Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious civilization is revealed to have a prediction system that releases missions, shocking Azure Armor and others.
• God Archer explains that this civilization uses Divination methods based on throwing rocks, with results influenced by all things within the light cone.
• They believe that all objects carry infinite information, and their Divination formulas help them decipher this information.

Character Developments

• Azure Armor is astonished and skeptical about the prediction system and its implications.
• God Archer demonstrates his knowledge of the mysterious civilization's Divination methods and their underlying principles.

Significant Themes

• The power of prediction and its consequences.
• The interconnectedness of all things and the idea of a 'butterfly effect'.
• The use of Divination as an alternative observation method.

Character Interactions

• Azure Armor questions God Archer about the logical inconsistencies in the prediction system.
• The Troll compares the Divination method to the Holographic Universe Theory and the Black Hole Horizon.
• God Archer shares his admiration for the civilization's abilities, despite their limitations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group finds a bag containing a camera that fell from the ventilation duct.
• The camera contains photos of places they recognize, including their apartment and the road they took to get there.
• The thirteenth photo shows a dark office building, and the fourteenth photo reveals a Ghost watching them from above.

Character Developments

• Troll shows insight by suggesting they look for the camera instead of focusing on eyes.
• Lin An demonstrates quick thinking and courage by immediately recognizing the danger and urging everyone to run.

Significant Themes

• The theme of perception and seeing beyond the obvious is reinforced as the group realizes they need to look at things from a different perspective.
• The theme of fear and unease grows as the group faces the possibility of a supernatural presence.

Character Interactions

• Troll's suggestion leads to the discovery of the camera, showing his value to the group.
• Lin An's quick thinking and bravery contrast with the initial hesitation of the others, highlighting his leadership potential.
• The group's collective realization of the Ghost's presence underscores their shared fear and vulnerability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A ghostly encounter occurs in the apartment building, with the God Archer being attacked and the Azure Armor abandoning him.
• Lin An and Gusman flee, but Lin An realizes the ghost has been following them since the mission began.
• Lin An deduces that the camera is a crucial item and may help them see the ghost. He decides to go back to retrieve it, believing the mission isn't unsolvable.

Character Developments

• Lin An demonstrates quick thinking, understanding, and bravery, deciding to face the ghost to gather more information.
• Gusman, initially dismissive of Lin An, now regards him as a backbone and is willing to follow his lead.

Significant Themes

• The importance of gathering information and understanding the situation before acting.
• The theme of facing one's fears and taking risks to achieve goals.
• The idea that missions may have hidden complexities and restrictions.

Character Interactions

• Lin An and Gusman's relationship evolves from initial distrust to mutual reliance.
• Lin An's decision to go back for the camera shows his determination and willingness to take risks, while Gusman's reaction highlights his fear and uncertainty.
• The God Archer's fate serves as a grim reminder of the mission's dangers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A ghostly presence attacks and kills God Archer in the studio.
• Azure Armor, Golden Bull, and Siren flee in terror.
• Lin An returns to the studio, intending to retrieve the camera.
• Azure Armor struggles with whether to help or escape.
• Lin An realizes that the ghost can only see through the eyes of those looking at it, not through its own eyes.

Character Developments

• Azure Armor: Initially cowardly and selfish, he hesitates to help due to fear but later considers the importance of the camera.
• Lin An: Demonstrates bravery and strategic thinking, returning to the studio to retrieve the camera and attempting to understand the ghost's behavior.
• Golden Bull and Siren: Initially cowardly, they follow Lin An's lead and return to the studio to help retrieve the camera.

Significant Themes

• Fear and cowardice vs. bravery and selflessness.
• The importance of understanding one's enemy to overcome adversity.
• The power of observation and perspective.

Character Interactions

• Lin An and Azure Armor: Lin An's bravery contrasts with Azure Armor's initial cowardice. Azure Armor eventually considers helping due to Lin An's actions.
• Lin An, Golden Bull, and Siren: Lin An's leadership inspires the others to return to the studio and help retrieve the camera.
• The group vs. the ghost: The group's fear and disunity initially allow the ghost to gain the upper hand, but Lin An's understanding of the ghost's limitations offers hope for survival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin An enters the room with his eyes closed, using his spear and memory to locate the Ghost and the camera.
• He confirms the Ghost's position and that the camera has been moved.
• Golden Bull and another person enter the room with their eyes closed, following Lin An's instructions.
• Lin An is grabbed by the Ghost, and Golden Bull attempts to retrieve the camera from the Ghost's mouth.

Character Developments

• Lin An demonstrates extraordinary courage, calmness, and strategic thinking in the face of the Ghost.
• Golden Bull shows determination and follows Lin An's instructions, despite his fear.

Significant Themes

• The terror of the unknown and the darkness.
• The importance of trust and following instructions in dire situations.
• The power of courage and determination in the face of extreme fear.

Character Interactions

• Lin An and Golden Bull work together to confront the Ghost, with Lin An providing instructions and Golden Bull following them.
• Lin An's calm and strategic approach inspires Golden Bull to act despite his fear.
• Siren is mentioned but does not actively participate in the confrontation, highlighting his lack of initiative in this situation.

Blue Armor fled the building while Lin An and the others faced the ghost, and a system notice announced the mission's second stage. Elsewhere, Jiang Hao Chen and Andrew reached their next information point and discovered it was a mental hospital.

• Blue Armor abandoned Taurus and Sea Demon and ran down the stairwell, insisting he did not need Lin An to save him.
• Troll told Blue Armor that Lin An had gone back for the camera, but Blue Armor claimed Lin An was dead and hurried outside.
• A heavy object landed behind Blue Armor as the system announced that the information was complete and the mission's second stage was about to begin.
• Jiang Hao Chen and Andrew searched an underground passage for clues and headed toward a hospital they believed held their next information point.
• Jiang Hao Chen saw the sign for Okayama Prefectural Mental Health Research Center and realized the hospital was a mental institution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team encounters a Ghost Skull that kills by making eye contact or being seen through a camera or mirror reflection.
• Lin An deduces two possible killing logics of the Ghost Skull.
• The team decides to stay in the Hundred-Meter Building and set it on fire to act as a signal tower for other teams.

Character Developments

• Lin An demonstrates exceptional analytical skills and calmness under pressure, earning the respect of the team.
• Azure Armor realizes his weakness and the importance of Lin An's presence.
• Golden Bull, Siren, and Troll become more reliant on Lin An's decisions.

Significant Themes

• The unknown and unpredictable nature of the Mission and its challenges.
• The importance of teamwork and strategic thinking in survival.
• The struggle between understanding and ignorance, as represented by the Ghost Skull's incomplete cognition.

Character Interactions

• Lin An and Azure Armor have a moment of understanding and mutual respect.
• Golden Bull, Siren, and Troll become more open to Lin An's ideas and leadership.
• The team dynamic shifts towards relying on Lin An's strategic decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao Chen and Andrew arrive at a modern mental hospital, which is larger than expected.
• They find that the hospital is divided into different departments, with the Psychosomatic Diseases department being their target.
• They decide to search for the Nurse Station, which is likely to be on the fourth floor or the top floor.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao Chen: He is curious and observant, noticing details like the missing mirror in the restroom. He also shows concern for the patients' well-being.
• Andrew: He displays knowledge about mental hospitals and their layouts, suggesting he has experience with such institutions. He is calm and analytical, leading the search for clues.

Significant Themes

• The chapter explores the theme of mental health and the treatment of mental patients, contrasting the modern hospital with the older, more prison-like institutions of the past.
• The search for clues and the exploration of the hospital's layout also highlight the theme of investigation and discovery.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao Chen and Andrew work together, with Andrew taking the lead in decision-making due to his experience. Jiang Hao Chen follows but also contributes with his observations.
• There's a hint of tension between them, with Jiang Hao Chen wondering about Andrew's past and the reason for his presence in the Instance Dungeon. However, they maintain a cooperative dynamic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao Chen and Andrew search for Shinichi Morita's file in the hospital's archive room.
• They find a thin file containing minimal information about Morita's condition and transfer to the Mental Research Institute.
• They proceed to the top floor, where they hear a disturbing scream and discover a TV playing a loop of a patient with Phantom Limb Syndrome.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao Chen shows determination and resourcefulness in searching for Morita's file but feels dejected when the information is scarce.
• Andrew demonstrates analytical skills and bravery, leading them to the top floor despite the eerie atmosphere.

Significant Themes

• The theme of mental illness and its treatment is explored through the patient with Phantom Limb Syndrome.
• The struggle between hope and despair is evident in Jiang Hao Chen's determination to find Morita's file and his subsequent disappointment.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao Chen and Andrew work together, with Andrew taking the lead in decision-making due to his analytical skills.
• There's a brief moment of tension between them when Jiang Hao Chen is startled by the scream, but Andrew reassures him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao Chen and Andrew enter a research institute, encountering a supernatural event.
• A TV in the institute shows a man wailing in pain due to phantom limb syndrome.
• Jiang Hao Chen discovers the TV isn't even plugged in, indicating a supernatural presence.
• Andrew suggests they continue investigating despite the danger.
• They find a diary belonging to a man who had a limb amputated and was experiencing severe phantom limb pain.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao Chen: Becomes increasingly anxious and suspicious of Andrew, considering he might not be human.
• Andrew: Remains calm and mysterious, revealing he knows more about the situation than he initially let on.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion between partners.
• The struggle between the mind and reality, as seen through the character's experience with phantom limb pain.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao Chen and Andrew's partnership is strained due to Andrew's secrecy and Jiang Hao Chen's growing suspicion.
• Andrew reassures Jiang Hao Chen that he's human but refuses to reveal what he knows until he's certain.
• Jiang Hao Chen hands over the diary to Andrew, showing he still trusts him despite his misgivings.

Andrew deduced that Shinichi Morita had lost an eye and cut off his own head to escape the phantom pain. He revealed that Morita had returned to the villa and was following them, leaving Jiang Hao Chen barricaded inside the operating room as the headless figure battered the door.

• Jiang Hao Chen read Shinichi Morita’s final diary entry and asked Andrew what had happened to him.
• Andrew concluded that Morita had lost an eye, then reasoned that he had cut off his own head to stop the phantom pain.
• A bloodstained note fell from the ceiling, and Jiang Hao Chen realized Morita had likely died in the operating room.
• Andrew said Morita had driven back to the villa after decapitating himself and had been following them.
• Shinichi Morita appeared on the stairs carrying his severed head, and Jiang Hao Chen slammed the operating-room door shut.
• Jiang Hao Chen braced the door as Morita repeatedly smashed his head against it while Andrew tried to find his weakness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie, Gao Tian, and a team of Trolls are being chased by unseen monsters.
• They're trying to reach a burning building, hoping to find help or a way out.
• Zhang Tie, carrying two Trolls, outpaces Gao Tian and the others due to his immense strength.
• They encounter a fence, and Zhang Tie jumps over it with the Trolls, landing on a car.
• The Gold Robe, injured and panicked, clings to Zhang Tie, slowing them down.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie demonstrates incredible strength and stamina, carrying two Trolls while outpacing Gao Tian.
• The Gold Robe shows cowardice and desperation, clinging to Zhang Tie for survival.
• Gao Tian remains calm and determined, supporting Zhang Tie and the others.

Significant Themes

• Survival and perseverance in the face of danger.
• The consequences of desperation and cowardice (as shown by the Gold Robe).
• The importance of teamwork and mutual support.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie and Gao Tian work together to escape, with Gao Tian providing support and Zhang Tie leading the way.
• The Gold Robe clings to Zhang Tie, slowing them down and putting everyone at risk.
• The Trolls express gratitude to Zhang Tie for saving them, with Gul'dan vowing to help him find Team Leader Lin.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team is held back by the Gold Robe, and Monsters are approaching.
• Lin An arrives and saves the team, using his exceptional combat skills to fend off the invisible Monsters.
• The team reunites on a shop platform, and the atmosphere is tense.
• Azure Armor accuses Lin An of having suspicious knowledge and power, suggesting he might have an item that can complete the Mission.

Character Developments

• Lin An: Reveals his true identity and demonstrates extraordinary combat skills, comparable to a low-level Awakener.
• Azure Armor: Shows hostility towards Lin An due to the deaths of his clansmen and suspects Lin An of having a Mission-completing item.
• Gusman and Golden Bull: Acknowledge Lin An's prowess and extend invitations to join their Civilizations.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Civilizations and individuals.
• The importance of knowledge and skills in survival.
• The tension and mistrust between team members and outsiders.

Character Interactions

• Lin An and the team: Lin An saves the team, and they express gratitude and awe.
• Lin An and Azure Armor: Azure Armor is hostile towards Lin An, accusing him of suspicious behavior.
• Gusman, Golden Bull, and Lin An: They acknowledge Lin An's strength and extend invitations to join their Civilizations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Azure Armor accuses Lin An of hiding something valuable from the previous mission and using the team as pawns.
• Azure Armor threatens Lin An, saying he won't let Lin An kill him as it would risk everyone's survival.
• Golden Bull and Siren remain silent, waiting to see how Lin An responds.
• Gusman seems hesitant, while Gao Tian speaks up, supporting Lin An and revealing that the mission's cognition completion might require leaving together with the corpses.

Character Developments

• Azure Armor: Becomes increasingly suspicious of Lin An, leading to a confrontation. He's determined to protect his interests and survive the mission.
• Lin An: Remains calm and composed under Azure Armor's accusations. He doesn't immediately defend himself, keeping his cards close to his chest.
• Golden Bull: Acts as a mediator but is also suspicious of Lin An. He's more concerned with survival and is open to negotiation.
• Siren: Remains silent, likely considering her own interests and how to survive the mission.
• Gusman: Seems hesitant, possibly torn between loyalty to Lin An and self-preservation.
• Gao Tian: Speaks up in support of Lin An, revealing crucial mission information.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion within the team.
• Survival and self-preservation as the primary goals.
• The importance of information and knowledge in completing the mission.

Character Interactions

• Azure Armor vs. Lin An: A tense standoff due to Azure Armor's accusations and Lin An's perceived secrecy.
• Golden Bull: Attempts to mediate but is also suspicious of Lin An.
• Siren and Gusman: Remain silent, likely considering their own interests.
• Gao Tian: Speaks up in support of Lin An, revealing crucial mission information that could change the dynamics of the team's survival strategy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gao Tian reveals that the mission's completion likely requires taking others' bodies (or parts) out to resurrect, implying mutual trust and cooperation.
• Azure Armor and the Siren decide to leave together, distrustful of Lin An.
• Lin An allows them to leave, showing no intention to stop them.

Character Developments

• Gao Tian: Shows strategic thinking and understanding of the mission's requirements, trying to keep the team united.
• Azure Armor: Demonstrates his pride and self-reliance, choosing to leave with the Siren despite the risks.
• Lin An: Remains calm and composed, revealing little about his thoughts or plans. He allows Azure Armor and the Siren to leave, suggesting he has a plan or is confident in his own abilities.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Distrust: The team's distrust of Lin An leads to Azure Armor and the Siren leaving, highlighting the importance of trust in their survival.
• Cooperation vs. Self-Reliance: The team's differing views on whether to work together or rely on individual strength are explored.
• Resurrection and its Conditions: The mission's strange resurrection requirements are a central theme, driving the characters' actions and decisions.

Character Interactions

• Gao Tian and Lin An: Gao Tian tries to reason with Lin An, but Lin An remains enigmatic, leaving Gao Tian puzzled.
• Azure Armor and Lin An: Azure Armor suspects Lin An and decides to leave with the Siren, further straining their relationship.
• Azure Armor and the Siren: They form an uneasy alliance, each with their own agenda, highlighting their lack of trust in Lin An and the team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin An and Gao Tian watch a building burn, possibly the one where Azure Armor and his team were held captive.
• Lin An explains his strategy for letting Azure Armor go: he believes Azure Armor's understanding is incomplete and letting him scout ahead will be beneficial.
• Lin An draws a map of the city, revealing they've explored only 10% of it.
• Lin An speculates that the mission's second stage began too quickly, suggesting others might be at a disadvantage due to their distance from the exit.

Character Developments

• Lin An demonstrates strategic thinking and analytical skills, piecing together clues to form hypotheses about the mission's true nature.
• Gao Tian shows confusion and struggle to understand the mission's purpose and dynamics.

Significant Themes

• Unfairness and Inequality: Lin An questions the fairness of the mission, suggesting others might be at a disadvantage.
• Death and Resurrection: The possibility that other teams might be dead from the start is introduced, raising questions about the mission's true purpose and the fate of its participants.

Character Interactions

• Lin An and Gao Tian discuss the mission's dynamics, with Lin An providing insights and Gao Tian struggling to understand.
• Lin An's calm and collected demeanor contrasts with Gao Tian's confusion and frustration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin An concludes that only those who can understand the System's message were left alive, setting a minimum Fifth Order level requirement.
• The group realizes that the Mission is semi-mandatory, with stronger Civilizations sending experienced Fifth Orders and others sending cannon fodder.
• Lin An deduces that the Ghosts will become stronger based on the cognition completed and that the final hurdle will be a group of people at the Mission exit.
• The Troll race asks Lin An to take their heads or a piece of their flesh with him, offering to be cannon fodder to buy time against the Ghosts.
• Lin An accepts the Troll's offer and prepares for an impending Ghost attack, suspecting that other Teams are being chased as well.

Character Developments

• Lin An demonstrates his analytical skills and strategic thinking, becoming the de facto leader of the group.
• Gusman, the Troll leader, shows acceptance of his race's fate and offers their flesh to Lin An, hoping for a chance at resurrection.
• Golden Bull reveals hidden information about the Camera and offers his flesh to Lin An as well.

Significant Themes

• The System's ruthlessness and the importance of understanding its messages.
• The harsh reality of the Mission, where only the strong have a chance of survival.
• The theme of sacrifice and hope, as the Trolls offer their lives to increase the group's chances of success.

Character Interactions

• Lin An and Gao Tian discuss the System's requirements and the Mission's nature.
• Gusman and Lin An discuss the Trolls' role in the Mission and their offer to Lin An.
• Golden Bull shares his observations about the Camera with Lin An, strengthening their bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team encounters a wave of invisible Ghosts.
• Lin An uses a Steel Bar and Cement to reveal and kill the Ghosts.
• The team successfully fends off the attack, with Lin An killing nine Ghosts.
• Lin An decides to hold their position for another wave before evacuating.

Character Developments

• Lin An demonstrates exceptional combat skills, leadership, and strategic thinking.
• Zhang Tie and the others struggle to keep up with Lin An's combat prowess.
• Golden Bull shows concern for the team's safety and questions Lin An's decisions.
• Gao Tian reveals his observations about the Ghosts' appearances.

Significant Themes

• The importance of teamwork and individual skills in survival.
• The need for strategic thinking and adaptability in crisis situations.
• The theme of perseverance and determination in the face of overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Lin An and Zhang Tie: Lin An reassures Zhang Tie about the mission's progress.
• Lin An and Golden Bull: Golden Bull questions Lin An's decisions, showing concern for the team's safety.
• Gao Tian and Golden Bull: Gao Tian shares his observations about the Ghosts with Golden Bull.
• Lin An and Zhang Tie: Lin An shares his plan to restart the mission if necessary.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group is ambushed by a massive number of Ghosts while in the mall.
• They attempt to escape, but the Ghosts are too numerous and fast.
• Two Trolls, Gul'dan and Gu Yi'er, sacrifice themselves to slow down the Ghosts, allowing the others to escape.
• Lin An decides to gamble and lead the group towards the exit, despite knowing there might be more Ghosts there.
• They continue to flee, with Lin An and the bear fighting off Ghosts from behind.

Character Developments

• Gusman: Initially desperate, he hopes that Lin An will keep his promise to revive them. He's pushed away by Gao Tian, who tries to save him.
• Gao Tian: Shows bravery and selflessness, trying to save Gusman and later Golden Bull. He's willing to risk his life to help others.
• Golden Bull: Initially selfish and focused on escape, he's inspired by Gao Tian's actions and returns to help. He feels infected by Gao Tian's selflessness.
• Gul'dan and Gu Yi'er: They both sacrifice themselves to give the group a chance to escape, showing bravery and loyalty.

Significant Themes

• Selflessness vs. Selfishness: Gao Tian and the sacrificing Trolls represent selflessness, while Golden Bull initially represents selfishness. However, Golden Bull's actions change after being influenced by Gao Tian.
• Sacrifice for the Greater Good: Gul'dan and Gu Yi'er sacrifice themselves to give their group a chance to escape, highlighting the theme of sacrifice for a greater cause.
• Gambling and Uncertainty: Lin An's decision to lead the group towards the exit, despite knowing there might be more Ghosts, reflects the theme of gambling and uncertainty in their situation.

Character Interactions

• Gao Tian and Golden Bull: Gao Tian's selfless actions inspire Golden Bull to return and help, showing the influence of one character on another.
• Gusman and Gao Tian: Gusman pushes Gao Tian away, showing his acceptance of his fate but also his hope in Lin An's promise.
• Gul'dan and Gu Yi'er: Both Trolls sacrifice themselves to help their group, showing their loyalty and bravery.

Lin An and the others fled through a city overwhelmed by ghosts, losing Gusman when he sacrificed himself and revealed a cryptic message. Lin An led the survivors toward a subway station as a possible escape route, but Jiang Hao Chen emerged warning that ghosts were inside too.

• Lin An and the others ran through streets crowded with invisible ghosts while Gao Tian used the camera to reveal their pursuers.
• A ghost attacked Zhang Tie and Gusman, and Gusman told Lin An, "Imagination must exist, but may not be there! I erased the words!" before the ghost killed him.
• Lin An spotted a subway sign and directed the group to enter the station to escape the ghosts dropping from rooftops.
• Taurus and the others followed Lin An into the station, where Jiang Hao Chen ran up from the passage and warned them that ghosts were inside the subway too.