Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The wizards in Guregs are attempting to open a 'door' to the abyss using blood magic and Evelyn Morton's runes.
• The 'door' finally opens after 26 nights of effort.
• Blue-Clad Union Company is preparing to send witches disguised as demons through a teleportation gate to Guregs.

Character Developments

• Queen Allison is shown to be mad and in pain, awaiting the opening of the 'door' for her 'glory.'
• Evelyn Morton is revealed to be the mastermind behind the opening of the 'door,' seeking the queen's 'glory' for herself.
• Andrea, a senior executive of Blue-Clad Union, is planning the invasion of Guregs, expecting significant personal gains.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power hunger, as seen in Evelyn Morton's actions and Andrea's expectations of personal gain.
• The consequences of meddling with dark forces, as hinted by the opening of the 'door' and the potential release of abyssal chaos.

Character Interactions

• Evelyn Morton interacts with Queen Allison, stroking her hand and reassuring her about the 'door.'
• Andrea discusses the invasion plan with a witch in murloc plush pajamas, revealing their differing motivations and the potential challenges they face.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The rebel army, led by Saint Vera, is attacking the royal capital's defenses at Tuse Watchtower.
• The battle is fierce, with the rebels suffering heavy casualties but pushing forward using ladders and Saint Vera's prowess.
• The royal capital's guards are retreating, and the rebel army is expected to breach the defenses soon.

Character Developments

• Saint Vera: She demonstrates her formidable combat skills and fearlessness, cutting down enemies with ease.
• Roa James: He shows arrogance and disdain for the Chancellor and Queen, but also fear and shock upon seeing the abyssal creatures.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty vs. Self-Preservation: Roy James is willing to betray the Chancellor and Queen for his own survival, while Evelyn Morton remains loyal to the Queen despite the dire situation.
• The Abyss: The opening of the abyssal gate and the emergence of creatures from it serve as a reminder of the unknown and terrifying power that exists beyond the mortal world.

Character Interactions

• Evelyn Morton and Roy James: Their exchange highlights their differing views on loyalty and survival. Roy sees Evelyn as delusional and crazy, while she remains steadfast in her loyalty to the Queen.
• The Queen and Evelyn Morton: The Queen's delight in the abyssal creatures and her interaction with Evelyn suggests a twisted, symbiotic relationship between the two, with the Queen relying on Evelyn's power and Evelyn finding amusement in the Queen's antics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The study group arrives in a world with extremely scarce magic power, making it difficult for them to use their full strength.
• They prepare for their mission by charging ammunition, applying medicated oil, and checking their supplies.
• Caroline, a demon worm, explores the world and learns about a magical forest controlled by rebels.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han struggles with the scarcity of magic power and the need to adapt her abilities.
• Tan Yue takes a leadership role, distributing supplies and providing guidance.
• Caroline demonstrates her usefulness by gathering information.

Significant Themes

• The struggle to adapt to a new, impoverished environment.
• The importance of preparation and resource management in a challenging situation.
• The value of diverse skills and abilities within a team.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and her study group members support each other, sharing supplies and information.
• Tan Yue and Jiang Han have a mentor-mentee dynamic, with Tan Yue providing guidance and Jiang Han seeking Tan Yue's approval.
• Caroline works independently but reports back to the group, demonstrating teamwork.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han (disguised as a demon) and Tan Yue (disguised as her adjutant) attend a court assembly in Guregs' royal capital.
• Jiang Han demonstrates her power by killing a minister using a spell, intimidating the others.
• The Mad Queen Allison and Chancellor Evelyn present their demands to Jiang Han, including driving back four rebel armies and granting the queen immortality.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han struggles with her new demon form and the task at hand, but adapts quickly.
• Tan Yue proves to be a capable and experienced leader, taking charge of negotiations.
• The Mad Queen Allison is shown to be more interested in death and chaos than her own people.
• Chancellor Evelyn Morton is cunning and ambitious, manipulating the situation for her own gain.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between demons and humans.
• The corrupt nature of politics and those in power.
• The struggle for survival and control in a chaotic world.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Tan Yue work together, with Jiang Han taking the lead in diplomatic matters and Tan Yue handling negotiations.
• Jiang Han and the Mad Queen Allison share a silent understanding, both intrigued by the other's nature.
• Chancellor Evelyn Morton manipulates the Mad Queen and the visiting "demons" to further her own goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Maronos, a fallen angel, is transported to a Witch research base on a Sky Island.
• She meets two Witches: one who brought her in and another who is her new master.
• Maronos is offered a deal by her master: she can gain her freedom by accumulating contributions and becoming a Witch, but she must first serve her master and complete tasks.

Character Developments

• Maronos: Initially filled with anger and hatred, she experiences a mix of emotions, including humiliation, panic, and longing. She shows a desire for freedom and is willing to work for it.
• The Witches: They display a level of camaraderie and respect for each other, unlike the hierarchical structure of the Abyss. They value deals and agreements, even with creatures they consider inferior.

Significant Themes

• Freedom vs. Servitude: Maronos yearns for freedom but understands that she must serve her master first to achieve it.
• Trust and Deals: The Witches emphasize the importance of deals and trustworthiness, even with creatures they have enslaved.
• Power Dynamics: The relationship between Maronos and the Witches highlights the power dynamics between different beings in their world.

Character Interactions

• Maronos and the Witches: The interactions between Maronos and the Witches showcase the stark contrast between their worlds and cultures. Maronos is initially hostile but becomes more compliant as she understands the Witches' rules and values.
• The Witches: The two Witches display a friendly and respectful relationship, with the more powerful one showing understanding and patience towards her subordinate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han strengthens the portal to the abyss using witch spellcraft, making it more stable and powerful.
• Evelyn, the chancellor, assists Jiang Han and expresses her intention to sacrifice the city's inhabitants to gain immortality and defeat rebels.
• Jiang Han agrees to answer Evelyn's question about souls and memories in exchange for her soul after death.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han demonstrates her expertise in witch spellcraft and her ability to manipulate the portal.
• Evelyn reveals her ruthlessness and willingness to sacrifice the city's inhabitants for her goals.
• Jiang Han shows curiosity and a desire to learn about the world's philosophy.

Significant Themes

• The power of witch spellcraft and its potential dangers.
• The ruthlessness and ambition of political figures.
• The philosophical question of whether life has an inherent meaning or purpose.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Evelyn work together to strengthen the portal, with Evelyn assisting Jiang Han and seeking her knowledge.
• Jiang Han and Evelyn engage in a philosophical discussion about the nature of souls and memories.
• Jiang Han manipulates Evelyn into agreeing to give her soul after death in exchange for an answer, without intending to honor the agreement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han, a witch, successfully opens a portal to another world, Guregs, using a rune array.
• Blue-Clad Union Company, a witches' organization, deploys an army of demons through the portal to invade Guregs.
• The demon army, consisting of lesser and greater demons, along with an Infernal Witch named Solna, emerges from the portal in Guregs' royal city.
• The demons swiftly seize control of the city's major transportation routes and occupy the palace district.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Demonstrates her power and influence as a witch, successfully opening the portal and usurping the world's "seat of godhood."
• Solna, the Infernal Witch: Arrives through the portal, displaying her immense power and ability to transform between demon and witch forms.
• Evelyn Morton: Shows fear and worry upon seeing the powerful demon worm and the Infernal Witch, but maintains her composure and agrees to assist them.
• Roya James: Returns to his subservient role, tailoring his attitude to align with Evelyn's power and the cabinet's prospects.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and corruption: The ministers and nobles of Guregs prioritize their own interests and power, even at the expense of their subjects' lives.
• The consequences of deals with dark forces: Evelyn Morton's alliance with the witches and demons may grant her immortality, but it also brings fear and uncertainty.
• The dual nature of witches: Witches can appear rough and simple-minded, like Jiang Han, or sophisticated and deceptive, like Solna.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Solna: They communicate in Abyssal, with Jiang Han using a murloc accent and Solna speaking with a first-layer Abyss accent. They acknowledge each other's service and power.
• Evelyn Morton and Solna: Evelyn expresses her willingness to assist the demons, while Solna requests her further help and promises rewards.
• Evelyn Morton and Roya James: Roya returns to his subservient role, acknowledging Evelyn's power and the cabinet's prospects.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Witches have taken over the royal palace, sealing off routes and setting up camp.
• Jiang Han's group is cooking and eating in their room, with Solna studying a map of the royal city area.
• Jiang Han stares at Solna's Infernal Witch tail, and Solna allows Jiang Han to touch it, satisfying Jiang Han's curiosity.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows curiosity and fascination with Infernal Witch tails, revealing her analytical mind and lack of self-control in her actions.
• Solna: Displayed understanding and patience, allowing Jiang Han to touch her tail to satisfy her curiosity.

Significant Themes

• Racial differences and advantages: Infernal Witches have powerful innate weapons, while Sea Sirens like Jiang Han do not.
• Curiosity and its consequences: Jiang Han's curiosity leads her to touch Solna's tail, but she also analyzes its structure, revealing her analytical skills.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Solna: Jiang Han stares at Solna's tail, leading to a playful interaction where Solna allows Jiang Han to touch it. This interaction shows mutual respect and understanding between them.
• Jiang Han and Kang Xuezhen: Jiang Han's thoughts reveal her sour feelings about Sea Sirens' lack of innate weapons compared to other races, and her thoughts about the dragon plushie, showing her competitive and curious nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The witches arrive in a new world to help in a war against rebels.
• Solna assigns tasks to her comrades: registering non-spellcaster specialties, investigating ley line activity, and testing the strength of the world's soldiers.
• Jiang Han prepares her weapons and overhears the witches discussing their plans and specialties.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows interest in melee combat and acquires an Executioner Blade.
• Solna demonstrates her leadership and strategic thinking.
• Tan Yue and Kang Xuezhen reveal their unique specialties and backgrounds.

Significant Themes

• The witches' adaptability and versatility in different worlds and situations.
• The importance of specialties and skills in warfare.
• The witches' carefree and chaotic nature, contrasting with their formidable capabilities.

Character Interactions

• Solna gives orders to her comrades, showing her role as the leader.
• Tan Yue and Kang Xuezhen discuss their specialties and backgrounds with Solna.
• Jiang Han interacts with the other witches, showing her eagerness for melee combat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The rebel army, led by the Blue-Clad Union, fails to breach the royal city's defenses after three days of siege.
• The demons' arrival boosts the morale of the royal city's elite soldiers.
• The witches, led by Solna, prepare for a counterattack, waiting for favorable weather conditions.
• A weather witch predicts a storm with magical winds, providing the opportunity for a surprise attack on the rebel army's camp in River Valley Town.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han, the worm witch, shows curiosity and naivety about the witches' strategies and motivations.
• Solna, the Infernal Witch, demonstrates her strategic prowess and patience, waiting for the right moment to strike.
• Evelyn, the chancellor, is revealed to be intelligent and cunning, possibly aware of the witches' true nature and intentions.

Significant Themes

• The intelligence and cunning of the main characters, particularly Evelyn and Solna.
• The strategic importance of waiting for the right moment to strike, as demonstrated by Solna's patience.
• The use of weather manipulation as a strategic tool in warfare.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Solna interact, with Solna sharing her insights about Evelyn's intelligence and intentions.
• Solna and her squad leaders discuss the upcoming surprise attack, demonstrating their strategic planning and coordination.
• Jiang Han is tasked with maintaining weapons and distributing vodka to raise morale among the demon troops, highlighting her role as a support character.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Saint Vera sits atop a watchtower during a stormy night, reflecting on her life and the recent changes in the enemy's behavior.
• The royal city launches a surprise night raid with a large, well-organized army.
• Vera and her attendant Allen rush to warn the rebel commanders at River Valley Town.
• Vera decides to hold the line at the river valley's entrance with the garrison troops.

Character Developments

• Vera shows concern for her soldiers' well-being and takes initiative in facing the enemy.
• Allen demonstrates his loyalty and skill as a horseman.
• Vera's calm and clear-mindedness on the battlefield hints at her growth as a leader.

Significant Themes

• The harsh realities of war and the dangers of night raids.
• Vera's internal struggle with the allure of the battlefield despite her upbringing to avoid war.
• The importance of communication and quick decision-making in crisis situations.

Character Interactions

• Vera and Allen work together to warn the rebel commanders.
• Vera consults with the garrison soldiers and plans their defense strategy.
• Vera's calm demeanor reassures the soldiers and instills confidence in them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and Caroline, as worm Witches, lead the vanguard of Tan Yue's group in a night raid on the river valley during heavy rain.
• They encounter a powerful female hero, Saint Vera, who single-handedly disrupts the demon vanguard's advance.
• Jiang Han and Caroline intentionally lag behind the main force, using their speed to catch up only when necessary.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: She demonstrates strategic thinking by suggesting caution before entering the forest, but later admits to Caroline that she was just trying to avoid getting hurt. She also shows empathy for Saint Vera, knowing that heroes like her have short lives.
• Caroline: She initially seems slow to understand Jiang Han's intentions but eventually catches on. She shows loyalty and understanding, following Jiang Han's lead without question.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between different races and their unique abilities.
• The concept of 'hero units' and their short-lived nature.
• The strategic use of speed and timing in combat.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Caroline: They work well together, with Jiang Han taking the lead and Caroline following her cues. They also show camaraderie, with Jiang Han planning to treat Caroline to a meal after the mission.
• Jiang Han and Saint Vera: They have not interacted yet, but Jiang Han feels a sense of regret and understanding for Saint Vera's fate as a hero.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Witch mercenaries, known for their exceptional combat abilities and discipline, defend against demon vanguard led by Saintess Vera.
• Witches use powerful spells like Missile Storm, Swift Burst, and Fireball Spell to overwhelm the enemy.
• Saintess Vera resists and counters with a devastating ice spell, freezing the witches and their spells.
• Tens of millions of hailstones crash down, decimating the witch formation.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han, the Worm Witch, demonstrates her agility and resistance to frost, surviving the Saintess's ice spell.
• Saintess Vera reveals her immense power and ability to resist and counter powerful spells.

Significant Themes

• The power of spellcasters and their ability to turn the tide of battle.
• The importance of preparation and adaptability in the face of unexpected threats.
• The resilience and adaptability of Jiang Han, showcasing her ability to survive and adapt to various situations.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and the other Witches work together to defend against the demon vanguard, showcasing their teamwork and coordination.
• Jiang Han and Saintess Vera engage in a battle of wills, with Vera ultimately gaining the upper hand.
• Jiang Han and Caroline, another Witch, are seen working together to survive the Saintess's ice spell.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han engages in a fierce battle with Saint Vera to buy time for the Witch Legion to recover.
• Jiang Han uses feat and memory potions to enhance her close combat skills and gain the memories of a powerful female knight.
• Jiang Han uses various spells and her enhanced combat skills to hold off Vera, but ultimately suffers a severe wound.
• Solna and a mixed legion of demons and witches arrive, forcing Vera to retreat.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han demonstrates her adaptability and resourcefulness in combat, using potions to enhance her skills and holding her own against a powerful opponent.
• Vera showcases her formidable strength and swordsmanship, pushing Jiang Han to her limits.
• Solna arrives with reinforcements, turning the tide of the battle.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and resourcefulness in the face of adversity.
• The power of temporary enhancements and the cost of using them.
• The importance of reinforcements and teamwork in battle.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Vera engage in a fierce and evenly matched duel, showcasing their respective strengths and skills.
• Jiang Han and Solna work together to turn the tide of the battle, with Solna arriving just in time to save Jiang Han from defeat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han gets severely injured during a mission, requiring medical attention and recovery.
• She visits Kang Xuezhen's home, where she learns about witch-style skincare methods and beauty treatments.
• Jiang Han decides to change her class/build to a sniper due to the pain and danger of melee combat.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Realizes the dangers of her melee build and decides to change it. Also, she discovers a shared interest in skincare with Kang Xuezhen.
• Kang Xuezhen: Reveals her love for skincare and beauty treatments, showcasing a more relatable side to her character.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and consequences of choosing a melee build are emphasized, leading Jiang Han to reconsider her class.
• The importance of self-care and beauty in witch culture is highlighted through the unique skincare methods and beauty treatments.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Kang Xuezhen: They bond over their shared interest in skincare and beauty, leading to a friendly and supportive relationship.
• Jiang Han and Tan Yue: Although not present, Tan Yue is mentioned as a colleague who also enjoys playing Mariette with Jiang Han and Kang Xuezhen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han's rapid recovery from her injuries surprises Kang Xuezhen.
• Jiang Han and Kang Xuezhen go out for seafood.
• A witch from the Blue-Clad Union Company, Angelite (disguised as Final Witch), replaces a vial of Witch Blood with a dormant one in the test-tube storage vault.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows her immense magical power and rapid recovery rate, indicating her exceptional status among witches.
• Kang Xuezhen: Shows concern for Jiang Han's well-being and treats her to a meal, displaying a caring and generous side.
• Angelite (Final Witch): Displays her cunning and manipulative side by replacing the Witch Blood vial without being detected.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of forbidden items in the witch world.
• The importance of blood in witch culture and its use in creating Witch Blood.
• The manipulation and deception employed by Angelite.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Kang Xuezhen: Show a friendly and comfortable rapport, with Kang Xuezhen treating Jiang Han kindly.
• Angelite and the Blue-Clad Union witch: Angelite manipulates the situation to replace the Witch Blood vial undetected.
• Angelite and Andrea: Angelite displays a lack of interest in interacting with others, causing Andrea some distress.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han, now a worm demon, arrives at work early and encounters witches having hot pot.
• Andrea gives Jiang Han a test tube containing 'Mana-Infused Witch Blood,' a dangerous substance that could create a powerful concept witch if leaked.
• The witches' demon army successfully recaptures River Valley Town but suffers heavy casualties.
• The witches discover a fast-growing wheat, River Valley Rice, in the recaptured area.
• Solna is seen calculating costs and planning to purchase more demon servant troops.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows responsibility by agreeing to deliver the test tube to Solna.
• Andrea displays a lack of caution in handling dangerous materials.
• Solna demonstrates her strategic thinking by planning for future troop purchases.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and responsibilities of handling powerful magical substances.
• The challenges and costs of conquering a world.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Andrea interact briefly, with Jiang Han showing curiosity about the witch blood.
• Jiang Han delivers the test tube to Solna, who is preoccupied with strategic planning.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vera dreams of her past life in Tebir, living peacefully in the Hamster Hole.
• She meets Angelite in her dream, who reveals that she has two contradictory dreams: one of glory and victory, the other of a peaceful life.
• Jiang Han meets Mia, a Blue-Clad Union researcher, who explains their plan to use a dream login device to link Vera's dream with the dreams of witch-sickness patients to mutate them.

Character Developments

• Vera: Reflects on her desires and the contradictions within them, hinting at her inner turmoil and confusion.
• Jiang Han: Shows concern for the witch-sickness patients and maintains her composure despite Mia's overwhelming explanations.

Significant Themes

• The duality of Vera's desires: glory vs. peace, and the struggle to reconcile them.
• The use of dreams as a medium for communication and manipulation, highlighting the blurred line between reality and illusion.

Character Interactions

• Vera and Angelite: Their interaction reveals Vera's inner conflict and Angelite's mysterious nature.
• Jiang Han and Mia: Their conversation provides insight into the Blue-Clad Union's plans and Jiang Han's concerns for the patients.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mia, the witch researcher, prepares Jiang Han to enter Vera's dream using Mystic Science.
• Jiang Han enters Vera's dream and finds herself in a lush, hidden paradise with a ring mountain, a lake, and a town.
• She discovers that the place has magical properties and could potentially contain a Heart of the Mountain gemstone.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows curiosity and excitement about the potential resources in Vera's dream.
• Mia demonstrates her knowledge and proficiency in Mystic Science.
• Kang Xuezhen is shown to be fond of drinking.

Significant Themes

• The power of dreams and the subconscious mind.
• The value of magical resources and the potential for profit.
• The use of magic and science in tandem (Mystic Science).

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han interacts with Mia, Kang Xuezhen, and Tan Yue's group before entering the dream.
• Jiang Han's interaction with Vera's dream environment is limited, as Vera is not present in the dream at this point.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han enters Vera's dream, finding her in a well-decorated room with a tea set and ham.
• Vera wakes up within the dream, recognizing Jiang Han as a succubus.
• Jiang Han tries to manipulate Vera into becoming a mole but is interrupted.
• Vera asks Jiang Han to act like a succubus, then ends the dream.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows adaptability and quick thinking in the dream, trying to manipulate Vera. She also displays a playful and curious side when enjoying the food in the dream.
• Vera: Initially confused and somewhat naive in the dream, she eventually recognizes Jiang Han as a succubus and ends the dream. She also shows a hint of disappointment when Jiang Han doesn't act like a typical succubus.

Significant Themes

• Dreams and reality: The dream world follows its own rules, and experiences gained there have little value in reality. Vera's dream reflects her knowledge and imagination, with objects and events changing based on her thoughts.
• Manipulation and control: Jiang Han attempts to manipulate Vera's dream and influence her thoughts, but Vera ultimately resists and ends the dream, regaining control.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Vera: Their interaction in the dream is a mix of confusion, manipulation, and curiosity. Vera's naivety and Jiang Han's playful nature contrast with the seriousness of their situation.