Ch. 221219: War Begins
Key Plot Points and Events
- The chapter begins with a description of the drug lord Benjamin's luxurious estate, heavily guarded by elite soldiers from the Star Alliance Countries, including the 10th Mountain Division.
- A high-ranking Foreign Intelligence Bureau agent, Bill, visits Benjamin. They discuss increasing the drug shipment volume, and Benjamin agrees to triple it.
- Benjamin's estate is exposed, and a small helicopter approaches. The cartel guards attempt to shoot it down with a Stinger missile, but Lu Li, the helicopter's passenger, uses his mental energy to destroy it.
- Lu Li sends his puppets, A'da and Number 0, to attack the estate, while he uses the Kunlun Mirror to collect souls. The puppets demonstrate the ability to perform Soul Extraction and store souls.
Character Developments
- Benjamin: Revealed to be a former intelligence asset who built his drug empire with the support of the Foreign Intelligence Bureau. He shows fear when Bill demands a shipment increase, indicating his dependence on the Bureau's backing.
- Lu Li: Demonstrates his growing power and strategic thinking. He uses his mental energy to destroy a missile, sends his puppets to attack, and collects souls using the Kunlun Mirror. He also discovers that his puppets can perform Soul Extraction and store souls.
Significant Themes
- Power Dynamics: The relationship between Benjamin and Bill illustrates the power dynamics between the drug lord and the nation backing him. Benjamin's compliance with Bill's demands shows his dependence on the Bureau's support.
- Supernatural Power vs. Military Might: Lu Li's use of his mental energy to destroy a missile and his puppets' ability to perform Soul Extraction highlight the potential of supernatural powers against military might.
Character Interactions
- Benjamin and Bill: Their interaction reveals their history and the power dynamics between them. Bill's demand for increased shipments and Benjamin's compliance show their respective positions in their relationship.
- Lu Li and his Puppets: Lu Li's control over his puppets is demonstrated as he sends them to attack the estate. The puppets' new abilities, discovered by Lu Li, also show their evolving relationship.