Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng finds himself in a cabin in the woods, with a neurotic squirrel as his companion.
• The squirrel tells Yu Sheng about Little Red Riding Hood's experiences in the forest, her struggles with wolves, and her eventual adaptation to the forest's dangers.
• Yu Sheng learns about the recurring cycle of Little Red Riding Hoods and the inevitability of the wolf's presence.
• Eileen contacts Yu Sheng through their mental link, expressing her relief at finding him and updating him on their situation.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng demonstrates patience and persistence in questioning the squirrel.
• The squirrel reveals its knowledge about Little Red Riding Hood's experiences and the forest's cycle but becomes frightened and unwilling to discuss it further.
• Eileen shows concern for Yu Sheng and relief at finding him.

Significant Themes

• The cycle of life and death, and the inevitability of certain events.
• The struggle to maintain one's identity in the face of adversity and change.
• The fear of the unknown and the desire for control.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and the squirrel engage in a conversation where Yu Sheng learns about Little Red Riding Hood's experiences.
• Eileen and Yu Sheng communicate through their mental link, expressing relief and updating each other on their situations.
• Eileen and Huli are together, with Huli attempting to perform a soul-summoning ritual for Yu Sheng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng re-establishes contact with Eileen, who reveals that his current state is a "mental space" trap.
• Yu Sheng explains his situation in the Black Forest, including encounters with an evil wolf and a talking squirrel.
• Eileen guides Yu Sheng to draw a frame and her likeness on the floor to "drill" her way into his location.
• Eileen successfully arrives in the Black Forest, meeting the squirrel and causing it to react strangely.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng shows resourcefulness and cooperation in following Eileen's instructions.
• Eileen demonstrates her knowledge of rituals and determination to help Yu Sheng.
• The squirrel reveals its awareness of the Black Forest's rules and expresses hope in Eileen's arrival.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Teamwork: Eileen's arrival emphasizes the importance of friends working together to overcome challenges.
• Breaking Rules and Expectations: The squirrel's reaction to Eileen's arrival highlights the theme of disrupting the established order.
• Adaptability: Characters must adapt to new situations and information, as seen in Yu Sheng's acceptance of the Black Forest's reality.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Eileen: Their interaction showcases their growing understanding and cooperation, with Eileen guiding Yu Sheng and Yu Sheng being patient with Eileen's eccentricities.
• Yu Sheng and the Squirrel: Their interaction reveals the squirrel's initial suspicion and eventual hope in Yu Sheng and Eileen's arrival.
• Eileen and the Squirrel: Their interaction demonstrates Eileen's curiosity and the squirrel's unique perspective on the Black Forest's rules.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The squirrel reveals its desire to help Little Red Riding Hood, leading Yu Sheng to deduce that the forest's rules include a 'friend' to help the protagonist.
• The giant wolf attacks the cabin, causing it to collapse. The squirrel attempts to distract the wolf but is eaten.
• Yu Sheng summons Eileen to help, but she can only provide limited support. He sends a message to Huli before Eileen's projection dissipates.
• The giant wolf becomes enraged by Yu Sheng's evasive maneuvers and prepares to pounce.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng demonstrates quick thinking and adaptability, formulating a plan to potentially defeat the giant wolf.
• The squirrel shows bravery and selflessness, attempting to protect Little Red Riding Hood, but ultimately sacrifices itself.
• Eileen, despite her limited capabilities, supports Yu Sheng and sends his message to Huli.

Significant Themes

• The rules of the forest and the 'fairy tale' genre, as explained by Yu Sheng.
• The power dynamics between the protagonist, the 'friend', and the 'threat'.
• The consequences of breaking the rules of the forest.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and the squirrel have a brief, revealing conversation about the forest's rules.
• Yu Sheng and Eileen work together to face the giant wolf, with Eileen providing moral support and sending a message for Yu Sheng.
• The squirrel's sacrifice highlights the power imbalance between the small 'friend' and the large 'threat'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng's consciousness drifts in a familiar darkness after his death.
• He explores the Black Forest and the evil wolf's spirit, attempting to control his thoughts and sense "outside" events.
• He experiences a strange connection with the giant evil wolf, communicating with it.
• Yu Sheng wakes up and finds Eileen and Huli by his side. He learns that Huli ate all the meat filling for the dumplings.
• Yu Sheng decides to make noodles for them. He shares with Eileen that he successfully infiltrated the Black Forest and plans to discuss it with Little Red Riding Hood.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng: He grows more comfortable with his deaths and explores his abilities in the darkness, demonstrating increased control over his consciousness. He also shows patience and understanding with Huli's mischief.
• Eileen: She remains protective of Yu Sheng and is concerned about his wellbeing. She also shows a playful side, teasing Huli about the meat filling.
• Huli: She exhibits her mischievous nature by eating all the meat filling but also shows remorse and offers to let Yu Sheng pet her tail to apologize.

Significant Themes

• Death and Rebirth: Yu Sheng's experiences with death and rebirth continue to shape his understanding of his abilities and the world around him.
• Communication and Connection: The chapter explores the idea of communication and connection, both between Yu Sheng and the evil wolf, and between Yu Sheng and the other characters in his life.
• Growth and Change: Yu Sheng's growth is evident in his increased control over his abilities and his patience with Huli's antics.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Eileen: They share a comfortable, sibling-like relationship. Eileen is protective of Yu Sheng, while Yu Sheng is patient and understanding with Eileen's teasing.
• Yu Sheng and Huli: Yu Sheng shows affection towards Huli, petting her tail and making her noodles despite her mischief. Huli, in turn, shows remorse and offers an apology.
• Yu Sheng and the Evil Wolf: Yu Sheng communicates with the evil wolf, demonstrating a unique connection with it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng cooks Zha Jiang Mian for dinner while waiting for Little Red Riding Hood's response.
• Little Red Riding Hood calls Yu Sheng, revealing her dire situation and agreeing to meet the next day.
• Dinner is ready at the orphanage; a new child has arrived.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng: Shows concern and willingness to help Little Red Riding Hood, despite the risks involved.
• Little Red Riding Hood: Admits her serious condition and agrees to meet Yu Sheng, showing trust in him.
• Huli (Nine-tailed Fox): Shows excitement for Zha Jiang Mian, displaying her simple pleasures.
• New Child: Arrives at the orphanage, appearing reserved and wary.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and trust: Yu Sheng's willingness to help Little Red Riding Hood despite the risks, and Little Red Riding Hood's trust in him.
• Time and urgency: The impending danger for Little Red Riding Hood, emphasized by her limited time.
• Responsibility and care: Little Red Riding Hood's role as a "parent" at the orphanage, showing her maturity and dedication.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood: They discuss the Black Forest and Little Red Riding Hood's condition, leading to a decision to meet the next day.
• Little Red Riding Hood and the new child: Little Red Riding Hood welcomes the new child to the orphanage, showing care and concern.
• Yu Sheng and Huli: They interact briefly in the kitchen, with Huli expressing her excitement for the meal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Little Red Riding Hood (LRRH) and Snow White (SW) meet in the hallway during LRRH's night patrol.
• SW reveals that the new child might be the next LRRH.
• LRRH invites Yu Sheng, a Spirit Realm Detective, to visit the orphanage the next day.
• They discover that the lights in the activity room are still on and find a wish card from a child.

Character Developments

• LRRH: She is preparing for adulthood, facing sleepless nights and the danger of entering the 'Fairy Tale' during sleep. She invites Yu Sheng, showing a newfound hope and willingness to face her fears.
• SW: She shows concern for LRRH's well-being and is protective of the younger children. She is also surprised and worried about Yu Sheng's visit.

Significant Themes

• Adulthood and the 'Fairy Tale': The looming danger of adulthood and the 'Fairy Tale' is a central theme, with LRRH facing it head-on.
• Friendship and Support: The chapter highlights the importance of friendship and support, with LRRH inviting Yu Sheng and SW showing concern for LRRH.
• Childhood Innocence: The wish card from the child in the activity room represents the innocence and simplicity of childhood.

Character Interactions

• LRRH and SW: They share a comfortable, sisterly bond, with SW showing concern for LRRH's well-being and LRRH showing care for the new child and SW.
• LRRH and Yu Sheng (implied): Their friendship is implied through LRRH's invitation and her trust in him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng visits the orphanage, a facility managed by 'Fairy Tale' and supported by the Council of the Crossroads.
• The orphanage is isolated using "Nodes" to contain supernatural incidents within its walls.
• Little Red Riding Hood explains the cooperative relationship between 'Fairy Tale' and the Council, and the autonomous management of the orphanage's internal affairs.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng: Shows curiosity and understanding towards the unique situation of the orphanage.
• Little Red Riding Hood: Demonstrates maturity and responsibility in managing the orphanage, revealing a complex and unsettled side when welcoming Yu Sheng.
• Eileen (P1 & P2): Stay at home and watch TV, adapting to life with two bodies.

Significant Themes

• The coexistence of ordinary and extraordinary individuals, and the need for separate management.
• The importance of understanding and acceptance of unique situations.
• The role of government and independent organizations in managing supernatural incidents.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood: Engage in a conversation about the orphanage's management and its relationship with the Council and the Special Operations Bureau.
• Eileen (P1 & P2) and Yu Sheng: Discuss gift ideas for the orphanage visit, showing a growing familiarity with human life.
• Eileen (P1 & P2) and Huli: Eileen (P2) "disguises" herself in Huli's arms, indicating their growing bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng visits the orphanage run by the 'Fairy Tale' organization, where children influenced by Otherworld incidents live and train as Spirit Realm Detectives.
• He learns about the orphanage's history and the Council's failed attempt to manage it.
• The children, numbering seventy-six, are introduced, with sixteen being 'parents' or older children who take care of the younger ones.
• Yu Sheng witnesses the children's behavior and the 'parents'' ability to manage them.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng: Struggles to understand the Crossroads, the Council, and the orphanage. He shows thoughtfulness by bringing gifts for the children.
• Little Red Riding Hood: Demonstrates her capability and maturity in managing the children. She reveals her role as a Spirit Realm Detective and her understanding of 'Fairy Tale'.
• Huli: Speaks up about the orphanage's management, showing her analytical thinking.
• Eileen: Behaves playfully around the children, causing a brief commotion.

Significant Themes

• The influence of Otherworld on the children and their unique upbringing.
• The challenges of managing and caring for children affected by Otherworld incidents.
• The complex nature of the Crossroads and its various organizations.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng, Little Red Riding Hood, Huli, and Eileen visit the orphanage together.
• The children at the orphanage interact with Yu Sheng and his companions, showing curiosity and excitement.
• Little Red Riding Hood and the older children, like Huihui, demonstrate their leadership and care for the younger ones.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Little Red Riding Hood explains the four types of Otherworlds to Yu Sheng: Wilderness, Realm, Fortress, and Anomaly.
• She reveals that 'Fairy Tale' is an Anomaly type Otherworld, characterized by its abstract, conceptual nature, manifesting as emotions, memories, or stories.
• The 'Fairy Tale' Otherworld is unique, with a 'mansion' generating countless 'rooms' or subsets, each corresponding to a specific fairy tale or classic element.
• The origin of 'Fairy Tale' is traced back to an orphanage, where it first erupted many years ago, affecting the children and later spreading to other parts of The Crossroads.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng demonstrates his understanding of Otherworlds and shows curiosity about the new information he's learning.
• Little Red Riding Hood displays her extensive knowledge about Otherworlds and their types, revealing her experience and expertise.
• Eileen and Huli show their understanding of Otherworlds and their unique characteristics.

Significant Themes

• The abstract and unpredictable nature of Otherworlds, particularly Anomaly type Otherworlds.
• The power dynamics between adults and children within the 'Fairy Tale' Otherworld.
• The spread and containment of Otherworld influences, highlighting the challenges faced by the Special Operations Bureau.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng interacts with Little Red Riding Hood, asking questions and seeking clarification about Otherworlds.
• Eileen and Huli contribute to the conversation, showing their understanding and providing their perspectives.
• Little Red Riding Hood shares her knowledge and experiences with Yu Sheng, guiding him through the complexities of Otherworlds.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Eileen and the group discuss 'Fairy Tale' at the orphanage.
• They learn that only orphans are affected by 'Fairy Tale' due to their psychological instability and lack of social connections.
• The influence is triggered by reading the corresponding fairy tales, and the stories can't be banned as they exist independently of human retelling.
• A child has gone missing from the orphanage, indicating a new 'Fairy Tale' incident.

Character Developments

• Little Red Riding Hood shows maturity and understanding of 'Fairy Tale,' expressing empathy for the affected children.
• Yu Sheng demonstrates determination to help, despite the dangers and unknowns of 'Fairy Tale.'
• Eileen and Huli provide insights from their own experiences, contributing to the discussion.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against 'Fairy Tale' and its influence on vulnerable children.
• The power of stories and their connection to reality.
• The limitations of human intervention in Otherworlds.

Character Interactions

• Eileen and Little Red Riding Hood share a moment of understanding, gazing out the window together.
• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood discuss the possibility of helping the children affected by 'Fairy Tale.'
• Huli shares an anecdote from her hometown, providing a unique perspective on the power of stories.
• Long Hair, a fellow orphan, interrupts the discussion with urgent news about a missing child.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng, Little Red Riding Hood, and their companions visit the West Building, where children with severe 'Fairy Tale' influences are contained.
• They find a young girl, Xiaoxiao, who has turned into a wolf and back, but is now unresponsive and seemingly dead.
• Yu Sheng discovers that Xiaoxiao is not dead but in a comatose state, connected to her final nightmare.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng: Shows determination to understand 'Fairy Tale' better and empathy towards Xiaoxiao.
• Little Red Riding Hood: Reveals her understanding of the harsh reality of 'Fairy Tale' and her acceptance of her own fate.
• Teacher Su: An adult employee sent by the Council, caring for children under seven, shows remorse for not noticing Xiaoxiao's condition earlier.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality and danger of 'Fairy Tale' for children.
• The inevitability of growing up and facing one's destiny.
• The struggle between humanity and the influence of 'Fairy Tale.'

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood: Yu Sheng challenges Little Red Riding Hood's initial reluctance to let him accompany her by bringing up his past experience with her wolf form.
• Yu Sheng and Teacher Su: Yu Sheng introduces himself and his companions to Teacher Su before entering Xiaoxiao's room.
• Yu Sheng and Xiaoxiao: Yu Sheng attempts to connect with Xiaoxiao through her bloodstain, discovering she's not dead but in a comatose state.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng insists that the girl, Xiao Xiao, is not dead despite all signs indicating otherwise.
• He uses his blood to connect with Xiao Xiao, believing she's in a dream-like state between life and death.
• Yu Sheng compares human understanding of death to bees' judgment based on pheromones.
• He decides to enter Xiao Xiao's dream in the Black Forest with Little Red Riding Hood's help to bring her back.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng: Shows determination and understanding of death beyond ordinary perception. He's willing to enter the Black Forest to save Xiao Xiao.
• Little Red Riding Hood: Agrees to help Yu Sheng enter the Black Forest, showing trust in his plan.
• Eileen: Demonstrates growth in her abilities, successfully guiding Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood into Xiao Xiao's dream.

Significant Themes

• Understanding death beyond physical signs.
• The boundary between life and death.
• Trust and belief in extraordinary possibilities.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood: They work together to enter Xiao Xiao's dream, showing mutual trust and understanding.
• Eileen and Huli: Eileen's actions impress Huli, who compares her to a Weaving Immortal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng enters the Black Forest cautiously, sensing no immediate danger.
• He encounters Little Red Riding Hood, who is surrounded by shadow wolves and seems distressed.
• Yu Sheng communicates with Eileen outside the forest, who explains she can't bring Huli in due to the Black Forest's special rules.
• Yu Sheng attempts to open a door to the real world within the forest but fails.
• They search for the child, Xiao Xiao, with the help of a squirrel guide, who reveals that Xiao Xiao has reached the deepest part of the forest.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng: Shows caution and thoughtfulness in his actions, trying to find a way to connect the Black Forest to the real world.
• Little Red Riding Hood: Demonstrates knowledge of the forest and its rules, showing concern for Xiao Xiao's safety.
• The Squirrel: Initially panics upon seeing two Little Red Riding Hoods together but eventually calms down and agrees to help find Xiao Xiao.

Significant Themes

• The Black Forest's rules and its screening mechanism.
• The search for Xiao Xiao, highlighting the urgency and danger of the situation.
• The struggle to connect the Black Forest to the real world, symbolizing the attempt to bridge the gap between the dream world and reality.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood: They work together to find Xiao Xiao, with Yu Sheng showing concern for Little Red Riding Hood's state and Little Red Riding Hood providing insight into the forest's rules.
• Little Red Riding Hood and the Squirrel: Little Red Riding Hood kicks the squirrel to calm it down, showing a familiar, if rough, interaction between them.
• Yu Sheng and the Squirrel: Yu Sheng seeks the squirrel's help in finding Xiao Xiao, showing respect for the creature's knowledge of the forest.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A squirrel guides Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood into the Black Forest to find a lost child.
• They encounter a dark, unlit cabin deep in the forest, which the squirrel finds suspicious.

Character Developments

• Little Red Riding Hood faces her deep-seated fear of the "evil wolf" and tries to maintain composure.
• Yu Sheng reveals he has experienced "temptations" in the forest before and offers support to Little Red Riding Hood.

Significant Themes

• Fear and its manifestation in the Black Forest.
• The allure of "temptations" leading to danger.
• The importance of facing and understanding one's fears.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood support each other as they venture deeper into the forest.
• The squirrel provides guidance and expresses concern for their safety.
• Little Red Riding Hood remains reluctant to discuss her past experiences in the forest.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood find a dark, dilapidated cabin in the deepest part of the Black Forest, hung with countless tattered red cloaks.
• A squirrel accompanying them goes mad and flees when they approach the cabin, warning them about wolves.
• Inside the cabin, they find no sign of the child "Xiao Xiao" but discover that the wolf grandmother is hidden there.
• Yu Sheng uses his unique perception to locate and reveal the wolf grandmother.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng demonstrates quick reflexes and calm composure under pressure.
• Little Red Riding Hood shows courage and determination, despite her fear.
• The squirrel's neurotic behavior highlights its mysterious nature and fear of the cabin.

Significant Themes

• The theme of fear and courage is explored through the characters' reactions to the cabin and its contents.
• The strict nature of fairy tales is emphasized, as Little Red Riding Hood explains her need to maintain her identity to stabilize her state.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood work together to explore the cabin, with Yu Sheng showing concern for Little Red Riding Hood's well-being.
• Yu Sheng's interaction with the squirrel reveals his ability to soothe and calm others.
• Yu Sheng's discovery of the wolf grandmother highlights his unique abilities and understanding of the Black Forest's creatures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng rescues Xiao Xiao from the Wolf Grandma by cutting it open, revealing the girl unharmed.
• Little Red Riding Hood and Xiao Xiao are forcibly pulled out of the Black Forest by Eileen.
• Wolf pack outside the cabin becomes hostile towards Yu Sheng but doesn't attack the cabin.
• Yu Sheng discovers scratch marks on the floor beneath the bed, containing fragmented text written by a past Little Red Riding Hood.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng demonstrates his strength and skill in dealing with the Wolf Grandma, showing no fear despite its ferocity.
• Little Red Riding Hood shows concern for Xiao Xiao's safety and is willing to trust Yu Sheng's plan to rescue her.
• The wolf pack outside the cabin exhibits hostility towards Yu Sheng, indicating their disapproval of his presence.

Significant Themes

• The theme of disruption continues as Yu Sheng interferes with the story's natural progression by rescuing Xiao Xiao.
• The cabin's immunity to being swallowed by the forest suggests it might be the "final destination" of the story, challenging the idea of a clear beginning and end.
• The fragmented text on the floor hints at the existence of a past Little Red Riding Hood who may have discovered something significant about the story or the forest.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood work together to rescue Xiao Xiao, with Yu Sheng providing the necessary strength and skill, and Little Red Riding Hood ensuring Xiao Xiao's safety after she's rescued.
• The wolf pack outside the cabin interacts with Yu Sheng through their hostile howls, indicating their disapproval of his presence and actions.
• Yu Sheng interacts with the cabin itself, searching for clues and discovering the scratch marks on the floor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng realizes the wolf pack has vanished, and a lone, powerful wolf is watching the cabin.
• A human figure, later revealed to be the Hunter, approaches the cabin.
• The Hunter finds the dead big bad wolf and freezes, as its script has been altered by Yu Sheng's actions.
• Yu Sheng hides and observes the Hunter, then approaches it.
• The Hunter is revealed to be an empty set of clothes with an invisible presence.
• Yu Sheng tries to communicate with the Hunter, who nods in response.
• The Hunter retreats suddenly and disappears, leaving behind a mysterious, illegible piece of paper.
• Yu Sheng decides to try opening a door from the Black Forest to the real world to bring the paper out.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng demonstrates courage and caution in dealing with the unknown Hunter.
• Eileen shows concern for Yu Sheng's safety and offers assistance.

Significant Themes

• The theme of communication and understanding between entities, even when they are vastly different.
• The concept of altered scripts or plans, as seen with the Hunter's reaction to the dead wolf.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and the Hunter: Yu Sheng tries to communicate with the Hunter, showing respect and friendliness, while the Hunter reacts with caution and eventually retreats.
• Yu Sheng and Eileen: They maintain mental contact, with Eileen providing updates and offering assistance, while Yu Sheng keeps her informed about his situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng opens the Great Door in the Black Forest, leading to his body in the real world.
• He brings out the corpse of the big bad wolf from the Black Forest.
• He discovers that items obtained in the Black Forest can be brought out, but the principle behind this is unknown.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng shows caution and curiosity in exploring the Great Door's properties.
• Eileen displays concern for Little Red Riding Hood and Xiao Xiao's well-being.
• Xiao Xiao awakens with no signs of her previous injuries, feeling her experience was like a dream.

Significant Themes

• The connection between the real world and the Otherworld.
• The impact of awakening from a traumatic experience.
• The exploration of the unknown and its consequences.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng interacts with Eileen, Huli, Little Red Riding Hood, and Xiao Xiao.
• Eileen expresses her concerns about Xiao Xiao's reaction to seeing the wolf's corpse.
• Yu Sheng reassures Xiao Xiao about her awakening experience.
• Rapunzel shares Xiao Xiao's dream experience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Xiao, the girl who entered the 'Black Forest' room, returns alive, the first to do so.
• Yu Sheng finds a mysterious, old piece of paper on the 'Hunter' from the Black Forest.
• Baili Qing calls Yu Sheng about an unusual spacetime displacement, which Yu Sheng attributes to his recent Otherworld journey.
• Yu Sheng asks Baili Qing for help in identifying the paper and a metal part found in his home.

Character Developments

• Little Red Riding Hood's understanding of her situation in the Black Forest deepens, realizing she's losing her 'self' to assimilation.
• Yu Sheng demonstrates his growing influence and connection with high-ranking officials like Baili Qing.

Significant Themes

• The chaotic and disorienting nature of the Black Forest and its entities.
• The blurring line between human and Otherworldly consciousness.
• The growing complexity of Yu Sheng's involvement in the Otherworld and his connections in the human world.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood discuss the Black Forest and the 'Hunter.'
• Yu Sheng and Baili Qing have a phone conversation regarding the unusual spacetime displacement and Yu Sheng's request for help.
• Little Red Riding Hood expresses concern about Yu Sheng's direct contact with Baili Qing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Baili Qing and Song Cheng discuss the unusual "fox hairs" and the lack of matching species within the known universe.
• Organizations like Thousand Peaks Spirit Mountain conduct large-scale investigations but find no match for the "fox" species.
• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood discuss the possibility of similar discoveries in other "Fairy Tale" subsets.
• Teacher Su faints after seeing Xiao Xiao, the girl who can open doors, due to emotional distress.

Character Developments

• Baili Qing and Song Cheng show determination and thoroughness in their investigation.
• Yu Sheng demonstrates his analytical skills and willingness to help the children.
• Little Red Riding Hood shows concern for the children and the truth behind their stories.
• Teacher Su shows resilience and a desire to communicate with Yu Sheng after her fainting episode.

Significant Themes

• The unexpected nature of the "fox" species and the challenges it poses to current understanding.
• The importance of thorough investigation and analysis in uncovering the truth.
• The interconnectedness of the "Fairy Tale" subsets and the possibility of shared discoveries.
• The emotional impact of the children's abilities and the need for careful handling.

Character Interactions

• Baili Qing and Song Cheng work together, with Baili Qing showing leadership and Song Cheng providing detailed information.
• Yu Sheng and Little Red Riding Hood collaborate to discuss their findings and theories about the "Fairy Tale" subsets.
• Teacher Su interacts with Xiao Xiao, showing concern for the girl's well-being despite her initial fright.
• Rapunzel takes responsibility for Teacher Su's fainting and ensures the children's safety.