Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian and Eva discover a corpse in a utility room, which is later identified as Joshua, a party guest who was previously found dead.
• The corpse appears fresh and lacks rigor mortis, despite having been dead for at least 20 hours.
• Eva and Fu Qian hear footsteps outside the utility room, but the person leaves without attempting to open the door.
• The person outside is seen to have a coat wrapped around their head, reminiscent of the "living dead."

Character Developments

• Eva shows resilience and adapts to the situation, following Fu Qian's lead and suppressing her emotions.
• Fu Qian demonstrates caution and strategic thinking, choosing not to interfere with cause and effect until he understands the script's dynamics.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural elements coexist with ordinary factors, suggesting room for mediation.
• The continuity between scripts is called into question, as Joshua's corpse appears fresh despite the time elapsed.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Eva work together, with Eva following Fu Qian's lead and trusting his judgment.
• Fu Qian protects Eva and ensures her safety, while also guiding her on how to behave in the script.
• The mysterious figure outside the utility room interacts with Eva and Fu Qian indirectly, adding to the suspense and mystery of the script.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian and Eva discover a mysterious figure outside, possibly a student with a jacket wrapped around their head.
• Fu Qian decides to wait and see what happens instead of fleeing.
• They find a corpse in a room, and Fu Qian performs an autopsy, discovering an abnormal mark on the back of the head.
• Fu Qian decides to explore further, leaving Eva behind. He creates noise on the stairs and runs up, mimicking the mysterious figure's appearance.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Fu Qian shows curiosity and bravery, willing to investigate the mysterious figure and the corpse despite the danger. He also demonstrates strategic thinking by creating noise to stir up the situation.
• Eva: Eva is cautious and fearful, preferring to stay hidden. She expresses concern for Fu Qian's safety but ultimately doesn't follow him.

Significant Themes

• Curiosity vs. Fear: Fu Qian's curiosity drives him to investigate, while Eva's fear makes her want to hide.
• Risk vs. Safety: Fu Qian takes risks to gain information, while Eva prioritizes safety by staying hidden.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Eva: They interact minimally, with Fu Qian writing notes to communicate and Eva pointing and speaking softly. Eva warns Fu Qian about the danger outside, but he decides to explore anyway.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian hears hurried footsteps upstairs, indicating at least two humans in the dark game.
• He intentionally creates chaos and fear by walking loudly and confidently up the stairs, aiming to draw out the mysterious pursuer.
• He discovers a bloodstained trail leading to a stall in the women's restroom on the top floor.
• Inside the stall, he finds the body of Salma, the drink administrator from the party, with severe facial injuries and a chest wound.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates strategic thinking and calm composure in the face of danger, deliberately provoking the unknown pursuer.
• Salma, though deceased, is revealed to have been a kind and approachable individual, making her tragic fate more poignant.

Significant Themes

• Fear and Chaos: Fu Qian uses fear and chaos as tools to manipulate the situation and draw out the pursuer.
• Uncertainty and Mystery: The identity and motive of the murderer remain unclear, adding to the overall mystery of the game.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian's actions indirectly interact with the unknown pursuer, provoking a response.
• Although not present, Eva's previous description of the bloody restroom stall leads Fu Qian to the crime scene.
• Fu Qian's discovery of Salma's body highlights the stark contrast between her kind demeanor and her gruesome fate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian follows footprints leading to a scream, finds Mr. Wolf (a student) hiding.
• The student is revealed to be one of Batters' assistants from the April Fools' Day party.
• Fu Qian discovers a person lying motionless below a window, suggesting a fall.
• The student admits he was looking for Joshua but Fu Qian denies it's Joshua.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates his keen observation skills and calm demeanor under unusual circumstances.
• The student (Mr. Wolf) shows fear, surprise, and wariness, hinting at possible involvement in the mystery.

Significant Themes

• Fear and its manifestations (vulgar fear).
• Trust and suspicion in relationships.
• The consequences of unconventional actions (as per Eva's taboo).

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian interacts with Mr. Wolf, using questions to evade answering and maintaining a calm, collected demeanor.
• Mr. Wolf is initially distrustful of Fu Qian but eventually shares why he's there.
• Fu Qian's interactions suggest he suspects Mr. Wolf's involvement in the mystery.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A random passerby, later revealed to be one of the silent support characters from the party, appears at the Twilight Academy.
• Fu Qian and the passerby both seek Joshua, with Fu Qian offering to help find him, dead or alive.
• The passerby reveals they were chasing Joshua up the building, believing him to be alive despite him being dead at the party.
• Eva arrives and screams upon seeing Salma's body in the bathroom, along with the other two assistants.
• Eva reveals she was practicing with Salma that afternoon, and Salma's blood scared her, leading to the elevator incident.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian maintains his calm and composed demeanor, adopting the persona of "Mr. Wolf" to manipulate the situation.
• Eva is shown to be brave but traumatized by the events, struggling to cope with the sight of Salma's body.
• The two assistants are terrified and eager to distance themselves from the situation.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control: Fu Qian uses his calm demeanor and logical arguments to manipulate the situation and gather information.
• Fear and trauma: The characters' reactions to the gruesome discoveries highlight the theme of fear and how it can lead to irrational behavior and trauma.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian interacts with the passerby, using his calm and logical approach to gain information and manipulate the situation.
• Eva interacts with Fu Qian, providing crucial information about Salma's whereabouts and the elevator incident.
• The two assistants interact with each other and Fu Qian, trying to distance themselves from the situation and avoid blame.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Eva, Fu Qian, and two assistants discuss the night's events.
• Eva shares her observations and theories about Salma's boyfriend, Wen, being involved.
• Fu Qian suggests going downstairs to confirm if Wen is the one who fell.
• Eva and the assistants learn about Joshua's body in the storage room.
• They piece together a possible sequence of events leading to Salma's death.
• Eva leaves, followed by the assistants, leaving Fu Qian alone in the building.

Character Developments

• Eva: Initially scared and emotional, she becomes more assertive and analytical as the night progresses.
• Fu Qian: Remains calm and collected, guiding the discussion and piecing together the events.
• Assistants: Initially secretive, they eventually share information about Joshua's plans to date Salma.

Significant Themes

• Fear and its causes: The characters grapple with fear stemming from the unknown, suspicion, and the realization of human cruelty.
• Trust and betrayal: The assistants' actions raise questions about their loyalty to Joshua and Salma.

Character Interactions

• Eva and Fu Qian: They work together to piece together the events, with Fu Qian guiding the discussion and Eva providing insights.
• Eva and the assistants: Tension builds as Eva accuses them of hiding information and they reveal Joshua's plans.
• Fu Qian and the assistants: He extracts information from them, leading to the revelation about Joshua's plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian finds Eva's notebook filled with questions and bloody answers.
• The notebook contains dark, horror-themed musings and conjectures, suggesting a hellish school environment.
• Fu Qian concludes that Eva may have had supernatural interactions with the notebook's contents, leading to her severe withdrawal reaction.
• In the bathroom, Fu Qian places the notebook under Salma's head, triggering a new script.

Character Developments

• Eva is revealed to have a turbulent inner world, despite her cheerful appearance.
• Fu Qian's understanding of the mission's supernatural aspects deepens; he hypothesizes that the scripts' core themes might be the aftermath of supernatural entities no longer existing.

Significant Themes

• The theme of the supernatural and its absence is explored, with Fu Qian considering that the scripts might revolve around dealing with the consequences of supernatural entities.
• The theme of truth and its relativity is introduced, with Fu Qian questioning whether the notebook's contents are absolutely or relatively true.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian interacts with Eva's notebook, gaining insight into her inner thoughts and experiences.
• Fu Qian tests a hypothesis by placing the notebook under Salma's head, triggering a new script and interaction with the supernatural entity.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Fu Qian finds himself in a woman's bedroom, with his hand over her mouth. He realizes it's Salma.
• He discovers a notebook under Salma's body, revealing Eva's true intentions and Wen's possible involvement.
• Fu Qian understands that the script is a superposition of possibilities and he must match them to complete it correctly.
• He tests his theory by not leaving with the three people and placing the notebook under Salma's body, causing the script to end.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Realizes the nature of the script and starts manipulating events to complete it.
• Eva: Revealed to be the true murderer, manipulating events to frame Wen.
• Wen: Possibly involved in the murder and other crimes, but his true motives are unclear.

Significant Themes

• Truth and deception: The script's truth is fluid and can be manipulated.
• Manipulation and control: Fu Qian starts influencing the script's events.
• Possibilities and choices: The script presents multiple possibilities, and choices determine the outcome.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Salma: Fu Qian discovers Salma and covers her mouth to prevent noise.
• Fu Qian and Eva: Their interactions are revealed to be part of Eva's manipulation.
• Fu Qian and Wen: Their relationship is unclear, with Wen possibly involved in the crimes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian finds himself in Salma's house at night, trying to determine why he's there.
• He deduces that the time is before the Bleeding High School incident and that he's looking for Wen, Salma's boyfriend.
• Salma returns home, and Fu Qian attacks her, thinking she might know Wen's whereabouts.
• Salma's mother arrives, and Salma convinces her to leave, claiming she wants to be alone.
• Fu Qian threatens Salma to help him find Wen, but she claims she hasn't seen him and wants to break up.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Shows analytical skills in determining the situation and time. He's persistent and threatening in his pursuit of information.
• Salma: Struggles with her relationship with Wen. She's resourceful in handling her mother and keeping her relationship private.

Significant Themes

• Persistence: Fu Qian's determination to find Wen despite the challenges.
• Relationship Struggles: Salma's turmoil in her relationship with Wen.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Salma: Fu Qian threatens Salma to find Wen, while Salma tries to keep her relationship private and avoid Fu Qian's threats.
• Salma and her mother: Salma manipulates her mother to leave, keeping her relationship secret.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian, the intruder, can communicate with Salma.
• Fu Qian decides to stay, waiting for Salma's mother to leave for her date.
• Salma offers Fu Qian water, but he suspects she might have drugged it with her saliva.

Character Developments

• Salma shows a calm and collected demeanor after initial panic, hinting at a hidden side to her personality.
• Fu Qian remains composed and cautious, using his professional experience to avoid potential traps.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Salma's seemingly kind gesture may hide malicious intent.
• Appearances vs. reality: Salma's popularity and her true self may not align.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Salma engage in a tense conversation, with Salma trying to probe Fu Qian's relationship with Wen, while Fu Qian tries to uncover Salma's secrets.
• Salma's mother is mentioned, but not seen, adding to the tension as she could potentially return home.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Salma, previously a victim of Bleeding High School, is now extraordinary due to supernatural changes around April Fools' Day.
• Fu Qian suspects Salma is a Succubus due to her saliva's effects, as mentioned in Eva's notebook.
• Fu Qian visits Salma's home, where she tries to seduce him with her saliva, but he remains unmoved.
• Salma reveals that Wen has also tasted her saliva, indicating she awakened her charm two days ago.
• Fu Qian hides in Salma's closet, discovering a hidden mark that could be related to Wen.

Character Developments

• Salma: Confident in her charm, she tries to seduce Fu Qian but is surprised by his resistance. She reveals information about Wen.
• Fu Qian: Remains composed and unmoved by Salma's advances, showing self-control. He discovers a hidden mark in the closet, hinting at further investigation.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural transformations around April Fools' Day.
• The power of seduction and self-control.
• The consequences of keeping secrets (Wen's disappearance).

Character Interactions

• Salma and Fu Qian: Salma tries to seduce Fu Qian, but he resists, leading to a tense interaction. They exchange information about Wen.
• Fu Qian and the unknown: Fu Qian hides in the closet, discovering a hidden mark that could be related to Wen, hinting at further interaction with the unknown.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian suspects Salma has a date and is eager to send him away.
• Salma's mom leaves for a date, and Salma receives an unexpected visitor at the window.
• The visitor, later revealed to be Joshua, enters Salma's room, and they engage in a passionate embrace.
• Fu Qian, hidden in the closet, overhears their conversation and confirms their relationship.
• Fu Qian finds photos in Joshua's coat, suggesting Joshua's involvement in the mysterious deaths.

Character Developments

• Salma: Reveals she has a romantic interest in Joshua, not Wen. She's more caring and considerate than previously shown.
• Joshua: Shows affection for Salma, suggesting he's aware of her supernatural physique. He's more suitable as Salma's love interest than Wen.
• Fu Qian: Maintains his calm and curiosity, exploring more secrets despite the emotional drama unfolding.

Significant Themes

• Love and relationships: The chapter explores the budding romance between Salma and Joshua, challenging the initial assumption that Wen is Salma's love interest.
• Trust and deception: Fu Qian's presence in the closet highlights the theme of trust and deception, as he's hidden while Salma and Joshua express their feelings.

Character Interactions

• Salma and Joshua: Their interaction reveals a mutual affection, with Joshua remembering Salma's likes and Salma inviting him in despite her initial hesitation.
• Fu Qian and the situation: Fu Qian interacts with the situation passively, observing and gathering information while remaining hidden.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian discovers photos of Joshua with severe wounds, but Joshua shows no signs of these injuries.
• Joshua's ability to heal rapidly suggests a supernatural power, possibly explaining his death and resurrection at the party.
• Fu Qian returns to the party's basement, finding Joshua's corpse, and decides to maintain Mr. Wolf's reputation.

Character Developments

• Joshua: Shows signs of a supernatural healing ability, possibly leading to his resurrection.
• Fu Qian: Realizes the truth about Joshua's ability and plans to maintain Mr. Wolf's reputation.
• Batters: Revealed to be more involved in the old house incident and Joshua's death, seeking Mr. Wolf's help.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural powers and their consequences.
• The blurred line between pranks and deadly actions.
• The desire for control and revenge among young people.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Joshua: Fu Qian discovers Joshua's secret and decides to use it to maintain Mr. Wolf's reputation.
• Fu Qian and Batters: Batters seeks Mr. Wolf's help, possibly to avenge Wen or complete a prank, while Fu Qian plans to use this to his advantage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian (Mr. Wolf) investigates the basement and finds Joshua's "corpse."
• He decides to remove the body and involves Batters and the high-nosed classmate in his plan.
• They carry Joshua's body upstairs and exit through the front door, claiming that Joshua is dead and Fu Qian is helping dispose of the body.

Character Developments

• Batters and the high-nosed classmate show concern for Joshua but are hesitant to check his body themselves.
• Fu Qian maintains his calm and professional demeanor throughout the situation.
• Salma, the bartender, is surprised and concerned when she sees Joshua's body.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Truth: Fu Qian uses deception to remove Joshua's body, while Salma and others are left with the truth about Joshua's death.
• Professionalism vs. Emotion: Fu Qian remains professional and detached, while Batters and the high-nosed classmate struggle with their emotions and uncertainty.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian interacts with Batters and the high-nosed classmate, using them to carry Joshua's body without revealing too much.
• Salma interacts with Fu Qian, expressing concern for Joshua and surprise at Fu Qian's involvement.
• Eva is mentioned, with Fu Qian looking at her before leaving, suggesting a connection between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian completes a mission and returns to the Warehouse.
• He reflects on the events of the mission, including Joshua's appearance at the school and his subsequent death.
• Fu Qian realizes that the mission's theme was disrupted due to the absence of Supernatural elements related to April Fools' Day.
• He deduces that Wen, a Saliva Succubus's captive, lost control and killed Joshua due to withdrawal symptoms and jealousy.
• Fu Qian receives a mission rating of "Rational Curtain Call" and a special reward, but the task review avoids answering his questions about the mission's format and restrictions.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates analytical skills and empathy, piecing together the events of the mission and understanding the characters' motivations.
• Wen, driven by jealousy and withdrawal symptoms, commits a violent act and ultimately falls to his death.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and consequences of playing pranks, especially when they involve Supernatural elements.
• The struggle between human nature and self-control, as seen in Wen's inability to resist his impulses.
• The emptiness and disillusionment that can follow the end of a thrilling experience, as reflected in the mission's conclusion.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian interacts with the characters in his mission through observation and deduction, piecing together their actions and motivations.
• Wen, Joshua, Salma, and the high-nosed classmate interact in the mission's events, leading to Joshua's death and Wen's fall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The final act of the incident should be "Bloodletting High School," where the protagonist places a notebook under the victim's head.
• The wounds on the chest and face indicate two separate incidents: intentional homicide and desecration of a corpse.
• The protagonist's Scavenger task at a party involves moving a body, which is later covered up as a prank.

Character Developments

• Eva, driven by jealousy, is revealed as the true culprit behind the initial homicide.
• The protagonist's actions suggest he might believe he committed the crime, even if he didn't.
• The two assistants who helped move the body realize they can pin Joshua's death on Wen.

Significant Themes

• Rationality vs. Irrationality: The incident's resolution involves rational deduction but also irrational elements, like the party prank covering up a murder.
• Supernatural vs. Ordinary: The special reward, a seemingly ordinary paper cup, has extraordinary properties when activated.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with the two assistants, who help move the body, and the party attendees, who are led to believe it's all a prank.
• The protagonist's actions influence the assistants' decision to keep the truth about the party a secret.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian, a Warehouse Keeper, retrieves an item named 'April Fools' Day' from the Warehouse, which turns out to be a small, bright red feather.
• He realizes the feather is similar to the Red Feather cloak worn by the Idol of Fools, a collectible in his possession.
• Fu Qian tries to mimic the Fool's form, wearing the Red Feather cloak, but the Warehouse shows no reaction.
• After work, Fu Qian closes his bookstore early and prepares to have dinner with Su Gao, a Death Arbiter who has been entrusted with a mission.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian shows curiosity and analytical skills as he examines the red feather and tries to connect it to the Fool.
• He demonstrates adaptability and resourcefulness by using his work as a bookstore owner to cover his Warehouse duties.
• Su Gao displays dedication and seriousness in her mission, arriving early to meet Fu Qian.

Significant Themes

• The theme of curiosity and exploration is evident as Fu Qian investigates the red feather and its connection to the Fool.
• The power dynamics between the Warehouse and its Keepers, and the ancient Deities, are hinted at through Fu Qian's interactions with the Warehouse and his thoughts about the Fool.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Su Gao have a cordial and comfortable interaction, with Fu Qian showing concern for Su Gao's well-being and Su Gao being open to Fu Qian's dinner plans.
• Fu Qian's interaction with the Warehouse is tense but respectful, as he tries to understand its rules and limitations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Gao and Fu Qian meet to discuss the investigation into the mysterious Existence that attacked Fu Qian previously.
• They decide to visit the Academy of Revelation, with Fu Qian suggesting they go straight to the scene of the previous incident.
• Fu Qian asks Su Gao to address him as "Professor Fu" while they are at the Academy.

Character Developments

• Su Gao: She is shown to be conscientious and responsible in her work, having accumulated a significant fortune through her efforts. She is also careful and discrete, not investigating Nepheli's information despite her potential relevance to the case.
• Fu Qian: He demonstrates a serious and professional demeanor when discussing the case with Su Gao, contrasting with his more casual behavior earlier. He is also familiar with the Academy's layout and has a laboratory there.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Discretion: Yuan Shan's trust in Fu Qian is evident in his decision to let Fu Qian handle the investigation and determine what information to share with Su Gao. Fu Qian, in turn, trusts Su Gao's discretion and professionalism.
• Identity and Appearance: Fu Qian asks Su Gao to address him as "Professor Fu" at the Academy, suggesting that he may have multiple identities or roles, and that appearances can be deceptive.

Character Interactions

• Su Gao and Fu Qian: They work together as equals, with Fu Qian leading the discussion and Su Gao contributing her insights. They have a comfortable and professional rapport, with Fu Qian showing concern for Su Gao's well-being and Su Gao appreciating Fu Qian's understanding of her situation within the Night Watchers.
• Fu Qian and the Academy: Fu Qian is familiar with the Academy's layout and has a laboratory there, suggesting a close connection with the institution. His decision to go there first indicates that he sees the Academy as a key location in the investigation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian and Su Gao, traveling openly and honestly, arrive at the Academy together.
• They infiltrate the Academy's core area undetected and reach the Institute of Curses building.
• They observe that the building was pierced from the inside by fifty-seven Supernatural meteors, which caused no damage to the building but likely killed the Angel Lord.
• They enter the building and find it filled with gray feathers, indicating the Angel Lord's presence before death.
• They head underground towards the final traces of the Angel Lord's eruption.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates his confidence and expertise in the investigation, providing accurate information and insights about the Angel Lord.
• Su Gao shows her trust in Fu Qian's abilities and allows him to lead the investigation while she supports him.
• Neither Fu Qian nor Su Gao senses the presence of the Angel Lord's power underground, indicating that the Angel Lord is likely deceased.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of the Night Watcher and the Academy are highlighted as they work together to investigate the Angel Lord's attack.
• The theme of trust and collaboration is emphasized as Fu Qian and Su Gao work together, with Fu Qian leading the investigation and Su Gao supporting him.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Su Gao interact professionally, with Fu Qian providing information and insights about the Academy and the Angel Lord, and Su Gao supporting him and trusting his expertise.
• They communicate openly and honestly, with Fu Qian sharing his observations and Su Gao being honest about her lack of sensing the Angel Lord's power.
• Their interaction demonstrates a level of comfort and trust, with Fu Qian acting as a guide and Su Gao following his lead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian and Su Gao are investigating the Institute of Curses' main building's underground part, where Angel Lord died.
• They find a deep pit with remnants of Angel Lord's power, but it's unclear if this is the source of the outbreak.
• Fu Qian believes Angel Lord chose this place for its special properties to better hide from the meteor.

Character Developments

• Su Gao demonstrates her analytical skills and hunting instincts, providing reasonable guesses about the scene.
• Fu Qian shares his insights about the meteor's targeting and the possibility of finding a special space beyond perception.

Significant Themes

• The theme of investigation and discovery is prominent as they try to unravel the mysteries of Angel Lord's death.
• The power dynamics and political undercurrents are hinted at, with Nepheli's escape suggesting she might know more.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Su Gao work together, with Fu Qian guiding and Su Gao actively participating in the investigation.
• They discuss the case openly, sharing their thoughts and insights, showing mutual respect and trust.