Ch. 261The General Was Attacked—Lock Down the Entire Area! / Huh? We Still Have to Work?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Kiana is offered to participate in the Martial Arts Ceremony, with the prize being a treasured sword.
- Kiana buys several longswords to prepare for the ceremony, despite having no swordsmanship foundation.
- Aha, an Aeon, contacts Kiana and tries to issue a quest, but Kiana declines.
- Jing Yuan, the General, is 'assassinated' and a lockdown is ordered, but Kiana is unharmed and no assassins are found.
- The next morning, Kiana is woken up to go to work, and March 7th is also woken up as they have an appointment with Yunli for sword practice.
Character Developments
- Kiana: Shows reluctance to participate in the ceremony due to her lack of sword skills but agrees for the sake of the reward. She also displays a casual attitude towards Aha's quest.
- March 7th: Shows dedication to her training and is upset about being late for her appointment with Yunli.
- Aha: Persists in trying to issue a quest to Kiana, showing a playful and persistent side.
- Jing Yuan: Despite being 'assassinated', he is not harmed and the incident is treated as a prank.
Significant Themes
- The theme of preparation and skill development is evident as Kiana buys swords to prepare for the ceremony despite her lack of skill.
- The theme of persistence is shown through Aha's attempts to issue a quest to Kiana.
- The theme of duty and responsibility is seen as March 7th is upset about being late for her training appointment.
Character Interactions
- Kiana and Jing Yuan: Kiana agrees to participate in the ceremony after Jing Yuan mentions the reward.
- Kiana and Aha: Kiana is uninterested in Aha's quest and leaves without engaging further.
- Kiana and March 7th: Kiana wakes up to March 7th's distress about being late for her training appointment.
- March 7th and Yunli: March 7th is eager to meet Yunli for her sword practice appointment.