Ch. 821Inspection
Key Plot Points and Events
- Liu Danian, a 39-year-old carpenter, visits a registration hall for Hua Xia City, where he learns that skilled workers like him have priority for admission.
- He is asked to carve a wooden piece using Star Sea material, and his work is evaluated by a Developer player.
- Liu Danian witnesses a woman being dragged out after failing a character assessment, which involves experiencing the suffering of her victims (as a human trafficker) in a mental space.
- Liu Danian attempts to leave but is forced to undergo the character assessment, which involves reliving his entire life.
Character Developments
- Liu Danian: Initially appears honest and simple, but a hint of nervousness and coldness is revealed when discussing the character assessment. His past actions are hinted to be less than honest.
- The Developer player: Displays calm and professional demeanor, but also shows amusement at the human trafficker's fate. He is aware of the black-robed player's abilities and encourages him.
- The black-robed player (Tsukuyomi): Revealed to be a pervert with the ability to hypnotize and torture people in a mental space. He forces Liu Danian to undergo the character assessment.
Significant Themes
- Appearance vs Reality: Liu Danian's seemingly honest demeanor hides a potentially sinister past.
- Justice and Punishment: The harsh treatment of the human trafficker raises questions about justice and the appropriate punishment for heinous crimes.
- Power Dynamics: The players' abilities and the city's admission priorities create a power imbalance, with players holding significant influence.
Character Interactions
- Liu Danian and the Developer player: Liu Danian follows the player, initially appearing naive and honest, but later showing nervousness and attempting to leave.
- The Developer player and Tsukuyomi: They interact casually, with the Developer player showing approval of Tsukuyomi's methods and encouraging him.
- Liu Danian and Tsukuyomi: Liu Danian is forced to undergo the character assessment by Tsukuyomi, hinting at a dark past.