Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reinforcements arrive with heavy weaponry to aid Kiana and Mei against the giant spider.
• Kiana is instructed to lure the spider into marked red circles for targeted strikes.
• The spider reveals a desire for Kiana, increasing its aggression.
• After taking heavy damage, the spider sends its offspring to attack the armed personnel.
• Kiana discovers that the spider's armored state is temporary and counters with a powerful punch, weakening it.
• Mei delivers the final blow, splitting the spider in half with her One-Sword Style: Break.
• The spider's body transforms into an energy crystal, which Kiana recycles for Honkai Crystals.

Character Developments

• Kiana gains confidence in her combat abilities and decides to focus on her strength.
• Mei demonstrates her growth and newfound power, unleashing a powerful sword energy attack.
• Kiana expresses a desire to deliver the final blow in future battles.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and cooperation in battle.
• The importance of adaptability and strategy in combat.
• The consequences of Honkai energy exposure and infection.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Mei work together to defeat the spider, with Mei providing cover fire and Kiana luring the enemy.
• Kiana expresses her admiration for Mei's newfound power and asks to deliver the final blow in future battles.
• Kiana hugs Mei, showing affection and camaraderie, and Mei accepts it with slight discomfort.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana and Mei defeat a giant spider monster in Changkong City.
• Kiana escorts civilians to a shelter while Mei gathers information from the rescue team.
• Kiana discovers a subspace connection through Phase Shift and finds another collapsing space connected to it.
• Kiana finds an unconscious girl with purple hair in the collapsing space.

Character Developments

• Kiana shows bravery and strength in combat and concern for civilians.
• Mei demonstrates leadership and strategic thinking in gathering information.
• Kiana exhibits curiosity and determination in exploring the subspace.

Significant Themes

• The power of Honkai energy and its connection to the subspace and the collapsing space.
• The danger and instability of the collapsing space.
• The mysterious connection between Kiana's subspace and the collapsing space.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Mei work together to defeat the spider monster and protect the civilians.
• Kiana and Mei return to the shrine together, showing a growing bond.
• Kiana interacts with the unconscious girl in the collapsing space, showing concern for her well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana finds an unconscious girl in the Imaginary Space, barely alive.
• She brings the girl back to the Narukami Shrine and uses healing sprays to treat her.
• The girl wakes up and introduces herself as Sirin.

Character Developments

• Kiana shows compassion and quick thinking in saving Sirin.
• Sirin, upon waking, is disoriented but grateful to Kiana for saving her.

Significant Themes

• Survival and rescue: Kiana's actions highlight her determination to save others.
• Identity and recognition: Sirin's revelation of her name and Kiana's recognition of her as a familiar figure from Yae Sakura's stories.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Sirin meet for the first time, with Kiana showing concern and curiosity, while Sirin is initially confused and surprised.
• Kiana's questions about Yae Sakura reveal her connection to Sirin's world, hinting at potential alliances or friendships.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana meets Sirin, a comrade-in-arms of Raiden Ryoma, in her room after using her 'Phase Shift' ability.
• Sirin was severely injured and on the verge of death in a collapsing Imaginary Space, and Kiana rescued her.
• Sirin reveals that Takemikazuchi descended earlier than expected, half a month ahead of schedule.
• Kiana suspects that the sudden appearance of Takemikazuchi might be connected to the Honkai.

Character Developments

• Kiana: Shows compassion and concern for Sirin, understanding the gravity of the situation with Takemikazuchi.
• Sirin: Reveals her role as a warrior wielding the Imperial Blades of Heaven and expresses worry about the dire situation on the battlefield.

Significant Themes

• The power of friendship and camaraderie, as seen in Kiana's willingness to help Sirin and Sirin's trust in Kiana.
• The consequences of Honkai's influence, with Takemikazuchi's early descent and the corruption of the spider Oni God.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Sirin: They meet for the first time, and Kiana helps Sirin, leading to a tentative trust between them.
• Kiana and Raiden Mei: Kiana shares her concerns about the Honkai's involvement with Mei, showing their close bond and mutual understanding.
• Sirin and Raiden Mei: They meet for the first time, with Mei initially wary of Sirin but later showing concern for her well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana and Mei discuss the influence of Honkai on Takemikazuchi and the potential consequences.
• Kiana discovers that her Honkai energy concentration has increased without her knowledge.
• Kiana decides to prepare for the worst-case scenario (Izumo's destruction) and plans to strengthen herself and Mei by hunting demons together.
• Mei contacts people for information on Takemikazuchi's whereabouts and the 'Night of a Hundred Demons' event.
• Kiana visits Sirin to ask about the 'Night of a Hundred Demons' and seeks advice on clearing Oni Gods from Changkong City.

Character Developments

• Kiana accepts her decision to use Honkai and remains determined, despite the potential risks.
• Kiana becomes more proactive and strategic in her approach to dealing with the Honkai threat.
• Mei shows concern for Kiana's well-being and understands her determination to protect Izumo.
• Sirin reveals her past experiences during the 'Night of a Hundred Demons' and provides valuable information to Kiana.

Significant Themes

• Acceptance of responsibility and consequences (Kiana's acceptance of her decision to use Honkai).
• Determination and resilience in the face of adversity (Kiana's resolve to strengthen herself and protect Izumo).
• The cyclical nature of conflict and survival (Sirin's experiences during the 'Night of a Hundred Demons').

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Mei discuss their concerns and plans, strengthening their bond and determination to work together.
• Kiana visits Sirin to seek advice, showing respect for her experiences and knowledge.
• Mei contacts people for information, demonstrating her resourcefulness and willingness to help Kiana in her mission.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Kiana reveals to Sirin that she gains strength by killing ghosts, but it's risky due to potential loss of control.
• Sirin persuades Kiana to help restore her mobility instead of endangering herself.
• Kiana agrees to heal Sirin in exchange for energy crystals (Honkai Crystals) dropped by slain Oni Gods.
• Kiana uses healing potions to rapidly restore Sirin's health, with Sirin promising to repay her with tenfold the crystals used.

Character Developments

• Kiana: Realizes the potential profit in healing Sirin and decides to exploit the opportunity, showing her capitalist tendencies.
• Sirin: Recognizes Kiana's abilities and decides to befriend her, showing a softer side.

Significant Themes

• The cost of power and the risks involved in gaining it.
• The importance of friendship and alliances in achieving common goals.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Sirin: They form a mutually beneficial agreement, with Kiana healing Sirin and Sirin promising to repay her with a substantial amount of Honkai Crystals. They also express a growing friendship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana and Sirin meet, and Sirin promises to repay Kiana tenfold for her healing services.
• Sirin calculates her debt to Kiana as the energy of five thousand low-level Oni Gods.
• Kiana and Sirin part ways, with Sirin returning to the battlefield and Kiana preparing to meet the military for further assistance.

Character Developments

• Sirin: Shows determination to keep her promise to Kiana, revealing her strength and wealth. She also expresses affection for Kiana and a desire to be her friend.
• Kiana: Realizes Sirin's strength and wealth, feels guilty for initially underestimating Sirin, and decides to give Sirin a five-star equipment as compensation.
• Raiden Mei: Feels worried and complicated about her father's situation on the battlefield, but tries not to think about it to avoid causing trouble.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Trust: Sirin's desire to be friends with Kiana, and Kiana's trust in Sirin's ability to win against Takemikazuchi.
• Wealth and Power: Sirin's wealth and strength are emphasized, and Kiana's initial underestimation of Sirin highlights the theme of not judging people solely by their appearance or initial interactions.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Sirin: Their interaction reveals Sirin's strength and wealth, and Kiana's initial underestimation of Sirin. They part ways with Sirin promising to meet again.
• Raiden Mei and Kiana: Raiden Mei is bewildered by Sirin's sudden appearance and departure, and she shares her worries about her father with Kiana.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana's savior, Sirin, is revealed to be alive and returns to the battlefield with the Imperial Blades.
• The battlefield is brutal, with Takemikazuchi, a giant black dragon, causing havoc from the skies.
• Sirin joins the fight, boosting morale and blocking Takemikazuchi's attacks with a spatial barrier.
• Welt, the new wielder of the True Imperial Blades, orders Sirin to cooperate with him to create an opportunity to heavily damage Takemikazuchi.

Character Developments

• Sirin: Returns to the battlefield, determined not to let Kiana bear the same fate of unfreedom as herself.
• Welt: Shows calmness and determination in the face of Sirin's taunts, prioritizing the defeat of Takemikazuchi.

Significant Themes

• Cooperation and teamwork in the face of a common enemy.
• The consequences of past actions and the desire to avoid repeating mistakes (Sirin's concern for Kiana's future).

Character Interactions

• Sirin and Welt: Their tense relationship is evident, with Sirin still bothered by past events and Welt focused on defeating Takemikazuchi.
• Sirin and the sword users: Her return boosts their morale, showing her status and importance among them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Welt embeds himself into the 'Shin' blade, maximizing its power, and strikes down Takemikazuchi.
• Takemikazuchi, though wounded, unleashes a powerful counterattack, creating a no-go zone.
• Sirin uses her 'Ten' Imperial Blades to bind Takemikazuchi, but it escapes after a burst of power.
• Takemikazuchi brings the battlefield to another location, causing heavy casualties.
• Kiana and Mei sense Takemikazuchi's escape route leading towards Changkong City.

Character Developments

• Welt demonstrates his power and determination by embedding himself into the 'Shin' blade.
• Sirin shows her strategic prowess and power, binding Takemikazuchi and pursuing it.
• Kiana expresses her confidence and determination to protect Mei and defeat Takemikazuchi.
• Raiden Mei expresses her concern for Kiana's safety and her resolve to support Kiana's decisions.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: The use of the 'Shin' blade and Kiana's hidden power have significant impacts on the environment and the Honkai situation.
• Belief and determination: Kiana's belief in her abilities and her determination to protect Mei drive her actions.
• Support and understanding: Raiden Mei's support for Kiana's decisions, despite her concerns, shows her understanding and acceptance of Kiana's nature.

Character Interactions

• Welt and Sirin work together to take down Takemikazuchi, showcasing their teamwork and trust in each other's abilities.
• Kiana and Raiden Mei express their determination to protect each other and their resolve to face Takemikazuchi together, strengthening their bond.
• Sirin pursues Takemikazuchi, showing her commitment to her mission and her responsibility towards the people of Izumo.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An injured Takemikazuchi, an Oni God, falls towards Changkong City, causing destruction.
• Kiana and Mei investigate, finding Sirin, who had fought Takemikazuchi, severely injured.
• Sirin recovers with Kiana's help and decides to finish off Takemikazuchi with the Narukami Blade, which is on its way.

Character Developments

• Kiana: Shows concern for Sirin, offering free healing as a friend.
• Sirin: Demonstrates her strength and determination by fighting Takemikazuchi to its current state.
• Mei: Initially indifferent, she becomes slightly annoyed when Kiana considers Sirin a friend.

Significant Themes

• Friendship: Kiana and Sirin's friendship is highlighted, with Kiana offering free healing as a sign of their bond.
• Power and Weapons: The Imperial Blades and the Narukami Blade are emphasized as powerful tools against Oni Gods.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Sirin: They reunite, and Kiana heals Sirin, leading to a discussion about their friendship and payment.
• Kiana and Mei: Kiana seeks Mei's opinion on treating Sirin as a friend, but Mei remains silent.
• Sirin and Mei: Sirin suggests Mei deliver the final blow to Takemikazuchi with the Narukami Blade, hinting at its future ownership.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana decides to kill more Oni Gods to obtain crystals and improve her strength, aligning with her goal of making Honkai great again.
• Sirin explains that killing Takemikazuchi with the Narukami is necessary to forge the Imperial Blades, as the vessel is crucial for reducing the user's burden.
• Kiana and Mei discover that Takemikazuchi is being eroded by Honkai energy, and its transformation into a Honkai beast could cause a chain reaction affecting Changkong City.
• Kiana urges Sirin to kill Takemikazuchi immediately, but Sirin is hesitant due to the importance of the Imperial Blades and the uncertainty of Mei's compatibility with the Meitou.

Character Developments

• Kiana: Becomes more determined to harness Honkai power and prevent the corruption of Izumo.
• Mei: Shows courage and willingness to take on the responsibility of delivering the final blow to Takemikazuchi, potentially becoming the wielder of the Meitou.
• Sirin: Struggles with the decision to prioritize the immediate threat or the long-term goal of forging the Imperial Blades.

Significant Themes

• The power of Honkai and its potential to corrupt and destroy.
• The importance of balance and timing in decision-making, as seen in Sirin's struggle between immediate action and long-term planning.
• The theme of responsibility and sacrifice, as Mei steps up to face Takemikazuchi despite the uncertainty of her role as the Meitou's wielder.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Mei: Their bond deepens as they share their discoveries and work together to face the threat posed by Takemikazuchi's corruption.
• Kiana and Sirin: Kiana's determination clashes with Sirin's caution, leading to tension between them as they debate the best course of action.
• Mei and Sirin: Mei's willingness to take on responsibility challenges Sirin's assumptions about her role in forging the Imperial Blades, leading to a shift in their dynamic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mei reveals she resonates with Takemikazuchi, surprising Sirin.
• Mei volunteers to wield the Whispering Blade, accepting all consequences.
• Kiana, Mei, and Sirin team up to defeat Takemikazuchi.
• Mei successfully slays Takemikazuchi with a single strike, absorbing its power.
• Kiana gains a permanent increase in her Finality Process due to Mei's influence.

Character Developments

• Mei demonstrates her adaptability and willingness to bear consequences, growing as a leader.
• Kiana shows concern for Mei's well-being and determination to protect her.
• Sirin becomes more accepting of Mei's abilities and trusts her.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and resilience in the face of adversity.
• The consequences of embracing Honkai energy.
• Trust and teamwork in overcoming challenges.

Character Interactions

• Mei and Kiana's bond strengthens as they support each other in battle.
• Sirin's initial hesitation gives way to trust in Mei's abilities.
• Mei, Kiana, and Sirin work together to defeat Takemikazuchi, showcasing their unity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Honkai energy concentration in Izumo increases to 20.8996%, with the finality process at 12.4%.
• Kiana realizes she's not the sole factor influencing Honkai energy concentration, and disasters could occur due to various energies being eroded by Honkai.
• Mei forges the Resonating Blade from Takemikazuchi's sword, which amplifies her power but also inflicts Honkai erosion.
• After slaying an Oni God, its power condenses into a black crystal instead of merging into the Resonating Blade.

Character Developments

• Kiana understands that she's not the only influence on Honkai energy concentration and prepares to face Honkai creatures.
• Mei gains a new weapon, the Resonating Blade, and learns to control its power and Honkai erosion.
• Sirin learns about Honkai and Paths from Kiana but remains confused about their nature.

Significant Themes

• The increasing Honkai energy concentration and its potential dangers.
• The power and curse of the Resonating Blade, representing the dual nature of Honkai energy.
• The lack of knowledge about Aeons and Paths in Izumo, highlighting the world's isolation.

Character Interactions

• Kiana shares her knowledge about Honkai with Mei and Sirin, trying to explain its essence.
• Mei and Sirin learn about Honkai energy and its effects from Kiana, leading to new understandings and questions.
• Sirin and Kiana discuss Welt and Izumo's lack of contact with other worlds.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana opens Pandora's Box, acknowledging there's no turning back from using Honkai power.
• Mei reveals she used Honkai power to isolate Takemikazuchi's corruption.
• Kiana and Mei discuss the potential danger and benefit of using Honkai power against the Oni Gods.
• Kiana offers to provide assistance related to Honkai in exchange for energy crystals.
• Sirin agrees to buy from Kiana, despite some reservations about Honkai.

Character Developments

• Kiana becomes more determined to use Honkai power to save Izumo, despite its risks.
• Mei shows maturity and protectiveness towards Kiana, keeping her true origins a secret.
• Sirin remains open-minded and willing to work with Kiana, despite her reservations about Honkai.

Significant Themes

• The dual nature of Honkai power, which can both corrupt and empower.
• The necessity of making tough decisions in desperate situations.
• The importance of trust and understanding in alliances.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Mei work together to present a united front to Sirin, with Mei protecting Kiana's secrets.
• Kiana and Sirin establish a business relationship, with Sirin agreeing to buy Honkai-powered items from Kiana.
• Mei advises Kiana to be more cautious and calculated in her decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana and Mei discuss the aftermath of defeating Takemikazuchi and the increased Honkai activity.
• Kiana reveals she can recycle energy crystals to obtain weapons with infinite ammo that refreshes daily.
• Mei expresses concern about the potential misuse of such powerful weapons and decides they should not be sold.
• Mei suggests renting out healing potions to those who dedicate themselves to fighting Oni Gods, with the condition that the items' ownership remains with Kiana.

Character Developments

• Kiana shows vulnerability and asks Mei for help in understanding the complex situation.
• Mei demonstrates her strategic thinking and concern for Kiana's well-being and reputation, as well as her desire to protect Izumo.

Significant Themes

• The responsible use of power: Mei is worried about the potential misuse of weapons with infinite ammo and wants to ensure that such power is used responsibly.
• The value of life: Mei emphasizes the importance of saving lives with healing potions, even if it means taking risks.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Mei continue to grow closer, with Kiana seeking Mei's help and guidance, and Mei offering her support and protection.
• Mei shows her admiration for those who fight against Oni Gods, comparing them to her own father.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana decides to manage logistics and medical support instead of adventuring.
• She discovers a Stigmata shop in her system, but the Stigmata are expensive and require materials she doesn't have.
• Takemikazuchi falls into Changkong City, and Kiana asks Sirin and Mei to deal with it.
• After three days of calm, Kiana wonders why the Blade Masters haven't come to retrieve the Resonating Blade.

Character Developments

• Kiana: She grows more responsible, choosing to support the fight against Honkai from behind the scenes. She also discovers the Stigmata shop but finds it unaffordable.
• Mei: She reflects on her past with Kiana and the Resonating Blade, feeling a sense of responsibility towards it and others.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and duty: Kiana and Mei both grapple with their roles in fighting Honkai.
• The cost of power: Kiana discovers that the Stigmata, which could enhance her power, come at a high price.
• Change and time: Kiana feels that a lot has happened in a short time, and Mei reflects on the changes in their lives.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Mei: They continue to support each other, with Mei encouraging Kiana to rest after their recent adventures.
• Kiana and Sirin: Though not present, Sirin's actions influence the plot, as she delays the Blade Masters from retrieving the Resonating Blade.
• Kiana and the Blade Masters: Kiana expects them to come for the Resonating Blade but is surprised by their delay.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana and Mei decide to go on an outing to Mirror Lake, ten kilometers from Changkong City.
• They encounter residents who express reverence and admiration for Mei, making them decide to postpone their visit to Zhuohua Street.
• Mei suggests visiting Mirror Lake, a place she knows well, and they take photos along the way.
• They reach Mirror Lake, finding it peaceful and beautiful, but deserted due to the recent disaster.

Character Developments

• Kiana: She decides to relax and enjoy her time with Mei, putting aside her worries about the Honkai for now. She also realizes she's been treating herself like a savior, always tense about the world's fate.
• Mei: She shows her knowledge of Izumo's scenery and takes Kiana on a date, showing a more relaxed and carefree side.

Significant Themes

• The need for relaxation and enjoyment amidst crisis.
• The impact of Mei's heroic deeds on the residents of Changkong City.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Mei: They spend quality time together, taking photos and enjoying the scenery, strengthening their bond.
• Kiana and Residents: Kiana sees the reverence and admiration the residents have for Mei, making her realize Mei's status in the city.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mei and Kiana visit Mirror Lake in Izumo, where Mei had gone with her father ten years ago.
• Kiana reveals she can't return to her homeland and has no home, hinting at its destruction by Honkai.
• Mei discovers Oni Gods nearby, and she and Kiana head towards the source.

Character Developments

• Mei opens up about her past with her father, expressing disappointment in his recent lack of concern.
• Kiana shares her tragic past, revealing she can't return home and has no home, likely due to Honkai.
• Kiana shows her resilience and determination, accepting her past and focusing on her life and future with Mei.

Significant Themes

• The impact of Honkai on characters' lives and homelands.
• The importance of companionship and finding happiness in the present, despite past losses.
• The theme of acceptance and moving forward, despite knowing one can't return to the past.

Character Interactions

• Mei and Kiana grow closer, sharing personal stories and understanding each other better.
• Mei shows concern for Kiana's well-being, while Kiana expresses care for Mei's comfort.
• Mei and Kiana work together to investigate the source of the Honkai Energy Concentration, demonstrating their teamwork and trust in each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mei and Kiana encounter a Honkai-mutated Oni God in the mountains.
• Tanaka Nao, an Oni Slayer, is present and recognizes Mei.
• Mei kills the Oni God with a single strike, and Tanaka Nao reveals she's been cleansing Oni Gods in the area.
• Kiana heals Tanaka Nao's wound using a special spray.

Character Developments

• Mei: Shows her immense strength by defeating the Oni God with ease. She's surprised to learn about Sirin's decision regarding her and the team.
• Kiana: Demonstrates her kindness and concern for others by offering to heal Tanaka Nao.
• Tanaka Nao: Shows dedication to her mission and reveals that many Oni Gods have undergone Honkaiification.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against Honkai and Oni Gods.
• The importance of teamwork and communication in battle.
• The consequences of Honkaiification on both humans and Oni Gods.

Character Interactions

• Mei and Kiana work together to face the Oni God, with Mei taking the lead.
• Mei and Tanaka Nao discuss Sirin's decision and the current state of the Oni God situation.
• Kiana offers to heal Tanaka Nao, showing empathy and concern for a stranger.
• Tanaka Nao provides information about the Oni God situation and Sirin's whereabouts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Raiden Mei meets Tanaka Nao, an intelligence personnel, and they exchange contact information.
• Kiana asks about Yae Sakura, and Tanaka Nao agrees to help find her contact information.
• Mei obtains a Special Honkai Crystal (B) from the defeated Oni God, which can upgrade 'Demon Blade' series equipment and has a small chance to add affixes.
• Tanaka Nao successfully obtains Yae Sakura's contact information and forwards it to Mei.
• Mei sends a message to Yae Sakura, asking for Sirin's contact information.
• Mei receives a message from her father, but the content is brief and unclear.

Character Developments

• Raiden Mei: She becomes more open to forming connections with others, such as Tanaka Nao and Yae Sakura. She also shows concern for Kiana's well-being and expresses gratitude for her support.
• Kiana: She demonstrates her desire to protect Mei and her determination to stay by her side. She also shows interest in understanding the Honkai and its effects better.
• Tanaka Nao: She proves to be helpful and reliable, successfully obtaining Yae Sakura's contact information.
• Yae Sakura: She is introduced as someone who knows Mei's father and has a connection to Sirin. She is also strong, as indicated by her ability to freeze the ground with her sword.

Significant Themes

• The power of connections and alliances, as seen in Mei's new acquaintances and potential allies.
• The importance of communication and understanding, as demonstrated by Kiana's desire to learn more about the Honkai and Mei's attempt to reach out to Yae Sakura.
• The theme of trust and support, as shown in Mei's gratitude towards Kiana and Kiana's determination to stay by Mei's side.

Character Interactions

• Mei and Tanaka Nao: They exchange contact information and discuss their respective areas of responsibility. Tanaka Nao agrees to help Mei find Yae Sakura's contact information.
• Mei and Kiana: They discuss the Honkai Crystal and its potential uses. Kiana expresses her desire to stay by Mei's side, offering her support and comfort.
• Mei and Yae Sakura: They exchange messages, with Mei asking for Sirin's contact information. Yae Sakura responds with 'Please wait', indicating that she is busy or has something urgent to attend to.