using his brain and discerning strength, but is shocked and disillusioned by the truth about the Kingdom.
• Li Qi: Reveals his ruthless side in ordering the Light Chasers' President's death, showing his commitment to his goals.
• The Light Chasers' President: Reveals the dark secrets of the Kingdom and Light Chasers, showcasing his manipulative and desperate nature.

Significant Themes

• The true cost of the Kingdom's safety and Relics.
• The moral ambiguity of the Light Chasers and their methods.
• The consequences of hiding the truth and the importance of knowledge.

Character Interactions

• Ronnie and the Crystal: Ronnie communicates with his Relic, learning about its lost power and Li Qi's potential involvement in retrieving it.
• Li Qi and the Light Chasers' President: They have a tense conversation where the President reveals the Kingdom's dark secrets, ultimately leading to his death.
• Ronnie and Li Qi: Ronnie overhears Li Qi's conversation with the President, leading to a potential rift in their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ronnie learns shocking truths about the Kingdom's practices from the Light Chasers President.
• Li Qi decides to go to the Royal Capital to investigate Carol's whereabouts and the Kingdom's actions.
• Li Qi transforms his Right Hand into a Relic, creating a new Special Grade Relic with two abilities: Summon and Convert.

Character Developments

• Ronnie: Struggles with the truth about the Kingdom and decides to accompany Li Qi to the Royal Capital.
• Li Qi: Transforms his Right Hand into a Relic, demonstrating his decisiveness and resourcefulness. He also uses a Magic Device from his previous life to accelerate his Qi Refinement.
• The Angel: Continues to encourage Li Qi to 'evolve,' showing a fixation on this idea.

Significant Themes

• The moral ambiguity of the Kingdom's actions and the consequences of maintaining the Safe Zone.
• The power of Relics and the potential of Li Qi's new Right Hand.
• The struggle between Li Qi's past life and his current life, represented by his use of a Magic Device from his previous life.

Character Interactions

• Ronnie and Li Qi: Ronnie seeks Li Qi's permission to accompany him to the Royal Capital, and Li Qi agrees.
• Li Qi and The Angel: Li Qi keeps his distance from the Angel due to its fixation on making him 'evolve.'

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group arrives at the Royal Capital, with Ronnie being awestruck by its prosperity.
• Li Qi catches a young thief, Dia, who offers to guide them in exchange for money.
• Li Qi decides to visit the slums of the Royal Capital, starting with White Water Street.
• They encounter a commotion involving a young man being arrested by Guards.

Character Developments

• Ronnie is overwhelmed by the Royal Capital's prosperity, feeling like a country bumpkin.
• Li Qi remains calm and collected, showing no signs of awe or disorientation.
• Dia, the young thief, shows no fear of Mist Explorers and is eager to guide them for money.
• The young man being arrested demonstrates defiance and protest against his arrest.

Significant Themes

• Wealth disparity: The contrast between the prosperous Royal Capital and the impoverished White Water Street highlights the wealth gap.
• Power dynamics: The Guards' treatment of the young man and Dia's lack of fear towards Mist Explorers showcase the power dynamics in society.
• Poverty and its effects: The slum's inhabitants are primarily young, suggesting high mortality rates or migration due to harsh living conditions.

Character Interactions

• Li Qi and Ronnie: Li Qi leads the group, making decisions, while Ronnie follows and observes.
• Li Qi and Dia: Li Qi treats Dia with a mix of amusement and seriousness, while Dia is eager to please Li Qi for the money.
• The Guards and the young man: The Guards show no mercy in arresting the young man, who protests his innocence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qi and his group hear an argument in a house, which Ronnie suspects might involve a crime.
• Dia reveals that someone has been taken to the 'Sin Prison' for offending a Noble.
• Li Qi learns about the structure of the Royal City, including the Inner City, Outer City, and the Sin Prison.
• Li Qi visits Dia's house and meets Dia's Old Man, who seems unordinary despite his poor appearance.

Character Developments

• Dia shows his defiance and resourcefulness in gathering information.
• Ronnie demonstrates his loyalty and initiative in following Dia to investigate.
• The Old Man reveals an intimidating presence and seems to have expectations or secrets.

Significant Themes

• The class divide between Nobles and commoners, and the harsh treatment of the latter.
• The harsh punishment system, as represented by the Sin Prison.
• The potential for unexpected connections and secrets, as hinted by the Old Man's mutterings.

Character Interactions

• Li Qi and Ronnie work together to gather information from Dia.
• Dia and his Old Man have a strained but caring relationship, with Dia stealing to support his Old Man's medical expenses.
• The Old Man seems to have a hidden agenda or expectations, which he shares with Ronnie and Li Qi through his mutterings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An old man, who can see the future with his Relic, awaits Ronnie's arrival.
• Ronnie, Li Qi, and Ronnie's friends (Emma and Rumi) meet the old man.
• The old man reveals that Ronnie's future is intertwined with humanity's hope.
• Ronnie's past and future are shown to Li Qi through the old man's Relic.

Character Developments

• Ronnie: Starts as a struggling Mist Explorer trainee, grows into a key figure in humanity's future.
• Old Man: Initially seems senile, reveals himself as a powerful seer with a crucial Relic.

Significant Themes

• Predestination vs Free Will: The old man's prophecies suggest a predetermined future, but Li Qi's involvement alters events.
• Sacrifice: The old man sacrifices his health to wait for Ronnie, and Ronnie's friends make sacrifices for him.

Character Interactions

• Ronnie & Old Man: Ronnie is confused and surprised by the old man's knowledge of him and his friends. The old man sees Ronnie as a crucial figure in humanity's future.
• Li Qi & Old Man: Li Qi is intrigued by the old man's abilities and tries to understand his prophecies. He also checks the old man's health and is surprised by his condition.
• Ronnie & Li Qi: Ronnie is bewildered by the old man's revelations but trusts Li Qi's decisions. Li Qi sees Ronnie as a key figure in the old man's prophecies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qi learns about a prophecy from an old man, who reveals that Li Qi's involvement has altered the future.
• The old man possesses a Relic capable of predicting the future, which he refuses to give to Li Qi.
• Li Qi learns that the old man was once part of the Four Great Families and had a son in the Sin Prison.

Character Developments

• Li Qi: He becomes more determined to find out the truth about the Kingdom and its secrets, planning to go to the Sin Prison.
• Ronnie: He learns about a prophecy that he might be humanity's new hope but remains uncertain about its validity.
• Dia: After his old man's death, he decides to become a Mist Explorer and stay in the city, awaiting news of his older brother.

Significant Themes

• The power of prophecy and its uncertainty.
• The importance of hope and determination in the face of an uncertain future.
• The consequences of Li Qi's actions on the original timeline.

Character Interactions

• Li Qi and the Old Man: They have a philosophical discussion about the value of prophecy and the future.
• Li Qi and Dia: Li Qi offers to find Dia's older brother in the Sin Prison, but Dia refuses to thank him.
• Ronnie and Li Qi: Ronnie seeks confirmation from Li Qi about the prophecy, and Li Qi encourages him to make his own future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qi investigates the supply transport to Sin Prison and sends Ronnie in disguised as a criminal.
• Ronnie wakes up in the Underworld, a mysterious place where he can't remember his past.
• Ronnie meets other prisoners in the Underworld: Big Guy (Beg), Enovy, and Yuchi, Dia's brother.

Character Developments

• Li Qi demonstrates his strategic thinking and concern for Ronnie's safety by giving him a means of communication and escape.
• Ronnie is confused and disoriented upon waking up in the Underworld, but his memories start to return.
• Yuchi reveals his connection to Dia, Ronnie's love interest, hinting at a potential alliance.

Significant Themes

• The mystery of Sin Prison and the Underworld.
• The struggle for survival and escape in the Underworld.
• The power of memories and identity.

Character Interactions

• Li Qi and Ronnie: Li Qi sends Ronnie into danger but provides him with a means of communication and escape.
• Ronnie and the Underworld prisoners: Ronnie meets other prisoners with varying personalities and agendas.
• Ronnie and Yuchi: Yuchi recognizes Ronnie and offers a potential alliance based on their shared connection to Dia.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qi infiltrates a supply convoy to Sin Prison using a Suggestion Spell on Gardner, the convoy leader.
• Upon arrival, Li Qi discovers that Sin Prison is guarded by ghostly, transparent figures resembling the Kingdom's Guard Squad.
• Li Qi sneaks into the Sin Prison warehouse after the convoy leaves, finding it empty except for supplies.
• He discovers that the supplies are tiny doll clothes, realizing there are only five boxes, suggesting a limited number of 'prisoners'.

Character Developments

• Li Qi demonstrates adaptability and resourcefulness in infiltrating Sin Prison.
• Gardner, the convoy leader, is portrayed as naive and easily manipulated by Li Qi's Suggestion Spell.

Significant Themes

• The mystery and horror of Sin Prison, hinted at by the ghostly guards and the unusual supplies.
• The exploration of soul-related secrets, as Li Qi is intrigued by the possibility of souls persisting in this place.

Character Interactions

• Li Qi interacts with Gardner, using the Suggestion Spell to convince him to bring Li Qi along.
• Li Qi observes the ghostly guards but avoids direct interaction.
• Li Qi interacts with a temporary doll he created, using it to leave Sin Prison with Gardner while he stays behind to investigate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qi observes four transparent-bodied jailers leading a group of naked, soulless people into a warehouse.
• The jailers notice Li Qi's presence, and one of them activates an item to prevent Li Qi from using his Relics.
• Li Qi uses a walnut-sized object to kill one jailer, then quickly dispatches the remaining three using his enhanced physical abilities and Qi.

Character Developments

• Li Qi demonstrates adaptability and resourcefulness by switching to his backup hands when his original Relic hands are disabled.
• The jailers exhibit immunity to physical attacks but vulnerability to Qi, suggesting they are similar to Relics.
• The naked people display no self-awareness or inhibition, engaging in sexual activity openly and collectively.

Significant Themes

• The power of Qi vs. Relics: Li Qi's reliance on Qi when his Relics are disabled highlights the importance of his unique abilities.
• The dehumanization of the naked people raises questions about their treatment and the ethics of their situation.
• Li Qi's adaptability and resourcefulness emphasize his ability to overcome challenges and find solutions.

Character Interactions

• Li Qi interacts with the jailers, using his wit and physical prowess to outmaneuver them.
• The jailers' interaction with the naked people reveals their role as controllers and manipulators.
• The naked people interact with each other in a seemingly mindless and instinctual manner, devoid of self-awareness or inhibition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ronnie and the others follow Yuchi, who reveals they're in his Relic, the Underworld.
• Yuchi states they're going to the 'place of departure' to leave the Underworld.
• Yuchi reveals Ronnie is the 'Prophesied One' who can awaken the Original Relic and save them.
• The Original Relic, a giant Crystal, emerges from the ground.
• Ronnie sees the Sin Prison's true purpose: women in glass boxes and giant Specters wandering aimlessly.
• Li Qi explores the Sin Prison, discovering a factory-like assembly line processing human body parts.

Character Developments

• Ronnie learns he might be the 'Prophesied One' and feels pressured.
• Yuchi shows his distrust of the Four Great Nobles and the Royal Family.
• Enovy, the only woman, is horrified by the sight of women in glass boxes.
• Li Qi demonstrates his disregard for stealth and increased aggression in his search.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal (Yuchi's distrust of the Four Great Nobles and the Royal Family).
• The true purpose of the Sin Prison (exploitation and processing of humans).
• The weight of prophecy (Ronnie's newfound responsibility).

Character Interactions

• Ronnie and Yuchi: Yuchi reveals Ronnie's importance as the 'Prophesied One'.
• Ronnie and the group: Ronnie shares his shock at seeing the Sin Prison's true purpose.
• Yuchi and the thin young man: Yuchi confirms his estrangement from the Four Great Nobles.
• Li Qi and the jailers: Li Qi confronts jailers processing human body parts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qi witnesses the Sin Prison's assembly-line factory, where 'Naked People' (dehumanized humans) are disassembled and transported.
• Li Qi kills the Jailers using his Right Hand's Silk Threads and amplified Qi.
• The Little People stop being transported, but the machines continue operating.
• Li Qi discovers that the factory and the floor are part of a Relic.
• Li Qi calls for the Angel, but it doesn't respond, suggesting the space might be problematic.
• Li Qi decides to find the room where newly captured criminals undergo brainwashing.
• Grint, the Warden of Sin Prison, appears and engages Li Qi in combat within a Duel Platform, which prohibits the use of Qi and Relics.

Character Developments

• Li Qi demonstrates his adaptability and resourcefulness, using his Right Hand's weapons and alchemy potions despite the Duel Platform's restrictions.
• Grint reveals that he has undergone body transformations, making him resistant to Li Qi's initial attack.

Significant Themes

• Dehumanization and objectification of humans.
• The power of technology and its misuse.
• The struggle between Li Qi's curiosity and the need for self-preservation.

Character Interactions

• Li Qi and Grint engage in a tense conversation before their fight, with Li Qi trying to gather information and Grint attempting to persuade Li Qi to surrender.
• Li Qi's internal dialogue reveals his thoughts and strategies during the fight with Grint.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qi, distrustful of Relics after an incident, has prepared various backup plans, including Alchemical Items, hidden mechanisms, and potions.
• Li Qi faces Grint, a powerful opponent, and uses a Temporary Enhancement Potion to boost his physical abilities.
• Li Qi and Grint engage in a fierce hand-to-hand combat, with Li Qi using his enhanced abilities and hidden weapons in his artificial arms.
• Grint, surprised by Li Qi's fighting techniques and versatility, decides to end the fight quickly by enhancing his strength.
• Li Qi uses an Anesthetic Potion to incapacitate Grint, winning the battle.

Character Developments

• Li Qi demonstrates his adaptability, resourcefulness, and combat skills, using his enhanced body and hidden weapons to outmaneuver Grint.
• Grint, initially confident, becomes cautious and then frustrated by Li Qi's unpredictability and resilience.

Significant Themes

• The unpredictability of battle and the importance of adaptability.
• The dangers of relying solely on Relics and the value of having backup plans.
• The power of human ingenuity and resourcefulness in the face of superior strength.

Character Interactions

• Li Qi and Grint engage in a tense and dynamic fight, with Li Qi's unpredictability challenging Grint's confidence and skills.
• Li Qi's calm and collected demeanor contrasts with Grint's growing frustration and desperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qi defeats Grint using an Anesthetic Potion, but Grint disappears into the ground, likely not dead.
• Li Qi retrieves his detached arm and proceeds to the next room.
• In the Sin Prison, the Wardens discuss sending the 'Guard' family to handle Li Qi.
• Ronnie and Yuchi, along with others, escape the Underworld and encounter Yuchi's former comrade, who tries to stop them. Yuchi uses his Relic to capture the man and the Jailers.
• Ronnie contracts with a Relic that has the ability to convert waste into energy. Yuchi suggests using this ability on the room's Energy Core.

Character Developments

• Li Qi shows strategic thinking and concern for his enemies' well-being, not intending to kill Grint.
• Ronnie discovers his new Relic's ability and uses it, albeit with limited understanding and power.
• Yuchi demonstrates his cunning and decisiveness, capturing his former comrade and planning to destroy the Sin Prison's Energy Core.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The Wardens discuss sending the 'Guard' family to maintain control over the Sin Prison and Li Qi. Yuchi seeks to disrupt this control by destroying the Energy Core.
• Unintended Consequences: Li Qi's use of the Anesthetic Potion leads to Grint's disappearance, highlighting the unpredictable nature of his powers and the Sin Prison's environment.
• Adaptation and Growth: Ronnie adapts to his new Relic and learns to use its ability, showing personal growth despite his initial confusion.

Character Interactions

• Li Qi interacts with Grint, showing mercy and restraint despite their combat situation.
• Yuchi interacts with his former comrade, capturing him and showing no remorse for his actions.
• Ronnie interacts with Yuchi, Enovy, and Beg, showing a mix of naivety, confusion, and eagerness to please Yuchi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qi hears an explosion and a baby crying, choosing to investigate the latter.
• He discovers a room where babies are being turned into 'relics' for production.
• Li Qi kills the jailers and decides to destroy the Sin Prison.
• An explosion allows relics to be used within the prison.
• A woman and a man (the Clown) attack Li Qi. The Clown's Relic amplifies Li Qi's emotions, making him extremely angry.
• Li Qi transforms into Adam Number Two and kills the Clown.

Character Developments

• Li Qi shows compassion towards the babies and decides to destroy the Sin Prison.
• Li Qi's anger is amplified by the Clown's Relic, leading him to transform into Adam Number Two.

Significant Themes

• The dehumanization of innocent lives.
• The struggle between morality and necessity in Li Qi's actions.
• The power of emotions and their influence on decision-making.

Character Interactions

• Li Qi interacts with the jailers, learning about the babies' fate.
• Li Qi faces off against the woman and the Clown, with the Clown's Relic amplifying Li Qi's emotions.
• The woman and the Clown work together to attack Li Qi, but the Clown's death leaves the woman alone against Li Qi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qi, controlling Adam Number Two, causes destruction in the Sin Prison due to his emotional turmoil.
• Li Qi's past lives and losses cause him to lash out, leading to the activation of a powerful weapon that causes a massive explosion.
• Ronnie and his group witness the explosion and seek refuge in Yuchi's Relic Underworld, which is damaged by the blast.

Character Developments

• Li Qi: Struggles with the emotional burden of his past lives, leading to an outburst of anger and grief.
• Ronnie: Shows concern for Li Qi's safety and demonstrates his ability to use his Relic to protect others.
• Yuchi: Shows concern for Ronnie and his group, and reveals that his Relic has self-repair capabilities.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of emotional turmoil and the inability to cope with past traumas.
• The destructive power of hidden or unleashed strength (in this case, Li Qi's emotional outburst and the power of his weapon).
• The importance of friendship and camaraderie, as shown by Ronnie's concern for Li Qi and Yuchi's concern for Ronnie and his group.

Character Interactions

• Li Qi and the woman in the Sin Prison: Li Qi's emotional outburst leads to a destructive chase, with the woman trying to escape.
• Ronnie and Yuchi: Ronnie expresses concern for Li Qi, and Yuchi offers comfort and support to Ronnie.
• Ronnie and his group: Ronnie uses his Relic to protect everyone from the Fire Rain, demonstrating his responsibility towards his friends.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qi believes he has died after using a powerful spell, but he hasn't.
• He awakens in the Angel's 'Chamber of Gestation', where the Angel reveals it wants to 'devour' Li Qi.
• Li Qi learns that the Angel is not the Original Relic but a Remnant, a Descendant of the Creator, trapped within the Relic.
• The Angel explains it wants to escape its trapped state by taking over Li Qi's body due to his potential as the most perfect Evolution Substrate.

Character Developments

• Li Qi: Realizes the Angel's true intentions and struggles against it, showing resilience and determination to protect his body.
• The Angel: Reveals its past, showing a complex history and a growing desperation to escape its confinement.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for freedom and self-determination.
• The consequences of being trapped in a situation against one's will.
• The lengths one might go to achieve their goals.

Character Interactions

• Li Qi and the Angel: Their interaction reveals the Angel's true intentions and Li Qi's resolve to resist, setting up a tense dynamic between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qi is swallowed by an Angel who wants to help him evolve into a life form in the New World.
• The Angel merges with Li Qi, causing him pain and dizziness.
• Li Qi recalls the concept of 'Divine Descent' from his past life, which allows him to draw out his hidden power.
• Li Qi devours the Angel's power using his ability to reincarnate, which protects his soul.
• Li Qi finds himself in his soul form, glowing and seemingly no different from his physical body.

Character Developments

• Li Qi: Realizes his ability to reincarnate protects his soul and uses it to devour the Angel. He also gains the ability to see and control his soul form.
• The Angel: Attempts to merge with Li Qi but is ultimately devoured by him.

Significant Themes

• The power of the soul and its mysteries.
• The concept of 'Divine Descent,' which allows one to draw out their hidden power.
• The irony of the Angel trying to devour Li Qi but being devoured instead.

Character Interactions

• Li Qi interacts with the Angel, who tries to merge with him but is ultimately devoured.
• Li Qi's past interactions with Bai Shuangshuang and the old man are recalled, providing context for the concept of 'Divine Descent.'

The chapter begins with Li Qi, now in his evolved form, emerging from the Angel's body. He realizes he's no longer human but a Relic, possessing abilities of all Relics on his body and able to devour more to evolve. However, he feels repelled by the world, a sensation he's experienced in previous lives. He decides to meet the Master of the Sin Prison before ending this life.
Li Qi and Jing Hua reach the Sin Prison's control center, where they find the Yu Family, the Masters of the Sin Prison, embedded in the walls as faces. The faces accuse Li Qi of being a Sinner, but he dismisses their accusations, stating he didn't know the Sin Prison's true purpose until now. He reveals that the Sin Prison is a large Relic providing materials for Relic Production Factories and maintaining the Safe Zone's existence, but its methods are inhumane and temporary, causing more harm than good. Li Qi also exposes the corruption of the Four Great Nobles, who use their power arbitrarily, leading to an increase in resentful Relic Grudges. Despite acknowledging the Nobles' initial contributions, Li Qi disapproves of their current methods and behavior.