Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group goes fishing in the rain, finding it challenging without using spells.
• Jiang Han catches a large chum salmon (21.6 kg), while Kraken and Angelite catch smaller fish and unusual creatures.
• Jiang Han nearly gets dragged into the water by the salmon's strength, realizing the fish in the Witch world are much stronger than in her previous life.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han demonstrates her fishing skills and adaptability, using techniques from her previous life to catch a large salmon.
• Kraken and Angelite show their fishing prowess, with Kraken catching a saltwater fish and Angelite catching marine creatures.
• Jiang Han learns about the unique characteristics of the Witch world's fish, which are stronger and come from various folded spaces.

Significant Themes

• The challenges and rewards of fishing without using spells.
• The differences between the Witch world and Jiang Han's previous life, particularly in the strength and origins of the fish.
• The competitive nature of Witch activities, with a focus on "without spells" and "with spells" categories.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han, Kraken, and Angelite engage in friendly competition while fishing.
• Jiang Han and Kraken discuss their fishing gear and techniques.
• Angelite watches Jiang Han and Kraken with a mix of admiration and helplessness due to their skill and speed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and her friends enjoy a fishing trip, releasing a Sea Siren they caught.
• Jiang Han learns about the All-Star Tournament from Kraken and Angelite.
• Jiang Han decides to make a phone using her knowledge of alchemy and runes.
• Jiang Miao, Jiang Han's cousin, is revealed to be a musical prodigy who can transcribe complex pieces by ear.
• Jiang Han learns to play the piano under Jiang Miao's guidance.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows interest in learning music and demonstrates aptitude for it.
• Jiang Miao displays exceptional musical talent and patience in teaching Jiang Han.

Significant Themes

• The power of music to connect and inspire.
• The potential for personal growth and learning new skills.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Jiang Miao bond over music, with Jiang Miao patiently teaching Jiang Han to play the piano.
• Jiang Han and her friends enjoy a day of fishing and camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han pays off her debts, including her loan from Kraken and money owed to friends.
• She starts working at the Sea Shepherds camp in the Reports Department.
• Jiang Han learns about Angelite's intention to sell a massive portable space, which includes alchemy laboratories, greenhouses, and other amenities.
• Cen Jing proposes a joint purchase of the unwanted parts of the portable space.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows financial responsibility by paying off her debts.
• Cen Jing demonstrates her business acumen and communication skills in arranging the joint purchase.

Significant Themes

• Financial independence and responsibility.
• Business opportunities and negotiations.
• Friendship and mutual support among witches.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Cen Jing work together in the Reports Department and discuss the potential joint purchase.
• Jiang Han and Kraken's relationship is mentioned, showing Kraken's frugality and Jiang Han's respect for her.
• Angelite and Kraken's negotiation over the portable space is discussed, highlighting their differing opinions and willfulness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han decides to buy a portable space containing a lounge, hot spring, greenhouse, and alchemy laboratory for 6.3 million.
• Cen Jing, who wants to marry an Archwitch, reveals she needs a mansion worth over ten million as a bride price.
• Kraken invites Jiang Han to discuss her debt and offers her a loan with favorable terms.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows her financial planning and determination to pay off her debt.
• Cen Jing displays her ambition and understanding of the high standards for a witch to marry an Archwitch.
• Kraken and Angelite demonstrate their concern for Jiang Han's well-being and financial situation.

Significant Themes

• The class barrier between Great Witches and witches, and the high standards for a witch to marry an Archwitch.
• The value of goods increasing over time in the Witch Market, leading to inflation in quality rather than currency.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han, Kraken, and Angelite discuss Jiang Han's debt and financial plans.
• Jiang Han and Cen Jing chat about their future plans and Cen Jing's desire to marry an Archwitch.
• Kraken and Angelite show concern for Jiang Han's mental state and offer her a loan with favorable terms.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han visits her new alchemy laboratory, which is luxurious and well-equipped.
• Angelite explains the laboratory's features and offers to help Jiang Han obtain laboratory certification.
• Angelite presents two options for Jiang Han to choose from regarding laboratory registration and research funding.
• Angelite mentions that Xuelun Curie, Jiang Han's alchemy idol, will visit China and offers to arrange a meeting.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows interest in learning tofu-making and is excited about the possibility of meeting Xuelun Curie.
• Angelite: Demonstrates her knowledge of Jiang Han's interests and offers assistance, showing a playful and teasing side.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of alchemy in the witch world.
• The importance of laboratory certification and research funding for witches.
• The connection between Jiang Han and her alchemy idol, Xuelun Curie.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Angelite: They interact playfully, with Angelite teasing Jiang Han about her interest in tofu-making and offering to help her meet Xuelun Curie.
• Angelite and Kraken: Angelite mentions Kraken in passing, hinting at their working relationship and Kraken's unpredictable temperament.
• Angelite and Xuelun Curie: Angelite mentions that she and Xuelun Curie have collaborated in the past, showing their friendly relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han decides to persecute Kraken with Angelite's help.
• Jiang Han begins tuning her equipment in the alchemy workshop.
• She decides to handcraft a phone for herself, inspired by Kraken's ultra-thin phone.
• She successfully creates a heavy, waterproof, and enchanted phone with various functions.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han demonstrates her resourcefulness, creativity, and determination in crafting her phone.
• She shows no hesitation in using Angelite's patents, indicating her growing confidence and disregard for rules.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between advanced machinery and traditional handcrafted techniques.
• Jiang Han's resourcefulness and adaptability in a new world.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han interacts with Angelite, who provides her with supplies and support.
• Jiang Han considers her friends Zhen Ling and Jiang Miao while crafting additional phones for them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Angelite efficiently completes the workshop registration paperwork in half a day.
• They visit South City's City Hall, which is heavily guarded due to witches' persecution mania.
• Jiang Han signs a contract establishing a commercial workshop with Angelite, Kraken, and Xuelun Curie as partners. Jiang Han is registered as an independent researcher, retaining 70% of her net profits and listing Angelite as her mentor after passing the A2 exam.
• They visit the High-End Spell Patent Management Department, where Jiang Han signs the contract and receives her workshop license.
• Angelite invites Jiang Han to a barbecue and mentions that she will call her when Xuelun Curie arrives next month.

Character Developments

• Angelite demonstrates her efficiency and power as a Great Witch, drawing attention and respect at City Hall.
• Jiang Han shows understanding and acceptance of the witch world's exploitative nature, comparing it to the "Invention Belt King" from her parallel world.
• Angelite reveals her youthful appearance in her identification photo, maintaining her adorable and proud demeanor even as a child.

Significant Themes

• Witches' professionalism and efficiency in conducting business.
• The exploitative nature of the witch world, with mentors taking a significant portion of their students' profits.
• The importance of mentorship and affiliation with powerful witches for career advancement.

Character Interactions

• Angelite and Jiang Han interact casually, with Angelite showing affection by ruffling Jiang Han's hair.
• Angelite invites Jiang Han to a barbecue, indicating a growing friendship or mentorship dynamic.
• Jiang Han compares Angelite's treatment to her expectations, highlighting the favorable terms she received.

Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han prepares for her alchemy business, borrowing money from Angelite and setting up her workshop.
• She visits the Witch Bazaar's magical herb market with her cousin Jiang Miao to conduct market research.
• They observe the sales of various magical herbs, noting that pink spell-related ingredients are in high demand, particularly Dragon-Tongue Lavender and Redroot Grass.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han demonstrates her determination and work ethic in setting up her business, despite her tendency to sleepiness.
• Jiang Miao shows her enthusiasm for exploring and learning about different markets and places.

Significant Themes

• The demand and supply dynamics of the magical herb market.
• The popularity of pink spells among witches, despite their public denouncement.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Jiang Miao's cousinly bond grows stronger as they spend time together, with Jiang Miao offering her insights and assistance in Jiang Han's market research.
• Jiang Han learns about Jiang Miao's love for travel and exploration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han conducts preliminary market research on magical herbs: Redroot Grass and Dragon-Tongue Lavender.
• She considers the profitability, cultivation difficulty, and spell compatibility of each plant.
• Jiang Han also learns about high-value, high-risk plants like mandrake and Nineteen-Leaf Lucky Grass.
• She decides to focus on Redroot Grass or Dragon-Tongue Lavender for their high yield and lower cultivation difficulty.
• Jiang Han visits a Griffin Carriage shop with Jiang Miao, where they order plum juice and desserts.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: She becomes more financially conscious, considering the economic viability of different magical herbs. She also shows concern for Jiang Miao's financial independence.
• Jiang Miao: She demonstrates her resourcefulness and adaptability by obtaining various job certificates and identities. She also shares her adventurous spirit and near-death experiences.

Significant Themes

• Financial stability and independence
• Risk vs. reward in business and adventure
• The value of adaptability and resourcefulness

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Jiang Miao: They bond over their shared experiences and challenges, with Jiang Han acting as a protective older cousin and Jiang Miao displaying her independence and adventurous spirit.
• Jiang Han and the shop owners: They interact briefly, with the shop owners showing warmth and hospitality.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and Jiang Miao visit a dessert shop and enjoy various ice-based desserts.
• They learn about a convenience store where Liang Cuoyu works, which offers unique services like single-use spell scrolls, telephone service, and letter-writing service.
• They plan to meet Liang Cuoyu after her shift and go for barbecue together.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows her love for delicious food and her witch-like appetite. She also expresses nostalgia for childhood treats.
• Jiang Miao: Demonstrates her sociability and ability to gather information, as she knows about Liang Cuoyu's workplace and has a good relationship with her.
• Liang Cuoyu: Shows her dedication to her job and her willingness to socialize with Jiang Han and Jiang Miao after work.

Significant Themes

• The love for food and desserts among witches.
• The unique culture and services catering to witches in the Eastern Marnism society.
• The bond and friendship between Jiang Han, Jiang Miao, and Liang Cuoyu.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Jiang Miao: They interact warmly, with Jiang Miao taking the initiative to suggest places to go and Jiang Han expressing her appreciation for the food.
• Jiang Han and Liang Cuoyu: They show familiarity and friendliness, with Jiang Han inviting Liang Cuoyu to have barbecue together after her shift.
• Liang Cuoyu and the convenience store employees: Liang Cuoyu greets the customers warmly and shows professionalism in her job.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and Jiang Miao visit a Naughty Bear general store on Sky Island.
• Jiang Miao plans to buy sand-proof spells for her tent and go on a two-day trip to Greenfield Oasis.
• Jiang Han offers to enchant Jiang Miao's tent with a Cactus Flower spell.

Character Developments

• Jiang Miao: She is adventurous, loves exploring new places, and finds inspiration in nature. She is also more social and outgoing than Jiang Han.
• Jiang Han: She is more reserved and prefers to spend time in her laboratory. She is also a fan of Xuelun Curie and has learned her improved version of the Cactus Flower spell.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between European (Black Cat) and Eastern (Naughty Bear) general stores, highlighting the differences in their products and cultures.
• The importance of inspiration and new experiences for creativity, as seen through Jiang Miao's excitement about her trip to Greenfield Oasis.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Jiang Miao's interaction shows their closeness as cousins. Jiang Han is willing to help Jiang Miao with her enchanting needs, while Jiang Miao shares her plans and excitement about her upcoming trip with Jiang Han.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han spends the first week of October engrossed in magical studies, alchemy, and preparing for her A2 exam.
• She learns two new spells, 'Vampire's Touch' and 'Healer's Touch,' and discovers the advantages of her unique magic power and tentacle spells.
• On October 3rd, Jiang Han receives a stack of letters, including love letters, invitations, and a black letter with a warning.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han loses weight due to her intense focus on magical studies and work.
• She continues to explore and expand her magical abilities, demonstrating her aptitude and dedication.

Significant Themes

• The power and versatility of Jiang Han's unique magic power and tentacle spells.
• The importance of focus and dedication in magical studies and personal growth.
• The complexities of romantic entanglements, as seen through the love letters and invitations received by various characters.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han interacts with the postal witch, expressing gratitude for her service.
• She sorts through the letters, making observations about the romantic lives of her housemates, particularly Jiang Miao's numerous love letters.
• The black letter with a warning, signed by the 'Squirrel Committee. O.G.,' hints at potential trouble or a mysterious organization.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han receives a letter from the Squirrel Committee reminding her of her overdue commissions and threatening to reclaim her borrowed books if she doesn't comply.
• The Squirrel Committee is revealed to be a powerful organization overseeing idols and artistic troupes, with a vast library and strict regulations.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows responsibility and concern for her commitments, deciding to visit the Squirrel Committee to find work and avoid penalties.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and influence of the Squirrel Committee in the witch world.
• The importance of commitments and responsibilities in the witch community.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han interacts with the Squirrel Committee through correspondence, showing respect and understanding of their rules and expectations.
• The chapter also briefly mentions other witches like Angelite and Josephine, highlighting their unique characteristics and relationships with the Squirrel Committee.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han auditions for the Squirrel Society, a global organization with branches on Sky Islands.
• She waits in the lounge and is called for an audition for a musical adaptation of "Plague Riot," but the troupe finds her unsuitable.
• She returns to the lounge and watches "Landing Battle," a musical about witches parachuting into Paris.
• She is called for another audition in Room 2008.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han remains calm and polite despite being rejected by the first troupe. She shows resilience and determination.
• The witches in the troupes are portrayed as discerning and particular about their casting choices.

Significant Themes

• Cultural differences between European and domestic witches.
• The importance of physical appearance and temperament in casting for musicals.
• The efficiency and organization of the Squirrel Society's audition system.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han interacts briefly with the witches in the first troupe, who find her unsuitable for the role.
• She has no interaction with the witches in the second troupe, as they are still discussing when she enters the room.
• Jiang Han watches a musical alone in the lounge, showing her independence and self-entertainment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The production team is struggling to find a suitable Witch for a small role in their adaptation of a mermaid tale.
• They plan to expand their search globally if they can't find someone locally within two weeks.
• Jiang Han, a Sea Siren Witch, is considered a strong candidate for the role due to her voice.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han is introduced as a Sea Siren Witch with a pleasant voice, but she's not typically involved in the competitive singing scene among powerful Witch breeds.
• Ke Qin, the orchestra conductor, is portrayed as knowledgeable, relaxed, and helpful.

Significant Themes

• The evolution of Witch society from a focus on survival and battle to entertainment and spiritual needs.
• The diversity of spells and magic among Witches, from powerful to entertaining ones.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Ke Qin have a friendly, casual conversation about spells and the Witch entertainment industry.
• The production team hires Jiang Han for the role, and Ke Qin assists in her registration and familiarization with the troupe.
• Jiang Han reunites with her old friend, Qiao Rou, who is a member of the troupe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and Qiao Rou go to the Squirrel Society lobby to pick up a commission certificate for the musical 'Siren Ballad, Cecilia'.
• They meet the female lead, Mei Ying, who is bound in a room filled with clocks due to her 'madness'.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: She shows curiosity and a desire to explore new things, trying to understand and adapt to her new world.
• Qiao Rou: She reveals her fear of having her photograph taken, showing a victim mentality common among witches.
• Mei Ying: She exhibits extreme beauty and charm, with a hint of madness, and is bound due to her behavior.

Significant Themes

• Beauty and its consequences: Mei Ying's extreme beauty is both her strength and her weakness, leading to her being bound and labeled as 'mad'.
• Fear of the unknown: Qiao Rou's fear of having her photograph taken reflects the fear of the unknown and the potential misuse of one's image.
• Adaptation and exploration: Jiang Han's curiosity and willingness to try new things show her ability to adapt to her new environment.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Qiao Rou: They interact as colleagues and friends, with Jiang Han playing a prank on Qiao Rou with a Soviet joke.
• Jiang Han and Mei Ying: They meet for the first time, with Mei Ying immediately showing interest in Jiang Han and touching her neck, causing Jiang Han to be shocked and Qiao Rou to widen her eyes in surprise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han meets the mysterious witch in black, who warns her they'll meet again.
• Jiang Han starts working on the production crew of the musical [Siren Ballad, Cecilia].
• She receives her script and learns about the special effects used in her scene.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han starts to understand the resilience and growth potential of witches.
• Qiao Rou shows concern for Jiang Han's well-being and helps her navigate the production process.

Significant Themes

• The resilience and growth potential of witches.
• The importance of understanding one's role and script in a production.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Qiao Rou bond over their shared experience working on the production crew.
• Jiang Han considers probing Mei Ying about her salary when they next meet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han has to prepare for the rehearsal of 'Siren Ballad, Cecilia' after afternoon tea on October 4th.
• She puts on her custom-made costume, which is detailed and exposes her back.
• Jiang Han feels jealous of Mei Ying's beauty and struggles with her emotions.
• She arrives at the Squirrel Society's theater for rehearsals.
• The director asks Jiang Han to take promotional photos with Mei Ying.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Struggles with jealousy of Mei Ying's beauty; feels awkward among the taller child actors.
• Mei Ying: Shows a more normal demeanor towards Jiang Han; her beauty is described as capable of driving witches mad.

Significant Themes

• The impact of beauty and jealousy.
• The contrast between Jiang Han's and Mei Ying's appearances and personalities.
• The cultural and societal aspects of witches, such as their pursuit of danger and assimilation mindset.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Mei Ying: They greet each other in character, with Mei Ying addressing Jiang Han as 'little Cecilia' and Jiang Han as 'big Cecilia'. They enter the dressing room together for makeup.
• Jiang Han and the child actors: Jiang Han feels awkward sitting among the taller child actors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han receives vocal training from Mei Ying, a Sea Siren Witch, to prepare for her role in the musical.
• Mei Ying shares her experiences and techniques for singing, including swallowing a boiled egg to open up the throat and using pauses and gestures to catch breath.
• Jiang Han and Mei Ying rehearse "Remember My Name," with Mei Ying adjusting her voice to match Jiang Han's for the role of young Cecilia.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: She shows determination and willingness to learn, appreciating Mei Ying's positive outlook on performing. She also demonstrates assertiveness by directly complimenting Mei Ying's beauty.
• Mei Ying: Despite her initial crazy demeanor, Mei Ying proves to be knowledgeable, dependable, and passionate about her role in the musical. She shares her life goal of being remembered tens of thousands of years from now.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance and Endurance: Mei Ying emphasizes the importance of enduring hardships onstage to present a beautiful performance, reflecting the theme of perseverance and enduring suffering for the sake of art.
• Self-expression and Identity: Both Jiang Han and Mei Ying express their desire to find their place and make an impact, with Mei Ying wanting to be remembered and Jiang Han envying Mei Ying's proactive approach to life.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Mei Ying: They bond over their shared love for performing, with Mei Ying teaching Jiang Han vocal techniques and Jiang Han admiring Mei Ying's dedication and beauty. They exchange numbers, and Mei Ying invites Jiang Han to leave her number.
• Jiang Han and the Production Crew: Jiang Han interacts with the production crew, showing willingness to learn and integrate with the team. She stays with them after rehearsal to listen to the rest of the song.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The rehearsal for the play "Song of Siren, Cecilia" lasted a long time, with the director and conductor working tirelessly.
• The promotional materials were quickly prepared and distributed by the witches, showcasing their efficiency.
• Jiang Han, playing a minor role, observes and learns from the special-effects witches during rehearsals.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han demonstrates her ability to suppress and manipulate other witches' magic without their knowledge.
• The special-effects witches, particularly Zhao Lin, show their skill and dedication to their craft.

Significant Themes

• Efficiency vs. Bureaucracy: The witches' efficiency is contrasted with the slow pace of the Lighthouse Nation's decision-making process.
• Learning and Adaptation: Jiang Han's ability to learn and adapt, stealing spellcasting techniques from her peers.
• Power Dynamics: Jiang Han's superior magic reserves allow her to subtly manipulate the other witches.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han interacts with the special-effects witches, learning from them without their knowledge.
• Zhao Lin and the timekeeper have a brief exchange, revealing Zhao Lin's improved magic recovery speed.