Ch. 701Oceanic Disturbance
Key Plot Points and Events
- Nash, having severed his frontal lobe, regains consciousness and finds his brain has regenerated. He hears a scream from the neighboring room.
- William undergoes a thorough examination by Jessica, who discovers his body has a 'Void' issue—his internal ailments lack purity to fill his perfect external structure.
- Jessica suggests two methods to fill the 'Void': perfecting ailments or finding something else to control the body. She plans to examine William's 'Abyss' next.
- A telepathic message warns of strange happenings in the sea. William sees the whale eyes accompanying the ship appear agitated.
- In the deep sea, Fish Source observes the Human World's seas and notices an unusual silver sea area. He becomes interested in William's cruise ship, which seems to be heading towards it.
Character Developments
- Nash: Shows resilience and regeneration, indicating his 'Ancient Gene' is active.
- William: Undergoes a thorough examination, revealing his body's 'Void' issue. He shows concern for the strange sea occurrences.
- Jessica: Demonstrates her medical expertise, discovering William's 'Void' problem. She shows curiosity and eagerness to examine William's 'Abyss.'
- Fish Source: Shows interest in the silver sea area and the cruise ship heading towards it.
Significant Themes
- The 'Void' in William's body represents his internal imperfections and the need to fill them to achieve perfection.
- The silver sea area is an anomaly, potentially representing a new threat or challenge.
Character Interactions
- Nash and William: Their relationship is not explicitly shown in this chapter, but Nash's actions could potentially impact William.
- William and Jessica: They interact professionally, with Jessica examining William and sharing her medical insights.
- Fish Source and the cruise ship: Although not physically interacting, Fish Source's interest in the ship and its destination could lead to future interactions.