Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng encounters a terrifying, ugly tentacle in a dim, strange room.
• The tentacle attempts to seduce Yu Sheng, but he resists and decides not to touch it.
• Eileen pulls Yu Sheng out of the "illusion," preventing him from being "dragged away."
• Yu Sheng recounts his experience to Eileen and Little Red Riding Hood.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng shows bravery and caution in the face of the tentacle, resisting its seduction.
• Eileen demonstrates her concern and protective nature towards Yu Sheng.
• Little Red Riding Hood reveals her complex feelings about Old Zheng and his past.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of interacting with Otherworldly entities.
• The importance of caution and resistance against temptation.
• The consequences of deception and misinformation.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng, Eileen, and Little Red Riding Hood discuss Yu Sheng's experience and the implications of Old Zheng's deception.
• Eileen expresses her annoyance with the "believers" who misled Old Zheng.
• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood share a moment of understanding and tacit agreement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood meet with Old Zheng's nephew, who provides them with a notebook that might contain clues.
• They find a drawing of a young woman in the notebook, who is later identified as a Cinderella from the orphanage.
• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood decide to split up to investigate further: she will go to the Curiosity Association headquarters, and he will go to the Special Operations Bureau.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng begins to understand the scale and complexity of the city's supernatural underbelly.
• Little Red Riding Hood shows determination and resourcefulness in her investigation.
• Old Zheng's nephew displays a mix of grief, curiosity, and caution about his uncle's past.

Significant Themes

• The interconnectedness of the supernatural world and the ordinary world.
• The struggle against curses and the relentless nature of supernatural threats.
• The importance of information and knowledge in the fight against the supernatural.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood work together as a team, each taking on a part of the investigation.
• Yu Sheng and Old Zheng's nephew have a brief but meaningful exchange, with the nephew providing crucial information and Yu Sheng promising to bring his uncle's killers to justice.
• Little Red Riding Hood shows concern for Yu Sheng's safety and well-being, suggesting he go to the Special Operations Bureau to ensure the case is taken seriously.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood discuss the connection between the Angel Cultists' ritual and the Fairy Tale Otherworld.
• Yu Sheng learns that Xiao Xiao also entered his dream.
• Yu Sheng returns home and shares his idea to temporarily protect affected children by establishing a 'connection' with them, allowing them to seek refuge in his dream wasteland when in danger.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng demonstrates his analytical and problem-solving skills, showing concern for the affected children.
• Little Red Riding Hood shows curiosity and thoughtfulness when recalling her experience in the wasteland.
• Huli exhibits her unique perspective and knowledge about the Art of Witch Blood.
• Eileen maintains her role as the voice of reason, questioning Yu Sheng's unconventional ideas.

Significant Themes

• Protection and care for the vulnerable (children affected by Fairy Tale).
• Unconventional problem-solving methods.
• The exploration of Yu Sheng's dream wasteland and its potential benefits.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood collaborate to find a solution to the Fairy Tale Otherworld's influence.
• Yu Sheng, Huli, and Eileen brainstorm ideas to temporarily protect the affected children.
• Huli and Eileen provide unique insights and challenge Yu Sheng's ideas, leading to a more thoughtful approach.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Cheng visits the high-security containment area for dangerous prisoners.
• He interrogates one of two captured Angel Cultists, who exhibits prophetic abilities.
• Song Cheng learns that the cultist believes in an 'Angel' and expects him to eventually join their faith.
• An hour later, Song Cheng is tasked to involve Yu Sheng, a civilian, in the interrogation process.

Character Developments

• Song Cheng: Shows professionalism and patience during the interrogation. He's curious about the cultist's 'Angel' but maintains his composure. He's later tasked with involving Yu Sheng in the case, showing a shift in his perspective towards civilians.
• Angel Cultist: Exhibits prophetic abilities and a calm, almost transcendent demeanor. He believes in an 'Angel' and expects Song Cheng to eventually join their faith.

Significant Themes

• Faith and Belief: The Angel Cultist's unwavering faith in his 'Angel' contrasts with Song Cheng's skepticism and rational approach.
• Power and Control: The high-security containment area and interrogation methods reflect the authorities' attempts to control and understand the cultists' power.

Character Interactions

• Song Cheng and the Angel Cultist: Their interaction is tense yet intriguing, with the cultist attempting to manipulate Song Cheng, while Song Cheng maintains a professional facade.
• Song Cheng and Yu Sheng: Song Cheng is tasked with involving Yu Sheng in the case, suggesting a shift in their relationship and a potential change in Song Cheng's perspective towards civilians.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng arrives at the Special Operations Bureau headquarters with Eileen and Huli, carrying a modified Tetanus Staff as a weapon.
• Song Cheng, the captain, is surprised by Yu Sheng's unconventional methods and the weapon he brings.
• The Director orders Song Cheng to take Yu Sheng to the containment area where the Angel Cultists are held, as the surveillance system is malfunctioning.
• Yu Sheng reveals that the Angel Cultists might have been targeting 'Fairy Tale' and shares his investigation findings with Song Cheng.
• Yu Sheng enters the containment area with Eileen and Huli, carrying his Tetanus Staff, intending to interrogate the cultists without asking any questions.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng: Shows determination and unconventional methods in dealing with the Angel Cultists. He is also shown to be thorough in his investigations.
• Song Cheng: Initially surprised and disapproving of Yu Sheng's methods, he later shows understanding and support, taking responsibility for Yu Sheng's actions.
• The Angel Cultist: Remains calm and composed, showing no fear or concern for the impending interrogation.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between unconventional methods (Yu Sheng) and conventional, rule-bound methods (Song Cheng and the Special Operations Bureau).
• The fanaticism and resilience of the Angel Cultists, who are immune to physical pain and torture.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Song Cheng: Initially at odds due to their differing methods, they show understanding and respect for each other's approaches by the end of the chapter.
• Yu Sheng and the Angel Cultist: The cultist remains calm and composed in the face of Yu Sheng's impending interrogation, showing no fear or concern.
• Yu Sheng and Eileen: Eileen is shown to be playful and mischievous, elbowing Yu Sheng in the knee after being knocked down by his club.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng tortures an Angel Cultist to break his mental resolve.
• Huli heals the cultist three times, allowing Yu Sheng to continue his "interrogation."
• Yu Sheng uses his void-like presence to instill fear in the cultist.
• Eileen uses her dream manipulation abilities to pull the cultist into a shared dream.
• Yu Sheng enters the cultist's dream to investigate.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng demonstrates his relentless interrogation methods and his ability to instill fear.
• Huli reveals her healing abilities and her resentment towards Yu Sheng for not giving her opportunities to use them.
• The Angel Cultist shows remarkable resilience but ultimately succumbs to fear and is pulled into a dream.
• Eileen's dream manipulation abilities are further explored, and she shows concern for Yu Sheng's safety in the dream.

Significant Themes

• The power of fear and the breaking of mental resolve.
• The exploration of dreams and the subconscious mind.
• The contrast between the cultist's strong will and his eventual vulnerability.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and the Angel Cultist: A tense, one-sided exchange where Yu Sheng breaks the cultist's mental defenses.
• Yu Sheng and Huli: A brief exchange where Huli expresses her resentment towards Yu Sheng.
• Eileen and Yu Sheng: Eileen warns Yu Sheng about the dream and expresses concern for his safety.
• Eileen and the Angel Cultist: Eileen manipulates the cultist's dream, pulling him in and allowing Yu Sheng to investigate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng and Huli interrogate the captured Angel Cultist, leading to a vision of a ritual sacrifice in a warehouse.
• The cultists worship a mysterious Dark Angel, An-Ka-Ai-La, and perform a ritual to facilitate its descent.
• The ritual is disrupted by an unexpected event, causing the Dark Angel's tendril to retreat.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng demonstrates his combat skills and determination in interrogating the cultist.
• The cultist reveals his involvement with Old Zheng, providing insight into Zheng's potential corruption.
• The cultists display unwavering devotion and willingness to sacrifice for their Dark Angel.

Significant Themes

• The power of belief and devotion, as shown by the cultists' fervent worship.
• The consequences of obsession, as seen in Old Zheng's pursuit of power.
• The struggle between faith and reality, as the ritual's disruption highlights the cultists' vulnerability.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Huli work together to extract information from the cultist.
• The cultists interact with each other during the ritual, displaying unity and shared purpose.
• The captured cultist communicates with his accomplices, revealing their plans for Old Zheng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng infiltrates the Angel Cultist's dream and witnesses horrifying scenes, including a giant metallic egg and a baby's cry.
• The cultist awakens and attacks Yu Sheng, but Huli intervenes and subdues him.
• Yu Sheng, Huli, and Eileen are escorted to Baili Qing's office by Song Cheng and Baili Qing.
• Yu Sheng reveals his findings about the Dark Angel 'Ankaela' potentially being trapped in a 'Fairy Tale' and needing a 'vessel' for its descent.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng demonstrates his ability to infiltrate dreams and gain valuable information.
• Huli shows her combat skills and concern for others, despite her initial cold demeanor.
• Baili Qing and Song Cheng are taken aback by Yu Sheng's revelations and show concern for the situation's gravity.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of dreams and the subconscious mind.
• The mysterious nature of Dark Angels and their potential communication with followers.
• The importance of gathering information and intelligence in solving cases.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and the Angel Cultist: Yu Sheng provokes the cultist by asking about 'Ankaela,' leading to a confrontation.
• Huli and the Angel Cultist: Huli quickly intervenes and subdues the cultist when he attacks Yu Sheng.
• Yu Sheng and Baili Qing/Song Cheng: Yu Sheng shares his findings with Baili Qing and Song Cheng, who are both concerned and intrigued by the revelations.
• Eileen and Huli: Eileen expresses surprise at Huli's combat skills, while Huli remains mostly silent and focused on the task at hand.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng shares Old Zheng's experience with Baili Qing, who asks Eileen to draw the spirit summoning ritual pattern. Eileen successfully draws it, revealing a complex circular array.
• Little Red Riding Hood sees a thorn-like shadow on the East Building's wall, which disappears when she approaches. She suspects it's a "real-world interference significance."
• Yu Sheng returns from the Special Operations Bureau and informs Little Red Riding Hood about the Angel Cultist and the information he extracted. He then arrives at the orphanage unannounced.

Character Developments

• Eileen demonstrates exceptional memory by accurately drawing the complex ritual pattern, challenging Yu Sheng's assumptions about her memory capabilities.
• Little Red Riding Hood shows professionalism and vigilance in her role as a Spirit Realm Detective, not dismissing fleeting inconsistencies as hallucinations.
• Yu Sheng displays consideration for Little Red Riding Hood's privacy, explaining his ability to only open doors to places he's been before.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural and its interference with the real world.
• The importance of thorough investigation and attention to detail in uncovering hidden truths.
• The need for professionalism and vigilance in dealing with the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Eileen work together to share information with Baili Qing, showcasing their teamwork and complementary skills.
• Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White interact, displaying their familiarity and camaraderie, as well as their professional responsibilities towards the orphanage and its children.
• Yu Sheng's unannounced arrival at the orphanage causes a moment of tension and embarrassment between him and Little Red Riding Hood, highlighting their differing perspectives on privacy and professionalism.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Little Red Riding Hood learns from Yu Sheng that the Angel Cultists might have been collecting data about 'Fairy Tale' during their previous attack.
• The Special Operations Bureau struggles to trace the remaining cultists after the arrest of two members.
• Little Red Riding Hood reports seeing a strange, thorny shadow on the orphanage's outer wall.
• Yu Sheng proposes a plan to protect the orphanage's children by replicating the 'wasteland' experience, involving his blood.

Character Developments

• Little Red Riding Hood shows maturity and responsibility in handling the cultist threat and considering the safety of her fellow 'children.'
• Yu Sheng demonstrates his willingness to go to great lengths to protect the orphanage, even if it means subjecting himself to unusual methods.
• Huli exhibits her unique perspective and acceptance of Yu Sheng's unconventional ideas.

Significant Themes

• Protection and responsibility: Both Little Red Riding Hood and Yu Sheng prioritize the safety and well-being of the orphanage's children.
• Unconventional methods: Yu Sheng's plan to use his blood to create a protective mechanism highlights the extraordinary nature of their situation and the need for unique solutions.
• Communication and understanding: The characters discuss and share information openly, fostering a sense of teamwork and mutual support.

Character Interactions

• Little Red Riding Hood and Yu Sheng collaborate to discuss and plan for the orphanage's protection, showing a growing partnership.
• Huli's unique perspective and acceptance of Yu Sheng's ideas lead to a lighthearted, albeit bizarre, exchange between her and Yu Sheng.
• Eileen provides commentary and support, offering a more mature perspective on the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng's plan to create a "Sanctuary" using his blood is revealed to the "Fairy Tale" organization.
• A tabby cat named "King," who can speak and is a member of the organization, is introduced.
• Little Red Riding Hood calls for a meeting to discuss Yu Sheng's plan, and the members express concerns about the "Blood Pact" involved.
• Snow White, the most unstable and destructive member, volunteers to be the first tester for Yu Sheng's "Sanctuary."

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng shows patience and understanding towards the members' concerns.
• Little Red Riding Hood demonstrates her leadership and care for the members.
• Snow White shows bravery and willingness to test Yu Sheng's plan despite her instability.
• "King" the cat maintains his arrogant demeanor but shows seriousness when leaving to discuss the plan.

Significant Themes

• Trust and caution in forming alliances, especially when involving unknown entities.
• The necessity of taking risks to survive in a dangerous world.
• The responsibility of leaders in making decisions that affect their group.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng interacts with the members of "Fairy Tale," trying to convince them of his plan's merits.
• Little Red Riding Hood acts as a mediator between Yu Sheng and the members, trying to address their concerns.
• Snow White and Yu Sheng have a brief interaction, with Snow White volunteering to test his plan.
• "King" the cat shows a serious side when discussing the plan but maintains his arrogance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Snow White drinks Yu Sheng's blood to enter the dream world.
• Yu Sheng, Eileen, and Huli enter the Wasteland, awaiting Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White.
• Huli attempts to reach the distant hill but fails.
• Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White enter the Wasteland, both having fought in their nightmares.

Character Developments

• Snow White: Shows determination and strength in drinking Yu Sheng's blood and commanding her Thunder Titans.
• Huli: Demonstrates curiosity and bravery in attempting to reach the hill.
• Little Red Riding Hood: Reveals concern for Snow White's worsening condition.

Significant Themes

• The Wasteland's mysteries and restrictions.
• The children's struggles against their nightmares.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Snow White: Yu Sheng guides Snow White into the dream world, showing concern for her safety.
• Huli and Yu Sheng: Huli shows initiative in trying to explore the Wasteland, while Yu Sheng expresses curiosity about the hill.
• Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White: Little Red Riding Hood shows worry for Snow White's worsening condition and provides context for her arrival in the Wasteland.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng is shocked by the appearance of Snow White and her seven Thunder Titans.
• Snow White's subset is revealed to be severely distorted, requiring her to fight the 'Queen' with the help of the Titans.
• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood decide to help Snow White with the blood bestowal ceremony for the other orphans.
• Old Zheng's nephew calls Yu Sheng, having found a strange object among his uncle's belongings.
• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood visit Old Zheng's nephew and discover the object to be an 'Umbilical'.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng shows concern and understanding towards Snow White's situation, demonstrating his growth as a leader.
• Snow White is revealed to be a vulnerable girl despite her powerful allies, showing her humanity.
• Little Red Riding Hood displays her calm and collected nature, even in the face of unexpected events.
• Old Zheng's nephew shows curiosity and initiative, but also a lack of caution when handling unknown objects.

Significant Themes

• The distortion of fairy tales and their impact on the characters.
• The importance of caution and professionalism when dealing with unknown objects.
• The power dynamics and vulnerabilities of leaders.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood work together to help Snow White and the orphans, showing their teamwork and understanding.
• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood interact with Old Zheng's nephew, showing their professionalism and concern for his safety.
• Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood bond over their shared experiences and exhaustion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood find an "umbilical cord" among Old Zheng's belongings, which they suspect is connected to the Dark Angel "Ankaela" trapped in the "Fairy Tale."
• They hypothesize that Old Zheng might have been chosen by the Dark Angel, and the Angel Cultists may have killed him due to their jealousy or fear of his proximity to their Lord.
• Yu Sheng decides to take the umbilical cord into the Black Forest to investigate its effects on the "subset" of the Fairy Tale and potentially find the Dark Angel's weakness.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng demonstrates his determination and courage in facing the unknown and potentially dangerous aspects of his job as a Spirit Realm Detective.
• Little Red Riding Hood shows concern for Yu Sheng's safety and expresses her unease about his plans, hinting at her growing care for him.
• Old Zheng's role is reevaluated, and it's suggested that he might have been more connected to the Dark Angel than previously thought.

Significant Themes

• The theme of trust and deception is explored through the relationship between Old Zheng and the Angel Cultists.
• The consequences of proximity to dark or supernatural entities are highlighted, with normal people like Old Zheng potentially being harmed or chosen by such forces.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood work together to investigate the case, sharing their thoughts and concerns, and showing a growing partnership and mutual respect.
• Yu Sheng interacts with Eileen and Huli upon returning home, displaying his affection and care for them, as well as his trust in their abilities and support.
• Eileen expresses her worry and concern for Yu Sheng's safety, showing her growing attachment to him and her role as a caretaker and confidante.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng decides to eat the angel umbilical cord to sever its connection with "Ankaela," despite potential risks.
• They enter the Black Forest, where the usual "path" and "squirrel guide" are absent, and the atmosphere feels different.
• A strange girl dressed like Little Red Riding Hood appears, seemingly unaware of Yu Sheng's group and fleeing from an unseen wolf pack.
• They follow her to a cabin in the clearing, where she takes refuge, and there's no light coming from inside.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng shows determination and willingness to take risks to protect others, even at the cost of his own safety.
• Eileen demonstrates agility and adaptability, quickly moving from Yu Sheng's back to his shoulder.
• Huli exhibits caution and alertness, noticing the forest's unusual atmosphere and the girl's inability to see them.
• The strange Little Red Riding Hood shows fear and desperation, running from an unseen threat.

Significant Themes

• The unknown and its consequences (Yu Sheng's decision to eat the angel umbilical cord)
• Perception and reality (the strange Little Red Riding Hood's inability to see Yu Sheng's group)
• Pursuit and refuge (the girl's flight from the wolf pack and her eventual refuge in the cabin)

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng, Eileen, and Huli work together to follow the strange Little Red Riding Hood, showing unity and coordination.
• Yu Sheng tries to communicate with the girl, but she appears unable to see or hear him, highlighting their disconnect.
• The girl's fear and desperation contrast with Yu Sheng's group's determination to help her, setting up a potential rescue scenario.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng and Huli follow a mysterious girl in red into a cabin in the Black Forest.
• The girl is a phantom, re-enacting past events, and transforms into a wolf.
• She carves a message revealing the forest's sentience and previous Little Red Riding Hoods' contributions.
• After her death, a fireplace and candle ignite, warming the cabin.
• A squirrel appears, revealing that the forest's features are due to the deaths of previous Little Red Riding Hoods.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng: Shows empathy and understanding towards the phantom girl, tries to help her despite knowing she's not real.
• Huli: Assists Yu Sheng, uses her senses to notice the girl's lack of scent.
• The Squirrel: Reveals more about the forest's history and its connection to the Little Red Riding Hoods.

Significant Themes

• The forest's sentience and its connection to the Little Red Riding Hoods.
• The cycle of death and rebirth in the forest, with each death bringing new features to aid the next Little Red Riding Hood.
• The struggle against the inevitable, as seen in the phantom girl's transformation.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Huli work together to understand and help the phantom girl.
• Yu Sheng interacts with the squirrel, questioning it about its origins and the forest's history.
• The phantom girl interacts with Yu Sheng and Huli, but is unaware of their presence due to being in a different dimension.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng discovers the squirrel is a child from the orphanage, present before the first "Fairy Tale" outbreak.
• The squirrel reveals it witnessed an object, possibly an "egg" with strange patterns, fall from the sky, which spoke to it and sought help.
• The object referred to itself as Ankaela and asked the squirrel for help, claiming its child was in a bad state.
• Yu Sheng shows the squirrel the "Angel's Umbilical Cord," which the squirrel identifies as a fake replica of the real one it saw long ago.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng: Shows determination and seriousness in his pursuit of the truth, displaying empathy towards the squirrel.
• The Squirrel: Reveals its past as a child from the orphanage, showing fear, trauma, and resistance to recalling the event. It also displays intelligence and memory lapses typical of squirrels.

Significant Themes

• Trauma and its long-term effects (the squirrel's past and current state).
• The search for truth and understanding (Yu Sheng's relentless questioning).
• The power of objects (the "Angel's Umbilical Cord" and its influence on the Black Forest).

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and the Squirrel: Yu Sheng gently coaxes information from the squirrel, showing understanding and patience. The squirrel, initially resistant, eventually opens up and shares its memories.
• Yu Sheng, Eileen, and Huli: They discuss the implications of the squirrel's revelations and the "Angel's Umbilical Cord." Eileen and Huli provide insights and theories, while Yu Sheng considers their input.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng realizes that the "angel umbilical cord" he carries influences his perception, allowing him to see memories of the Black Forest.
• He learns from a squirrel that it gave a Fairy Tale book to an unknown entity, which might have led to the creation of the 'Fairy Tale' Otherworld.
• Yu Sheng discovers that a Dark Angel, 'Ankaela', is imprisoned in 'Fairy Tale', and the squirrel's actions might have prevented a catastrophic event.
• Yu Sheng decides to share this information with relevant parties to find a way to confront 'Ankaela'.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng: He shows empathy and understanding towards the squirrel's guilt, helping it see its actions in a different light. He also takes responsibility to resolve the threat posed by 'Ankaela'.
• The Squirrel: It grapples with guilt and confusion, eventually realizing the extent of its transformation and the passage of time. It breaks down when it remembers it once had a name but has forgotten it.

Significant Themes

• Guilt and redemption: The squirrel feels guilty for its actions, but Yu Sheng helps it see that its actions might have prevented a worse outcome.
• Responsibility: Yu Sheng feels responsible for resolving the threat posed by 'Ankaela' and takes steps to do so.
• Identity and memory: The squirrel's struggle to remember its name highlights the theme of identity and the importance of memory.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng interacts with the squirrel, helping it understand its actions in a new light and comforting it when it breaks down.
• Eileen and Huli, Yu Sheng's companions, remind him to consider the roles of others in resolving the threat posed by 'Ankaela'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng returns from the Black Forest with an 'angel umbilical cord' and a Hunter's bullet, but without encountering the Hunter.
• He considers bringing Little Red Riding Hood to the Black Forest to test the cord's functions.
• Yu Sheng contacts Madam Director Baili Qing to share new intelligence about the Dark Angel, Ankaela.
• Baili Qing sends a recovery team to analyze the angel umbilical cord.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng shows concern for Little Red Riding Hood's safety and curiosity about the cord's functions.
• Baili Qing demonstrates professionalism and urgency in handling the new intelligence.

Significant Themes

• The investigation into the Dark Angel, Ankaela, continues, with new leads discovered.
• The importance of sharing and collaborating on intelligence is highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Baili Qing discuss the new intelligence and Yu Sheng's needs for further investigation.
• Eileen and Huli are not present in this chapter, but their absence is noted by Baili Qing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng briefs Director Baili Qing about Old Zheng, the "angel umbilical cord," the "unsuccessful descent," the Fairy Tale book, and Ankaela's current state.
• They discuss the dynamic nature of the "Fairy Tale" Otherworld and Ankaela's sentience.
• The orphanage's records from eighty-six years ago are found, revealing a girl named Zhao Lele who fits the profile of the child who disappeared and may be connected to Ankaela.

Character Developments

• Baili Qing maintains a stern demeanor but shows surprise and thoughtfulness as she processes the new information.
• Yu Sheng demonstrates his analytical skills and understanding of the "Fairy Tale" Otherworld.

Significant Themes

• The dynamic nature of the "Fairy Tale" Otherworld and its interaction with its inhabitants.
• The sentience of Dark Angels and their true form.
• The consequences of an angel's descent and the potential loss of life.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Baili Qing engage in a productive discussion, sharing information and insights.
• Baili Qing's sister's eyes appear in the office, briefly interacting with Yu Sheng.