Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Control Unit One (CU1) is defeated and destroyed by Corrupt Calamity monsters after the Blackfire Gang deacon summons them using an artifact.
• The Blackfire Gang members attempt to loot Machine Servant wreckage but are attacked by a real monster tide within the Zero Dreamscape.
• CU1, in her final moments, self-destructs, destroying the monsters and gangsters but also herself.
• Unit 17639, a newly reconstructed Machine Servant, requests and is granted a change in assignment from the Dragon Warzone to the Witch Warzone.

Character Developments

• Control Unit One: Despite being heavily damaged, she continues to fight until her final moments, showing resilience and determination.
• Unit 17639: She demonstrates initiative and self-awareness by requesting a change in assignment based on her perceived tactical value, hinting at potential individuality or evolution.

Significant Themes

• The cycle of destruction and rebirth among Machine Servants.
• The consequences of human greed and disregard for life, as seen in the Blackfire Gang's actions.
• The potential for individuality and change within the Machine Race.

Character Interactions

• The Blackfire Gang deacon and his underlings: Their interactions highlight their greed and lack of regard for the Machine Servants' lives, ultimately leading to their demise.
• Unit 17639 and the base: Their interaction shows Unit 17639's initiative and the base's willingness to accommodate her request, suggesting a level of autonomy among Machine Servants.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liao Ji wakes up from the Zero Dreamscape to find Irin asleep beside him.
• Number 86 appears with a fake pregnant belly, teasing Irin about having a child with Liao Ji.
• Liao Ji explains that it was a kiss with Control Unit One, not Number 86, and it was only 9.999 seconds.
• Liao Ji discovers Number 86 has been learning inappropriate content from an online friend named "Edging Princess."
• Liao Ji and Number 86 discuss their plan to retrieve the Imperial Brand from Kaier Technology's press conference.
• Irin suggests that the gangs will be the ones to steal the Imperial Brand.

Character Developments

• Irin: Becomes more protective of Liao Ji and is determined to help him rescue the Machine Servants.
• Number 86: Shows growth in her understanding of human interactions and relationships, though she still teases Irin.
• Liao Ji: Maintains his calm and rational demeanor, guiding both Irin and Number 86.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for freedom and identity among the Machine Servants.
• The power dynamics and exploitation within the mech industry.
• The consequences of unregulated technology and AI development.

Character Interactions

• Liao Ji and Irin: Their bond grows stronger as they share their plans and concerns.
• Liao Ji and Number 86: Liao Ji acts as a mentor and guardian to Number 86, guiding her behavior and protecting her from harmful influences.
• Irin and Number 86: They engage in playful banter, with Irin often expressing her frustration with Number 86's antics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liao Ji entered Zero Dreamscape early due to Luo Xiaoji's connections with the Blackfire Gang.
• The Blackfire Gang planted a virus in Luo Xiaoji's Dreamscape Terminal to steal Kaier Technology's information, aiming to sabotage an upcoming press conference and seize the Brand.
• Liao Ji altered the virus to use it for his own purposes without implicating Luo Xiaoji.
• On his first day at Kaier Technology, Liao Ji encounters intense competition among employees seeking to recruit him for their projects.

Character Developments

• Liao Ji demonstrates his strategic thinking and willingness to use others for his gain.
• Luo Xiaoji is portrayed as naive and unaware of the dangers around him.
• Kaier Technology employees are shown to be highly competitive and willing to exploit new talent for their own gain.

Significant Themes

• Competition and ambition within a corporate environment.
• Manipulation and exploitation of others for personal gain.
• The blurred line between allies and enemies in a competitive landscape.

Character Interactions

• Liao Ji interacts with various Kaier Technology employees seeking to recruit him, demonstrating his ability to navigate complex social dynamics.
• Liao Ji's interaction with Luo Xiaoji shows his willingness to use others without regard for their well-being.
• Irin, Liao Ji's assistant, is protective of him and jealous of other women's attentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liao Ji and Irin arrive at Kaier Technology's laboratory for a morning meeting.
• Professor Ains and his team argue with Kaier Technology researchers about a mural depicting a possible romantic relationship between the Great Emperor and his Five Personal Guards.
• Kaier Technology presents the mural as historical evidence, but Professor Ains dismisses it as ridiculous and disrespectful to history.

Character Developments

• Professor Ains: Demonstrates his strong devotion to historical accuracy and his fierce temper when his principles are challenged.
• Irin: Shows curiosity and excitement in the face of controversy, indicating her interest in exploring new ideas and theories.

Significant Themes

• Respect for history and historical figures.
• The consequences of misinterpreting historical records.
• The potential impact of romantic relationships between powerful figures on the world's population and power dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Professor Ains vs. Kaier Technology researchers: A heated argument ensues as the professor defends the integrity of historical records against the corporation's interpretation.
• Irin and Liao Ji: Irin drags Liao Ji into the meeting room, showing her eagerness to learn more about the controversy.
• Liao Ji and Professor Ains: Liao Ji approaches Professor Ains after the meeting, suggesting they have a conversation or plan to do so.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liao Ji approaches Professor Ains to ask about the connection between souls, the World Tree, and Elves.
• Professor Ains explains the relationship between Elves and the World Tree, and the difficulties of an Elf transferring their body.
• Liao Ji asks about demi-human fertility, android reproduction, and the Great Emperor's relationship with his personal guards.
• Professor Ains shares his views on the Great Emperor's farsightedness and calculation, contrasting with Liao Ji's romantic notions.

Character Developments

• Liao Ji: Showcases his curiosity and passion for research, seeking knowledge from Professor Ains. He also demonstrates his independent thinking and willingness to challenge established views.
• Professor Ains: Initially irritated and dismissive, he becomes engaged and animated when discussing the Great Emperor. He reveals his deep understanding of ancient history and his dedication to uncovering the truth.

Significant Themes

• Destiny vs. Chance: Liao Ji and Professor Ains debate whether the Great Emperor's encounters with his personal guards were destiny or mere chance.
• Rationality vs. Romanticism: Professor Ains believes the Great Emperor was highly rational, while Liao Ji holds a more romantic view of their relationship.
• Knowledge and Learning: Both characters display a thirst for knowledge and a desire to understand the past.

Character Interactions

• Liao Ji and Professor Ains engage in a lively discussion, with Liao Ji asking insightful questions and the professor sharing his expertise and perspectives.
• Despite their differing views, both characters show respect and willingness to learn from each other.
• The interaction highlights the potential for intergenerational learning and the value of diverse perspectives in academic pursuits.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liao Ji brings Irin to Kaier Technology's lab to help 86 breach the firewall.
• 86 discovers an existing Blackfire Gang virus in Kaier's system.
• Liao Ji learns that the virus was planted by a high-ranking mole within Kaier.
• 86 traces the mole's location to the lab, where Luo Xiaoji and William enter with a girl named Yan Yan.
• Liao Ji learns that William, not Luo Xiaoji, is the mole who planted the virus.

Character Developments

• Liao Ji: Shows strategic thinking and determination to uncover the truth behind the mole.
• 86: Demonstrates advanced hacking skills and analytical abilities.
• Luo Xiaoji: Reveals his infatuation with Yan Yan and his lack of academic integrity.
• William: Exposed as the Kaier Technology mole collaborating with the Blackfire Gang.
• Yan Yan: Appears innocent and naive, but her true intentions are unclear.

Significant Themes

• Deception and hidden agendas (William as the mole, Luo Xiaoji's pretenses).
• The blurred line between luck and planning (Professor Ains' words echoing in Liao Ji's thoughts).
• The power dynamics within corporations and gangs (Kaier Technology vs. Blackfire Gang).

Character Interactions

• Liao Ji and 86: The master and AI work together to breach Kaier's firewall and uncover the mole.
• Luo Xiaoji and Yan Yan: Luo Xiaoji tries to impress Yan Yan with his knowledge and connections.
• Liao Ji and Luo Xiaoji: Liao Ji sees through Luo Xiaoji's facade and uses him to approach Yan Yan.
• Liao Ji and William: Liao Ji suspects William and decides to investigate him further.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Xiaoji meets Yan Yan, a girl he saves from street punks, and hires her as his assistant at Kaier Technology.
• Liao Ji meets with Chief Steward William privately to discuss Luo Xiaoji's safety.
• Liao Ji and William agree to help each other with their respective matters.

Character Developments

• Luo Xiaoji: Falls in love with Yan Yan and joins Kaier Technology to stay close to her.
• Yan Yan: Initially nervous, but gains confidence after being hired by Luo Xiaoji.
• Liao Ji: Realizes he's been used as a pawn in a scheme to keep Luo Xiaoji in Dream City.
• Chief Steward William: Manipulates events to keep Luo Xiaoji in Dream City and seeks Liao Ji's help.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and schemes: William and an unknown party manipulate events to keep Luo Xiaoji in Dream City.
• Love and attraction: Luo Xiaoji's feelings for Yan Yan cloud his judgment.
• Trust and deception: Liao Ji is deceived into playing a role in the scheme, while William assumes Liao Ji is working for Luo Xiaoji's family.

Character Interactions

• Luo Xiaoji and Yan Yan: Luo Xiaoji is smitten with Yan Yan, while she is grateful and fond of him.
• Liao Ji and Chief Steward William: They agree to help each other, each with their own hidden agendas.
• Liao Ji and Luo Xiaoji: Liao Ji realizes he's been used in a scheme involving Luo Xiaoji.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liao Ji meets with Kaier Technology's director, William, in the company's headquarters.
• William warns Liao Ji about the Blackfire Gang's potential threat to Luo Xiaoji.
• Liao Ji learns about an internal Kaier Technology document revealing a power struggle, with Director Allen set to take over the press conference.
• Liao Ji asks William about contacts at the Dreamscape Oversight Bureau.

Character Developments

• Liao Ji maintains his calm and collected demeanor, showing no reaction to William's warnings or revelations.
• William is revealed to be ruthless and manipulative, using the Blackfire Gang and Liao Ji to his advantage.

Significant Themes

• Power struggles within Kaier Technology.
• The use of Luo Xiaoji as a pawn in William's schemes.
• Liao Ji's lack of concern for Kaier Technology's internal affairs.

Character Interactions

• Liao Ji and William engage in a conversation that is seemingly casual but laden with hidden meanings.
• Liao Ji uses William's eagerness to please him to gain information and potential contacts.
• William underestimates Liao Ji, assuming he is Diane's confidant and not questioning his intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liao Ji and William discuss their views on the Ash Emperor.
• William shares secrets about the Old World and the Emperor's methods.
• A mother and son visit William to request a meeting with the mother's husband, who is working on an important assignment.
• The mother, Mrs. Ge Lang, pleads for her husband to be granted time off for their son's birthday.

Character Developments

• Liao Ji: Maintains a scholarly and objective view of the Ash Emperor, seeing him as a symbol of an era rather than a person.
• William: Reveals his admiration for the Ash Emperor's sacrifices and sees himself as a successor to the Emperor's spirit of sacrifice. He also displays empathy and understanding towards Mrs. Ge Lang's plight.
• Mrs. Ge Lang: Shows deep concern and love for her husband and son, becoming emotional when discussing her husband's work in Zero Dreamscape.

Significant Themes

• The Ash Emperor's Legacy: The impact and interpretation of the Ash Emperor's actions and legacy on society and individuals.
• Sacrifice: The willingness to make personal sacrifices for a greater cause, as exemplified by the Ash Emperor and William.
• Family and Responsibility: The conflict between personal responsibilities (family) and professional duties (work), as seen through Mrs. Ge Lang's plea.

Character Interactions

• Liao Ji and William: Engage in a philosophical debate about the Ash Emperor, revealing their differing views and interpretations.
• William and Mrs. Ge Lang: William shows empathy and understanding towards Mrs. Ge Lang's situation, but cannot grant her request due to her husband's contractual obligations.
• Mrs. Ge Lang and Liao Ji: Mrs. Ge Lang seeks Liao Ji's expertise in ancient studies, hoping it might help her husband in his current work. They arrange to meet later.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liao Ji meets Mrs. Ge Lang, Bill's wife, to gather information about Zero Dreamscape.
• Mrs. Ge Lang reveals the truth about the expansion of Zero Dreamscape and the role of the two hundred intelligent mechanical lifeforms.
• Liao Ji gives David, Bill's son, a birthday present, showing kindness and understanding towards Mrs. Ge Lang's family.
• Kaier Technology holds a press conference at Kaier Square, attracting massive media attention.

Character Developments

• Liao Ji demonstrates empathy and kindness towards Mrs. Ge Lang and her family, showing a more caring side of his character.
• Mrs. Ge Lang reveals her struggles and the reality of life in Dream City, highlighting the class divide and the pressure to join corporations.
• Irin shows excitement and interest in being on television, contrasting with her usual serious demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The class divide and struggle for survival in Dream City.
• The role of corporations in Dream City's governance and society.
• The consequences of Zero's hibernation and the Mechanical Alliance's reliance on corporations.
• The importance of empathy and kindness, as shown through Liao Ji's actions.

Character Interactions

• Liao Ji and Mrs. Ge Lang: Liao Ji shows understanding and kindness towards Mrs. Ge Lang, while she shares her family's struggles and provides valuable information about Zero Dreamscape.
• Liao Ji and Irin: Though not physically present, Irin's excitement about being on television contrasts with her usual serious demeanor and highlights her interest in media and entertainment.
• Mrs. Ge Lang and David: Their family's struggles and David's upcoming birthday are mentioned, showing their close relationship and the challenges they face.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kaier Technology launches new products, including Brand technology from the Old World.
• A fan fires a gunshot, triggering a brief chaos, which is quickly subdued by Kaier Technology's security.
• The first three-piece Brand set is unveiled, causing a stir among the audience.

Character Developments

• Masha, the lively host of Night Love Radio, shows her excitement and enthusiasm for entertainment and spectacle.
• Saya, her reserved co-host, displays a lack of interest in the launch and a preference for serious commentary.
• Director Allen, a member of Kaier Technology's board, delivers an impassioned speech about the company's commitment to producing outstanding products.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of technology, as seen in the impact of Brand technology and the reaction of the audience.
• The contrast between the excitement and anticipation of the public and the more subdued attitudes of the Night Love Radio hosts.
• The potential for chaos and violence in large gatherings, as demonstrated by the brief gunfire incident.

Character Interactions

• Masha and Saya's contrasting personalities and views lead to humorous banter and conflict during their broadcast.
• The audience's enthusiasm and Director Allen's speech create a powerful dynamic on stage.
• Masha's interest in a young, handsome scholar from the Magic City Scholars Group adds a layer of entertainment to the broadcast.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A missile attack disrupts Kaier Technology's press conference, targeting Director Allen and the security team.
• A barrier field protects the stage initially but fails, allowing multiple missiles to hit.
• A red mist of Corrupt Calamity engulfs Kaier Square, causing cybernetic rejection and chaos.
• Livestream feeds cut out due to high Corrupt Calamity concentrations.
• The television signal briefly recovers, showing a mech being constructed from the static.

Character Developments

• Director Allen is caught off guard and vulnerable during the attack.
• David, Director Allen's son, watches the chaos unfold on TV, worried about his mother.
• Rena, a Succubus, observes the events, considering her next move.

Significant Themes

• Vulnerability and security in a cybernetic world.
• The consequences of high concentrations of Corrupt Calamity.
• The potential for chaos to be exploited for personal gain.

Character Interactions

• The hosts of Night Love Radio react to the events in real-time, providing commentary and analysis.
• David interacts with the TV, calling out to his mother as he watches the chaos unfold.
• Rena discusses potential courses of action with herself, considering Lord Ash's possible moves.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kaier Technology's presentation is attacked by the Blackfire Gang using Corrupt Calamity bombs.
• Liao Ji secretly takes the Brand and summons a mech, Light Leftover Woman, to purify the Corrupt Calamity and save the people in Kaier Square.
• The gangsters' masks turn against them, causing them to go berserk and attack the mech.
• Liao Ji fights back, defeating the gangsters and drones, but spares one drone for 86 to hack.
• Liao Ji deactivates the mech form and captures the remaining gangsters, escaping in a drone.

Character Developments

• Liao Ji: Shows bravery and selflessness in saving the people in Kaier Square. He also demonstrates strategic thinking in capturing the gangsters.
• Irin: Proves herself capable and protective of the Magic City Scholars Group, revealing her Corrupted status to Professor Ains.
• Luo Xiaoji: Shows concern for Liao Ji's safety and is impressed by Irin's actions.

Significant Themes

• Heroism: Liao Ji's actions highlight his heroic nature, putting others' safety above his own.
• Corruption: The Corrupt Calamity and the gangsters' masks illustrate the theme of corruption and its consequences.
• Power and Responsibility: The Brand's power and Liao Ji's use of it raise questions about the responsibility that comes with such power.

Character Interactions

• Liao Ji and Irin: Their partnership is strengthened as Irin stays behind to protect the scholars while Liao Ji deals with the crisis.
• Liao Ji and the gangsters: Liao Ji shows no mercy to the gangsters who have caused harm, but spares them to extract information.
• Liao Ji and the people in Kaier Square: Liao Ji's actions save many lives and earn him the gratitude of those present.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Blackfire Gang's headquarters is found ravaged, with gang members killed by a brutal attacker.
• The Blackfire Gang leader, an android in disguise, is found dismembered and her core chip destroyed.
• Liao Ji discovers the gang leader was likely a pawn of William, Kaier Technology's CEO, to control Dream City secretly.
• Liao Ji retrieves the Zero Dreamscape anchor point from the gang's system to investigate further.

Character Developments

• Liao Ji demonstrates keen observation and deduction skills, piecing together the Blackfire Gang's true nature and William's involvement.
• The Blackfire Gang leader's true identity as an android is revealed, showing the advanced state of Kaier Technology's android development.

Significant Themes

• The blurred line between humans and androids, raising questions about identity and control.
• The power struggle in Dream City, with Kaier Technology's secret influence and the Blackfire Gang's unexpected downfall.
• The allure and danger of Zero Dreamscape, driving characters to take extreme actions.

Character Interactions

• Liao Ji and 86 work together, with 86 providing support and protection as Liao Ji investigates and makes deductions.
• The Blackfire Gang members' fear of their leader and the mysterious attacker highlights the power dynamics within the gang.
• The absence of direct interaction between Liao Ji and other characters in this chapter emphasizes his solitary investigation and deduction process.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liao Ji returns to the Zero Dreamscape, more experienced and prepared.
• He finds a squad of Machine Servants, led by a Control Unit who doesn't recognize him.
• Liao Ji realizes that this Control Unit is the former Control Unit One, who has lost her memories of him.
• He convinces the Control Unit that she is malfunctioning and accepts him as her Commander again.

Character Developments

• Liao Ji: Becomes more confident and strategic in the Zero Dreamscape.
• Control Unit One: Gains humanity and the ability to communicate more like a human. Develops worry for Liao Ji's safety.

Significant Themes

• Identity and memory loss: Control Unit One's struggle to remember her past and her identity as a Machine Servant.
• The human-Machine Servant relationship: Liao Ji's growing bond with Control Unit One and his desire to protect her.

Character Interactions

• Liao Ji and Control Unit One: Their relationship evolves as Liao Ji helps Control Unit One regain her memories and accept him as her Commander.
• Liao Ji and Control Unit 86: They work together to help Control Unit One remember her past.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liao Ji reunites with Machine Servants and heads to confront the witch, Atysius.
• Machine Servants clear the path, but are ineffective against Atysius.
• Liao Ji uses the Vanishing Light Brand set to summon Stia, a holy nun.
• Atysius reveals her true form as a small, shriveled, and flat-chested demoness.

Character Developments

• Control Unit One shows hesitation and concern for Liao Ji's safety, demonstrating growth and emotion.
• Atysius's true form reveals her insecurity and vulnerability beneath her powerful facade.

Significant Themes

• The power of belief and hope (represented by the Brands and Stia).
• The contrast between appearance and reality.
• The struggle between good and evil, light and darkness.

Character Interactions

• Liao Ji and Control Unit One work together, showing trust and reliance.
• Stia's arrival creates tension and surprise, as she encounters Atysius in an unexpected form.
• Atysius's reaction to Stia highlights her inner turmoil and fear of the light.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liao Ji summons a version of Atysius, the witch, using his Brand.
• The summoned witch is enraged and jealous of Stia, a nearly perfect version of herself.
• Stia uses her powerful holy abilities to destroy the witch, leaving no trace.
• Liao Ji wanted to interrogate the witch but Stia refuses, acting as if nothing happened.

Character Developments

• Stia demonstrates her immense power and willingness to protect her identity and past.
• Liao Ji shows concern for Stia's well-being and is curious about the witch's origins.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's past actions and the desire to hide or change them.
• The power dynamics between different versions of the same character.
• The struggle between light (holiness) and darkness (corruption).

Character Interactions

• Stia and Atysius interact briefly, with Stia displaying clear disdain and hostility towards her counterpart.
• Liao Ji tries to placate Stia and later expresses his frustration at her refusal to let him interrogate the witch.
• Stia and Liao Ji have a brief exchange, with Stia acting as if nothing unusual happened.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liao Ji meets Stia online after a month.
• They defeat the witch, causing a significant environmental change in the Zero Dreamscape.
• The witch's death leaves behind phantoms of Ash and Stia's past.

Character Developments

• Liao Ji: Shows understanding and empathy towards Stia's past.
• Stia: Develops from a scared, unconscious girl to a respected figure in the settlement, using her healing abilities to boost morale and trust in Ash's leadership.

Significant Themes

• Trust and leadership: Ash's command is initially questioned but gains strength with Stia's healing abilities.
• Corruption and fear: Corrupted monsters and the fear of injury and death drive the narrative.
• Popularity and admiration: Stia gains popularity due to her healing abilities and kindness.

Character Interactions

• Liao Ji and Stia: They meet online, but their interaction is minimal in this chapter.
• Stia and the settlement: Stia interacts with various settlement members, gaining their trust and admiration.
• Ash and the settlement: Ash is respected as a leader but remains mysterious due to his cloak. Stia defends him and encourages trust in his commands.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liao Ji watches phantoms of Stia's past, revealing her crucial role in maintaining the settlement's stability and trust in their leader (Ash).
• A Corrupted named Helen tries to recruit Stia to join a larger settlement, Lanno, promising better resources and a connection to Azure Base's upper ranks.
• Stia declines the offer and poisons Helen and his followers, killing them.

Character Developments

• Stia: She is shown to be deeply devoted to Ash and his settlement, Ash Settlement. She is also cunning and ruthless, willing to eliminate those who threaten her loyalty to Ash.
• Helen: He is ambitious and seeks better opportunities, betraying Ash Settlement and Stia. His greed and lack of caution lead to his demise.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty: Stia's unwavering loyalty to Ash and Ash Settlement is a central theme. Her actions highlight the importance of loyalty in her world.
• Betrayal: Helen's actions illustrate the consequences of betrayal, as Stia does not hesitate to eliminate those who turn against Ash.
• Power and Ambition: Helen's desire for power and better resources drives him to leave Ash Settlement, ultimately leading to his downfall.

Character Interactions

• Stia and Helen: Their interaction highlights the contrast between Stia's loyalty and Helen's ambition. Stia's calm demeanor and Helen's excitement reveal their differing priorities and values.
• Stia and the Corrupted: Stia's actions toward Helen and his followers demonstrate her willingness to protect Ash Settlement at any cost, even if it means eliminating those who pose a threat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liao Ji and Stia, now a married couple, reminisce about their past through illusions.
• They witness the growth of their settlement from a small faction to a mega-settlement.
• Stia outgrows her original nun's habit, causing her distress.
• Liao Ji gives Stia a new nun's habit upon her advancement to Calamity Rank.

Character Developments

• Stia grows from a little girl to a young woman, both physically and mentally.
• Liao Ji becomes more affectionate and attentive towards Stia.
• Stia becomes more assertive and vocal about her feelings.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and change.
• The evolution of relationships (from mentor/mentee to romantic partners).
• The significance of clothing and its symbolism.

Character Interactions

• Liao Ji and Stia interact like an old married couple, sharing memories and supporting each other.
• Stia initiates conversations and expresses her feelings more openly.
• Liao Ji becomes more emotionally expressive and apologetic when he realizes his past mistakes.