Ch. 381Mirage Turtle
Key Plot Points and Events
- A giant eyeball belonging to a Black Armor giant beast appears, flipping open a tank.
- Old Tian, a burly soldier, fires at the beast but causes it to retaliate, destroying the tank.
- The beast reveals its true form, a massive, spider-like creature with human arms as barbs on its tongue.
- It attempts to devour Wang Hui, a young soldier, but is interrupted by a silver-white mecha piloted by Bai?.
- Old Tian is mortally wounded, and despite Wang Hui's efforts, he dies.
- Bai? confirms the beast's identity as a Mirage Turtle, a high-tier 2 mesotozoa with thick armor and heat blade abilities.
Character Developments
- Wang Hui: Initially terrified and frozen, he tries to save Old Tian but is unable to accept his death, leading to a breakdown.
- Old Tian: Sacrifices himself to give Wang Hui a chance to escape, revealing his desire to see his 7-year-old son again.
- Bai?: Shows empathy and concern for the soldiers' plight, but also delivers harsh truths.
Significant Themes
- Humility and Powerlessness: The soldiers' insignificance is emphasized when faced with the colossal beast, highlighting the theme of human vulnerability.
- Sacrifice and Loss: Old Tian's sacrifice for Wang Hui underscores the theme of loss and the consequences of war.
- Responsibility and Duty: Bai?'s attempt to help the soldiers, despite the danger, reflects her sense of duty and responsibility.
Character Interactions
- Wang Hui and Old Tian: A mentor-mentee relationship is established, with Old Tian protecting Wang Hui and the latter trying to save him.
- Wang Hui and Bai?: Bai? attempts to help Wang Hui, but her harsh truth-telling causes him distress.
- Bai? and the Mirage Turtle: Bai? is determined to defeat the beast, showing no fear despite its size and power.