Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Blue-Clad Union Company's offensive is repeatedly thwarted by the rebels, led by the saintess Vera.
• Witches try to seize Vera's holy sword, but fail.
• In the royal capital, witches create an assembly line to produce undead creatures.
• Jiang Han's team discovers a problem with the assembly line, causing infected undead to be produced.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows competence in using spells and tracking, surprising Tan Yue's team.
• Tan Yue: Demonstrates leadership and experience in handling situations.
• Kang Xuezhen: Reveals her expertise in identifying issues with the undead production process.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the witches and the rebels.
• The dangers and inefficiencies of the witches' undead production process.
• The contrast between Jiang Han's competence and the stereotypes of internet-famous witches.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han interacts with Tan Yue's team, showing her ability to work with others and adapt to new situations.
• Tan Yue's team members show camaraderie and shared expertise, working together to identify and address problems.
• Jiang Han and Tan Yue discuss the nature of their work and the company's goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team enters an underground cavern through a hole in the sewer wall.
• Tan Yue's team seals off the entrance and sets up camp.
• They are facing a rare mutant strain of Witch Disease, possibly an Inferior Witch Transformation patient.
• Jiang Han helps set up a communication device with Yang Daijun.
• Tan Yue prepares to deal with the Inferior Witch using scroll spells.

Character Developments

• Tan Yue shows frustration at the situation, but remains determined to handle it.
• Jiang Han learns about different types of Witch Disease from Kang Xuezhen.
• Kang Xuezhen reveals her relaxed and knowledgeable demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The complexity and danger of Witch Disease.
• The legal protections for witches, even those with aberrant behavior.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han interacts with Tan Yue, Yang Daijun, and Kang Xuezhen, learning about Witch Disease and their mission.
• Tan Yue and Yang Daijun work together to prepare for the encounter with the Inferior Witch.
• Kang Xuezhen shares her knowledge with Jiang Han, showing a friendly and patient attitude.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter introduces the brutal laws governing witches, emphasizing the severe consequences for killing another witch and the difficulty in mounting a defense of innocence.
• Tan Yue's group explores a limestone cave and discovers a vast mana marrow mine.
• They encounter a skeletal witch with at least ten thousand mana, much higher than expected for a barren world.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han, a heteromorphic witch, demonstrates her keen senses and adaptability.
• Kang Xuezhen shares her experience with newborn lesser witches and their territorial instincts.
• Tan Yue shows her expertise in spellcasting and leadership.

Significant Themes

• The harsh laws and consequences for witch-on-witch violence.
• The unexpected abundance of mana in a seemingly barren world.
• The potential value and danger of newborn lesser witches.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han, Kang Xuezhen, and Tan Yue work together to explore the cave and interact with the skeletal witch.
• Tan Yue and Kang Xuezhen reminisce about their past encounter with Kang Xueruo, a top-tier witch they picked up on a dead-magic plane.
• Jiang Han feels envious of Tan Yue's team, who earn formula money for a top-tier witch.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han encounters a Bone Witch, a unique undead witch, in an otherworld.
• The Bone Witch, once a human, was transformed into a witch due to an "accident."
• Jiang Han gains a new wonder blueprint, "Crystal Ore Cave of Bones," through enlightenment.
• Tan Yue recruits the Bone Witch to join their group, aiming to save the Kingdom of Guregs and bring it under Witch jurisdiction.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Gains a new wonder blueprint, shows understanding and empathy toward the Bone Witch.
• Bone Witch: Transformed into a witch, struggles to understand her new existence and abilities. Shows interest in joining Tan Yue's group.
• Tan Yue: Demonstrates leadership and recruitment skills, offers guidance to the Bone Witch about her new life as a witch.

Significant Themes

• Transformation and adaptation: The Bone Witch's struggle to understand and accept her new existence as a witch.
• Recruitment and alliance-building: Tan Yue's efforts to recruit the Bone Witch and bring her into their group.
• Enlightenment and knowledge: Jiang Han's gain of a new wonder blueprint through enlightenment, highlighting the importance of knowledge and understanding in witchcraft.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Bone Witch: Jiang Han shows empathy and understanding toward the Bone Witch, helping her to feel more at ease.
• Tan Yue and Bone Witch: Tan Yue recruits the Bone Witch, offering guidance and support as she adjusts to her new life as a witch.
• Jiang Han, Tan Yue, and Bone Witch: The three witches interact, sharing a meal of magic marrow ore and discussing the Bone Witch's new existence as a witch.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The witches and their servant armies take control of the royal city.
• Queen Allison meets with Solna, the Infernal Witch, to discuss the terms of their contract.
• Solna offers Allison a choice between Witch Blood (which could turn her into a witch or kill her) and immortality medicine.
• Allison chooses the Witch Blood, and Solna leaves her to her fate.

Character Developments

• Queen Allison: Struggles with madness due to her powerful inspiration. Chooses to take the risk of becoming a witch to gain immortality.
• Solna, the Infernal Witch: Shows compassion and kindness, rare for a witch, by offering Allison a choice and helping her obtain immortality medicine.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of powerful inspirations and the struggle between madness and control.
• The witches' view of value and their willingness to pay any price for what they need.
• The choice between safety and risk, and the acceptance of potential consequences.

Character Interactions

• Solna and Queen Allison: Solna offers Allison a choice between two immortality options, showing a rare display of compassion. Allison chooses the riskier option, accepting the potential consequences.
• Jiang Han and Vera: They bond over tea-making in Vera's dream, with Vera sharing personal experiences and Jiang Han encouraging her to join their side. Vera hints at her discontent with the rebel army.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han, in her dream, helps Vera tend to her tea-tree fields and gains inspiration for creating two wonder blueprints: 'Crystal Tea Tree' and 'Lightbug Tea Tree.'
• Vera hunts a deer for them to eat, and Jiang Han teases her about her noble lineage despite being part of the Righteous Army.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows curiosity and interest in Vera's world and gains inspiration for her work.
• Vera: Demonstrates her practical skills in hunting and preparing food, and reveals her noble lineage.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the Righteous Army's noble origins and their self-proclaimed status as a coalition of commoners.
• The beauty and inspiration found in Vera's dream world.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Vera: They engage in friendly banter, with Jiang Han teasing Vera about her noble background, and Vera sharing her experiences and knowledge with Jiang Han.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The witches, led by Solna, have been encircled in the royal city for half a month.
• They've tried various tactics to break the siege but have been unsuccessful.
• On March 19, they attempt a breakthrough using artillery and musketeers, but the Saintess Vera leads a cavalry charge against them.
• The witches retreat, using a Berserk spell on the demons to cover their withdrawal.
• On March 21, Natalia, a Soviet witch, proposes a plan to break the encirclement within three days, involving concentrated firepower, trench digging, artillery, and armored vehicles.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han has gained two pounds due to the good life during the war.
• Tan Yue demonstrates strategic thinking and leadership in coordinating the witches' retreat.
• Natalia shows confidence and initiative in proposing a plan to break the siege.

Significant Themes

• The advantages and disadvantages of different military strategies and tactics.
• The impact of war on the witches' lives and morale.
• The importance of initiative and leadership in turning the tide of battle.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Tan Yue work together to coordinate the witches' retreat.
• Jiang Han and her fellow witches enjoy a peaceful life within the encircled city, playing mahjong and fishing.
• Natalia presents her plan to Solna and the other witches, demonstrating confidence and initiative.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Natalia arrives, boosting the Witches' morale with her leadership and plans.
• The Witches decide to adopt a more defensive strategy, involving digging trenches, building bunkers, and using tanks and shield vehicles.
• Tan Yue's squad is assigned to build bunkers on the front line.
• The Witches receive a Bastion Vehicle, a mobile fortress that can accommodate fifty people and five Witches, with separate floors for defense and escape.

Character Developments

• Natalia demonstrates her leadership and strategic prowess.
• The Witches show resilience and adaptability, accepting their new defensive strategy without complaint.
• Jiang Han expresses concern about the frontline assignment but remains optimistic about their chances of survival.

Significant Themes

• Leadership and strategy in warfare.
• The Witches' resilience and adaptability in the face of change.
• The importance of defensive fortifications and mobile fortresses in warfare.

Character Interactions

• Natalia interacts with the Witches, boosting their morale and discussing tactics.
• Tan Yue's squad interacts with Putalia, the overseer of the Third Workshop, learning about the Bastion Vehicle.
• Jiang Han expresses her thoughts about the frontline assignment to her squad members, showing concern and optimism.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The witches launch a new offensive, using heavy cannons and demon riflemen to soften the rebel lines.
• Jiang Han's group is shaken by the cannon fire, causing her to lose her hat, much to the amusement of her comrades.
• The rebels send waves of peasant spearmen and cavalry to counter the witch attack.
• Natalia orders a charge, and the witches advance in a column formation, using a chained defense tactic to hold off the rebel cavalry.
• Solna's succubus guards launch a flank attack, aiming to split and break through the enemy lines.
• The witches construct fortifications and reorganize into regiment-level units, securing their gains and preparing for the next phase of the battle.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows vulnerability and humor when her hat is shaken off by the cannon fire, humanizing her character.
• Natalia: Demonstrates strategic prowess and offensive-mindedness in commanding the witches' forces.
• Solna: Plays a crucial role in the flank attack, showcasing her combat abilities and importance to the witch army.

Significant Themes

• The power of firepower and discipline in warfare, as demonstrated by the witches' tactics and organization.
• The importance of adaptability and flexibility in battle, as seen in the witches' ability to switch formations and tactics as needed.
• The humanizing of characters, even in the midst of intense combat, to create a more engaging narrative.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and her comrades share a moment of levity when Jiang Han's hat is shaken off, highlighting their camaraderie and team spirit.
• Natalia and Solna work together to coordinate the witch army's advance, showcasing their trust and understanding of each other's strengths.
• The witches' interactions with the demons under their command are not explicitly detailed in this chapter but can be inferred to be cooperative and disciplined, given the demons' performance on the battlefield.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Blue-Clad Union Company rewards its witches handsomely after a battle victory.
• Solna, an Infernal Witch, is promoted to a general despite her lack of experience in war strategy.
• Natalia, a former second lieutenant, arrives and significantly advances the war front.
• The rebels face internal issues due to land annexation and broken promises.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han continues to develop her dream manipulation abilities and creates a stable dream server.
• Solna's lack of experience in war strategy is highlighted, showing her growth potential as a leader.
• Natalia demonstrates her expertise in war strategy and gains recognition.

Significant Themes

• The impact of land annexation and broken promises on the rebels' cause.
• The use of dreams as a tool for communication and manipulation by witches.
• The importance of experience and expertise in leadership roles.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han interacts with Tan Yue's group, sharing her shopping list.
• Jiang Han enters the dream server and begins to develop it, awaiting Vera's entry.
• There's no direct interaction between characters in this chapter, but the mention of Solna and Natalia sets the stage for future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han receives a sudden burst of inspiration while Saint Vera is in her dream.
• The inspiration is too vast for Jiang Han's current knowledge, so she stores it and plans to revisit it later.
• Jiang Han discovers she needs knowledge in various fields like Botany, Geology, Materials Science, and more to complete her inspiration.
• Jiang Han meets Vera in her dream again, and they have a close interaction.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: She gains a powerful inspiration but struggles to complete it due to insufficient knowledge. She shows determination and resourcefulness in dealing with the situation.
• Vera: She appears gentler in the dream, showing a more human side. She struggles with her feelings towards Jiang Han.

Significant Themes

• The power and challenges of inspiration for witches.
• The importance of knowledge and learning in witchcraft.
• The struggle between personal feelings and duty (Vera's internal conflict).

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Vera: Their interaction is playful and intimate, with Vera showing signs of weakening against Jiang Han's advances. Jiang Han uses techniques taught by Qin Shunying to get closer to Vera.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Blue-Clad Union struggles to rule Testnango due to the people's stubbornness and adherence to traditions.
• Jiang Han is hired to persuade Evelyn Morton, a noblewoman imprisoned for spreading the "Witch Threat Theory."
• Jiang Han visits Evelyn in the Stargazing Tower, aiming to convince her to cooperate with the Witches.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Demonstrates her professionalism and adaptability in handling a difficult commission. She remains calm and composed despite the challenges posed by office politics within the Blue-Clad Union.
• Evelyn Morton: Shows resilience and hostility towards the Witches. She maintains her dignity and poise despite being imprisoned.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between tradition and new governance.
• The challenges of ruling an occupied territory with vastly different cultures.
• The power dynamics between the Blue-Clad Union and the people of Testnango.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and the Blue-Clad Union Witch guard: They have a brief exchange about Evelyn's lack of cooperation, hinting at internal struggles within the Blue-Clad Union.
• Jiang Han and Evelyn Morton: Their initial interaction is hostile, with Evelyn referring to Jiang Han as "utterly out of place" among Testnango people. Jiang Han, however, remains friendly and professional, setting the stage for their conversation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han visits her great-great-great-grandmother in the Underworld, who lives a decadent life.
• Jiang Han meets with Chancellor Evelyn, attempting to gain her trust and cooperation.
• Jiang Han reveals that witches are working, not invading, and that she's slacking off in the human world.
• Jiang Han shares information about the battlefield and the witches' progress, hinting at a change in command.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows cunning and patience in her dealings with Evelyn, using small talk, shared secrets, and manipulation to lower Evelyn's guard.
• Evelyn is revealed to be curious and open to negotiation, with a desire for control and influence.

Significant Themes

• The nature of death and the afterlife for witches.
• The differences between witches' and humans' perspectives on invasion and work.
• The power dynamics between Jiang Han and Evelyn, with Jiang Han attempting to manipulate Evelyn into cooperating with the witches.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Evelyn engage in small talk, with Jiang Han gradually revealing more about herself and the witches' plans.
• Jiang Han uses her knowledge of Evelyn's curiosity and desire for control to manipulate her into asking about the battlefield and the witches' progress.
• Jiang Han and Evelyn establish a tentative connection, with Jiang Han promising to continue their conversation the next day.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and Caroline meet at the Blue-Clad Union's headquarters and decide to have dinner together.
• They visit Camellia Food Street and choose to dine at Tea Meat Shop, a cozy Witch-style restaurant.
• They order a variety of dishes and drinks, including bamboo-tube tea wine, grilled meat, and seafood.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows a more relaxed and friendly side after work, enjoys Witch-style food, and is observant of her surroundings.
• Caroline: Displays shyness and hesitation when inviting Jiang Han for dinner but is more assertive when ordering food. She enjoys the leisurely atmosphere of the restaurant.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the bustling atmosphere of Camellia Food Street and the relaxed, intimate setting of Tea Meat Shop.
• The enjoyment of Witch-style food and the leisurely pace of Witch life.
• The awkwardness and tension that can arise from an unexpected invitation, and the effort required to maintain a pleasant atmosphere.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Caroline: Initially awkward and hesitant around each other, they gradually relax and enjoy each other's company. They share a meal and appreciate the leisurely atmosphere together.
• Jiang Han and the Waitress: The waitress is lazy and unenergetic, contrasting with Jiang Han's observant and lively nature. Jiang Han finds the waitress's behavior amusing.
• Caroline and the Waitress: Caroline is more assertive when ordering food, contrasting with the waitress's languid demeanor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and Caroline are relaxing at a witch cat café, enjoying food and drinks.
• They watch a news broadcast about the 404th and 707th generation idols, with Jiang Han being part of both.
• They also watch a replay of the Eileen Cup match between Angelite and Lin Zhaojun.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows curiosity and a good appetite, enjoying the food and drinks.
• Caroline displays embarrassment and a desire to bite something, showing her worm witch nature.

Significant Themes

• The theme of relaxation and enjoyment of simple pleasures is prominent, with both characters contentedly eating and drinking.
• The mention of various witch dynasties hints at the competitive nature of witch society and the transience of success.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Caroline interact playfully, with Jiang Han teasing Caroline about her teeth and Caroline inviting Jiang Han to stay at her place.
• They share a content and languid moment together, enjoying each other's company.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han enters a dream and encounters a younger version of Angelite, named Angelite von Arlovs.
• Angelite von Arlovs reveals that she is the mistress of the Sea of Balance, which stores the dreams of countless witches and contains the seas of consciousness of other worlds.
• Jiang Han learns about the mark on her hand, given by Ludwig, which allows her to travel farther and deeper in dreams and protects her from dream creatures.
• Angelite von Arlovs explains that she maintains the sea of consciousness and fishes out Dream Essence, a material that can make dreams come true.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han discovers more about the world of witches and their dream business.
• Angelite von Arlovs is revealed to be more talkative and less reserved than the Angelite Jiang Han knows, showing a more human side.
• Jiang Han learns about the complex spell that created the Angelite sisters and the potential power of their eggshells.

Significant Themes

• The power of dreams and the potential for them to come true.
• The relationship between the Angelite sisters and their shared history.
• The concept of selective breeding and its consequences in the world of witches.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han interacts with Angelite von Arlovs, learning about her role in the dream business and her relationship with Ludwig and Hawkins.
• Jiang Han and Angelite von Arlovs share a conversation about dreams, Dream Essence, and the nature of their work.
• Jiang Han witnesses Angelite von Arlovs' emotional response to her sister Ludwig taking her private stash of Dream Essence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han overhears Arlovs speaking ill of Angelite in a dream.
• Angelite appears and confronts Arlovs about her complaints.
• Angelite assigns Arlovs a task and mentions a trip.
• Angelite tells Jiang Han about a commission in Testnango.
• Angelite gives Jiang Han a test tube containing an essence, instructing her to inject it into the queen Allison when notified.

Character Developments

• Angelite demonstrates her terrifying control over magical power.
• Arlovs shows defiance towards Angelite but ultimately submits.
• Jiang Han shows caution and willingness to help Angelite, but only if the task is within her capabilities.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and sibling rivalry between Angelite and Arlovs.
• The exploitation of worlds by powerful witches for their own purposes.
• The value placed on inferior witches as research materials.

Character Interactions

• Angelite interacts with Arlovs, displaying a mix of sternness and affection.
• Angelite interacts with Jiang Han, showing a more gentle and playful side, while also entrusting her with a task.
• Jiang Han shows deference to Angelite but maintains her independence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han is offered a secret mission by Angelite, involving injecting an essence into a queen and escorting a creature.
• Angelite offers Jiang Han a seventh-level golem spell, [Kraken's Ice Golem Spell], as compensation.
• Angelite demonstrates the power of her dream by transforming it into a near-reality experience.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows hesitation and concern about accepting the secret mission due to her existing contracts with the Blue-Clad Union and Angelite.
• Angelite displays her business acumen and contractual prowess, having acquired shares in the Blue-Clad Union and a cooperative relationship with them.
• Angelite reveals her connection to Kraken and how she obtained the Kraken's Ice Golem Spell.

Significant Themes

• Contracts and agreements are of utmost importance in the witch world, shaping relationships and business dealings.
• Dreams and reality can intersect, allowing for genuine experiences and insights, as demonstrated by Angelite's dream manipulation.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Angelite negotiate and agree on the terms of the secret mission and the golem spell compensation.
• Angelite teaches Jiang Han about the nature of dreams and reality, setting the stage for Jiang Han to learn the golem spell within the dream.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han calls for a Griffin Carriage after work and interacts with Caroline, the Worm Witch.
• She takes a Griffin Carriage to Crystal Lake Sky Island (formerly Night Watchers Sky Island), renamed by Angelite.
• Jiang Han meets Angelite at Sovereign Palace, where they discuss cooling spells for sky islands and Angelite's new Ice Golem Spell modification.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows growth in her relationship with Caroline, suggesting she's becoming more open to socializing.
• Angelite demonstrates maturity by listening to Eileen's advice and considering the needs of ordinary witches.

Significant Themes

• Balance: The chapter explores the balance between progress and tradition, as seen in Angelite's willingness to listen to Eileen's advice and Jiang Han's appreciation of Angelite's growth.
• Change and Adaptation: The witch world's constant change is reflected in the renaming of sky islands, new industry rules, and technological updates.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Caroline's interaction shows a developing friendship, with Jiang Han considering Caroline's feelings.
• Jiang Han and Angelite's interaction highlights their mutual respect and growing understanding, with Angelite willing to teach Jiang Han her new spell.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han creates an Ice Golem using a new spell she's mastered.
• The Ice Golem spell has been modified by Angelite and Kraken, making it more powerful and efficient.
• Jiang Han attempts to create an Ice Golem in the Sovereign Palace's throne hall, with Angelite observing.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han has improved her understanding and casting of spells, particularly the Ice Golem spell.
• Angelite shows concern for Jiang Han's well-being and is amused by her antics.

Significant Themes

• The importance of reducing consumption in witch battles.
• The impact of modifications on spell efficiency and power.
• The challenges and humor in Jiang Han's learning process.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han interacts with Angelite, showing her newfound skills and seeking validation.
• Angelite observes Jiang Han's spellcasting, providing guidance and amusement.
• Jiang Han's Ice Golem mimics her actions, including eating Angelite's food, causing embarrassment for Jiang Han.