Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thor decides to sell an Intimidation Mask of the Necromancer at the Exchange Meeting, which can prevent possession by ordinary Evil Spirits.
• Light expresses interest in buying the mask, leading to a bidding war with a Female Apprentice.
• Light offers to sell information about lifelike dolls powered by Grudge Spirit fragments and plant spores, which can act almost exactly like normal people.
• Haywood orders ten of these dolls without asking the price.

Character Developments

• Thor shows reluctance in selling his items but eventually decides to sell the mask.
• Light displays his wealth and determination in buying the mask and selling the doll information.
• Haywood demonstrates his wealth and mysterious intentions by ordering ten dolls.

Significant Themes

• The importance of items that can resist Evil Spirits for apprentices who frequently go on missions.
• The potential uses of lifelike dolls in scouting, disguising, and ambushing.

Character Interactions

• Thor and Light engage in a negotiation over the mask, with Light ultimately buying it.
• Haywood and Light discuss the dolls, leading to Haywood's purchase of ten units.
• Apprentices express interest in joining Jero's mission to Baidong Academy for extra pocket money.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Apprentices express interest in buying Grudge Spirit dolls, with Thor deciding not to rush his purchase.
• Kongsha offers a Level 2 defensive scroll in exchange for Elf items or clues, with Billy offering an entry key to 'World Side: Elf Valley'.
• Haywood intervenes, using a dark attribute energy attack to deter Kongsha, leading to a tense standoff.
• Kujin offers to trade ten Shadow Feathers for Obsidian Amber.

Character Developments

• Thor shows restraint in not rushing to buy the Grudge Spirit doll, focusing on his current research.
• Haywood demonstrates his power and influence, intervening in Kongsha's trade and compromising under pressure.
• Kongsha shows determination in pursuing her goal, despite the risks involved.
• Kujin displays confidence in his trade, setting specific conditions for the exchange.

Significant Themes

• The value and desire for Grudge Spirit dolls and related technology.
• The allure and danger of Elf items and their potential trade.
• The power dynamics and tensions among the apprentices, with Haywood's intervention causing a standoff.

Character Interactions

• Thor observes the interactions between Haywood, Kongsha, and Billy, suspecting a connection between them.
• Haywood and Kongsha have a tense exchange, with Haywood warning her about her actions.
• Jero and Thor share a moment of understanding regarding Kujin's trade condition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter focuses on an Exchange Meeting hosted by Luokai, where various magical items are traded among Level 3 Apprentices.
• Thor is interested in Obsidian Amber, a rare item with regenerative properties, but initially refuses to trade for it.
• Kujin offers to trade his Seed of Malice, a mysterious and powerful item, for the Obsidian Amber. Thor accepts the trade after the Diary expresses interest in the Seed.

Character Developments

• Thor demonstrates his willingness to take risks and expand his horizons, deciding to acquire the Seed of Malice despite its unpredictable nature.
• Kujin reveals his desperation to acquire the Obsidian Amber, hinting at his past actions against Thor.
• Luokai shows his manipulative side, orchestrating the Exchange Meeting with hidden motives.

Significant Themes

• The theme of risk and reward is prominent, as characters weigh the potential benefits against the uncertainties of their acquisitions.
• The power dynamics among the Level 3 Apprentices are explored, with Thor asserting his independence and Kujin revealing his desperation.

Character Interactions

• Thor and Kujin engage in a tense negotiation, with Kujin trying to pressure Thor into accepting his offer.
• Jero interjects in the negotiation, providing information about the Seed of Malice and subtly challenging Kujin's claims.
• Luokai manipulates the situation, ensuring the Exchange Meeting runs smoothly while hinting at his own agenda.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Light and Kujin hesitate before Thor, but Light allows Kujin to trade first.
• Kujin admits to seeking Thor for the Obsidian Amber to preserve his life.
• Thor agrees to trade with Kujin at the Bronze Gate on the East Tower's first floor at 8 PM in three days.
• Light offers Thor a maid doll as a deposit for the mask, but Thor declines.
• Thor is approached by Luokai, who encourages him to maintain independent thinking.
• Thor encounters George, now an apprentice, who is ostracized by his peers. George acknowledges Thor as his 'lord.'

Character Developments

• Thor demonstrates maturity and wisdom by handling the trade with Kujin diplomatically and declining Light's deposit.
• Kujin shows vulnerability and desperation in his need for the Obsidian Amber.
• George exhibits humility and resourcefulness by using Thor's prestige to gain acceptance from his peers.
• Luokai reveals his manipulative nature, trying to influence Thor's views.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The strong exploiting the weak is a prevalent theme, with Thor and Luokai acknowledging and accepting this reality.
• Prestige and Status: Thor's reputation as a student of the Tower Master provides him with influence, which George seeks to leverage.
• Manipulation and Control: Luokai attempts to manipulate Thor's thinking, while George uses Thor's status to his advantage.

Character Interactions

• Thor and Kujin: They engage in a tense but civil trade negotiation, with Thor maintaining the upper hand.
• Thor and Light: Light tries to ingratiate himself with Thor, but Thor remains cautious and declines his offer.
• Thor and Luokai: Luokai tries to influence Thor's thinking, while Thor maintains a respectful but guarded demeanor.
• Thor and George: Thor acknowledges George's progress and encourages him to continue working hard. George, in turn, seeks Thor's prestige to improve his standing among his peers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thor returns to the Second Warehouse and continues reading "How to Choose a Locator Suitable for Yourself."
• Thor decides to deepen his connection with the Death Wizard Diary by building a consciousness platform with Senior Byron's help.
• Light returns to his dormitory with a doll, which turns out to be a puppet that can speak and move.
• Kujin arrives at the Bronze Gate at 8 PM to meet Thor, carrying the Shadow Feather and the Seed of Malice.

Character Developments

• Thor: Realizes the importance of understanding himself to choose a suitable locator, decides to connect with the Death Wizard Diary, and plans to stabilize his consciousness and Spirit Body.
• Light: Shows a more manipulative side, discussing strategies with the puppet to influence Thor.
• Kujin: Desperate to restore his arm using Obsidian Amber, shows sincerity to Thor to facilitate the exchange.

Significant Themes

• Self-understanding and personal growth (Thor)
• Manipulation and hidden agendas (Light and the puppet)
• Desperation and survival (Kujin)

Character Interactions

• Thor and Kujin: Engage in a transaction, with Thor maintaining the upper hand.
• Light and the puppet: Discuss strategies to influence Thor, with Light showing reluctance.
• Thor and the Death Wizard Diary: Thor's determination to connect with the diary deepens.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thor examines two items: a Shadow Feather and a Seed of Malice.
• Kujin, the previous owner of the Seed of Malice, explains its cultivation and hatching process to Thor.
• Thor learns that Ferguson, a missing person, is inside the Bronze Gate.
• Thor begins the process of hatching the Seed of Malice and plans to visit Senior Byron and the 19th floor of the East Tower the next day.
• Thor decides to construct the Spirit Armor Technique within his mental body.
• Thor receives a task from Mentor Anze via a Message Quill.

Character Developments

• Thor demonstrates his curiosity and eagerness to learn about new Witchcrafts.
• Kujin shows honesty in his dealings with Thor.
• Thor's mental body is revealed to be extremely powerful, capable of constructing multiple Level 1 Witchcrafts simultaneously.

Significant Themes

• The exploration and understanding of new Witchcrafts and their potential dangers.
• The importance of honesty and trust in dealings between characters.
• The dedication and focus required for research and learning.

Character Interactions

• Thor interacts with Kujin, learning about the Seed of Malice and its cultivation process.
• Thor has a brief exchange with Haywood, who seems troubled but maintains a friendly demeanor.
• Thor communicates with Mentor Anze through a Message Quill, receiving a task from him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thor meets Haywood, who warns him about the importance of mental rest and the integrity of the Cocoon seal.
• Haywood's hands are revealed to be pitch-black and scaled, suggesting a temporary graft.
• Thor delivers materials to Mentor Anze, who severs Thor's finger and reattaches it, demonstrating his power over souls.
• Anze hints at future misfortunes for Thor due to his preferential treatment.

Character Developments

• Thor shows resilience and composure when his finger is severed and reattached.
• Haywood is revealed to have peculiar eyes that can discern mental states.
• Mentor Anze is shown to be lazy but dangerous and resentful towards Thor.

Significant Themes

• The importance of mental rest and self-care for wizards.
• The consequences of preferential treatment and the potential 'price' one must pay.
• The power dynamics and politics within the Tower.

Character Interactions

• Haywood and Thor: Haywood provides guidance and warnings to Thor, while Thor is cautious and respectful.
• Thor and Mentor Anze: Anze provokes Thor, hinting at future troubles, while Thor remains composed and respectful.
• Thor and Byron: Thor seeks Byron out after his encounter with Anze, showing a need for support and camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thor visits Byron to buy the Consciousness Platform Array.
• Byron asks for the method Thor used to purge Morton's evil thoughts instead of money.
• Thor offers to help Byron purge his evil thoughts in exchange for the array.
• Byron reveals he's trying to advance to a formal Wizard by merging his Locator with his spiritual body.
• Thor realizes that if he successfully converts the Diary into his Locator, he might effectively advance to a Level 3 Apprentice.
• Byron shows Thor his evil thoughts, which are powerful and numerous, and gives Thor a piece of his skin.

Character Developments

• Thor demonstrates patience and understanding in his interaction with Byron.
• Byron shows determination and desperation in his pursuit of advancement, even using dangerous methods.
• Thor shows concern and willingness to help Byron, despite the risks.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and cost of advancement in magic.
• The use of dangerous methods to stimulate potential growth.
• The importance of understanding and helping others, even when they're making risky choices.

Character Interactions

• Thor and Byron's relationship deepens as Thor offers help and understanding, while Byron shares his goals and methods.
• Thor's concern for Byron's safety is evident, despite Byron's determination to push his limits.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thor discovers Spirit Ester characteristics in Byron's skin tissue, along with traces of the Plastic Bone formula.
• Thor finds notes on the Soul Stabilization Experiment in the Tower Master's library, focusing on the Moshu Fruit's brief stabilizing effect.
• Thor attempts to acquire Moshu Fruit from the Registration Office but finds it exhausted. He learns that the last apprentice to exchange for it, Tom, went missing two months ago.
• Thor visits Nick to inquire about Moshu Fruit, finding him in a severely emaciated state.

Character Developments

• Thor: Shows determination and resourcefulness in pursuing his research, even when faced with obstacles like the lack of Moshu Fruit.
• Nick: Has deteriorated physically and mentally, hinting at struggles with his emotional Witchcraft studies.

Significant Themes

• Persistence in research and learning, even in the face of challenges.
• The consequences of obsession and neglect of self-care in pursuit of knowledge or goals (as seen in Nick's condition).

Character Interactions

• Thor and the Senior Sister at the Registration Office: Thor's persistence and reputation lead the Senior Sister to provide him with the records he seeks, despite initial reluctance.
• Thor and Nick: Thor's concern for Nick's well-being is evident, while Nick's desperation and secrecy hint at a troubled state of mind.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thor visits Nick to acquire Moshu Fruits for his experiment.
• Nick, in a strange state, hides the Moshu Fruits and gives them to Thor reluctantly.
• Thor discovers six Moshu Fruits and hides four of them.
• Keli visits Thor, seeking ideas for a new toxin project, and mentions Billy's success.
• Thor tells Keli about radioactivity, sparking her interest.
• Thor begins preparing for his experiment to replicate the Consciousness Platform magic array.

Character Developments

• Nick: Struggles with an internal conflict regarding the Moshu Fruits, ultimately giving them to Thor.
• Thor: Successfully replicates the magic array for the Consciousness Platform, demonstrating his dedication and skill.
• Keli: Seeks Thor's help for a new project, showing her respect for his ideas and eagerness to learn.

Significant Themes

• The price of advancement: Nick's state hints at the consequences of pushing one's limits, while Thor's determination to enter the Consciousness Platform shows the potential rewards.
• Competition and collaboration: Keli's rivalry with Billy and her subsequent visit to Thor highlight the complex dynamics between competitors and collaborators in the Witchcraft world.

Character Interactions

• Thor and Nick: Thor's persistence leads Nick to give him the Moshu Fruits, despite Nick's initial reluctance.
• Thor and Keli: Keli seeks Thor's advice for her project, showing trust in his knowledge and ideas.
• Thor and Xiao Zao: Xiao Zao assists Thor during his experiment, demonstrating their close bond and mutual understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thor completes the magic array on the Consciousness Platform.
• He trades a mask with Light, which repels Evil Spirits but has an unbearable stench.
• Thor suspects someone from Land Boat has infiltrated the Wizard Tower after Light mentions six captives instead of five.
• Ula, the Library administrator, investigates the matter, showing excitement and unafraid of the Interlayer's dangers.

Character Developments

• Thor demonstrates his growth by completing the magic array with ease and showing caution in trading with Light.
• Light behaves strangely, hinting at Thor about an extra person in the Wizard Tower.
• Ula shows excitement and fearlessness in the face of potential danger, indicating her powerful spirit energy.

Significant Themes

• Caution and Trust: Thor shows caution in trading with Light, suspecting something amiss, while Ula trusts Thor enough to act on his suspicions.
• Power and Danger: The more powerful a Witchcraft item or an enemy, the more hidden dangers it presents, reflecting the risks of becoming a wizard.

Character Interactions

• Thor and Light's interaction reveals Light's strange behavior and Thor's suspicion.
• Thor and Ula's interaction shows Thor's concern for Ula's safety and Ula's excitement and fearlessness in the face of danger.

Thor records Ula's departure and the Seed of Malice's sprouting in his diary. After days of calm, he activates the Consciousness Platform Array. Upon entering the consciousness platform, he finds the Diary missing. He realizes that his current conscious form is his post-secondary-transformation self, and the Diary doesn't recognize his consciousness in this form. Thor then shifts his perception, transforming into his true self in his twenties, and is finally able to interact with the Death Wizard Diary, confirming that it chose him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thor discovers a second Golden Page in the Death Wizard Diary, which appeared mysteriously.
• He realizes that the pages with unfamiliar characters and strange phenomena might record previous owners' experiences.
• Thor finds that each owner's section ends with the phrase "You are dead," suggesting their demise.
• He attempts to revert a Black Page (Herman's consciousness) to its original form but fails and accidentally causes Herman's consciousness to manifest physically.

Character Developments

• Thor becomes more curious and determined to understand the diary's secrets and his connection to Kismet.
• He starts questioning the diary's true purpose and his role as its current owner.

Significant Themes

• Uncontrollability: The Golden Pages and the diary's actions are beyond Thor's control, hinting at larger forces at play.
• Death and Consequences: The diary's history suggests a grim fate for its owners, raising questions about Thor's own destiny.
• Knowledge and Power: Thor's desire to understand the diary and manipulate it reflects his ambition for power and control.

Character Interactions

• Although Kismet is not physically present, his potential involvement with the second Golden Page creates intrigue and tension between him and Thor.
• Thor interacts with the diary and its pages, attempting to understand and control its mechanisms.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thor encounters Herman and Morton as semi-transparent, zombie-like spirits in the Consciousness World.
• Morton reveals he's aware of his death and possession of Thor, but his consciousness is controlled.
• Thor manifests Agu, who recognizes the place as the World Side.
• Thor attempts to transfer energy to Herman to prevent his dissipation, trying different forms for energy transfer.

Character Developments

• Thor: Demonstrates his ability to control and manifest spirits, showing growth in his powers.
• Morton: Realizes his situation and Thor's control, fears Thor's potential as a 'God of Death'.
• Herman: Remains mostly dazed and unaware, his form flickering and close to dissipation.
• Agu: Recognizes the place and stands close to Thor, showing vigilance and respect.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Thor's ability to manifest and control spirits highlights the theme of power and its consequences.
• Consciousness and Identity: The spirits' blurred or clear consciousness influences their behavior and understanding of their situation.
• Fear and Acceptance: Morton's fear of Thor's potential and his acceptance of his situation reflect the characters' emotional journey.

Character Interactions

• Thor interacts with Herman, Morton, and Agu, demonstrating his control over them.
• Morton and Agu show rivalry and vigilance towards each other, vying for Thor's attention.
• Thor's actions towards Herman show his attempt to help and understand his powers better.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thor injects Herman with starlight energy, solidifying his form and establishing a master-servant connection.
• Morton and Agu, seeing Herman's submission, also accept Thor's energy, becoming his servants.
• Thor tears off a Black Page, which transforms into a half-bodied female ghost that attacks him.
• The Consciousness Space trembles, and starlight flickers as Thor's power grows cold and tyrannical.

Character Developments

• Herman: Recovers consciousness and becomes Thor's first loyal servant.
• Morton: Kneels to Thor, accepting his energy and becoming a servant, but his consciousness has corrupted parts.
• Agu: Refuses to kneel, remaining wary of Thor's power.
• Thor: Discovers he can control and sense his servants' lives, understands the phrase "master death, master fate," and becomes more powerful.

Significant Themes

• Power and control: Thor's ability to control and master other consciousnesses.
• Corruption and Alienation: Morton's corrupted consciousness and the half-bodied female ghost's complete corruption.
• Master-servant relationship: The dynamic between Thor and his servants.

Character Interactions

• Thor and Herman: Thor saves Herman, establishing a master-servant connection.
• Thor and Morton: Morton kneels to Thor, becoming his servant.
• Thor and Agu: Agu remains wary of Thor, refusing to kneel.
• Thor and the half-bodied female ghost: The ghost attacks Thor, who defends himself and considers her useless due to her corruption.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thor subdues a corrupted consciousness entity, a half-bodied woman, on the Consciousness Platform of Thor.
• Thor struggles to maintain control due to the potency of the Moshu Fruit juice being insufficient.
• Thor returns to his laboratory, where he finds dozens of Corpses, including Herman's, with hollow, wide-open eyes, begging for help.

Character Developments

• Thor: Struggles with controlling his emotions and maintaining his composure on the Consciousness Platform. He decides to refine more Moshu Fruit and search for high-grade substitutes to stabilize his consciousness.
• Herman's Corpse: Speaks to Thor, asking for help, along with other Corpses, indicating they possess some form of consciousness.

Significant Themes

• Control and loss of control over one's emotions and consciousness.
• The nature of consciousness and souls, and their possible existence within the flesh and in other dimensions (Interlayers).

Character Interactions

• Thor and the corrupted consciousness entity: Thor subdues the entity, but struggles with maintaining control.
• Thor and the Corpses: Thor interacts with the Corpses, trying to understand their consciousness and help them. He uses a red candle made from his own blood to calm them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thor discovers that Gorsa's method of partitioning souls is superior to the Tower Master's.
• He realizes he can't set up a Consciousness Platform in the Warehouse due to the risk of corpses attacking him.
• Thor decides to visit Mofan Town to investigate the Moshu Fruit but needs a carriage driver.
• He delays his trip due to a Curse-Spell maturing in his Seed of Malice.
• Thor obtains a Curse-Spell called 'Seam' that allows him to hide and peep, but it doesn't work as expected.

Character Developments

• Thor shows concern for the corpses' well-being and safety, indicating his growing empathy.
• He demonstrates determination and responsibility in delaying his trip to deal with the Curse-Spell.

Significant Themes

• The exploration of the unknown (Thor's discovery of the Seam's capabilities).
• The consequences of power (Thor's concern for the corpses after using the Consciousness Platform).

Character Interactions

• Thor considers hiring a carriage driver with a mushroom growing on his head.
• He interacts with Xiao Zao, trying to understand the Seam's capabilities.

Key Plot Points

• Thor discovers the Second Warehouse filled with Mist-Formed Beings, which are Spirit Bodies, including Fragments, Grudge Spirits, and unconscious Wandering Souls.
• Thor realizes the Wizard Tower is more like a prison for souls, with facilities designed to imprison Spirit Bodies.
• Thor takes a month's leave to secretly visit Mofan Town, registering his destination as Mobei City to avoid suspicion.

Character Developments

• Thor becomes more cautious and paranoid, feeling unsafe in the Wizard Tower due to the presence of Spirit Bodies.
• Thor's concern for the coachman with a mushroom on his head grows, offering to help him remove it but respecting the coachman's decision to keep it.

Significant Themes

• The presence of Spirit Bodies and their imprisonment in the Wizard Tower raises questions about the nature of the tower and its purpose.
• The theme of choice and consequence is explored through Thor's and the coachman's decisions regarding the mushroom.

Character Interactions

• Thor interacts with the coachman, showing concern for his well-being and respecting his autonomy regarding the mushroom.
• Thor's relationship with the Wizard Tower and its master, Gorsa, becomes more complex as he realizes the tower's true purpose and the extent of Gorsa's knowledge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thor arrives at Mofan Town and finds it transformed into a graveyard with hundreds of graves arranged in a precise square formation.
• The graves contain dismembered bodies mixed together, suggesting a ritualistic or Barbarian-like practice.
• Thor meets the Old Madman, who warns him not to enter the town and mentions that everyone is dead and the village is ruined.

Character Developments

• Thor demonstrates his strength and durability by digging graves with his bare hands.
• The Old Madman is revealed to be alive but traumatized, hinting at a tragic event in Mofan Town.

Significant Themes

• Death and destruction: The transformation of Mofan Town into a graveyard underscores the theme of death and destruction.
• Ritual sacrifice: The dismembered bodies and their arrangement suggest a ritualistic or sacrifice-based event.
• The consequences of Thor's actions: Thor's past actions, such as telling Ada and Penny to leave, have led to the current state of Mofan Town.

Character Interactions

• Thor and the Coachman: Thor instructs the coachman to wait outside Mofan Town.
• Thor and the Old Madman: The Old Madman warns Thor not to enter Mofan Town and reveals that everyone is dead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thor discovers a town with eerily uniform graves and a strange phenomenon inside.
• The Diary warns Thor of death if he enters the town.
• Thor decides to bring Mochi Mochi with him to enter the town, as the Diary hints at needing help.
• Thor visits the Moshu Fruit fields and finds them destroyed, with hundreds of graves.
• Thor travels to Black Castle Forest to seek Mochi Mochi's help.

Character Developments

• Thor becomes more determined and strategic in the face of danger, using the Diary's hints to plan his actions.
• Mochi Mochi shows his cold-blooded and pragmatic view towards ordinary people, considering them disposable.

Significant Themes

• The isolation and detachment of wizards from ordinary people.
• The ruthless efficiency of wizards in dealing with threats, even if it means causing collateral damage.
• The Diary's cryptic warnings and potential solutions.

Character Interactions

• Thor and the coachman: Thor is protective of the coachman, while the coachman is loyal and understanding of Thor's mission.
• Thor and Mochi Mochi: Thor seeks Mochi Mochi's help, while Mochi Mochi tries to dissuade Thor from caring about the fates of ordinary people.
• Mochi Mochi and the people of Mofan Town: Mochi Mochi views the townspeople as disposable, having been colluding with the Barbarians, and sees their punishment as necessary to maintain the Wizard Tower's authority.