Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou, the new professor, begins her first lesson in the Alchemy Department.
• She demonstrates her power by forcefully removing a disrespectful student, throwing him through a window.
• The class proceeds with Lan Qingyou teaching the basics of alchemy as she understands them.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou shows her seriousness and power as a professor, but also her exhaustion and regret after teaching.
• The barbarian student is humiliated and injured, serving as an example to the other students.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and respect for authority.
• The rigor and intensity of Lan Qingyou's teaching methods.
• The unique perspective and understanding of alchemy that Lan Qingyou brings to her class.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou interacts harshly with the barbarian student, showing no mercy.
• She shows respect and courtesy to Albert, her 'spiritual mentor', inviting him in and offering him a drink.
• The students remain silent and attentive during the class, showing no dissent despite Lan Qingyou's strict teaching methods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Albert visits Lan Qingyou for the first time, seeking an academic discussion.
• They engage in a lengthy conversation about their shared Materialist School views, losing track of time.
• They decide to have dinner together at Xiaoji Lane, a local food shop.
• Upon leaving the Academy, they witness a Bird of Paradise Knights Order member riding a Unicorn towards them, suggesting an urgent report.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou: Shows confidence and expertise in her academic discussions with Albert, displaying her vast knowledge base. She also demonstrates a casual and teasing demeanor.
• Albert: Reveals his meticulous nature and sincerity in academic pursuits. He is interested in both Lan Qingyou's theories and her as a person.

Significant Themes

• The Materialist School's views on alchemy and its potential omnipotence.
• The importance of academic discussions and knowledge exchange.
• The pomp and circumstance of the Imperial Capital and its Academy.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Albert: They interact as equals, engaging in a lively academic discussion. Despite their age difference, they share a comfortable rapport.
• Lan Qingyou and the Bird of Paradise Knights Order member: They have a brief, unspoken interaction, with Lan Qingyou showing curiosity and Albert displaying concern.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lord Albert decides not to overthink the energy deviation issue and leads Lord Lan Qingyou to Xiaoji Lane.
• Lord Lan Qingyou enjoys the luxurious lifestyle provided by the maids, giving feedback to improve her comfort.
• Commander Horn of the Flamingo Knights Order arrives with an urgent summons from the Emperor regarding a discovery in the Sorrowful Swamp.
• Lord Lan Qingyou agrees to go to the palace, showing interest in the situation at the Sorrowful Swamp.

Character Developments

• Lord Albert: Shows decisiveness in handling the energy deviation issue.
• Lord Lan Qingyou: Adapts to the luxurious lifestyle, displays curiosity about the Sorrowful Swamp situation.
• Commander Horn: Demonstrates loyalty and resolve in delivering the Emperor's summons.

Significant Themes

• Luxury and comfort vs. simplicity.
• Curiosity and the desire for knowledge.
• Loyalty and duty.

Character Interactions

• Lord Albert and Lord Lan Qingyou: Albert leads Qingyou to Xiaoji Lane, showing a level of camaraderie.
• Lord Lan Qingyou and the maids: Qingyou enjoys the maids' service and provides feedback, showing a relaxed and open attitude.
• Lord Lan Qingyou and Commander Horn: Qingyou agrees to go to the palace with Horn, showing cooperation despite her initial reluctance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lord Lan Qingyou arrives at Sima Palace for an audience with the Old Emperor.
• The Old Emperor reveals that an underground city has been discovered in the Sorrowful Swamp, and several exploration teams have gone missing.
• The Old Emperor summons the court to discuss forming an exploration team for the underground city.

Character Developments

• Lord Lan Qingyou remains composed and unimpressed by the grandeur of the palace and the attention of the court.
• Duke Taylor, the Prime Minister, shows interest in leading an army to conquer the underground city.

Significant Themes

• Power and wealth as manifestations of strength.
• The danger and mystery of the underground city and the Sorrowful Swamp.

Character Interactions

• Lord Lan Qingyou interacts with Alisa, Albert, and Mela, expressing her disinterest in being at court.
• Duke Taylor interacts with the Old Emperor, expressing his desire to lead an army to explore the underground city.
• The court members discuss the formation of an exploration team for the underground city.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Old Emperor summons a large gathering, including military commanders, nobles, officials, and scholars, to form a team for an investigation.
• The mission involves exploring an underground city and studying evolved creatures, like the Britt Mouse with a bone whip on its skull.
• The Old Emperor appoints Lan Qingyou and Alisa as lead officers for this mission, implying they must prove their loyalty.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou: She remains skeptical of the Old Emperor's intentions and understands the political landscape of the empire. She accepts the mission to explore the underground city, hoping to find a suitable soul for her own repair.
• Alisa: She is not as prominently featured in this chapter, but she accepts the mission alongside Lan Qingyou.

Significant Themes

• Evolution: The theme of evolution is emphasized, with the Britt Mouse's evolution serving as a catalyst for the mission. Lan Qingyou and Alisa, both products of evolution in their original timeline, are well-versed in this concept.
• Loyalty and Power: The Old Emperor's appointment of Lan Qingyou and Alisa highlights the importance of loyalty and proving oneself in the empire's political landscape.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Alisa exchange a glance when the Old Emperor mentions evolution, indicating their shared understanding and experience with the concept.
• Lan Qingyou and the Old Emperor have a silent interaction when he appoints them as lead officers, with Lan Qingyou understanding the implied expectations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou and Alisa are summoned to a meeting with the Old Emperor and other Title Holders.
• They are tasked with leading a team to investigate the underground city in the Sorrowful Swamp.
• The team consists of combatants, scientists, and logistics personnel, totaling several thousand people.
• The Old Emperor assigns four "masseurs" to accompany them, who are secretly meant to supervise and record their actions.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou: Shows curiosity about finding someone who matches her soul in the underground city, but Alisa dismisses this possibility.
• Alisa: Maintains a calm and pragmatic demeanor, focusing on the mission at hand.
• The Old Emperor: Reveals his desire for evolution and his suspicion of Lan Qingyou and Alisa, leading him to exclude them from the discussion on the matter.

Significant Themes

• Suspicion and trust: The Old Emperor's suspicion of Lan Qingyou and Alisa leads him to exclude them from crucial discussions and assign supervisors to monitor them.
• Exclusion of the correct answer: The title of the chapter refers to the Old Emperor's unintentional exclusion of the two people who could truly help him with his desire for evolution.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Alisa: They discuss their mission and the possibility of finding a soul match for Lan Qingyou in the underground city.
• The Old Emperor and Lan Qingyou/Alisa: The Old Emperor tasks them with the mission but does not include them in the discussion on evolution, showing his suspicion and lack of trust in them.
• Albert and Nikola: They are excluded from the mission but are included in the discussion on evolution, showing the Old Emperor's trust in them despite their past actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou, Alisa, and their entourage arrive at the outskirts of the Sorrowful Swamp as the sun sets.
• They decide to rest for the night and enter the Underground City the next day.
• Horn is summoned to a meeting with the commander of the Bird of Paradise Knights Order, Hake Sima.
• Hake briefs them on the explored areas of the Underground City, with most roads surrounding the city mapped, but the center unexplored.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou shows arrogance and flippancy towards Hake, using Alisa's royal status to provoke him.
• Alisa supports Lan Qingyou's provocation, enjoying the game of one-upmanship.
• Hake reveals his resentment towards Horn for not disclosing Alisa's royal status earlier.

Significant Themes

• Status and power dynamics: Lan Qingyou and Alisa use their status to assert dominance over Hake.
• Strategic planning: Hake briefs them on the explored areas of the Underground City, indicating the most efficient entry point.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Alisa work together to provoke Hake, showing a united front.
• Hake feels resentment towards Horn for not disclosing Alisa's status earlier, indicating a power struggle within the knights orders.
• Horn acts as a mediator, introducing Hake to Lan Qingyou and Alisa, and later summarizing Hake's briefing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group reaches the camp near the Fog of War entrance.
• Horn summarizes the area's situation, which bores Lan Qingyou.
• Alisa and Lan Qingyou express disdain for crawling through the tunnels.
• They suggest creating a Shield Tunneling Machine and leave to work on it.
• Horn and Hake discuss the situation, deciding to let the Title Holders do as they please.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou: Shows boredom with Horn's summary, displays disdain for crawling through tunnels, and demonstrates her alchemy skills by creating a machine for digging.
• Alisa: Shares Lan Qingyou's disdain for crawling, shows familiarity with Britt Mice, and leaves with Lan Qingyou to work on a machine.
• Horn: Shows understanding of the situation's severity, acknowledges the strength of the Title Holders, and plans to "correct" their orders subtly.
• Hake: Shows discomfort with crawling, feels he has endured much for the job, and expresses amazement at his own actions.

Significant Themes

• Disdain and disregard for certain tasks or situations (crawling through tunnels).
• Strength and capability (Lan Qingyou and Alisa as Title Holders, Horn as a capable commander).
• Adaptability and endurance (Hake's willingness to endure crawling for the job).

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Alisa: Bicker and discuss ideas together, showing a level of camaraderie and shared disdain for crawling.
• Horn and Hake: Discuss the situation, acknowledge the strength of the Title Holders, and decide to let them do as they please while subtly guiding them.
• Lan Qingyou and Horn: Interact briefly, with Horn asking about the Silver Godzilla and Lan Qingyou providing a vague response.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Horn, despite being a capable captain, lacks knowledge in alchemy and mechanics.
• Lan Qingyou modifies the Silver Godzilla overnight, renaming it 'Silver Godzilla Modified.'
• Alisa and Lan Qingyou decide to start the operation after breakfast.
• Horn assembles the troops while Lan Qingyou prepares the Silver Godzilla Modified.
• Lan Qingyou creates a controller for the Silver Godzilla Modified, which responds to her commands.

Character Developments

• Horn demonstrates his practicality and focus on usability.
• Lan Qingyou showcases her alchemy skills by modifying the Silver Godzilla and creating a controller in a short time.
• Alisa displays her confidence in Lan Qingyou's abilities and anticipation for her creations.

Significant Themes

• The importance of practicality and usability in military operations.
• The power of alchemy and its potential in warfare.
• The trust and camaraderie between Alisa and Lan Qingyou.

Character Interactions

• Horn seeks orders from Alisa and Lan Qingyou, showing their leadership roles.
• Alisa and Lan Qingyou make decisions together, demonstrating their partnership and mutual respect.
• Lan Qingyou teases Alisa with her creations, showing a playful side to their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Silver Godzilla, a massive steel beast, is revealed to the Bird of Paradise Knights Order and their commander.
• The Silver Godzilla is used to clear a path into the Sorrowful Swamp and disappears after landing.
• Lord Lan Qingyou shows Horn and the scholars a magical item with a bird's-eye view of an underground city complex.
• The scholars examine the city complex and conclude it was built by the first Britt Mouse to arrive, with the current inhabitants having evolved and no longer using the buildings for dwellings.

Character Developments

• Lord Lan Qingyou demonstrates her alchemical prowess by creating the Silver Godzilla and the surveillance magic item.
• Horn shows curiosity and strategic thinking in his desire to gather intelligence about the underground city.
• The scholars display their expertise in ancient architecture and Britt Mouse evolution, reaching a consensus about the city's origins and inhabitants.

Significant Themes

• The theme of evolution is explored through the scholars' discussion of the Britt Mouse's transformation and the city's purpose.
• The importance of intelligence gathering and preparation is highlighted as Horn and the scholars analyze the city complex.

Character Interactions

• Lord Lan Qingyou shares her creation with Horn and the scholars, fostering cooperation and mutual respect.
• Horn and the scholars work together to examine the city complex, demonstrating teamwork and shared curiosity.
• The scholars engage in a lengthy discussion, showcasing their expertise and collective problem-solving skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lord Lan Qingyou and Alisa lead an expedition to explore the underground city.
• They discover a large hole dug by the Silver Godzilla, revealing a part of the city below.
• Alisa uses her Stitched Monster technology to create a ladder made of Tire Men for descent.

Character Developments

• Lord Lan Qingyou demonstrates her strategic thinking by planning for potential emergencies and retreat paths.
• Alisa showcases her ingenuity and adaptability in creating a practical solution for descent.

Significant Themes

• Preparedness and Planning: Lan Qingyou's actions highlight the importance of planning and preparing for various scenarios.
• Adaptability and Ingenuity: Alisa's use of Stitched Monster technology to create a ladder showcases her ability to adapt and innovate.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Alisa work together, with Lan Qingyou providing strategic guidance and Alisa offering practical solutions.
• Horn, the commander, interacts with Lan Qingyou, seeking clarification on their descent plan and offering input on maintaining combat effectiveness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Knights Order, led by Horn, is suddenly transported to the Underground City using an unknown, rapid movement magic.
• Lan Qingyou, a Title Holder, arrives and decides to explore and conquer the city immediately, disregarding the need for a forward base or organized groups.
• Horn and Lan Qingyou discover that the city seems too clean and empty, with no signs of life except for a few Britt Mouse. They suspect that what they're seeing might not be the real city.
• Lan Qingyou believes that the city is like a coin, with one side showing and the other hidden. She suggests that brute force can flip the coin to reveal the true city.

Character Developments

• Horn: Shows bewilderment and concern for his team's safety as they face the unknown city and Lan Qingyou's unconventional approach.
• Lan Qingyou: Demonstrates confidence, impatience, and a willingness to use brute force to overcome obstacles. She also shows a lack of consideration for the environment and the safety of the ordinary people with her.
• Alisa: Expresses concern for the safety of the people and tries to rein in Lan Qingyou's reckless plans.

Significant Themes

• The theme of brute force overcoming all obstacles is prominent, as Lan Qingyou believes that sheer power can solve any problem.
• The idea of appearances being deceiving is also central, as the city might not be as it seems.

Character Interactions

• Horn and Lan Qingyou have a tense interaction, with Horn trying to maintain order and Lan Qingyou dismissing his concerns.
• Alisa tries to mediate between Horn and Lan Qingyou, expressing caution and concern for the people's safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alisa and Lan Qingyou face a massive swarm of evolved Britt Mice, led by Centipede Armor Britts.
• Alisa quickly casts a protective rune spell on the crowd, which proves effective against the Britts.
• Lan Qingyou provokes the Britts, leading to a battle where the knights' shields automatically defend and destroy the approaching enemies.

Character Developments

• Alisa demonstrates her powerful rune magic capabilities, revealing her strength without directly fighting.
• Lan Qingyou shows her excitement and chuunibyou tendencies in battle, enjoying the opportunity to use her power directly.
• Horn, the Knights Order captain, proves his strategic thinking and leadership by commanding the knights effectively during the battle.

Significant Themes

• The power of magic and its responsible use (Alisa's protective runes vs. Lan Qingyou's destructive magic).
• The importance of teamwork and strategy in battle (Horn's commands and the knights' execution).
• The danger of underestimating enemies (the Britts' true form and numbers).

Character Interactions

• Alisa and Lan Qingyou have a brief, casual conversation during the battle, showing their comfortable and trusting dynamic.
• Horn issues commands to his knights, showcasing his leadership and trust in his team's abilities.
• The knights work together, demonstrating their camaraderie and teamwork under Horn's guidance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The expedition team's perimeter expansion is progressing smoothly, but Lord Lan Qingyou raises concerns about their aimless advancement.
• Horn decides to target a central location, a magnificent building 2,000 meters to the right, and the team advances towards it.
• Upon reaching the building, they discover it's a temple-like structure with murals on the walls. Lan Qingyou and Alisa immediately start photographing them.

Character Developments

• Horn shows strategic thinking by accepting Lan Qingyou's advice and changing the team's approach.
• Lan Qingyou demonstrates her observational skills and knowledge of architecture by identifying the building as a potential temple.
• Alisa showcases her magical prowess and adaptability by adjusting her rune magic's duration based on the terrain.

Significant Themes

• The importance of setting clear goals and strategies in battle.
• The value of adaptability and quick thinking in response to changing circumstances.
• The curiosity and thirst for knowledge exhibited by Lan Qingyou and Alisa.

Character Interactions

• Horn and Lan Qingyou work together, with Horn valuing Lan Qingyou's input and consulting her for advice.
• Lan Qingyou and Alisa exhibit professional camaraderie and tacit understanding in their approach to documenting the murals.
• Horn is left bewildered by Lan Qingyou and Alisa's actions, highlighting the contrast between their priorities and his military focus.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group discovers bloodstains and a potential summoning Magic Array in the Temple.
• Britt Mouses launch a desperate, large-scale attack on the group after they occupy the Temple.
• Lan Qingyou decides to deal with the Britt Mouses first before investigating further.

Character Developments

• Horn: Shows concern and fury upon discovering the bloodstains, but ultimately follows Lan Qingyou's lead.
• Lan Qingyou: Demonstrates strategic thinking and a competitive nature, enjoying the battle against the Britt Mouses.
• Alisa: Shows understanding and support for Lan Qingyou's decisions, also enjoying the battle.

Significant Themes

• The importance of the Temple to the Britt Mouses, hinting at its significance in their plans.
• The use of technology and strategy in combat, as seen with Silver Godzilla and Lan Qingyou's tactics.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Alisa: They work together, understanding each other's thoughts and actions, and share a competitive spirit.
• Horn and Lan Qingyou/Alisa: Horn seeks their opinions and follows their lead, while they provide guidance and explanations to him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou controls the Silver Godzilla, clearing the Britt Mouse swarm with ease.
• Alisa, envious, creates her own Stitched Monster using Bio-Magitech.
• The two commanders enjoy their "game" of controlling their respective behemoths, leaving the knights with no combat targets.
• The Britt Mouse retreat, and a new, larger breed appears.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou shows off her control skills and expresses concern for her Silver Godzilla's paint job.
• Alisa demonstrates her alchemy prowess by creating a Stitched Monster, displaying her competitive nature and eagerness to participate.
• Horn observes the battle, reflecting on the strength and eccentricities of the alchemists.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between different creatures and the impact of new breeds.
• The competitive nature of alchemists and their disregard for conventional rules.
• The scholars' fascination with magic and their eagerness to learn and adapt.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Alisa engage in a friendly competition, each controlling their respective behemoths.
• The knights discuss the combat power of the giants, while the scholars analyze them from a magical perspective.
• Horn observes the battle, comparing the strength of the giants and reflecting on the alchemists' eccentricities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A new breed of Britts, a 'Gege Chicken', appears, distinct from the Centipede Armor Britts.
• The Gege Chicken uses a powerful mental attack, incapacitating the Knights Order members.
• Alisa and Lan Qingyou capture the Gege Chicken, with Lan Qingyou winning the impromptu race.
• Remaining Britts go into a frenzy, climbing onto the Silver Godzilla and Stitched Monster.

Character Developments

• Alisa and Lan Qingyou demonstrate exceptional resilience to the Gege Chicken's mental attack.
• Horn, the leader of the Knights Order, falls unconscious after resisting the attack.
• Alisa and Lan Qingyou show competitive spirit, racing to capture the Gege Chicken.

Significant Themes

• The power of mental attacks and their impact on different individuals.
• The competitive nature of Alisa and Lan Qingyou, even in dangerous situations.
• The understanding and communication between humans and non-human entities (Britt Mice).

Character Interactions

• Alisa and Lan Qingyou work together to capture the Gege Chicken but also compete against each other.
• Alisa and Lan Qingyou communicate effectively, understanding each other's intentions and actions.
• The Knights Order members struggle against the Gege Chicken's attack, with Horn ultimately falling unconscious.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou and Alisa encounter a Gege Chicken, which they believe is connected to the mysterious language they heard earlier.
• They find a group of Britt Mice, numbering tens of thousands, and Lan Qingyou deploys her Magic Puppet units to subdue them.
• After the battle, they enter the Temple, where the Gege Chicken demands a sacrifice of Britt Mice corpses to activate a Magic Circuit.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou demonstrates her strategic prowess in deploying her Magic Puppet units, showing no hesitation or spectacle in her tactics.
• Alisa shows understanding and acceptance of Lan Qingyou's eccentricities.
• The Gege Chicken displays intelligence and cunning, manipulating Lan Qingyou into providing corpses to activate the Magic Circuit.

Significant Themes

• The theme of understanding and misunderstanding is prevalent, with Lan Qingyou and Alisa misunderstanding the Gege Chicken's language and intentions, and the Gege Chicken manipulating Lan Qingyou.
• The theme of power dynamics is evident, with Lan Qingyou and Alisa holding power over the Gege Chicken and the Britt Mice, and the Gege Chicken manipulating Lan Qingyou's power to its advantage.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Alisa work well together, with Alisa understanding and accepting Lan Qingyou's eccentricities and Lan Qingyou valuing Alisa's input.
• The Gege Chicken manipulates Lan Qingyou, using its apparent helplessness and Lan Qingyou's misunderstanding of its language to its advantage.
• Lan Qingyou and the Gege Chicken have a power dynamic, with Lan Qingyou holding power over the Gege Chicken but ultimately being manipulated by it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Gege Chicken prepares a summoning ritual using the corpses of its kin and their green blood, mimicking the creatures' evolution.
• Lan Qingyou and Alisa observe the ritual, expecting to summon something related to the mental realm.
• The Gege Chicken performs a long, rhythmic incantation, which Lan Qingyou speculates has special meaning, while Alisa dismisses it as a result of the creatures' degenerated vocal cords.
• Upon completing the incantation, the Temple shakes, and a scarlet light illuminates it. The central groove starts to melt.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou: Shows academic curiosity and knowledge of formations.
• Alisa: Demonstrates expertise in biology and anatomy, dismissing Lan Qingyou's speculation about the incantation's meaning.
• Gege Chicken: Proves to be arrogant and mocking towards Lan Qingyou and Alisa, but also capable of performing a complex summoning ritual.

Significant Themes

• Degeneration and evolution of species.
• The power and mystery of ancient rituals and magic.
• The contrast between academic curiosity and practical concerns.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Alisa engage in academic discussion while observing the Gege Chicken's ritual, showing camaraderie and mutual respect for each other's expertise.
• The Gege Chicken interacts with Lan Qingyou and Alisa through mocking gestures and incantations, showing arrogance and disrespect towards them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Britt people's deity, Kahamama, is summoned as a projection, but it only emerges from the waist up due to insufficient sacrifice.
• Kahamama is a hideous, pustule-covered creature with corrosive fluids dripping from its body. It's over ten meters tall and possesses powerful twisting forces.
• Lan Qingyou and Alisa encounter and engage with Kahamama, with Lan Qingyou using her gravity manipulation to suppress it.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou demonstrates her excitement and eagerness to use her full strength against a formidable opponent like Kahamama.
• Alisa shows disgust at Lan Qingyou's intense expression while using her full power.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its use is evident as Lan Qingyou exercises her full strength against Kahamama.
• The theme of sacrifice and its consequences is shown through the incomplete summoning of Kahamama due to insufficient offerings.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Alisa interact, with Lan Qingyou expressing her excitement and Alisa showing disgust at her intense expression.
• Gege Chicken attempts to interfere with Lan Qingyou and Alisa but is easily subdued by Alisa.