Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han realizes the high cost of developing new materials for storing both leyline energy and magic power simultaneously.
• The trio discusses potential solutions, including using more expensive materials like mithril, declaring the project finished, or applying for research funding.
• They decide to apply for funding, with Histeria suggesting that projects related to Cat Lamps have a higher chance of approval.
• Lin Zhaojun suggests approaching Eileen or Eve for funding, as they have commercialization projects that might be interested in Jiang Han's technical products.
• Histeria reveals that she lives in Snow Phoebe, which has a highly efficient leyline energy drawing system, and mentions that Lin Zhaojun's home in Snow Phoebe has increased in value by a thousand magic power.
• Jiang Han realizes that her family's home was a gift from Eileen and feels grateful for the favor.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han becomes more aware of the financial constraints of her research project and the need to secure funding.
• Histeria shows off her wealth and status, revealing that she lives in an expensive and efficient part of Snow Phoebe.
• Lin Zhaojun mentions her home in Snow Phoebe, implying her wealth and status as well.
• Jiang Han feels grateful for the favor Eileen did for her family, highlighting her sense of gratitude.

Significant Themes

• The high cost of research and development in the witches' world.
• The importance of funding and sponsorship for research projects.
• The value and status associated with living in certain areas, like Snow Phoebe.
• Gratitude and favors among witches.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han, Histeria, and Lin Zhaojun discuss their research project and potential solutions.
• Histeria reveals information about her home and Lin Zhaojun's home, showing off their wealth and status.
• Jiang Han feels grateful for the favor Eileen did for her family, showing her appreciation for their help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han decides not to seek Eileen immediately due to her busy schedule.
• Rainy Night Club loses a match against South City Mandrake, with Xiya being blamed for the loss.
• Blind Treasure's impressive performance in the group stage is highlighted.
• Jiang Han returns home, interacts with her Cat Lamps, and has a scare when she finds Olivia in her chandelier.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows growth in her Duel Witch ranking, scoring 1.50 in her debut year.
• Xiya's strategy of targeting high-scoring opponents and stealing kills is revealed.
• Olivia's mischievous behavior continues, this time sleeping in the chandelier.

Significant Themes

• Jiang Han's busy schedule and her decision to delay meeting Eileen.
• The intense competition in the Duel Witch circle, with high impact scores and close rankings.
• Jiang Han's relationship with her Cat Lamps and her role as the Giant Cat Lord.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han interacts with Histeria and Lin Zhaojun, discussing her busy schedule and her decision not to meet Eileen immediately.
• Jiang Han's Cat Lamps discuss her rules and express their appreciation for her kindness.
• Jiang Han has a frightful encounter with Olivia, who is sleeping in the chandelier.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Olivia returns home after a match, finding Jiang Han.
• Jiang Han tries to explain her busy schedule and why she can't accompany Olivia to play cat golf.
• Olivia, despite her sulking tendencies, remains patient and eventually calls Eileen to ask about her availability.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Struggles to manage Olivia's moods and maintain her own schedule.
• Olivia: Shows unexpected patience and initiative in making plans.

Significant Themes

• Communication and understanding between characters.
• Balancing personal desires with responsibilities.
• The consequences of impulsive actions (Olivia's tendency to sulk).

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Olivia: Jiang Han tries to reason with Olivia, while Olivia initially sulks but eventually takes the initiative to make plans.
• Olivia and Eileen: Olivia directly asks Eileen about her availability, showing assertiveness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han enters a Catolf tournament, a popular event involving teams of three cats and three witch assistants.
• Olivia, Jiang Han's cat, insists on participating, planning to disguise herself as Sha'er Lamp midway.
• Jiang Han recruits Panda Lamp Cat Lisi as their power-leveler due to Cat Yeta's absence.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows concern about Olivia's competitive nature and the potential attention they might draw.
• Olivia reveals her intention to compete disguised as Sha'er Lamp.
• Cat Lisi is introduced as a Panda Lamp with impressive Catolf skills, working under Jiang Han to repay a debt.

Significant Themes

• The competitive nature of Catolf tournaments and the attention they draw.
• The dynamics between witches and their Cat Lamp companions, highlighting their unique relationships and shared goals.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han interacts with Olivia, Cat Lisi, and Eileen, discussing their participation in the tournament and the dynamics between them.
• Olivia and Jiang Han have a brief exchange about Olivia's competitive nature and her plan to disguise herself.
• Cat Lisi shares her Catolf skills and her history with Jiang Han, revealing her debt and their sworn sisterhood.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Eileen's faction, the Silver Knights, is preparing for a journey with Jiang Han and Olivia.
• The Silver Knights and affairs officers have a power struggle, with the affairs officers trying to undermine the Silver Knights' reputation.
• Eileen handles the situation by treating both factions equally, avoiding favoritism.

Character Developments

• Eileen demonstrates her leadership and diplomatic skills by managing the conflict between the Silver Knights and affairs officers.
• Jiang Han shows her growing confidence and willingness to engage with Eileen's world.
• Olivia reveals her history with Eileen and her protective nature towards Jiang Han.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and politics within Eileen's faction.
• Eileen's leadership style and her ability to manage conflicts.
• Jiang Han's growing comfort and integration into Eileen's life.

Character Interactions

• Eileen interacts with her subordinates, showing favor to neither the Silver Knights nor the affairs officers.
• Jiang Han and Olivia bond over their shared experiences and protectiveness towards each other.
• Eileen, Jiang Han, and Olivia reminisce about their past, showing a sense of camaraderie and shared history.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with Jiang Han, Eileen, and Olivia waiting at the Wave Cat Golf Course for the competition to start.
• Olivia shares her strategy for the competition, involving using Cat Lamps' superior shots to clear the easiest course first and gaining energy as the day progresses.
• Olivia uses a Cat Wonder, the "Power of Cat Claws," to inject Cat Lisi and Cat Xilia with energy, making them more active and energetic.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han is shown to be observant and analytical, understanding the strategy's flaws and pointing them out to Olivia.
• Eileen is portrayed as intelligent and strategic, acknowledging Olivia's plan but also questioning its feasibility.
• Olivia is depicted as creative and resourceful, developing unique Wonders and strategies, but also impulsive and prone to sulking.

Significant Themes

• The theme of strategy and planning is prominent, with characters discussing and analyzing strategies for the competition.
• The theme of energy and stamina is highlighted, with Olivia's Wonder aiming to boost the Cat Lamps' energy levels.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Eileen interact as a team, discussing and evaluating Olivia's strategy together.
• Olivia interacts with Cat Lisi and Cat Xilia, using her Wonder to boost their energy levels and making them more active.
• The interactions between the Cat Lamps showcase their unique personalities and dynamics, with Olivia being the most vocal and assertive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Cat Lamps discuss and decide on their strategy for the Cat Golf competition, choosing an "ultra-long-term push" approach.
• Jiang Han and Eileen spend the afternoon playing game demos in the Griffin Carriage, with Eileen expressing her intention to reject all the games due to lack of long-term entertainment value.

Character Developments

• Olivia shows leadership and energy in organizing the Cat Lamps' strategy.
• Eileen demonstrates her business acumen and experience in game testing, rejecting demos based on their lack of potential for long-term engagement.
• Jiang Han shows interest in games but lacks skill in playing them with a controller.

Significant Themes

• The theme of strategy and planning is prominent, with both the Cat Lamps and Jiang Han/Eileen engaging in strategic thinking.
• The idea of long-term engagement and sustainability is explored through Eileen's rejection of game demos.

Character Interactions

• Olivia interacts with the Giant Cat Lamps, assigning tasks and ensuring their well-being.
• Jiang Han and Eileen spend time together, playing games and discussing their impressions of the demos.
• Eileen interacts with the referees, showing respect and professionalism despite their reserved demeanor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and Eileen start their journey in the Cat Lamp Tournament, with Eileen driving a Griffin Carriage.
• They discuss the value of the land Eileen gifted to Jiang Han, with Eileen revealing she admires Jiang Han's honesty, talent, and family values.
• They arrive at the first tee of the Wave Cat Golf Course.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han feels embarrassed about the expensive land gift but decides to accept it for Olivia's sake.
• Eileen shows her admiration for Jiang Han's qualities and her confidence in Jiang Han's potential.
• Olivia displays her elegance and cat-like mannerisms.

Significant Themes

• The value of honesty, talent, and family in the witch world.
• The importance of land and wealth in the witch world, contrasting with the human world.
• The dynamics of friendship and mutual admiration between witches.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Eileen have a candid conversation about the land gift, leading to mutual understanding and respect.
• Olivia shows affection towards Jiang Han, demonstrating their close bond.
• Eileen and Olivia display their unique personalities and mannerisms, highlighting their friendship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and her group arrive at a Cat Golf course built among Persian Cat Lamp settlements.
• They encounter a team of Witches, led by Hildenet, who is enthusiastic and eccentric.
• A Persian Cat Lamp tees off and makes an impressive shot, landing on the fairway.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han is excited to meet Hildenet, a renowned Witch author.
• Eileen is revealed to be Hildenet's benefactor and is addressed as 'sovereign' by Hildenet.
• Olivia (Ovi) is shown to be still upset about her past defeat and has a tense exchange with Hildenet.

Significant Themes

• The theme of competition and rivalry is introduced through Cat Golf and the interactions between the characters.
• The theme of recognition and respect is shown through Hildenet's admiration for Eileen and Ovi's resentment towards Hildenet.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han laughs at Hildenet's enthusiastic cheering, leading to a friendly exchange.
• Eileen introduces Jiang Han to Hildenet, revealing her connection to the Witch author.
• Olivia and Hildenet have a tense exchange, with Olivia expressing her displeasure at Hildenet's past actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The intense Cat Golf match between Ovi's and Hildenet's teams reaches the sixth cat hole, the final hole before the rest stop.
• Ovi's team is temporarily leading eight to six.
• Jiang Han calculates the landing point of a crucial Cat Golf ball, but it fails to enter the hole, keeping the suspense alive.
• Eileen offers Hildenet a golden Cat Cup filled with Blue Locust Forest as payment for her contributions to Eileen's magazine.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows her competitive spirit and knowledge of Cat Golf.
• Hildenet demonstrates her authorship and alcoholism, accepting Eileen's offer without hesitation.
• Eileen displays her business acumen and willingness to invest in valuable connections, such as Hildenet's authorship.

Significant Themes

• Competition and sportsmanship in Cat Golf.
• The value of connections and mutual interests in relationships.
• The importance of recognizing and rewarding talent, as shown by Eileen's support of Hildenet.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Eileen discuss the value of Hildenet's contributions and the nature of their own connection.
• Hildenet accepts Eileen's offer of a golden Cat Cup filled with Blue Locust Forest, showing her eagerness for alcohol and appreciation for Eileen's support.
• Jiang Han, Eileen, and Hildenet watch the Cat Golf match together, sharing their thoughts and observations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The cat golf match between Ovi's and Hildenet's teams is tied at 9:9.
• Hildenet's team uses an extra-time thinking card to strategize.
• Cat Milo, Hildenet's Giant Cat Lamp, scores a cat-bird ball with a powerful, high-arcing shot.
• The teams take a rest stop at a Sky Island with a Foxfolk Tavern.

Character Developments

• Ovi Lamp shows smugness and mockery towards Hildenet's team.
• Cat Milo demonstrates her strength and technique in scoring a cat-bird ball.
• Hildenet shows excitement and admiration for Jiang Han's ability to work with Giant Cat partners.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and strategies in cat golf matches.
• The unique relationship between Witches and Giant Cat Lamps, with Hildenet's admiration for Jiang Han's ability to work with them.

Character Interactions

• Ovi Lamp and Hildenet's teams interact through cat golf strategies and smack talk.
• Jiang Han and Hildenet interact positively, with Hildenet expressing admiration for Jiang Han's Giant Cat partnering abilities.
• The Giant Cat Lamps interact playfully with Eileen and each other, showcasing their innocent and ambitious nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han meets Hildenet (Hill) at a dinner party.
• Hill expresses interest in getting a Giant Cat Lamp.
• Jiang Han explains the process of partnering with a Giant Cat Lamp and adds Hill to the waiting list.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows professionalism in handling Giant Cat Lamp recruitment. Reveals a love for Hill's books, hinting at her personal interests.
• Hill: Demonstrates knowledge of the witch world's hierarchy and procedures. Shows eagerness to own a Giant Cat Lamp and is willing to bribe Jiang Han with her books.

Significant Themes

• The relationship between witches and Giant Cat Lamps, with cats holding significant power in the partnership.
• The importance of reputation and reliability in the witch world, as reflected in the cats' opinions of witches.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Hill: Engage in a polite, professional conversation about Giant Cat Lamp partnership. Hill tries to bribe Jiang Han with her books to expedite the process.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The match continues after a meal break.
• Jiang Han and Eileen spend the night in the Griffin Carriage while the Giant Cats play on the long, difficult thirtieth Cat Hole.
• Jiang Han receives a gilt-edged edition of Hildenet's book, On Governance, signed by the author.
• Eileen offers Jiang Han a chance to earn a World Tree University diploma.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows her love for luxury and comfort, enjoying her time in the carriage.
• Eileen reveals she has never had a daughter but imagines raising one.
• Eileen admits to having loved someone in the past but refuses to reveal who.

Significant Themes

• The relationship between Jiang Han and Eileen deepens as they spend more time together.
• The power dynamics between witches and other worlds are explored through Hildenet's book.
• The value of truth and honesty is emphasized by Eileen.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Eileen spend a cozy night together in the carriage, sharing personal stories and enjoying each other's company.
• Jiang Han teases Eileen about her age and appearance, while Eileen offers Jiang Han a chance to improve her education.
• Jiang Han asks Eileen about her past loves, but Eileen remains evasive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with an alarm going off, waking up all the Witches and cat lamps in the Griffin Carriage.
• Jiang Han, Eileen, and Ovi wake up and start their morning routine.
• Jiang Han struggles to wake up Ovi, who is pretending to be asleep, and eventually uses Sha'er Lamp to startle her awake.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han displays patience and understanding in dealing with Ovi's reluctance to wake up.
• Ovi shows her cat-like tendencies, pretending to be asleep and reacting aggressively when startled.
• Eileen maintains her dignified and unhurried demeanor even in the morning.

Significant Themes

• The slow-paced rhythm of Witches and cat lamps, contrasting with the urgency of the competition.
• The importance of enjoying the match rather than focusing solely on winning.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Ovi's interaction shows their close relationship, with Jiang Han understanding Ovi's cat-like behavior and Ovi trusting Jiang Han enough to not lash out when woken up.
• Eileen and Jiang Han's interaction is brief but friendly, with Eileen greeting Jiang Han warmly.
• Jiang Han's interaction with Sha'er Lamp demonstrates her careful and patient approach to handling the aggressive cat lamp.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and Olivia are left behind while others watch the kickoff.
• Jiang Han cooks noodles without using magic as punishment.
• Olivia and Jiang Han discuss Cat Golf and the team's standing.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows proficiency in cooking without magic, expresses curiosity about the Panda Lamp's secret art.
• Olivia (Cat Wei): Shows rare vulnerability and awkwardness, expresses determination to use the Panda Lamp's secret art to turn the team's score around.

Significant Themes

• The influence of Witches on people.
• The differences between Witches and ordinary people in learning skills.
• The importance of teamwork and strategy in Cat Golf.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Olivia: They interact casually, with Jiang Han teasing Olivia and Olivia expressing her plans for the team. Their dynamic is friendly and comfortable.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Wave Cat Golf Course is completed after three days.
• Jiang Han and her team watch the Champion Meow Invitational, a high-level cat golf match.
• They enter the Sand Sea Cat Golf Course, the final venue of the championship.
• Olivia's team struggles to catch up in the rankings due to the difficulty of cat golf.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han learns about the incredible abilities of Giant Cat Lamps with 'S+ Strength.'
• Olivia becomes frustrated with her team's performance in the championship.

Significant Themes

• The power and abilities of Giant Cat Lamps.
• The difficulty and competitiveness of cat golf.
• The enjoyment and camaraderie of watching and participating in sports.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Hildenet discuss the souvenirs and the amazing Giant Cat Lamp they witnessed.
• Olivia shares her frustration with Jiang Han about her team's performance.
• Jiang Han and Olivia spend time together, with Jiang Han reading Hildenet's books and Olivia joining her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han receives a message from Chen Ligu asking her to come to the office.
• She takes a Griffin Carriage to the office, noticing the improved services and conveniences.
• At the office building, she encounters a machine called the "Leave Machine" that allows witches to take time off work.
• Inside the building, she sees a shop run by a Giant Cat Lamp, cleaning witches' work clothes.
• Jiang Han arrives at Chen Ligu's office to find it in chaos due to a flock of flaming chickens.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows curiosity and adaptability in observing and accepting the new technologies and services in the witch world.
• Chen Ligu is depicted as a busy and somewhat disorganized office manager, struggling to control the situation with the flaming chickens.

Significant Themes

• The integration of technology and magic in the witch world, leading to improved services and conveniences.
• The work-life balance of witches, as seen through the "Leave Machine" and the Giant Cat Lamp's cleaning service.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han interacts with the Griffin Carriage driver, discussing the changes in transportation services.
• She observes the interaction between two witches outside the office, highlighting the work-life balance theme.
• Jiang Han's arrival at Chen Ligu's office leads to a chaotic scene, with Chen Ligu asking for her help in dealing with the flaming chickens.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A witch's pet goose is accidentally set on fire and turned into a roast goose, causing distress but also revealing its delicious nature.
• Turkeys, manifestations of a witch's fear, invade the office, causing chaos and destruction.
• The witches work together for over two hours to capture the turkeys, resulting in significant office damage and loss of documents.
• Chen Ligu arranges for cleaning and compensation, and Du Ningzhuang's machine is revealed as the source of the turkey problem.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han demonstrates her ability to create Ice Golems and works efficiently alongside Chen Ligu to capture turkeys.
• Du Ningzhuang, despite causing the problem, actively helps resolve it by explaining the source of the turkeys and assisting in their disposal.
• Chen Ligu shows competent leadership by arranging for cleanup, compensation, and motivating the witches to restore the office.

Significant Themes

• Fear as a powerful force, manifesting as nightmares and creatures.
• Teamwork and cooperation among the witches to overcome a shared challenge.
• The consequences of reckless experimentation, as seen in Du Ningzhuang's machine.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Chen Ligu work well together, capturing turkeys and later discussing the situation privately.
• Du Ningzhuang and Chu Yujun work together to dispose of the turkeys, with Chu Yujun expressing sarcastic remarks toward Du Ningzhuang's actions.
• Chen Ligu interacts with the other witches, providing guidance and support during the cleanup and restoration process.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du Ningzhuang (Zhuang Bao) discovers that nightmare energy can create physical objects, demonstrating this by creating a burger using a food summoning spell.
• Jiang Han is initially skeptical but agrees to help clear the nightmare after Zhuang Bao offers her a share of the nightmare crystals as a reward.
• Zhuang Bao reveals that the witch world's ultimate secret is that it's just a pile of useless redundant code, and nightmare energy is the currency to exchange for other useless redundant code.

Character Developments

• Zhuang Bao: Shows her intelligence and resourcefulness by discovering the potential of nightmare energy and creating a burger using a food summoning spell. She also reveals her knowledge of the witch world's ultimate secret.
• Jiang Han: Initially reluctant to help, she changes her mind after seeing the potential of nightmare energy and the reward offered by Zhuang Bao.

Significant Themes

• The power of nightmare energy and its potential uses.
• The relationship between the witch world and other worlds, as hinted at by Zhuang Bao's revelation about the ultimate secret of the witch world.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Zhuang Bao: Jiang Han is initially skeptical of Zhuang Bao's claims but becomes convinced after seeing the burger creation. They form a temporary alliance to clear the nightmare.
• Zhuang Bao and the others: Zhuang Bao's eccentric behavior and claims are met with skepticism and mocking from Chen Ligu and Chu Yujun, but she remains confident in her abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han meets Qiao Rou, who is now a senior affairs officer dispatched by the Witch Agency.
• Qiao Rou explains her role as an affairs officer, which involves recording and documenting the expedition's activities for the Witch Agency.
• Chen Ligu, Chu Yujun, and Jiang Han discuss and agree to limited interference and documentation by Qiao Rou to avoid administrative conflicts.

Character Developments

• Qiao Rou has secured a position with the Witch Agency, showing growth and stability in her career.
• Jiang Han demonstrates her understanding of the witch world's administrative systems and her ability to navigate them.
• Chen Ligu shows her shrewdness in navigating administrative relations and shifting blame when necessary.

Significant Themes

• The importance of the Witch Agency's merit system and appropriations for witches.
• The tension between administrative and non-administrative methods of exploration and documentation.
• The delicate balance between cooperation and interference in the expedition's activities.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Qiao Rou's reunion is warm and friendly, showing their past camaraderie.
• Chen Ligu, Chu Yujun, and Jiang Han work together to negotiate the terms of Qiao Rou's involvement, demonstrating their teamwork and understanding of each other's strengths.
• Qiao Rou maintains a neutral stance, hinting at her professionalism and willingness to accommodate the team's needs while fulfilling her duties.