Ch. 901Taking Students by Force (Part Two)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Headmaster's office is filled with instructors debating over the new students, with Kang Nisi Tan insisting that the students are his discovery and should be under his tutelage.
  • The Headmaster suggests that the students and their elders should decide their own paths, as there are many departments and not enough students to go around.

Character Developments

  • Kang Nisi Tan displays his arrogance and confidence, asserting that the students came to the school because of him.
  • The Shadow Department instructor shows his assertiveness and willingness to challenge Kang Nisi Tan.
  • The Headmaster shows his diplomatic skills, trying to mediate the situation and find a solution that satisfies everyone.

Significant Themes

  • Competition and rivalry among instructors for the best students.
  • The value and importance of talented students in the academic world.
  • The Headmaster's desire to maintain peace and balance within the school.

Character Interactions

  • Kang Nisi Tan and the Shadow Department instructor have a tense exchange, with Kang Nisi Tan using his Mental Strength to intimidate the younger instructor.
  • The Headmaster mediates between Kang Nisi Tan and the other instructors, trying to find a compromise that suits everyone.
  • The instructors outside the office gossip about the new students and their potential impact on the school's dynamics.

Ch. 902Taking People (Part 2)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Xi Ye wakes up the players, who are reluctant to leave their comfortable mechanical beds.
  • Xi Ye reveals that the players' aptitudes are extremely high, and warns them not to reveal their D-Earthling identities.
  • Xi Ye takes the players to meet their future instructors at Shandar Martial School.
  • The Headmaster and instructors are excited about the players' high Mental Strength, seeing them as top Developer seedlings.

Character Developments

  • Xi Ye: Shows concern for the players' safety and growth, revealing his protective side.
  • The Players: Display curiosity and apprehension when facing powerful instructors.
  • The Headmaster: Becomes more enthusiastic after testing the players' aptitudes.
  • Instructors: Show eagerness to snatch the players as their students.

Significant Themes

  • Protection of identity and safety: Xi Ye warns the players not to reveal their D-Earthling identities to avoid potential threats.
  • High aptitudes and expectations: The players' high Mental Strength leads to high expectations from the instructors and the Headmaster.
  • Customized learning: Xi Ye's method of teaching the players focuses on concentration and understanding the basics.

Character Interactions

  • Xi Ye and the Headmaster: Their interaction is more formal this time, with Xi Ye being direct and the Headmaster showing enthusiasm.
  • Players and Instructors: The players feel apprehensive when facing the powerful auras of the instructors, while the instructors are eager to snatch the players as their students.
  • Xi Ye and the Players: Xi Ye shows concern for the players' safety and growth, revealing his protective side.

Ch. 903Choice (Part 1)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Headmaster explains the concept of 'keys' as guides to specific planes for stable communication.
  • He warns about the dangers of summoning without a fixed channel, citing an example of a summoner causing the extinction of a star system's life.
  • The Headmaster introduces various Summoning Department Instructors and their specializations, highlighting the risks and rewards of each.
  • The Dean of the Mechanical Academy, Kang Nisi Tan, introduces himself as proficient in all mechanical specializations and offers to teach any type of student.

Character Developments

  • The Headmaster is patient and informative, but struggles to maintain order among the Instructors.
  • The Summoning Department Instructors are competitive and quick to argue among themselves.
  • Kang Nisi Tan is confident and boastful about his abilities, presenting himself as a powerful ally for students.

Significant Themes

  • Risk vs. Reward: The chapter emphasizes the high risks involved in summoning without a fixed channel, but also highlights the potential rewards and unique opportunities offered by different specializations.
  • Competition: The Instructors' behavior reflects a competitive environment within the Academy, with each trying to attract students to their specialization.
  • Expertise and Versatility: The contrast between the specialized Summoning Department Instructors and the versatile Kang Nisi Tan raises questions about the value of expertise versus broad knowledge.

Character Interactions

  • The Summoning Department Instructors interact with each other competitively, with Mi Xie Er and Fei Li directly arguing about the dangers and benefits of their respective specializations.
  • The Headmaster tries to maintain order and control the conversation, but struggles to prevent the Instructors from arguing.
  • Kang Nisi Tan's confident and boastful introduction contrasts with the more humble and specialized presentations of the Summoning Department Instructors.

Ch. 904Distribution Results...

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Kang Nisi Tan, a renowned figure, joins Shandar Martial School, offering substantial resources.
  • Players choose their Instructors and majors based on their interests and the resources offered.
  • Bing Guo, the last to choose, selects Eve Lan from the Illusion Department.

Character Developments

  • Xi Ye shows understanding and support for Bing Guo's choice.
  • Bing Guo reveals her desire to make an independent choice, challenging her previous compliant nature.

Significant Themes

  • Freedom of choice and personal path.
  • The tension between personal desires and societal expectations.

Character Interactions

  • Xi Ye supports Bing Guo's decision, showing a caring and understanding side.
  • Kang Nisi Tan and Eve Lan compete for Bing Guo's attention, highlighting their contrasting teaching styles and departmental priorities.
  • Bing Guo stands up for her choice, demonstrating growth and independence.

Ch. 905It Really Is Thanks to You, Brother...

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Xi Ye visits the Panda Weave Mist Star System after receiving the scholarship money.
  • He plans to discuss the production of an Energy Star with the Wine Immortal.
  • The Wine Immortal is absent, and Xi Ye is greeted by Aurelia Walker, the Chief Administrative Officer.
  • The Wine Immortal is elsewhere, meeting with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, expressing gratitude to Xi Ye for this encounter.

Character Developments

  • Xi Ye: Shows ambition in developing his forces and the Milky Way Galaxy, seeking to produce an Energy Star.
  • Wine Immortal: Absent due to an important meeting with the Four Horsemen, expressing gratitude towards Xi Ye.
  • Aurelia Walker: Introduced as the Chief Administrative Officer, maintaining professionalism and hospitality.

Significant Themes

  • Ambition and Expansion: Xi Ye's desire to grow his forces and develop the Milky Way is a central theme.
  • Power Dynamics: The meeting between the Wine Immortal and the Four Horsemen highlights the political and power dynamics in the universe.
  • Gratitude and Debt: The Wine Immortal's expression of gratitude to Xi Ye suggests a debt or favor owed.

Character Interactions

  • Xi Ye and Aurelia Walker: They meet for the first time, with Xi Ye showing interest in her Walker suit, and Aurelia extending hospitality.
  • Wine Immortal and the Four Horsemen: The Wine Immortal meets with the powerful figures, expressing gratitude towards Xi Ye, suggesting a complex relationship.

Ch. 906Are You Crazy?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Xi Ye, a new Lord, requests Energy conversion equipment from the Walker, a representative of the Wine Immortal's forces.
  • Xi Ye plans to create a Water Energy Planet, which is unusual for a new Lord.
  • Emma and Tia Aierdia, cousins of Xi Ye, are sent to work for him, along with their cousin Boren Si.
  • Wei Lin, an administrator from the Milky Way Galaxy, informs them that they will be going to the Scorpio Mia Star System instead of Xi Ye's territory, where an Academy has been established.

Character Developments

  • Xi Ye is portrayed as capricious and not typical for a new Lord, raising suspicions about his true intentions.
  • Tia Aierdia shows maturity and caution, trying to protect her younger cousins from potential trouble.
  • Wei Lin is introduced as an administrator, revealing that Xi Ye has established an Academy in a remote star system.

Significant Themes

  • The chapter explores the theme of appearances versus reality, with Xi Ye's unusual choices raising questions about his true intentions.
  • It also touches on the theme of family dynamics, with Tia trying to protect her cousins from potential harm.

Character Interactions

  • Xi Ye interacts with the Walker, revealing his plans for his Energy Star.
  • Tia, Emma, and Boren Si interact with Wei Lin, learning about the change in their itinerary and the establishment of an Academy in the Scorpio Mia Star System.
  • The chapter also hints at the dynamics between Xi Ye and his family, with Tia mentioning his bad reputation and Emma's naivety about their brother Raine.

Ch. 907Academy Relocation (Part 1)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Underfoot Academy, a Tier 3 academy, is relocating to the Scorpio Mia Star System due to a new force's invitation.
  • The academy's new location is in a run-down, demon-corrupted area, which surprises the receiving team.
  • The academy's Headmaster, an Level 18 Alchemist (Star Rank powerhouse), welcomes the team and reveals the academy's impressive faculty.
  • Wei Lin, the envoy, confirms the roster of 1,135 academy Instructors, including 731 basic subjects Instructors and 404 Arcane academy Instructors.
  • The Headmaster and the Instructors prepare to depart immediately, following Wei Lin's arrangements.

Character Developments

  • Wei Lin: Shows professionalism and excitement upon seeing the academy's faculty, demonstrating her dedication to her role as an envoy.
  • Betty (Wei Lin's younger sister): Initially curious and skeptical about the academy, she becomes impressed by the faculty's scale and qualifications.
  • Emma (another envoy): Initially dismissive of the academy's condition, she becomes awestruck upon learning about the faculty.

Significant Themes

  • The power of education and knowledge, as represented by the academy's impressive faculty.
  • The allure of new opportunities and challenges, as demonstrated by the academy's willingness to relocate to a new star system.

Character Interactions

  • Wei Lin and the Headmaster: They interact professionally, with the Headmaster showing respect for Wei Lin's role as an envoy, and Wei Lin showing excitement and diligence in her duties.
  • The Aierdia siblings (Wei Lin, Emma, and Betty): They react differently to the academy's condition and faculty, showing their distinct personalities and initial impressions.

Ch. 908Academy Arrival (Part Two)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The AI announces a one-month closure of all Teleportation Points within the Star Sea, including those between Planet D and the Star Sea, and internal Teleportation Channels within the Star Sea.
  • Players are left confused and worried about the impact on their businesses and the economy.
  • The closure affects City Lords' plans, especially Abe no Seimei of Second City, who was relying on exports to recover losses.
  • Qing Ming protests and demands an explanation, but the AI attributes the closure to insufficient Energy.
  • Thousands of people suddenly Teleport to Hua Xia City's Base Teleportation Point, suspected to be Gene Bodies or outsiders.

Character Developments

  • Players are shown to be resourceful and adaptable, quickly trying to find solutions to the Teleportation closure.
  • City Lords, like Abe no Seimei and Qing Ming, demonstrate their leadership and concern for their cities' economies.
  • The AI is shown to be somewhat evasive in its responses to player inquiries.

Significant Themes

  • The impact of sudden changes in the game's rules on players' strategies and economies.
  • The importance of communication and transparency between the AI and players.
  • The potential threat of outsiders and the anticipation of their arrival.

Character Interactions

  • Players discuss and share their concerns and strategies regarding the Teleportation closure.
  • City Lords communicate with each other and with the AI to understand and address the situation.
  • The Headmaster and Instructors from Underfoot Academy visit Hua Xia City, leading to interactions with local players and City Lords.

Ch. 909A Great Blessing!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Headmaster and other instructors are astonished to find high-quality Green Titans and Wood Elves, descendants of powerful families, working as laborers in Hua Xia City.
  • The Headmaster and his team tour the newly established Academy, finding it well-built despite its simplicity.
  • Old Dragon and Old Man Li observe the tour, gathering information about the Academy and its instructors.

Character Developments

  • The Headmaster and his team are initially shocked and disapproving of the labor conditions but gradually accept them, focusing on the Academy's potential.
  • Old Dragon and Old Man Li demonstrate political acumen by observing silently and gathering information without interfering.

Significant Themes

  • Social Status and Labor: The disparity between the high potential of the laborers and their lowly work highlights the theme of social status and labor dynamics.
  • Education and Opportunity: The establishment of the Academy represents an opportunity for advanced learning, suggesting that education can be a catalyst for growth and change.

Character Interactions

  • Wei Lin and the Headmaster: Wei Lin tries to reassure the Headmaster about the labor situation, while the Headmaster expresses his concerns and gradually accepts the conditions.
  • Old Dragon and Old Man Li: The two observe the tour silently, communicating their thoughts and plans to each other without drawing attention.
  • The Headmaster and his team: The instructors discuss the Academy's infrastructure and plans, showing a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose.

Ch. 910Headmaster, Don't You Think You Should Say Something?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Academy's instructors arrive in Hua Xia City, causing excitement due to their high quality and quantity.
  • The Headmaster and local officials discuss the benefits of the Academy's presence, including educational opportunities, resource alleviation, and potential tax revenue.
  • Wei Lin arranges temporary accommodation for the instructors in the instructor dormitories.
  • The instructors hold a meeting to discuss the unique conditions of the force and the high-quality students.

Character Developments

  • Old Man Li and Old Dragon, the local officials, become excited about the potential benefits the Academy brings to Hua Xia City.
  • The Aierdia siblings are pleasantly surprised by the environment and facilities of the instructor dormitories.
  • The instructors are shocked and confused by the high aptitude of the students and the possibility that they might be natives.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of education and educational resources.
  • The impact of the Academy's presence on Hua Xia City's development.
  • The potential implications of the students' high aptitude.

Character Interactions

  • Old Man Li and Old Dragon discuss the benefits of the Academy with Wei Lin.
  • The instructors discuss the unique conditions of the force and the high-quality students among themselves.
  • The Headmaster is put on the spot by the instructors, who expect him to reveal some inside information about the relocation.

Ch. 911You Can Go Back If You're Tired...

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Headmaster of Underfoot Academy is in a meeting with instructors, discussing the unexpected quality of the Native students' Gene Bodies.
  • The City Lords of the Five Great Cities gather in Hua Xia City, seeking information about a group of outsiders who recently arrived.
  • Old Dragon, the representative of Hua Xia City, tries to delay the City Lords, but they insist on seeing the outsiders.

Character Developments

  • The Headmaster is revealed to have high ambitions for Underfoot Academy, hoping to elevate its status with the help of the high-quality Developer students.
  • Old Dragon shows his diplomatic skills in trying to delay the City Lords, but his true intentions remain unclear.

Significant Themes

  • Ambition and risk-taking: The Headmaster's willingness to bet everything on the potential of the Native students reflects his ambition, while Old Dragon's attempts to hide the outsiders suggest a calculated risk.
  • Power dynamics: The City Lords' insistence on seeing the outsiders highlights their power and influence, while Old Dragon's attempts to delay them show the delicate balance of power between Hua Xia City and the other cities.

Character Interactions

  • The Headmaster and the instructors: The Headmaster tries to maintain his image and authority by not directly acknowledging the quality of the Native students.
  • Old Dragon and the City Lords: Old Dragon attempts to delay the City Lords, but they see through his intentions and insist on their demands, showing a tense power dynamic between them.

Ch. 912Resource Allocation (Part 1)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The City Lords, including Mister, visit Hua Xia City to discuss resource allocation.
  • Old Dragon, the City Lord of Hua Xia City, is rude and dismissive towards Mister.
  • Xi Ye, the Sect Leader of Luofu, returns with new instructors for the Martial Arts Department.
  • Xi Ye announces that Hua Xia City will receive half of the new instructors due to its high demand and population.

Character Developments

  • Mister's reputation in Central China is revealed to be poor due to his political stance.
  • Mister feels humiliated by Old Dragon's direct and overbearing attitude.
  • Xi Ye demonstrates his authority and strategic thinking in resource allocation.

Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics and dominance: Hua Xia City's advantage in resources gives it power over other cities.
  • Resource allocation: The distribution of instructors reflects the cities' needs and progress.
  • Diplomacy and politeness: The City Lords' interactions highlight the importance of diplomacy, with Mister and Old Dragon clashing due to a lack of politeness.

Character Interactions

  • Mister and Old Dragon: Their interaction is tense and hostile, with Old Dragon dismissive and Mister feeling humiliated.
  • Xi Ye and the City Lords: Xi Ye maintains a patient and reasonable demeanor while allocating resources, keeping the City Lords in check.
  • The City Lords among themselves: They express their dissatisfaction with the resource allocation but ultimately accept Xi Ye's decisions.

Ch. 913Resource Allocation (Part 2)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Sect Leader, Xi Ye, proposes resource allocation for instructors, giving First City 33 and Fifth City only 10.
  • Xi Ye reveals that Fifth City's progress is inflated due to recruiting many Indian Descendants with slower learning abilities.
  • Xi Ye announces the establishment of the Higher Academy for advanced technology and Arcane route students, located in Hua Xia City.
  • The City Lords object to the academy's location, but Xi Ye explains that it's not feasible to split the academy due to limited equipment.

Character Developments

  • Mister (Fifth City Lord) is shown to have political ambitions, recruiting Indian Descendants to reduce competition and fulfill promises, but this backfires in the resource allocation.
  • Xi Ye demonstrates his leadership and strategic thinking, using the academy's establishment to balance the City Lords' power and maintain Hua Xia City's advantage.
  • Old Dragon, the representative of Hua Xia City, is excited about the academy's benefits but tries to hide it.

Significant Themes

  • Fairness vs. Reality: Xi Ye argues that fairness is not always present in the world, and efforts and contributions matter more.
  • Power Struggle: The City Lords try to challenge Xi Ye's decisions, but he maintains his authority.
  • Resource Allocation: The distribution of instructors and the academy's location highlight the competition for resources among the cities.

Character Interactions

  • Xi Ye and Mister: Their conversation reveals Mister's political plans and Xi Ye's awareness of them, leading to a tense interaction.
  • Xi Ye and the City Lords: Xi Ye uses persuasion and reasoning to convince the City Lords of his decisions, but they remain resistant.
  • Old Dragon and the City Lords: Old Dragon's attempts to hide his excitement about the academy's benefits cause the City Lords to suspect his intentions.

Ch. 914The Uncompromising Song Zaiyi

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Transmission channels are suddenly suspended, affecting Third City's trade and economy.
  • Higher Academy Instructors will inspect cities, potentially bringing valuable educational resources.
  • Third City is at a disadvantage due to its lower number of Developers and the need for citizens to learn Life Skills.

Character Developments

  • Song Zaiyi remains steadfast in his long-term city development plan, refusing to compromise despite potential short-term setbacks.
  • William, Song Zaiyi's assistant, expresses concern about the city's current situation and the potential impact on Song Zaiyi's leadership.

Significant Themes

  • Long-term vs. short-term planning and decision-making.
  • The importance of public perception and support in leadership.
  • The struggle between personal principles and political necessities.

Character Interactions

  • Song Zaiyi and William discuss the city's situation and potential solutions.
  • Song Zaiyi's unyielding stance contrasts with William's more pragmatic approach.
  • Their interaction highlights the tension between idealism and realism in governance.

Ch. 915A Truly Huge Gamble!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Headmaster of Underfoot Academy asks instructors if they understand the unique faction's cultivation model and recruitment strategy.
  • Instructors express concerns about relying on self-promotion for recruitment.
  • The Headmaster reveals he knows the inside story and suggests they investigate themselves.
  • Instructors realize the Headmaster has cast a Sealing Technique on them and is secretly recruiting students.
  • Jimmy, a Transformation Department instructor, reveals he's not affected by the Sealing Technique and follows the Headmaster.
  • The Headmaster and Jimmy visit First City, discovering a vast industrial base with thousands of high-quality Magic Spirits working.

Character Developments

  • The Headmaster is shown to be secretive and strategic, using a Sealing Technique to hide his actions and potentially recruit students without competition.
  • Jimmy demonstrates his keen observation and deduction skills, noticing the Headmaster's actions and following him without being detected.

Significant Themes

  • Power Dynamics: The Headmaster's actions suggest a power struggle within the faction, with him trying to gain an advantage by secretly recruiting students.
  • Trust and Deception: The Headmaster's use of a Sealing Technique indicates a lack of trust in his fellow instructors, leading to a deceptive atmosphere.
  • Resource Management: The use of Magic Spirits for mining suggests the faction's resource management strategy, prioritizing Brick Moving (a resource) over other considerations.

Character Interactions

  • The Headmaster and instructors have a tense dynamic, with the Headmaster keeping secrets and the instructors trying to uncover them.
  • Jimmy and the Headmaster have a cat-and-mouse dynamic, with Jimmy outsmarting the Headmaster by following him without being detected.
  • Instructors interact with each other, discussing their concerns and suspicions about the Headmaster's actions.

Ch. 916The Rebuttal from a Player of First City

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Nie Xiaoying, a resident of First City, writes a post refuting a reporter's negative portrayal of the city.
  • She discusses the city's environment, treatment of miners, and lifestyle, countering the reporter's claims.
  • She also compares First City with other cities, highlighting their unique advantages and drawbacks.

Character Developments

  • Nie Xiaoying: She is shown to be passionate, informed, and willing to defend her city. She is also financially responsible, as seen in her decision to not participate in expensive bonfire parties.

Significant Themes

  • Perception vs. Reality: The chapter explores how outsiders' perceptions of First City differ from the reality experienced by its residents.
  • City Pride: Nie Xiaoying's post reflects a sense of pride and loyalty towards First City, despite its rough appearance.
  • Work-Life Balance: The chapter touches on the high work intensity and subsequent leisure activities of the miners.

Character Interactions

  • Nie Xiaoying and Netizens: Nie Xiaoying interacts with netizens in the comments section, answering questions and providing advice about city life and race selection.

Ch. 917First City Investigation

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Nie Xiaoying, a Leica Clan Elf, returns from vacation and laments her inability to afford better clothes to match her figure.
  • She lives in a high-rise dormitory and encounters two old men, who are revealed to be Higher Academy Teachers inspecting the city's students.
  • The City Lord, Anger, arrives and explains that most citizens are still working late, causing concern from the inspectors about the lack of time for education and training.

Character Developments

  • Nie Xiaoying: She is confident in her figure and aspires to buy better clothes to match it. She is initially rude to the inspectors but later apologizes. She is curious about the Higher Academy.
  • Anger (City Lord): He is stern but patient, explaining the city's situation to the inspectors without showing displeasure at their questions.

Significant Themes

  • Appearance vs. Reality: Nie Xiaoying's focus on her physical appearance contrasts with the inspectors' concern for the citizens' education and growth.
  • Work-Life Balance: The inspectors question the city's practice of keeping citizens working late, highlighting the importance of balancing work and personal growth.

Character Interactions

  • Nie Xiaoying and the Inspectors: Nie Xiaoying initially misinterprets the inspectors' intentions and is rude, but later apologizes after learning their true purpose.
  • Anger and the Inspectors: Anger explains the city's situation to the inspectors, showing understanding of their concerns but also acknowledging the city's constraints.

Ch. 918Promotion (Part One)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The group arrives at the First City's Main Base, finding it crowded with Maine Clan members operating complex equipment.
  • The Headmaster and Jimmy are astonished by the Maine Clan's Mental Strength Talent, which surpasses even some royal family members of various races.
  • Anger explains that the children work unreasonable hours due to lack of educational resources and teachers.
  • The Headmaster offers to assess the children's interests and allocate Academy instructors accordingly.

Character Developments

  • Anger shows concern for her people's education and future.
  • The Headmaster demonstrates understanding and adaptability in addressing the city's needs.
  • Jimmy reveals his eagerness to recruit Maine Clan members for the Space Department Academy.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of education and guidance for personal growth and societal advancement.
  • The value of diverse talents and skills in a civilization.
  • The tension between immediate needs and long-term development.

Character Interactions

  • The Headmaster and Jimmy observe and interact with Anger, learning about the city's educational challenges.
  • Anger and Nie Xiaoying discuss the latter's frustration with lack of training opportunities.
  • The Headmaster and Jimmy discuss their plans for the Maine Clan children, with Jimmy advocating for the Space Department and the Headmaster aiming for a balanced allocation.

Ch. 919Propaganda (Part Two)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Maine Clan, German engineers, work monotonously in a mining base.
  • An announcement from the AI interrupts their work, summoning them to a hall for an important announcement.
  • The Headmaster of a newly established Higher Academy arrives to investigate their educational needs.

Character Developments

  • Nicole and Maggie, two engineers, express their boredom and desire for change in their routine.
  • Anger, the City Lord, shows concern for her people's well-being and education.
  • The Headmaster demonstrates his power by transporting everyone to another space, showing his mastery of Space Art.

Significant Themes

  • Boredom and the desire for change and novelty.
  • The importance of education and knowledge.
  • The awe and mystery of advanced technology and abilities.

Character Interactions

  • Nicole and Maggie discuss their work and lives, expressing their shared boredom and desire for change.
  • The Germanic engineers gossip about the Headmaster and Jimmy, speculating about their identities and abilities.
  • The Headmaster interacts with the engineers, showing his power and offering them education in various subjects.

Ch. 920Publicity (Part Two)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Headmaster introduces Underfoot Academy, an Advanced Academy focused on Practical Engineering, Arcane studies, and science, recruiting Mental Department students and Elf students of the Priest type.
  • The Germanic People react to the news, hoping for better resource allocation and social status as technological personnel.
  • The Headmaster lists the Academy's science courses, explaining their role in supporting engineering and Alchemy studies.
  • A student asks if an Alchemist is the same as a Mage, and the Headmaster responds that Alchemy relies more on Mental Strength than traditional science.
  • Anger asks about the difference between pure Mechanical Civilization and Alchemy Mechanical Civilization.
  • The Headmaster explains that while both paths theoretically lead to the same goal, traditional Mechanical Civilization develops faster due to platform sharing and division of labor.

Character Developments

  • The Germanic People: They are excited about the Academy's focus on technology, hoping for better treatment and status.
  • Anger: She is vigilant about the Headmaster's emphasis on Alchemy, concerned about the direction of First City's civilization.
  • The Headmaster: He tries to promote the Transformation Department Academy and discourage students from pursuing traditional Mechanical Civilization.

Significant Themes

  • The role of Mental Strength in Alchemy vs. traditional science.
  • The development pace and coordination of Mechanical Civilization vs. Alchemy Civilization.
  • The importance of platform sharing and division of labor in traditional Mechanical Civilization.

Character Interactions

  • The Germanic People and the Headmaster: They interact positively, with the Germanic People eager to learn more about the Academy's offerings.
  • Anger and the Headmaster: They have a tense interaction, with Anger questioning the Headmaster's promotion of Alchemy and the Headmaster trying to steer students towards his Academy.
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