Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen draws the number [1] for the first round of Cortical Duels, avoiding immediate energy expenditure and gaining an early understanding of opponents' abilities.
• The first duel begins between Sleeper Yordesaphen Galon and Eccentric Tailor Jessica Lorez.
• Yi Chen learns about the Skin Factory's possible reform and the origin of the bloody stains on him.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability by understanding the benefits of drawing the number [1].
• Jessica Lorez reveals her unique ability of cortical hyperplasia, creating a legion of puppets with distinct auras and forms, showcasing her potential as a powerful force for the Organization.
• Sleeper Yordesaphen Galon displays unusual behavior, falling asleep during the duel, hinting at an unknown ability or strategy.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and Strategy: Yi Chen's ability to adapt to unexpected situations and use them to his advantage.
• Power and Potential: Jessica's demonstration of her immense power and potential, challenging the perception of her as a 'solitude' figure.
• The Unknown: Sleeper's unusual behavior during the duel, suggesting hidden abilities or strategies.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen communicates with Principal Deslin, providing details about his 'Skin Sense' assessment and receiving guidance.
• Jessica's puppets, created from her cortical hyperplasia, represent her connection to and control over her creations.
• Sleeper's sleep during the duel could be seen as a dismissive or confident attitude towards Jessica's power, setting up an intriguing dynamic between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jessica, a candidate from the Tailor Association, demonstrates her unique Limit Release, summoning a Skin Legion.
• Sleeper Galon defeats Jessica and her Skin Puppets using his mental power, making them fall asleep without any physical combat.
• Galon is declared the winner of the first round of skin quality duels.

Character Developments

• Jessica shows her formidable power but is ultimately defeated by Galon.
• Galon reveals his powerful mental abilities, using them to subdue Jessica and her Skin Puppets.
• Prophet Yuri shows interest in Galon's methods, hinting at his potential as a threat.
• Jin and Mandy, candidates from the Church, react differently to Galon's abilities, with Jin showing concern for his own mental resilience and Mandy showing surprise.

Significant Themes

• The power of mental abilities and their potential for both control and destruction.
• The unpredictability of opponents in the skin quality duels, challenging the expectations of the candidates and the audience.
• The theme of sleep and dreams, both literal and metaphorical, as a means of escape or confrontation.

Character Interactions

• Prophet Yuri and Mandy observe Galon's abilities, with Yuri encouraging Mandy to watch closely.
• Jin reacts to Galon's mental power, expressing concern for his own mental state.
• Galon and Jessica interact briefly before the duel, with Jessica showing confidence in her abilities and Galon showing nonchalance.
• After the duel, Spacy, a member of the Church, rushes to Jessica's aid, highlighting the Church's role in caring for the candidates.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sleeper Galon, surrounded by skin puppets, is suddenly attacked by an unseen creature that emerges from within him, devouring half of the puppets and injuring Jessica.
• The second promotion match begins immediately after, with Mandy Rosen facing Skinning Master Alex.
• Alex delivers a powerful kick, sending Mandy into the wall, but Mandy survives and returns unharmed.
• Mandy, enraged, defeats Alex in one move, perfectly shattering his head while preserving his skin.

Character Developments

• Sleeper Galon reveals a mysterious creature that can devour skin puppets, hinting at his unknown abilities.
• Mandy Rosen, despite his refined appearance, is revealed to be brutal, insane, and obsessed with 'technique'. He defeats Alex with a single, precise attack.
• Alex, despite his powerful build and Killing Aura, is easily defeated by Mandy.

Significant Themes

• The theme of hidden powers and unknown abilities is further explored through Galon's creature.
• The theme of obsession is highlighted in Mandy's character, who channels his brutality into a pursuit of perfect technique.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen observes Galon's actions using Little Grape's Ash Eyes, witnessing the creature's emergence.
• Deslin advises Yi Chen to surrender if he believes he can't win against Galon.
• Mandy and Alex face off in the second promotion match, with Mandy defeating Alex in a single, brutal move.
• Prophet Yuri advises Jin to learn from Mandy's obsession with technique.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alex, a prodigious young man, becomes obsessed with a painting titled "The Red Dragon and the Woman Whose Sunlight Was Obscured."
• He begins experimenting with skin to replicate the painting, leading him to join the Gentleman Organization.
• Alex kills dozens of young Gentlemen and uses their skins to create his masterpiece, but it's still imperfect.
• Captured and brainwashed, Alex sees Mandy Rosen as the final piece for his artwork and transforms into a monstrous Red Dragon.
• Mandy Rosen defeats Alex by hanging him on a chain, then delivers six punches that explode Alex's body, leaving only his skin intact.

Character Developments

• Alex: Initially a curious and intelligent child, he evolves into a psychopathic artist, killing to perfect his artwork.
• Mandy Rosen: Displaying a naive and honest demeanor, he's a skilled fighter with a hidden ferocity. He struggles with his temper but is willing to learn and improve.

Significant Themes

• Obsession and its destructive consequences (Alex's pursuit of perfection)
• The duality of human nature (Alex's artistic talent vs. his psychopathy, Mandy's naivety vs. his ferocity)
• The price of power and the dehumanization of those who wield it (Alex's treatment of his victims)

Character Interactions

• Alex and Mandy: Their interaction is a clash of ideals, with Alex seeing Mandy as a means to an end and Mandy seeing Alex as a vile person deserving of death.
• Mandy and Yuri: Their relationship is that of a mentor and mentee, with Yuri guiding Mandy's fighting skills and scolding him for his temper.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen faces Mandy Ruzen, a formidable candidate from Keximani, who has an S-class skin ailment and exceptional boxing skills.
• Mandy suggests an alliance with Yi Chen to take out Sleeper Galon first, as they both acknowledge his strength.
• The final promotion begins with Yi Chen, Mandy, and Galon as contestants. Yi Chen reveals his Dead Man's Spine, causing Mandy excitement and Galon curiosity.
• The match starts, and Galon uses his 'Fishing Lines' to induce sleep and cause internal damage to Yi Chen and Mandy's brains. They both manage to wake up.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen shows his strategic thinking by accepting Mandy's alliance proposal and demonstrates his unique abilities by withstanding Galon's 'Fishing Lines.'
• Mandy reveals his 'Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)' and his willingness to cooperate, showing a strategic side despite his aggressive demeanor.
• Sleeper Galon remains composed and mysterious, with his 'Insomnia Syndrome' and 'negativity' hinted at but not fully revealed.

Significant Themes

• Alliances and cooperation for mutual benefit.
• The power of unique abilities and adaptability in the face of adversity.
• The unknown and terrifying aspects of Galon's abilities and instability.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen and Mandy form a temporary alliance to take down Galon first.
• Yi Chen and Mandy both struggle against Galon's 'Fishing Lines' but manage to wake up.
• Galon remains composed and unreadable, intriguing both Yi Chen and Mandy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen and Mandy face Sleeper Galon in the church.
• Mandy is injured by Galon, and Yi Chen gives him a syringe of flesh paste to heal and boost his strength.
• Yi Chen and Mandy initiate their 'Limit Release' transformations.

Character Developments

• Mandy reveals his true strength and releases his limit, transforming into a more aggressive form.
• Yi Chen completes his reading of the first chapter of the "Skin Bible" and gains a new transformation, the "Skin Stance," which combines melee combat and psychic perception.

Significant Themes

• The power of transformation and adaptation in the face of unknown threats.
• The importance of teamwork and trust in battle.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen and Mandy coordinate their attacks, showing mutual respect and trust.
• Yi Chen and Mandy both release their limits, showcasing their unique transformations and abilities.
• Yi Chen's transformation impresses Mandy, who sees Yi Chen as a potential candidate for the First Gentleman position.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen and Mandy perform "Limit Release," stunning the audience.
• Sleeper Galon's passive state changes, and he mutters incoherently.
• Yi Chen and Mandy attack Galon, but a terrifying green monster emerges from his arm.
• Yi Chen and Mandy narrowly escape the monster's bite and attempt to attack Galon again.
• A new creature, a Demon Infant, tries to emerge from Galon's abdomen.
• Galon awakens and forces the Demon Infant back into his body.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen demonstrates his "Ash vision" and uses advanced Stellar Secret Arts to dodge the monster's attack.
• Mandy shows concern for Yi Chen's safety and suggests teaming up to break through the tentacle net.
• Galon briefly awakens and uses his mental force to repel the tentacles and the Demon Infant.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against unknown and terrifying entities.
• The power of teamwork and cooperation in facing overwhelming odds.
• The theme of awakening and self-control in the face of inner darkness.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen and Mandy work together to fight Galon, demonstrating trust and synchronization.
• Yi Chen and Mandy share a moment of confusion and concern when faced with the unexpected mental force.
• Galon's awakening and subsequent actions show a struggle against the entities within him, hinting at a complex internal conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Galon is born in a mental hospital within the organization's primary city, Flumouth.
• His mother, Essena Galon, dies by suicide after giving birth to him.
• Galon exhibits powerful Mental Power at a young age, including telekinesis and affecting others' clothing.
• At five, he develops Insomnia, an Affliction that prevents him from sleeping normally.
• Galon explores the "seam" between reality and dreams, eventually reaching a door and connecting with an unknown world.
• He discovers monsters in this world and establishes a connection with them, which he later tries to control and balance.

Character Developments

• Galon: Grows from a child with powerful Mental Power to a Gentleman who struggles with his connection to an unknown world and its monsters. He learns to control and balance this connection through training and temporary passages.

Significant Themes

• Mental Illness and Power: The organization recognizes that individuals with severe mental issues can become powerful Gentlemen, but they require strict control and regular check-ups.
• Connection and Control: Galon's connection with the unknown world and its monsters is a central theme. He struggles to understand, accept, and control this connection.
• Afflictions and Limitations: Galon's Insomnia both inhibits his ability to sleep and allows him to explore the seam between reality and dreams. It later helps him create temporary passages for the monsters.

Character Interactions

• Galon and the Hospital Staff: They oversee Galon's growth and designate him as an important research subject.
• Galon and the Monsters: He interacts with the monsters in the unknown world, initially killing them and later trying to establish a peaceful coexistence.
• Galon and the Organization: After becoming a Gentleman, he undergoes training to control his powers and connection with the unknown world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Galon, a mysterious figure, reveals his connection to another world and his ability to manifest entities from it.
• Galon's 'Limit Release' transforms him into a grotesque, otherworldly form, merging with monsters from another world.
• Yi Chen and Mandy, the remaining candidates, engage in a final duel against Galon.

Character Developments

• Galon: Reveals his true power and connection to another world. His humanity is still present but suppressed.
• Yi Chen: Realizes the extent of Galon's power and becomes eager to discuss the other world with him.
• Mandy: Initially intimidated by Galon's transformation, he regains his resolve to fight alongside Yi Chen.

Significant Themes

• The Otherworldly Connection: Characters' ties to another world and their ability to manifest entities from it.
• Transformation and Limit Release: Characters pushing their physical and mental boundaries to access hidden powers.
• Humanity vs. Otherworldliness: The struggle between maintaining humanity and embracing otherworldly powers.

Character Interactions

• Galon and Yi Chen: Yi Chen feels a kinship with Galon due to their shared connection to another world.
• Mandy and William: Mandy expresses fear and reluctance to fight Galon, while William remains eager.
• Galon vs. Yi Chen and Mandy: Galon uses his 'Sowing' mental power to trap Yi Chen and Mandy in an illusory plantation, planting sunflower seeds in their brains.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen faces Sleeper Galon in a competition.
• Galon uses "Sowing," a mental power attack, on Yi Chen and another competitor.
• Yi Chen counters by activating his Dead Person Makeup, revealing his Mad Brain and Black Liquid.
• Yi Chen throws his Hand Axe at Galon, but it's deflected.
• Yi Chen advances, recalling his Hand Axe using Star Magic, and Mandy charges with a Skin Greatshield.
• Galon's arms are severed, but he forms a massive mouth on his face, swallowing Mandy and part of Yi Chen's legs.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen demonstrates his resilience and strategic thinking, using his unique abilities to counter Galon's attacks.
• Mandy shows his adaptability and strength but succumbs to Galon's new attack.
• Galon reveals a new, more dangerous ability.

Significant Themes

• The theme of adaptability and resilience in the face of powerful, unknown enemies.
• The cost of using powerful abilities and the risks involved.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen and Mandy work together to attack Galon but are ultimately overwhelmed.
• Deslin communicates with Yi Chen, indicating a change in the promotion's nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen realizes Sleeper Galon's power has surpassed the Skin Promotion event.
• Yi Chen decides to sever Galon's connection to his otherworldly power source using the Skin Bible.
• Yi Chen injects the last serum dose, signaling his intent to continue fighting.
• Yi Chen activates Moonscar, turning his hair silver and merging his axes.
• Yi Chen leaps towards Galon, creating illusions of multiple silver-haired versions of himself.
• Galon sends monsters through his wounds to attack Yi Chen, but they pass through him due to Little Grape's interference.
• Yi Chen presses the Skin Bible onto Galon's face, closing the passage and cutting off Galon's connection to his otherworldly power.
• Galon grabs Yi Chen's wrist, pulling him into the closing passage.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen demonstrates his resilience and determination to fight despite overwhelming odds.
• Yi Chen shows strategic thinking by attempting to sever Galon's connection to his otherworldly power.
• Galon displays his ability to control and summon monsters from his internal world.

Significant Themes

• Resilience and Determination: Yi Chen's refusal to give up despite the odds, showcasing his strong will to survive.
• Strategy and Adaptation: Yi Chen's use of the Skin Bible to counter Galon's otherworldly powers, highlighting the importance of adaptability in battle.
• The Unknown and Otherworldly: The mysterious world connected to Galon's powers, representing the dangers and uncertainties of the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen and Jin share a moment of understanding, with Jin expressing his desire to accompany Yi Chen to Cancer-Palace.
• Yi Chen and Galon engage in a tense standoff, with Galon ultimately pulling Yi Chen into his otherworldly realm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen is pulled into a 'between' dimension by Galon, revealing a chaotic, otherworldly realm filled with bizarre creatures.
• Yi Chen witnesses various surreal and disturbing activities, including a 'wedding feast' where villagers cut off body parts for the newlyweds.
• Galon saves Yi Chen from being attacked by the locals and reveals his plans to use this realm's inhabitants to purify their world of diseases and the Gray Zone.
• Yi Chen learns that Galon also seeks the position of First Gentleman to obtain higher quality skin and establish more stable internal passages.
• Yellow Skin advises Yi Chen to give up the First Gentleman position, as the risks have become too high, and he has other paths to the Skin Factory.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen: Realizes the extent of Galon's plans and the chaos of the otherworldly realm. Decides to give up the First Gentleman position based on Yellow Skin's advice.
• Galon: Reveals his true form and his plans to use the chaotic realm's inhabitants to purify their world. Expresses his desire to become the First Gentleman.

Significant Themes

• Chaos vs. Order: The contrast between the chaotic otherworldly realm and the relative order of their world highlights the theme of chaos vs. order.
• Ambition and Obsession: Both Yi Chen and Galon are driven by their ambitions, which lead them to take significant risks.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen and Galon: They have a tense yet informative conversation, with Galon revealing his plans and Yi Chen learning more about the otherworldly realm.
• Yi Chen and Mandy: Mandy is absent for most of the chapter, but Yi Chen learns that he is deeply asleep and has been through a traumatic experience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Skin Promotion concludes with all candidates surviving except Skinning Master Alex.
• William forfeits, choosing not to become the First Gentleman.
• Prophet Yuri attacks Mandy, reconnecting his severed arm.
• The handover ceremony for the First Gentleman begins, with Claude bound and awaiting succession.

Character Developments

• Jin reveals her desire for William to leave Zion with her, not wanting him to become the First Gentleman.
• Mandy shows improvement in his performance but is still lazy, receiving scolding from Prophet Yuri.
• William decides to leave Zion for a long journey to the Skin Factory after staying with the organization.

Significant Themes

• Ambition vs. Freedom: Characters like Jin and William grapple with the desire for power (ambition) versus the desire for freedom and personal growth.
• Succession and Change: The handover of the First Gentleman position raises questions about the nature of change and the expectations placed on the new leader.

Character Interactions

• Jin and William: Jin's secret hope for William's future is revealed, showing her care and concern for him.
• Mandy and Prophet Yuri: Yuri's harsh but effective method of teaching Mandy highlights their mentor-mentee relationship.
• Yi Chen (William) and Principal Deslin: Their conversation about William's future plans and the Special Training indicates their mutual respect and understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Principal Deslin, the only one mastering Star Magic, maintains the Eternal Night Barrier and communicates with Old World Stargazers from her office.
• Yi Chen, after the "Skin Promotion," visits Deslin's office. They discuss Galon's connection to a unique world and Yi Chen's performance in the competition.
• Deslin reveals that Yi Chen will likely be labeled a 'Special Record Combatant' upon his return from the Old World.
• Deslin suggests Yi Chen combine his dark arts, illusions, and Star Magic for special training.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen: Shows growth and potential, impressing Deslin with his performance in the Skin Promotion and his open-mindedness.
• Principal Deslin: Reveals her role as a connector between the Academy and Old World Stargazers, emphasizing her enjoyment of stargazing.

Significant Themes

• Communication and connection: Deslin's office facilitates communication with the Old World, and Yi Chen's performance bridges gaps between different worlds and abilities.
• Growth and potential: Yi Chen's development and Deslin's recognition of his abilities highlight the theme of growth and potential.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen and Deslin: Their conversation reveals their mutual respect and understanding, with Deslin acting as a mentor and Yi Chen as a promising student.
• Deslin and the Old World Stargazers: Deslin's exchange of Star Granules with the Stargazers emphasizes her role as a connector and her enjoyment of stargazing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen takes a bath to absorb Star Granules, enhancing his Affliction.
• Deslin reveals her Affliction, Astrology Variant - Hyperchylomicranemia, and her connection to the Stargazers.
• Yi Chen and Deslin float in a state of 'Stellar Drift' consciousness for three days.
• Yi Chen awakens with improved abilities and plans to visit the Tailor Association before embarking on his journey.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen: He progresses further in his Affliction, reaching Plague Value [3], and gains the ability to move spatially within three meters.
• Deslin: She enters a Prophet state and provides Yi Chen with a bath to enhance his abilities.

Significant Themes

• Afflictions and their enhancements.
• The connection between the Old World and the Stargazers.
• Yi Chen's journey and preparation for it.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen and Deslin: They share a moment of intimacy as they float together in the bathtub, and Deslin helps Yi Chen enhance his abilities.
• Yi Chen and Deslin: They have a brief exchange before Yi Chen leaves for the Tailor Association, with Deslin expressing hope for his safe return.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen visits Spacy, the Chief Seamster, to prepare for his journey to the Old World and the Skin Factories. Spacy gives him the Skin Bible, an important item directly gifted by the Skin Factories.
• Yi Chen plans his itinerary, including visiting the Original Tomb and potentially finding a patron in the Old World.
• Yi Chen seeks out Teacher Zed to discuss the Monastery issue before his departure. He discovers Zed's secret underground warehouse filled with modified corpses.
• Yi Chen and Zed have a conversation while suspended among the corpses, with Zed revealing that the Monastery of Suffering serves as a prison for the Old World.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen demonstrates his determination and resourcefulness in planning his journey to the Old World.
• Zed shows his expertise in corpse research and modification, hinting at his advancement down the 'corpses' path.

Significant Themes

• The Skin Factories and the Skin Bible are introduced as important aspects of the Old World's skin manipulation.
• The Monastery of Suffering is revealed to have a secret function as a prison for the Old World, adding depth to the world-building.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen interacts with Spacy, seeking information and the Skin Bible, and shows respect for the item's significance.
• Yi Chen and Zed have a candid conversation while suspended among corpses, demonstrating their close teacher-student relationship and Zed's willingness to share his knowledge and experiences with Yi Chen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen and Teacher Zed discuss plans to target key individuals in the Monastery of Suffering, not destroy the institution itself.
• Yi Chen feels a chilling threat from Teacher Zed, reminiscent of the Fleshly Abyss.
• Yi Chen visits Jin, finding her asleep without her mask. They plan to go to the Old World together.
• Yi Chen and Jin are invited by William Berens to meet Archbishop Yalleris in the Hall of Glory.

Character Developments

• Teacher Zed shows increased power, intimidating Yi Chen.
• Yi Chen demonstrates caution and strategic thinking in his plans.
• Jin shows affection towards Yi Chen, treating him like family.
• Yi Chen shows understanding and acceptance of Jin's eccentric behavior.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and fear: Teacher Zed's growing strength and Yi Chen's response to it.
• Trust and companionship: Yi Chen's acceptance of Jin's quirks and their decision to travel together.
• Change and adaptation: Yi Chen's willingness to visit the Old World and face potential threats.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen and Teacher Zed discuss plans, with Teacher Zed providing guidance and Yi Chen showing understanding and caution.
• Yi Chen and Jin show affection and understanding towards each other, planning a trip together.
• Yi Chen and William Berens meet, with William extending an invitation from Archbishop Yalleris.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen learns that his upgraded weapon is ready, likely based on the Ill-substance of his previous firearm.
• Yi Chen, Jin, and Regan meet at the Hall of Glory, where Regan invites Yi Chen to the Research Institute, but Yi Chen declines due to his upcoming journey to the Old World.
• Yi Chen follows Archbishop Yalleris to the Secret Snow Area, where he learns that the upgrade requires using a Holy Body as the material base.
• Yi Chen meets the Holy Body of War Ironblood - Bartosh Darrell, an Executioner instructor who died in the Gray Zone.
• Yi Chen is told that his firearm is now integrated with the Holy Body, and only he can collect and control the open-sourced Ill-substance.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen shows respect and solemnity when learning about Instructor Darrell's past.
• Little Grape offers to help integrate with the firearm, hinting at its desire to drain value from the Holy Body.

Significant Themes

• The power and value of Holy Bodies and their connection to the Organization's past.
• The potential of open-sourced Ill-substances and their integration with firearms.
• The risks and responsibilities of those who serve the Organization, as seen in Instructor Darrell's story.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen, Jin, and Regan discuss Yi Chen's upcoming journey and Regan's research on the Death Plague.
• Yi Chen and Archbishop Yalleris discuss the weapon upgrade and the requirement to use a Holy Body.
• Yi Chen and Little Grape discuss the integration process and Little Grape's intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen absorbs Instructor Darrell's corpse using his Ember Eye, reviving Darrell's heart with the Open Source Ill-substance.
• The heart transforms into a new firearm, a portable handgun, which Yi Chen names "Little Grape."
• Yi Chen plans to leave for the Old World to obtain his own "Skin Bible" and pursue higher quality skins for crafting Gentleman's Attire.
• Upon attempting to store the gun in his briefcase, it activates and clashes with the Death Plague from the Dead Spine Lake, causing the Axe Blade to spring out.
• Yi Chen uses his skin manipulation abilities to create a gun holster, concealing the firearm.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen demonstrates his ability to control and integrate the Open Source Ill-substance, further solidifying his status as a candidate for First Gentleman.
• Archbishop Yalleris shows understanding and support for Yi Chen's actions, acknowledging his potential to save human civilization.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and Integration: Yi Chen adapts to the new firearm's weight and learns to control it, while Little Grape integrates with the gun, turning it into a 'guest room' for further study.
• Power and Responsibility: Yi Chen feels the weight of the new firearm, both literally and figuratively, as he takes on the responsibility to use it to eliminate plagues threatening humanity.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen and Archbishop Yalleris have a cordial exchange, with the Archbishop expressing his hopes for Yi Chen's success in the Old World.
• Yi Chen interacts with the new firearm, learning about its unique features and capabilities, and ultimately concealing it using his skin manipulation abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jin tries to touch Yi Chen's new gun, but the weapon's unique feature, 'mandatory flesh stripping,' causes Jin's flesh to be drawn into the gun to create bullets.
• Jin retaliates, triggering the gun's 'danger alarm' and causing it to fire at her, resulting in severe injuries.
• Yi Chen rushes Jin to the Major-Hospital-of-Hippocrates, but Jin recovers rapidly due to her body's adaptive response.
• Yi Chen and Jin have a large meal at Philip's Bull before setting off on their journey.
• Yi Chen considers visiting the Circus in the Old World and decides to meet with the Duke for more information.
• Jin, drunk, insists on leaving immediately, and they board a carriage towards the Holy Grail Mountain area.

Character Developments

• Jin: Shows her impulsive and curious nature, disregarding her image as a lady to touch Yi Chen's gun. Her body's adaptive response and healing abilities are further demonstrated.
• Yi Chen: Shows concern for Jin's well-being, rushing her to the hospital and ensuring her safety. He also displays his strategic thinking in considering a visit to the Circus.

Significant Themes

• The unique and dangerous nature of the weapon created by the organization's founder.
• Jin's curiosity and impulsiveness, leading to both humorous and dangerous situations.
• Yi Chen's strategic thinking and concern for his companions.

Character Interactions

• Jin and Yi Chen: Their interaction is playful and close, with Jin's impulsiveness contrasting with Yi Chen's cautiousness. They share a meal and a carriage ride, further solidifying their bond.
• Yi Chen and Regan: Regan reminds them about collecting 'Dead Materials' before they part ways.