Ch. 441Volume Five: Returning from Beyond the Shore — Chapter 432: Reform (Part Two)
Key Plot Points and Events
- Nid, the revolutionary leader, reveals his pragmatic views on the revolution, stating that the people will judge their rulers based on their actions, not their motives.
- He suggests that the revolutionary army should fight for personal wishes rather than abstract ideals.
- Xiao Ye, meanwhile, spends half an hour cooking a large pot of spicy blood soup, a dish from his homeland, using his own blood as the main ingredient.
Character Developments
- Nid shows a more realistic and pragmatic side, challenging the idealistic views of his comrades.
- Xiao Ye demonstrates his culinary skills and his ability to control his blood, creating a unique dish.
Significant Themes
- Pragmatism vs. Idealism: Nid's speech challenges the idealistic views of the revolution, suggesting that the people's judgment of their rulers is more practical.
- Personal Wishes vs. Collective Ideals: Nid proposes that fighting for personal wishes is not a problem, questioning the collective ideals of the revolution.
- Identity and Belonging: Xiao Ye's cooking of a dish from his homeland highlights his sense of identity and belonging to his past.
Character Interactions
- Nid interacts with his division commanders, challenging their views on the revolution and suggesting a change in their focus.
- Xiao Ye interacts with Sakura Dance, trying to get her to try his blood soup, but she expresses skepticism about its edibility.