Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duanmu Huai, a top player of Star Sea Online, transmigrates into the game's world due to a game update.
• He finds himself in a male body, unlike his in-game character, with the appearance of a "serial killer."
• Duanmu Huai's status bar shows he's now an Inquisitor, not his original character.
• He teleports to a planet and accidentally interrupts a ritual, killing the Evil God Priest and starting a quest to eliminate the enemies.

Character Developments

• Duanmu Huai, initially a top player in a female avatar, is now in a male body, forcing him to adapt to his new appearance and situation.
• He's no longer the cute and petite girl he played as, which may affect his interactions with others.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and survival in an unfamiliar world.
• The contrast between Duanmu Huai's in-game appearance and his real-world appearance, and how this affects his identity and interactions.

Character Interactions

• Duanmu Huai's first interaction in this new world is with a group of Evil God Believers, who attack him after he interrupts their ritual.
• A woman tied to a stake is also present, but her role and interaction with Duanmu Huai are yet to be explored.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A girl is captured and about to be sacrificed by Evil God Believers to summon a fiend.
• A mysterious black Knight, later revealed to be Duanmu Huai in an Inquisitor Power Armor, crashes into the scene from the sky.
• Duanmu Huai effortlessly defeats the Evil God Believers and their leader.
• A Tyrant Fiend (LV10 Elite) emerges from the altar, blocking Duanmu Huai and the girl's path.

Character Developments

• Duanmu Huai: He demonstrates immense power, easily defeating the Evil God Believers and gaining levels. He shows no mercy to his enemies but saves the girl without hesitation.
• The Girl: She is initially helpless and terrified but shows resilience and follows Duanmu Huai's orders to retreat when the Tyrant Fiend appears.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: Duanmu Huai's power is emphasized, contrasting with the helplessness of the girl and the weakness of the Evil God Believers.
• Sacrifice: The girl is meant to be sacrificed, highlighting the theme of innocent lives being used for evil purposes.
• Fear and Courage: The girl experiences fear, but Duanmu Huai faces the enemy with courage.

Character Interactions

• Duanmu Huai and the Girl: Duanmu Huai saves the girl and gives her orders, showing a protective and authoritative attitude. The girl follows his orders without question, showing trust in his strength.
• Duanmu Huai and the Tyrant Fiend: They face off, with Duanmu Huai expressing confidence in his ability to defeat the fiend.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duanmu Huai faces off against a Tyrant Fiend, a demonic creature.
• He defeats the Tyrant Fiend after a fierce battle, destroying its mechanical legs and ultimately crushing its skull with his warhammer.
• After the battle, Duanmu Huai receives a mission completion notification and a follow-up mission, "Protection."
• Duanmu Huai rescues Elisa, the daughter of a local lord, from the Evil God Believers who had captured her.
• They decide to travel together, with Elisa guiding Duanmu Huai to her home.

Character Developments

• Duanmu Huai demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking, using the Tyrant Fiend's weakness against it.
• Elisa, initially frightened and anxious, gains some courage and starts opening up to Duanmu Huai.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against demonic forces and the necessity for heroes to stand against them.
• The importance of understanding and exploiting an enemy's weakness.
• The consequences of evil actions and the need for redemption or atonement.

Character Interactions

• Duanmu Huai and the Tyrant Fiend: The Tyrant Fiend underestimates Duanmu Huai, leading to its eventual defeat.
• Duanmu Huai and Elisa: Duanmu Huai rescues Elisa, and they decide to travel together. Elisa is initially wary of Duanmu Huai due to his intimidating appearance but begins to trust him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duanmu Huai and Elisa encounter a group of Evil God Believers on horseback.
• Duanmu Huai effortlessly defeats the Evil God Believers, who were trying to capture Elisa.
• The squad leader flees, but Duanmu Huai pursues and kills him.
• Elisa reveals that the nearest city is far away, making escape difficult due to Evil God Believers' search.

Character Developments

• Duanmu Huai demonstrates his formidable strength and combat skills, easily defeating the Evil God Believers.
• Elisa shows concern for her safety and awareness of the Evil God Believers' threat.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Duanmu Huai's power and strength are emphasized, contrasting with the weakness of the Evil God Believers.
• Pursuit and escape: The theme of being pursued and needing to escape is introduced.

Character Interactions

• Duanmu Huai and Elisa interact briefly, with Duanmu Huai protecting Elisa and asking about nearby ruins.
• Duanmu Huai shows no emotion or concern for the Evil God Believers, further emphasizing his intimidating demeanor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duanmu Huai and Elisa encounter and defeat multiple teams of Evil God Believers while searching for something in the ruins.
• Duanmu Huai reaches level 10 and unlocks the specialization branches for the Inquisitor class: Super Soldier, Tech Priest, and Psyker.
• Duanmu Huai chooses Psyker and further specializes in Soul Walker, gaining the Warp Armor and the special skill Soul Resonance.

Character Developments

• Duanmu Huai demonstrates his combat prowess and determination in facing the pursuing Evil God Believers.
• Duanmu Huai reveals his strategic thinking and knowledge of the game by choosing Psyker and Soul Walker specialization.
• Elisa shows concern and unease about their mission but follows Duanmu Huai's lead.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of the Psyker class, with a focus on the Warp Space Crisis and the risk of corruption.
• The importance of strategic decision-making in character development, as seen in Duanmu Huai's choice of specialization.

Character Interactions

• Duanmu Huai and Elisa work together to defeat the Evil God Believers, with Duanmu Huai taking the lead in combat.
• Duanmu Huai shares his knowledge about the Psyker class with Elisa, though she doesn't fully understand the implications yet.
• Duanmu Huai keeps the purpose of their mission to himself, maintaining a level of secrecy with Elisa.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duanmu Huai explores the dangerous Ruined Remains, encountering and defeating a giant serpent.
• He discovers a decaying corpse, likely the serpent's previous victim.
• Duanmu Huai and Elisa find a stream, and Elisa decides to take a bath.
• Duanmu Huai realizes they're being pursued by Evil God Believers and plans to use this location to grow stronger.

Character Developments

• Duanmu Huai demonstrates his combat skills and calm demeanor in the face of danger.
• Elisa shows fear and discomfort in the ruins but is eager to clean herself up at the stream.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of exploration and the unknown.
• The consequences of technological advancement and ambition, as seen in the country's history.
• The pursuit of power and growth, as Duanmu Huai seeks to improve his abilities.

Character Interactions

• Duanmu Huai and Elisa work together to navigate the ruins, with Elisa relying on Duanmu Huai's protection.
• Duanmu Huai shows understanding and consideration for Elisa's needs, allowing her to bathe while he keeps watch.
• Duanmu Huai's thoughts reveal his determination to face and defeat the pursuing Evil God Believers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duanmu Huai activates Soul Resonance, entering Warp Space and encountering a fragment of a ruined city.
• He discovers a wooden house with a projection of a Puppet Master's memories.
• The Puppet Master's memories reveal his regret for creating a puppet army used for invasion and his intention to stop the King's ambitions.
• Duanmu Huai finds a key on the table, activating the quest "Puppet Master's Legacy."

Character Developments

• Duanmu Huai: He shows understanding and empathy towards the Puppet Master's situation, despite his initial disdain for the Puppet Master's irresponsibility. He agrees to take care of the Puppet Master's creation, showing a willingness to take on responsibility.
• The Puppet Master: He realizes his mistakes and expresses regret for not considering the consequences of his actions. He entrusts his creation to Duanmu Huai, hoping he will guide and care for it.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility: The Puppet Master's lack of responsibility in considering the consequences of his actions is contrasted with Duanmu Huai's willingness to take on responsibility for the Puppet Master's creation.
• Consequences of Actions: The Puppet Master's memories highlight the consequences of his actions, both for himself and others, and the importance of considering these consequences.

Character Interactions

• Duanmu Huai and the Puppet Master: Their interaction involves a clash of values, with Duanmu Huai challenging the Puppet Master's beliefs and the Puppet Master ultimately entrusting his creation to Duanmu Huai.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duanmu Huai receives eight Soul Cards, including Bronze, Silver, and a Legendary card (Doll Maiden. Augis).
• He completes the quest "Puppet Master's Legacy" and triggers the follow-up quest "Puppet Maiden's Heart," requiring him to travel with Augis.
• Duanmu Huai discovers that his Warp Armor can halve the cost of Soul Cards, making his puppets nearly cost-free and powerful for his level.

Character Developments

• Duanmu Huai: He gains a significant advantage with his new Soul Cards and understands their potential, boosting his confidence.
• Elisa: She decides to trust Duanmu Huai and asks him to kill her if they can't escape the Evil God Believers, showing her determination to not fall into their hands.

Significant Themes

• The power of Soul Cards and their potential for early-game advantage.
• Trust and determination, as seen in Elisa's decision to trust Duanmu Huai.

Character Interactions

• Duanmu Huai and Elisa: They have a brief conversation where Elisa expresses her trust in Duanmu Huai and asks him to kill her if necessary. Duanmu Huai reassures her that he will protect her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duanmu Huai, an Inquisitor, faces a massive group of Evil God Believers, led by a Chaos Knight, in a desert wilderness.
• Duanmu Huai uses his Soul Cards and Puppets to hold off waves of enemies, increasing his level and attributes.
• A powerful Chaos Knight and Chaos Hounds approach, indicating a high-ranking Demon is present.

Character Developments

• Duanmu Huai demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking, using his Soul Cards and Puppets effectively.
• Elisa, a captive, remains at Duanmu Huai's side, hoping for his protection.

Significant Themes

• The relentless pursuit of duty and elimination of Chaos Gods, even in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The power of belief and worship, driving both Inquisitors and Evil God Believers.

Character Interactions

• Duanmu Huai and Elisa: Duanmu Huai protects Elisa, while she hopes for his protection and fears his wrath.
• Duanmu Huai and the Chaos Knight: They clash, showcasing their power and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duanmu Huai engages in a fierce battle with a Chaos Knight and later an Elite Zealot, ultimately defeating them.
• A Bloodthirsty Maniac appears, and Duanmu Huai summons Augis, a Doll Maiden, to combat it. Augis summons a Giant Doll to restrain the Maniac, allowing Duanmu Huai to deliver the final blow.
• The quest "Escort," Phase One is completed.

Character Developments

• Duanmu Huai demonstrates his strength, skill, and strategic thinking in battle, using dolls to his advantage and adapting to different enemies.
• Augis, the Doll Maiden, proves to be a powerful ally, capable of summoning and controlling a Giant Doll to restrain and weaken powerful enemies.

Significant Themes

• The power of adaptability and strategic thinking in battle.
• The importance of allies and teamwork in overcoming powerful enemies.

Character Interactions

• Duanmu Huai and Augis work together to defeat the Bloodthirsty Maniac, showcasing a partnership between a human and a doll.
• Duanmu Huai's interaction with the Chaos Knight and Elite Zealot highlights his ruthlessness and determination in battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duanmu Huai successfully completes the "Escort" mission, defeating the Evil God Believers' reinforcements and their commander.
• He gains significant rewards, including the Fifteenth Scarlet Primarch Gene, which grants him new abilities like Warp Space Affinity, Telepathy, and Psyker Specialization.
• The group, now joined by Okegis, continues their journey towards Silver City. Upon arrival, they find the city under attack by nonhuman creatures.

Character Developments

• Duanmu Huai demonstrates his valor and ferocity, drawing the attention of the God of Tyranny.
• Elisa reveals information about the world's political situation and the current state of the Radiant Empire.
• Okegis, though initially unresponsive, shows loyalty to Duanmu Huai by protecting Elisa.

Significant Themes

• The strange nature of Chaos Gods, who admire bravery regardless of alignment.
• The political instability and chaos in the Radiant Empire, mirroring Duanmu Huai's experiences in other worlds.

Character Interactions

• Duanmu Huai and Elisa bond over their shared journey, with Elisa trying to engage Okegis in conversation.
• Duanmu Huai shows concern for Elisa's safety, ordering Okegis to protect her while he investigates the city under attack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duanmu Huai enters the city, drawing the attention of Ratmen, humanoid rat-like monsters.
• He fights and defeats a group of Ratmen using his Power Armor, Warhammer, and doll minions.
• Duanmu Huai finds a group of human Pawns defending a fortress against Ratmen and a Rat Ogre.
• He joins the battle, turning the tide by killing the Rat Ogre and driving back the Ratmen.
• A Ratman with a multi-barreled firearm attacks Duanmu Huai, but he deflects the attack and counterattacks, scattering the remaining Ratmen.

Character Developments

• Duanmu Huai demonstrates his formidable combat skills and strategic thinking, proving himself a powerful ally.
• The human Pawns show resilience and determination in defending their fortress but are clearly outmatched against the Ratmen.
• Elisa arrives, showing relief and joy upon seeing a familiar face (Uncle Kado).

Significant Themes

• The power of technology and armor in combat, as seen through Duanmu Huai's Power Armor and doll minions.
• The resilience and determination of the human Pawns in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The importance of familiar faces and connections in times of crisis, as seen through Elisa's reunion with Uncle Kado.

Character Interactions

• Duanmu Huai interacts briefly with the human Pawns, showing no interest in conversation but acknowledging their gratitude.
• Elisa reunites with Uncle Kado, showing relief, joy, and affection, while he expresses surprise and concern for her well-being.
• Duanmu Huai silently nods upon seeing Elisa's reunion with Uncle Kado, indicating his satisfaction with the mission's completion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duanmu Huai completes the 'Protection' quest and receives rewards, including a level up to 20, attribute and specialization points, and new feats.
• He meets Christine DeFreyrm, the lord's wife, who thanks him and offers a reward for rescuing her daughter, Elisa.
• The city of Silver City is under attack by Ratmen, an evil and cunning alien race, while the lord is missing.
• Duanmu Huai agrees to help defend the city against the Ratmen.

Character Developments

• Duanmu Huai reaches level 20 and allocates his points to Strength, Constitution, and Intelligence, enhancing his combat abilities and Psychic Power resistance.
• Christine DeFreyrm is worried and grateful for her daughter's safety.
• Captain Kado respects and is hopeful about Duanmu Huai's strength and willingness to help.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against Chaos and its various manifestations (Ratmen, Evil God Believers, Demons).
• The power of unity and cooperation against overwhelming odds.
• The importance of completing quests and evaluations for potential rewards.

Character Interactions

• Duanmu Huai interacts with Christine DeFreyrm and Captain Kado, agreeing to help defend the city.
• Duanmu Huai and Elisa share a friendly greeting.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duanmu Huai and Kado plan to retake City Hall and rescue prisoners held by Ratmen and Evil God Believers.
• Duanmu Huai leads a small squad, including an Elf Scout, to infiltrate City Hall.
• Duanmu Huai launches a frontal assault, drawing enemy attention while the Elf Scout rescues prisoners through the sewers.

Character Developments

• Duanmu Huai demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking, earning respect from the Elf Scout.
• The Elf Scout shows resourcefulness and adaptability, adjusting her plan to accommodate Duanmu Huai's strength.
• Okegis is introduced as a potential Psyker, ready to support Duanmu Huai if needed.

Significant Themes

• Strength and strategy: Duanmu Huai's power and tactical thinking allow him to overcome numerical disadvantages.
• Adaptability: Both Duanmu Huai and the Elf Scout adapt their plans based on the situation and each other's strengths.
• Teamwork: Despite their different approaches, Duanmu Huai and the Elf Scout work together to achieve their shared goal.

Character Interactions

• Duanmu Huai and the Elf Scout initially clash due to their different approaches but eventually cooperate effectively.
• Duanmu Huai and Okegis work together, with Okegis ready to support Duanmu Huai against magical threats.
• Duanmu Huai's brute force approach contrasts with the Elf Scout's stealthy infiltration, highlighting their complementary skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duanmu Huai and the Elf Scout find City Hall cleared of enemies by Duanmu Huai's swift actions.
• They learn that Ratmen and Evil God Believers attacked Silver City to corrupt a Holy Relic, Water God's Gift, and use it to spread plague.
• Duanmu Huai, the Elf Scout, and Okegis decide to retake the temple and secure the Holy Relic before the enemy can corrupt it.

Character Developments

• Duanmu Huai demonstrates his ruthless efficiency in combat and strategic thinking, prioritizing his own survival and goals.
• The Elf Scout shows concern for her people and the city, willing to join Duanmu Huai's plan despite his aggressive approach.
• Okegis remains a silent, loyal companion to Duanmu Huai.

Significant Themes

• The importance of swift and decisive action in crisis situations.
• The consequences of inaction and political infighting, as seen in the Elf Scout's dissatisfaction with the Empire's response.
• The power dynamics between different races and factions, reflecting the larger conflict between humanity and the Evil Gods.

Character Interactions

• Duanmu Huai and the Elf Scout discuss their plans and the current situation, with Duanmu Huai showing little concern for human political matters.
• Duanmu Huai and Okegis maintain their silent understanding, with Okegis acting as Duanmu Huai's final safeguard.
• The Elf Scout expresses her frustration with the Empire's slow response to the crisis, hinting at internal power struggles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duanmu Huai, accompanied by an Elf Scout and Okegis, assaults a temple infested with Ratmen and Evil God Believers.
• The temple's entrance is blocked, but Duanmu Huai forcefully breaches it.
• Inside, Duanmu Huai encounters Fat Warlocks and an Apostle of Plague, a powerful servant of the God of Filth.
• Duanmu Huai uses his Warhammer, Psychic Power, and Puppet Assassins to defeat the Fat Warlocks.
• Okegis restrains the Apostle of Plague with threads, but it proves resistant to her attack.
• Duanmu Huai uses his Warhammer and Chainsaw Sword to destroy the Apostle of Plague, but it explodes upon death, causing significant damage.
• The Elf Scout retrieves a Holy Relic from the God Statue.

Character Developments

• Duanmu Huai demonstrates his formidable combat skills and strategic thinking, using his Warhammer, Psychic Power, and Puppet Assassins effectively against various enemies.
• Okegis reveals her ability to restrain enemies with threads, proving to be a valuable asset in battle.
• The Elf Scout shows knowledge of the temple's layout and the retrieval of the Holy Relic, but her true motives remain unclear.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and teamwork, as Duanmu Huai and Okegis combine their abilities to defeat powerful enemies.
• The importance of preparation and adaptability, as Duanmu Huai anticipates and counters the Apostle of Plague's attacks.
• The dangers of underestimating enemies, as the Apostle of Plague's self-destruction causes significant damage despite its defeat.

Character Interactions

• Duanmu Huai and the Elf Scout work together to reach the temple and retrieve the Holy Relic, but their alliance is tenuous, as Duanmu Huai suspects her true motives.
• Duanmu Huai and Okegis fight side by side, demonstrating a level of trust and coordination.
• The Elf Scout expresses awe and surprise at Duanmu Huai's combat abilities, particularly his defeat of the Apostle of Plague.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duanmu Huai suspects the Elf Scout's true identity due to her knowledge and ability to open the bank vault seal.
• The Elf Scout reveals she is also a Royal Spy, loyal only to the Emperor, assigned to protect the Holy Relic and Elisa.
• Duanmu Huai deduces that Elisa might be a member of the royal family, and the territory is effectively royal territory.
• Duanmu Huai decides not to involve himself in the Empire's civil war and seeks haunted locations to gather soul cards for restraining the God of Filth's followers.

Character Developments

• Duanmu Huai remains calm and composed, even when faced with potential betrayal, showing his experience and resilience.
• The Elf Scout reveals her true identity and loyalty, showing a level of trust in Duanmu Huai.
• Elisa's true identity and importance are hinted at, suggesting she might be a royal family member.

Significant Themes

• The power of secrets and hidden identities.
• The struggle for power and succession in the Empire.
• The importance of loyalty and trust, even in the face of potential betrayal.

Character Interactions

• Duanmu Huai and the Elf Scout: They interact with mutual suspicion initially, but the Elf Scout's honesty leads to a level of trust between them.
• Duanmu Huai and Elisa: They part ways, but Duanmu Huai's departure is not final, suggesting a potential future reunion.
• Duanmu Huai and Knight Commander Kado: They maintain a respectful relationship, with Kado introducing Duanmu Huai to the reinforcement commander.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duanmu Huai investigates Fallen Moon Forest, rumored to be haunted by a former Necromancer.
• He seeks power to defeat the God of Filth, whose followers are immune to Holy Light and can only be eliminated by fire or deathly power.
• Duanmu Huai discovers an abandoned manor with a man mourning his daughter's grave, then enters a vision showing the man's past with his daughter.
• The man, a former Necromancer, is accused of creating an Undead daughter and is killed by soldiers.

Character Developments

• Duanmu Huai: Shows determination to defeat the God of Filth and understanding of the power of death against its followers.
• The Necromancer (Man): Initially appears grief-stricken, later revealed to be a former Necromancer who created an Undead daughter.
• The Daughter: An Undead girl created by her father, initially happy and innocent, later revealed to be a new soul without her original memories.

Significant Themes

• The incompatibility of values between the God of Filth and ordinary people.
• The power of death as a weapon against the God of Filth's followers.
• The intangible aspects of identity and the bond between people (soul, personality, emotions).

Character Interactions

• Duanmu Huai and Okegis: Duanmu Huai explains the concept of the soul to Okegis, who is confused by the man's denial of his daughter's identity.
• The Necromancer and his Daughter: Their interactions show the man's love for his daughter and her innocence, contrasting with the soldiers' accusations.
• The Soldiers and the Necromancer: The soldiers accuse the man of creating an Undead and kill him, leading to the manor's destruction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The mansion begins to shake, and Skeleton Soldiers emerge, surrounding Duanmu Huai and Okegis.
• A new quest, "Angry Soul," is triggered, tasking Duanmu Huai to find and destroy the source of the rage.
• Duanmu Huai and Okegis fight through Undead Soldiers, ghosts, and a ghostly Knight.
• Duanmu Huai discovers a hidden basement by smashing through the floor.
• He encounters the Purple-Haired Maiden, now an evil spirit, who attacks him.

Character Developments

• Duanmu Huai demonstrates his combat prowess against Undead, using his Thunder Warhammer and Psychic Shock.
• The Purple-Haired Maiden transforms into an evil spirit, driven by rage and grief.

Significant Themes

• The powerlessness of physical defenses against spiritual attacks.
• The destructive potential of unchecked emotions and grief.

Character Interactions

• Duanmu Huai and Okegis work together to fight off Undead.
• Duanmu Huai faces off against the enraged Purple-Haired Maiden, attempting to reason with her before engaging in combat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duanmu Huai encounters a girl (Purple-Haired Maiden) in a looping instance dungeon, where a manor collapses and reforms each night.
• The girl's father, a scientist-like figure, had revived her using a method similar to Frankenstein's, creating a new soul within her dead body.
• The girl goes berserk after witnessing her father's death, and Duanmu Huai subdues her, but she faints upon seeing his face.
• Duanmu Huai searches the manor ruins for clues but finds nothing useful.

Character Developments

• Duanmu Huai: Struggles to communicate with the girl and tries to find a solution to the looping instance. He shows empathy and understanding towards the girl's situation.
• Purple-Haired Maiden: Remains in a hysterical state, unable to communicate rationally. She faints upon seeing Duanmu Huai's face, hinting at a possible trigger for her reaction.
• Okegis: Offers insights into human complexity and self-perception. She expresses liking Duanmu Huai's appearance.

Significant Themes

• The complexity of human emotions and actions, as seen in the father's contradictory love and hate for his revived daughter.
• The importance of appearance and self-perception in human identity.
• The consequences of meddling with life and death, as shown by the father's actions and the resulting chaos.

Character Interactions

• Duanmu Huai and Purple-Haired Maiden: Their interaction is tense and unsuccessful, with the girl unable to communicate rationally and fainting upon seeing Duanmu Huai's face.
• Duanmu Huai and Okegis: They discuss human complexity, self-perception, and Duanmu Huai's appearance. Okegis expresses liking his appearance.
• Duanmu Huai and the Purple-Haired Maiden's Father (through flashbacks): Their interaction is not shown directly, but the father's actions and death are crucial to the story's development.