Ch. 81Why
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lin Li Li, clad in the Armor of Justice, confronts Wells (Eobard Thawne) in the underground training room.
- Wells reveals his true identity as Eobard Thawne, the Reverse-Flash, and engages Lin Li Li.
- Lin Li Li reveals he knows Eobard's past, present, and future, shocking Eobard.
- Eobard asks if Lin Li Li knows if he succeeds in returning to his future; Lin Li Li responds negatively, causing Eobard to rage.
Character Developments
- Lin Li Li: Confirms his origin as a transmigrator from a higher dimension, reveals his desire to return home, and sets his personal rule of "He who would kill me, I have killed."
- Eobard Thawne: Reveals his true identity, expresses his desire to return to his future, and becomes enraged when he learns he will fail.
Significant Themes
- Knowledge and power: Lin Li Li's knowledge of Eobard's past and future gives him a significant advantage.
- Identity: Both characters grapple with their identities—Lin Li Li as a transmigrator and Eobard as the Reverse-Flash.
- Desire and consequences: Eobard's desire to return to his future leads to his eventual downfall.
Character Interactions
- Lin Li Li and Eobard Thawne: Their interaction is tense and revelatory, with Lin Li Li's knowledge provoking Eobard's rage and despair.