Ch. 122Slap in the Face (Bonus chapter for 'Smash my right eye with your left eye')
Key Plot Points and Events
- Aeo, an extraterrestrial, smashes through the heavily fortified door of an underground bunker, shocking the U.S. government officials inside.
- Aeo confronts the U.S. President, who had ordered an attack on him, and slaps him, causing him to land face-first.
- Aeo reveals that he never intended to invade Earth but was falsely accused by the Secretary of Defense, William Schmidt.
- Aeo takes the disgraced President out of the bunker and addresses the media and public, stating that the President's actions were the cause of the conflict.
Character Developments
- Aeo: Displayed immense strength and power, demonstrating his superiority over humans. He shows a mix of anger, contempt, and disappointment towards the human leaders' actions.
- U.S. President: Initially tried to maintain a strong front but was quickly overwhelmed by Aeo's power. After being slapped, he becomes more cooperative and fearful.
- Secretary of Defense, William Schmidt: Implied to have provided false information about Aeo, leading to the attack on him.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics: Aeo's immense power contrasts with the human leaders' vulnerability, highlighting the disparity between extraterrestrial and human capabilities.
- Greed and selfishness: Aeo accuses humans of being driven by these traits, suggesting that they are the root cause of their self-destructive tendencies.
- Communication and understanding: Aeo laments that the humans did not try to communicate with him first but instead resorted to violence, emphasizing the importance of understanding and dialogue.
Character Interactions
- Aeo vs. U.S. President: Aeo's overwhelming power and contempt for the President's actions create a tense and unequal dynamic.
- Aeo vs. Media and Public: Aeo addresses the media and public, attempting to make them understand the true cause of the conflict and the consequences of their leaders' actions.
- Aeo vs. Secretary of Defense, William Schmidt: Although not present, Schmidt's actions are a significant factor in the conflict, and Aeo expresses his intention to make him pay for his arrogance.