Ch. 381A Thousandfold Price Difference—Who Could Possibly Resist?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Huang Cao, after a month-long vacation, returns to work, finding Utopia unchanged and no major events requiring his attention.
- He learns that Kalan Trade has returned the Black Knight to her homeland, and Enia should have become an excellent Saintess by now.
- Huang Cao proposes to merge Siergrag with Utopia, sending a letter to Silver Ash.
- The True Dragon agrees to join Utopia after seeing Utopia's support for Yan Country and cooperation on institutional reforms over the next decade.
Character Developments
- Huang Cao: Maintains his playful and dominant nature, but also shows strategic thinking and patience in handling Siergrag and the True Dragon.
- Silver Ash: Struggles with the decision to merge Siergrag with Utopia, considering the interests of his country and people.
- The True Dragon: Decides to cooperate with Utopia to reform his country's system, understanding the necessity for change.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and resistance: Silver Ash grapples with the power imbalance between Siergrag and Utopia, while the True Dragon faces resistance from the powerful aristocratic families.
- Imperial power and reform: The True Dragon aims to carry out reforms to improve his country's resilience, touching the interests of the aristocratic families.
- The price of progress: Utopia's fertilizer and seeds have different prices based on use, reflecting the cost of progress and development.
Character Interactions
- Huang Cao interacts with the women during his vacation, maintaining a playful and dominant dynamic.
- Huang Cao communicates with Silver Ash and the True Dragon regarding the merger of their countries with Utopia, showing strategic thinking and patience.
- Silver Ash discusses his concerns with his sister, Enshia, showing his dedication to his family and his country.