Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han returns home after the match, where her sister, Jiang Zhenling, tries to get her autographed sock from the Kraken set.
• Jiang Han reveals she joined the flower girl squad as a temp and plans to quit next time.
• She learns that Lin Ruiqiu is treating the national team players to dinner and invites Jiang Han along.
• Jiang Han arrives early at the aquarium and bumps into Ji Haijun, who also arrived early.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows her determination to protect her alchemical clothing's set effects, revealing her growing attachment to her new identity and powers.
• Jiang Zhenling displays her playful and mischievous side, teasing her sister.
• Ji Haijun shows a more relaxed and humorous side, engaging in wordplay with Jiang Han.

Significant Themes

• The theme of sisterly bonding is explored through Jiang Han and Jiang Zhenling's interactions.
• The theme of identity and attachment to one's new powers is shown through Jiang Han's determination to keep her socks.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Jiang Zhenling's playful sibling rivalry is evident in their tussle over the sock and their teasing banter.
• Jiang Han and Ji Haijun's interaction reveals their shared sense of humor and mutual respect, foreshadowing a potential friendship.
• Jiang Han's conversation with her sister hints at her growing connections with other national team players, such as Lin Zhaojun, Lilith, Kraken, and Du Lingxuan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and Ji Haijun visit an aquarium in the afternoon, when it's less crowded due to the creatures' activity schedule clashing with witches'.
• They observe various aquatic creatures, including Sea Angels and Ghost Seals.
• The aquarium is a combination of an ocean park and an aquarium, with thoughtfully designed exhibits to meet the animals' needs.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows her playful side, hopping on stone steps and teasing Ji Haijun.
• Ji Haijun reveals she keeps cats and bears at home, showing her love for animals.
• Jiang Han feels empathy for the Ghost Seals, hoping the aquarium can provide better conditions for them.

Significant Themes

• The relationship between witches and animals, with some animals being kept for food or companionship.
• The importance of funding and resources for animal welfare, as seen in the aquarium's struggle to provide sea fruit trees for the Ghost Seals.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Ji Haijun have a friendly, teasing dynamic, with Jiang Han playfully responding to Ji Haijun's compliments.
• The aquarium guide shares interesting facts about the exhibits, engaging the visitors with her enthusiasm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han meets the national witch team at a seafood restaurant.
• Lin Ruiqiu, the coach, repairs Jiang Han's torn dress using a spell.
• The team discusses their upcoming trip to London for the witch duel.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows curiosity about the aquarium and the team's trip to London.
• Lin Ruiqiu: Demonstrates her mild temperament, refinement, and generosity by repairing Jiang Han's dress and treating the team to a lavish meal.
• An Yushi: Reveals her honest and cute demeanor, and appears slightly squeamish when Jiang Han eats the fried shrimp.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and camaraderie among the witch team members.
• Lin Ruiqiu's wealth and extravagance.
• Jiang Han's naivety and lack of worldly experience.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Lin Ruiqiu: Jiang Han seeks Lin Ruiqiu's help to repair her dress, and they discuss the aquarium and London.
• Du Lingxuan, Ji Haijun, and Lin Zhaojun: They engage in friendly banter, with Du Lingxuan teasing Ji Haijun about her A3 essay score.
• Jiang Han and An Yushi: An Yushi appears unsettled when Jiang Han eats the fried shrimp, leading Jiang Han to feel guilty.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Jiang Han attends a party hosted by Lin Ruiqiu, where she observes Du Lingxuan's sharp wit and kind nature.
• Back home, Jiang Han receives a work letter from Chen Ligu, offering a photography commission for the Folded Space Administration.
• Jiang Han shows her family the photos she took for the police magazine, Deduction.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows interest in the photography commission but remains uninterested in becoming a civil servant.
• Jiang Xuan (Jiang Han's mother): Struggles with Jiang Han's potential work commitments, expresses pride in Jiang Han's accomplishments.

Significant Themes

• Work-life balance: Jiang Xuan laments Jiang Han's lack of free time due to work commitments.
• Family dynamics: Jiang Han and Jiang Xuan's interactions display a close, affectionate relationship.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Jiang Xuan: They discuss Jiang Han's potential work, with Jiang Xuan expressing her pride in Jiang Han's accomplishments and concern for her workload.
• Jiang Han and Chen Ligu: Though not present, Chen Ligu's letter initiates a new work opportunity for Jiang Han.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han visits the South City Police Department at 2:20 p.m. on September 5th.
• She meets Detective Kong Yawei, who is in a bad mood due to the Folded Space Administration's delayed arrival.
• They go to the shooting range, which has been transformed into a high-tech exhibition hall for a photoshoot.
• Jiang Han learns that a witch named Hua Xinyu is serving a sentence for taking artistic photographs of underage witches and is trying to get a reduced sentence.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows maturity and understanding, handling Detective Kong Yawei's moodiness with care.
• Detective Kong Yawei: Exhibits professionalism and a desire to vent her frustrations about the Folded Space Administration's inefficiency.
• Officer Song Kexin: Maintains a stern demeanor while directing the photoshoot and explaining Hua Xinyu's situation to Jiang Han.
• Hua Xinyu: Reveals her perverse interest in Jiang Han's age and appearance, showing a disturbing side to her character.

Significant Themes

• Professionalism vs. Personal Frustrations (Detective Kong Yawei)
• The Law and Its Interpretation (Officer Song Kexin, Hua Xinyu)
• Appearance vs. Reality (Hua Xinyu's perception of Jiang Han's age)

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Detective Kong Yawei: Jiang Han tries to cheer up the detective, while Kong Yawei shows concern for Jiang Han's safety during their collaboration.
• Jiang Han and Officer Song Kexin: Jiang Han greets Song Kexin warmly, and Song Kexin explains Hua Xinyu's situation to her.
• Hua Xinyu and Officer Song Kexin: They argue about Hua Xinyu's sentence and Jiang Han's age, revealing Hua Xinyu's disturbing interest in Jiang Han.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han, a negotiation expert, is hired by the Folded Space Administration for a mission but stays away from Hua Xinyu and Song Kexin, a police officer and criminal.
• She changes clothes with her 'good sisters' in the police force, who are upset about the Folded Space Administration canceling their filming plans.
• Jiang Han is to wear a panda suit for the filming, which she finds unusual.
• Despite the filming being canceled, Jiang Han is told that the police will proceed with the shoot unilaterally and pay her in full.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: She shows professionalism and understanding, willing to adapt to the situation and maintain her composure despite the unexpected changes.
• Song Kexin: Implied to be impatient and efficient, she decides to proceed with the filming despite the Administration's cancellation.
• Zheng Xiu: As a negotiation expert, she explains the situation calmly and professionally, showing understanding of both sides' positions.

Significant Themes

• Professionalism and adaptability: Jiang Han and Zheng Xiu demonstrate their ability to handle unexpected changes and maintain their composure.
• Internal conflict and competition: The tension between City Hall and the Police Department is highlighted, showing a spirit of competition and impatience.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han interacts with her 'good sisters' in the police force, showing familiarity and camaraderie.
• Zheng Xiu explains the situation to Jiang Han, showing understanding and professionalism.
• The police officers express their frustration about the Administration's actions, showing solidarity and shared emotions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han receives instructions from Yan Yunfei on how to remove her makeup and maintain her health.
• Zheng Xiu and Jiang Han interact, with Zheng Xiu flirting with Jiang Han.
• Jiang Han observes Hua Xinyu directing the setup of the exhibition hall.
• Zheng Xiu asks Hua Xinyu about the purpose of creating a temporary exhibition hall that will be dismantled later.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows curiosity and a playful attitude towards her new environment and colleagues.
• Zheng Xiu displays flirtatious behavior and a confident, assertive personality.
• Hua Xinyu demonstrates dedication to her work and a philosophical approach to her creations.

Significant Themes

• The transient nature of beauty and the importance of appreciating it in the moment.
• The dedication and fulfillment that can be found in one's work, regardless of external recognition or longevity.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Zheng Xiu's playful banter suggests a growing familiarity and potential attraction.
• Zheng Xiu's interaction with Hua Xinyu shows respect and genuine curiosity about her work.
• Jiang Han's observation of Hua Xinyu highlights her own amusement and disdain for Hua's perverted tendencies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han attends a police photo shoot, feeling uncomfortable due to the photographer's excessive enthusiasm.
• She changes into casual clothes and goes to the break room, where she enjoys a cup of tea and a cookie made by Zheng Xiu.
• Ji Meng, the criminal psychology expert, reveals she knows Jiang Han is Kraken, expressing excitement and disbelief.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows discomfort with the photo shoot but maintains her composure. She keeps her identity as Kraken a secret until revealed by Ji Meng.
• Ji Meng: Initially shocked but excited to learn Jiang Han's true identity, expressing admiration for Kraken.

Significant Themes

• Identity and secrecy: Jiang Han keeps her true identity hidden, revealing it only when necessary.
• Familial dynamics among witches: The break room reflects the team's closeness and camaraderie, similar to a family.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Ji Meng: Jiang Han teases Ji Meng about the cookies, while Ji Meng expresses her excitement and awe upon learning Jiang Han's true identity.
• Liang Cuoyu and Jiang Han: Liang Cuoyu waits outside Jiang Han's room to return the money she borrowed, showing her responsibility and respect for Jiang Han.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han receives her first debt repayment from Liang Cuoyu, who is working at a witch-run bookstore.
• Liang Cuoyu reveals her exhausting work schedule and plans to work herself to death to repay her debts.
• Jiang Han invites Liang Cuoyu to Amusement Valley the next day, convincing her to take a day off from work.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows concern for Liang Cuoyu's well-being and encourages her to prioritize studying over overworking.
• Liang Cuoyu: Displayed determination to repay her debts but eventually agreed to take a day off to spend time with Jiang Han.

Significant Themes

• The value of education and hard work vs. the importance of rest and balance.
• The stark contrast between human and witch lifestyles, with witches being nocturnal and humans diurnal.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Liang Cuoyu: Jiang Han expresses concern for Liang Cuoyu's well-being, while Liang Cuoyu is initially determined to repay her debts but later agrees to spend time with Jiang Han.
• Jiang Han's interactions with Liang Cuoyu highlight her protective and nurturing nature, while Liang Cuoyu's initial stubbornness and later compliance show her willingness to listen and adapt.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han enjoys a relaxing bath and watches "Where Do Extinct Animals Go," a documentary produced by Witches.
• She visits a Norwegian snow village to investigate vampire sightings but encounters snow monsters instead.
• She learns about a new fantastical race discovered by Sea Shepherds, resembling Sea Sirens and tasting delicious.
• Jiang Han wakes up early, has breakfast with Liang Cuoyu, and they go to Amusement Valley by Ghost Train.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows curiosity and interest in new discoveries and information, demonstrating her intelligence and adaptability.
• Liang Cuoyu displays her culinary skills and takes care of Jiang Han, showing her nurturing side.

Significant Themes

• Exploration and discovery of new creatures and folded spaces.
• The integration of magical and mundane aspects of life, such as using ghostly forms for transportation.
• The consumption and use of magical creatures, both as food and materials.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han interacts with various Witches, seeking information and assistance from Kraken, Lilith, Lin Zhaojun, Qin Shunying, Chen Ligu, and Miss Wu Xian.
• She shares a meal with Liang Cuoyu, showing a growing bond between them.
• Jiang Han and Liang Cuoyu ride the Ghost Train together, enjoying a day out at Amusement Valley.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and Liang Cuoyu visit Amusement Valley, a vast witches' entertainment park.
• They change into park attire, consisting of yellow raincoats, boots, and hats, with minimal clothing underneath.
• They encounter a chicken-killing attraction, where witches bet on the number of chickens that will escape a farm while being chased by a zombie chicken.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows concern for Liang Cuoyu's safety and exhibits protective behavior.
• Liang Cuoyu: Demonstrates curiosity and excitement about the new experiences, and places a bet on the chicken-killing attraction.

Significant Themes

• Witches' extravagance and power, as seen in the size and features of Amusement Valley.
• The contrast between witches' and landfolk's experiences and perceptions of entertainment.
• The thrill-seeking and gambling nature of some witches.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Liang Cuoyu: Jiang Han acts as a guide and protector for Liang Cuoyu, who is excited and curious about the new experiences.
• Jiang Han and the mixed-race witch: Jiang Han is initially wary of the mixed-race witch, but they interact briefly as the witch explains the chicken-killing attraction.
• Liang Cuoyu and the gentle witch: The gentle witch explains the chicken-killing attraction to Liang Cuoyu and Jiang Han.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and Liang Cuoyu attend a witch amusement park.
• They participate in the "Angry Pigeons" attraction, where Jiang Han wins a dozen Pigeonfolk Witch Eggs.
• They encounter the "Wandering Witch Project," an extreme attraction involving being launched into the middle atmosphere in a sphere.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: She shows her competitive nature and courage, but also reveals her fear of heights.
• Liang Cuoyu: She is excited and adventurous, but also considerate of Jiang Han's feelings.

Significant Themes

• Adventure and Thrill-Seeking: The amusement park attractions cater to witches' desire for excitement and adventure.
• Competition and Victory: Jiang Han's victory in the "Angry Pigeons" attraction highlights the theme of competition and the desire to win.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Liang Cuoyu: They bond over their shared experiences at the amusement park, with Liang Cuoyu's enthusiasm contrasting with Jiang Han's initial caution.
• Jiang Han and the Gentle Witch: The gentle witch shows interest in playing the "Wandering Witch Project" with Jiang Han and Liang Cuoyu, suggesting a potential new friendship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han, Liang Cuoyu, and Gu Xuezhen queue for the 'Wandering Witch' attraction, which launches witches tens of thousands of meters into the sky.
• They wait for half an hour, during which they visit a beach-themed cocktail bar. Gu Xuezhen treats them to drinks.
• They play a game similar to Gwent while waiting. After the half hour, they board the Wandering Witch attraction.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows concern for Liang Cuoyu's safety and well-being, holding her hand during the attraction.
• Gu Xuezhen displays wealth and generosity by treating them to drinks.
• Liang Cuoyu shows excitement and naivety, being easily thrilled by new experiences.

Significant Themes

• The theme park's attractions highlight the immense power and freedom of witches.
• The game they play represents camaraderie and shared experiences among witches.
• The beach bar scene emphasizes the leisure and enjoyment witches can experience.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Liang Cuoyu form a close bond, with Jiang Han protecting Liang Cuoyu.
• Gu Xuezhen befriends them, showing generosity and kindness.
• The three witches enjoy each other's company, playing games and sharing drinks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han is doing homework with Li Li at a coffee shop.
• Jiang Han struggles with theoretical questions and spells outside her alchemy expertise.
• Jiang Han reveals she scored high on mock exams due to teachers leaking questions.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Struggles with non-alchemy subjects, feels wronged about common-sense questions.
• Li Li: Shows concern for Jiang Han's well-being, suspects Jiang Han's high scores are due to cheating.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of learning outside one's expertise.
• The advantages of beauty in the witch world.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Li Li: Study together, Li Li suspects Jiang Han's high scores, Jiang Han feels guilty but doesn't reveal the truth.
• Jiang Han and Witch Teachers: Teachers leak questions to Jiang Han due to her beauty.
• Jiang Han and Ji Haijun: Ji Haijun helps Jiang Han with her mock exam results and accesses to spell libraries.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han encounters a giant lobster-like creature, later identified as a 'travel shrimp', in the restroom.
• She overhears a conversation between the shrimp and another witch, suggesting witches can lay eggs and eat them.
• Li Li, the Fox Witch, is seen cleaning her fox ears, which she uses as headphones, due to a malfunctioning rune circuit.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Still adjusting to her new life as a wandering witch, she's shocked by the strange encounter and Li Li's casual attitude towards her fox ears.
• Li Li: Reveals her carefree and practical nature, prioritizing her headphones' functionality over their appearance.

Significant Themes

• Acceptance of the strange and unusual in the witch world.
• The casual attitude towards bodily parts and their regeneration among witches.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Li Li: Jiang Han shares her strange encounter with Li Li, who is preoccupied with fixing her headphones. Their interaction is brief and focused on Li Li's task.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and Li Li meet at a café, and Li Li pays for the coffee despite Jiang Han's offer.
• Jiang Han helps Li Li call Cen Jing to ask for help with Botany and a dried-up cactus.
• Cen Jing agrees to help Li Li by arranging a meeting with Professor Qiao, an authority on magical Botany.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows kindness and concern for Li Li's academic struggles.
• Li Li displays self-awareness and responsibility by paying for the coffee.
• Cen Jing demonstrates her influence and connections by securing tickets to Professor Qiao's lecture.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and mutual support between Jiang Han and Li Li.
• The importance of knowledge and education in the Witch world.
• The value of connections and influence, as seen through Cen Jing's ability to secure tickets to a prestigious lecture.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Li Li's friendly and supportive interaction over coffee.
• Jiang Han's playful teasing of Li Li about the dried-up cactus.
• Jiang Han and Cen Jing's playful banter over the phone, showcasing their familiarity and comfort with each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter describes the grandeur and history of the Red Square Opera House, a famous wonder in South City.
• Jiang Han and Li Li attend a lecture on plant ecology at the opera house, where they search for Professor Qiao Lanchu.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han and Li Li are amazed by the opera house's size and history.
• Professor Qiao Lanchu is introduced as a tall, muscular, and strong-willed witch with a delinquent-girl aura.

Significant Themes

• The opera house represents South City's architectural prowess and the witches' conquest of time and space.
• The lecture venue highlights the importance of academic presentations and their potential impact on the magical community.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Li Li interact with other witches attending the lecture, searching for Professor Qiao.
• Professor Qiao demonstrates her strength by crushing a piece of sea wood in front of her students, causing them to be intimidated yet impressed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Professor Qiao, a muscular and knowledgeable witch, helps Jiang Han and Lilith with their plants and shares cooking tips.
• Professor Qiao gives Jiang Han and Lilith two opera tickets, assuming they are a couple.
• Kraken's daughters, Rena and Lorna, join Dorothy Jordan for match commentary, causing chaos and humor.

Character Developments

• Professor Qiao: Shows a kind and gentle side despite her intimidating appearance. She is knowledgeable, witty, and humorous.
• Dorothy Jordan: Continues to display her playful and mischievous nature, provoking Kraken's daughters and causing on-air chaos.
• Kraken's daughters, Rena and Lorna: Show their loyalty to their mother and display their intelligence and wit during the commentary.

Significant Themes

• The theme of unexpected kindness and gentleness in Professor Qiao, contrasting with her initial intimidating appearance.
• The theme of humor and chaos caused by the interaction between Dorothy Jordan and Kraken's daughters.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Lilith interact with Professor Qiao, learning from her and receiving her help.
• Kraken's daughters, Rena and Lorna, interact with Dorothy Jordan, causing humorous chaos during the match commentary.
• The national team members interact with each other, displaying low morale before the match.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kraken, a legendary witch, is part of the Chinese national team competing in the All-Star match.
• Kraken's daughters are rumored to be the last eggs of her two mothers, resurrected using witch technology, or born from her union with an ordinary witch.
• The national team, despite being exhausted, wins the All-Star match 5:0 against the American all-star team.

Character Developments

• Kraken is revealed to have a radical research background but is now a dedicated mother.
• Professor Qiao, a young and accomplished witch, is introduced as having lived near Kraken's research institute in her youth.
• Lin Ruiqiu, the coach of the national team, is shown to lack decisiveness in managing the team's lineup.

Significant Themes

• The ruthlessness and power of European witches, particularly the British, are highlighted.
• The reputation of American and French witches as being less skilled in combat is reinforced.
• The theme of motherhood and its influence on Kraken's character is explored.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and the Fox Witch exchange glances, hinting at a growing bond or understanding between them.
• Professor Qiao shares gossip about Kraken's past with Jiang Han and the Fox Witch.
• The national team's commentators discuss the team's performance and Kraken's condition during the match.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and Lilith attend an opera together and take a ride in a beast-drawn carriage.
• Jiang Han learns about Lilith's offer to sell her and Liang Cuoyu headphones at a discounted price (one yuan each).
• Jiang Han goes to the South City Cloudway Transit Hub to welcome the national team returning from Fog City.
• The national team, including Kraken, arrives, and Jiang Han accompanies them to Witch House for a celebration banquet.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows growth in her friendship with Lilith and her role at Witch House.
• Kraken is introduced as a member of the national team, with a possessive nature towards Jiang Han.
• Lilith displays generosity and care for Jiang Han, offering her and Liang Cuoyu discounted headphones.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Camaraderie: The bond between Jiang Han, Lilith, and the national team members is emphasized.
• Possessiveness and Jealousy: Kraken's possessive behavior towards Jiang Han is introduced.
• Generosity and Care: Lilith's generous offer to Jiang Han and Liang Cuoyu highlights her caring nature.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Lilith spend time together, strengthening their bond.
• Jiang Han interacts with the national team, particularly Kraken, for the first time.
• Lilith's interaction with Jiang Han shows her affection and care for her.