Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and Chen Yu explore the canyon on sand panthers.
• Jiang Han buys yellow watermelon juice from witches and discovers Cat Lamps' fondness for it.
• Qin Shunying shares information about a rare dragon, the Zero Gleam Dragon, and its potential wealth.
• Qin Shunying assigns Jiang Han the task of identifying and recording the properties of associated ores.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows curiosity and adaptability in exploring the new environment.
• Qin Shunying demonstrates her knowledge of rare dragons and business acumen.
• Jiang Han exhibits responsibility in accepting her assigned task.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation to new environments and cultures.
• The allure of wealth and rare resources.
• The importance of detailed record-keeping and analysis in research.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Chen Yu exchange contact information, showing a friendly rapport.
• Jiang Han interacts with witches selling juice, displaying curiosity and politeness.
• Jiang Han, Qin Shunying, and Cui Yiqi discuss business opportunities and tasks, showcasing teamwork and mutual respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han, an alchemy apprentice, is identifying associated ores for Qin Shunying, a shop manager, and recording their properties.
• She reflects on the employment rates and salaries of different alchemy specialties.
• After finishing her work, Jiang Han engages in a playful pillow fight with Qin Shunying and Cui Yiqi.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han demonstrates her talent for alchemy and swift mental calculation.
• Qin Shunying shows appreciation for Jiang Han's humor and is depicted as friendly and approachable.
• Cui Yiqi, though initially portrayed as competitive, joins in the playful activity.

Significant Themes

• The value and rarity of alchemy skills among witches.
• The contrast between the tedious nature of work and the importance of practical experience.
• The camaraderie and friendly competition among witches.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han interacts with Qin Shunying and Cui Yiqi, displaying a friendly and playful dynamic.
• Qin Shunying praises Jiang Han's humor and wit.
• Cui Yiqi initially teases Jiang Han but later joins in the playful activity, showing a competitive yet friendly nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han, Qin Shunying, and Cui Yiqi wake up in the Seeker after a chaotic pillow fight and feather snowball battle the previous night.
• They find the Seeker in disarray and covered in feathers, gold, gemstones, and labeled ores.
• They discover that Jiang Han has bitten Qin Shunying's hand, leaving marks and punctures.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Realizes she needs to adapt to her new witch identity and the cold blood within her.
• Qin Shunying: Expresses satisfaction with the expedition's results and plans to use the gold bars for future transactions and taxes.
• Cui Yiqi: Sleeps through most of the morning's events.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation to new circumstances: Jiang Han struggles to accept her transformation into a witch and the cold-blooded nature it entails.
• Wealth and power: The witches' prosperity and advancement are built upon plundering resources from the outside world and folded spaces, with gold bars serving as a primary unit of currency.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Qin Shunying: Jiang Han helps Qin Shunying unload supplies and discusses the melting of gold ores into Witch Gold Bars.
• Jiang Han and Cui Yiqi: They work together to unload supplies from the Seeker.
• Qin Shunying and Jiang Han: Qin Shunying hires Jiang Han to help with tasks and discusses future plans for the gold bars.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han visits the "Drunken Dead Mother Elephant" tea-and-wine lounge, where she meets the owner, Xuexin.
• A destitute girl enters the lounge, and Jiang Han invites her to sit and offers to help.
• The girl accepts Jiang Han's help and has a meal, revealing she needs assistance.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows empathy and kindness towards the destitute girl, demonstrating her human nature despite being a witch. She also displays diligence in her studies, aiming to pass her A2 alchemy exam.
• The Destitute Girl: Reveals her vulnerability and need for help, hinting at a privileged past. She shows caution and shyness when interacting with Jiang Han.

Significant Themes

• Kindness and Empathy: Jiang Han's actions highlight the theme of kindness and empathy, contrasting with the typical witch behavior of indifference towards outsiders.
• Class and Privilege: The destitute girl's background suggests a higher social status, raising questions about the impact of societal changes on individuals.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Xuexin: Their interaction shows Xuexin's resentment towards Jiang Han for not inviting her during social season, and Jiang Han's skillful use of her charm to maintain their relationship.
• Jiang Han and the Destitute Girl: Their interaction displays Jiang Han's warmth and encouragement, while the girl shows caution and vulnerability, hinting at a potential connection between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han meets Liang Cuoyu, a destitute girl claiming to be a witch.
• Cuoyu reveals she was accidentally transformed into a witch, losing her identity and wealth.
• Jiang Han decides to help Cuoyu within reasonable limits.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows kindness and empathy towards Cuoyu, offering help despite the complications.
• Liang Cuoyu: Initially hesitant and embarrassed, she gains hope and gratitude upon Jiang Han's offer of assistance.

Significant Themes

• Kindness and empathy towards the less fortunate.
• The challenges faced by unregistered witches.
• The complexities of identity and belonging in the Witch world.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Liang Cuoyu: Jiang Han's kindness and understanding help Cuoyu open up about her situation, leading to a bond of trust and gratitude between them.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and Liang Cuoyu travel to District D, where witch agencies and offices are located.
• They ride an escalator leading to District D, which intimidates Liang Cuoyu due to her fear of heights.
• Jiang Han introduces Liang Cuoyu to the Past Telephone Booth, a method witches use to recall forgotten memories.
• They reach Chen Ligu's agency, where Jiang Han shows Liang Cuoyu the impressive yet thriftily designed office.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han demonstrates kindness and patience in helping Liang Cuoyu overcome her fear of heights.
• Liang Cuoyu shows determination in facing her fears and adapting to the witch world.
• Chen Ligu displays her business acumen and thriftiness in designing the agency's office.

Significant Themes

• Overcoming fears and adapting to new environments.
• The importance of trust and reliability in business and relationships.
• The contrast between appearances and reality, as seen in the agency's grand yet thriftily designed office.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Liang Cuoyu grow closer as Jiang Han helps Liang Cuoyu face her fears.
• Jiang Han and Chen Ligu share a friendly rapport, with Chen Ligu treating Jiang Han as a business client.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han introduces Liang Cuoyu, an accidental witch with no ID, witch certificate, or knowledge of magic, to Chen Ligu for help.
• Chen Ligu agrees to assist Liang Cuoyu, suggesting she take a bath and change clothes first.
• Jiang Han lends Liang Cuoyu her spare pajamas.

Character Developments

• Chen Ligu: Shows kindness and willingness to help Liang Cuoyu, demonstrating her compassionate nature.
• Liang Cuoyu: Initially nervous and self-conscious, she shows relief and delight when Chen Ligu agrees to help her.
• Jiang Han: Displaying familiarity with Chen Ligu's place, she acts as a mediator and helper, showing concern for Liang Cuoyu's well-being.

Significant Themes

• Kindness and Compassion: Chen Ligu's willingness to help Liang Cuoyu highlights the theme of kindness and compassion.
• Witch Identity and Struggles: Liang Cuoyu's lack of ID and knowledge about her witch heritage emphasizes the challenges faced by witches without proper guidance or documentation.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Chen Ligu: Their friendly and familiar interaction suggests a close relationship, with Jiang Han acting as a go-between and Chen Ligu showing trust in Jiang Han's judgment.
• Chen Ligu and Liang Cuoyu: Chen Ligu's gentle and reassuring demeanor helps put Liang Cuoyu at ease, fostering a sense of trust and hope.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and Chen Ligu discuss helping Liang Cuoyu, a newly transformed witch, obtain a legal identity and a job.
• Chen Ligu outlines a plan to secure a witch certificate, legal identity, and job for Liang Cuoyu.
• Jiang Han offers Liang Cuoyu temporary accommodation and her younger sister's help in obtaining identification.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han demonstrates her kindness and resourcefulness in helping Liang Cuoyu.
• Chen Ligu showcases her professionalism and ability to navigate bureaucratic systems.
• Liang Cuoyu appears grateful and willing to work hard to repay Jiang Han's kindness.

Significant Themes

• New Beginnings: Liang Cuoyu's transformation into a witch signals a new chapter in her life, and Jiang Han and Chen Ligu help her start anew with a legal identity.
• Trust and Friendship: Jiang Han and Chen Ligu offer their help without delving into Liang Cuoyu's past, demonstrating trust and friendship.
• Repayment and Responsibility: Liang Cuoyu is eager to repay Jiang Han's kindness, showing a sense of responsibility and gratitude.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Chen Ligu work together to help Liang Cuoyu, showcasing their friendship and complementary skills.
• Jiang Han offers Liang Cuoyu a place to stay and her sister's help, demonstrating her kindness and willingness to support the younger witch.
• Liang Cuoyu expresses her gratitude to Jiang Han and Chen Ligu, showing her appreciation for their help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han takes Liang Cuoyu home in a Griffin Carriage after dinner with Chen Ligu.
• Jiang Han learns about new, affordable Griffin Carriages and the efficiency of the witch world.
• Upon returning home, Jiang Han introduces Liang Cuoyu to her sister, Jiang Zhenling.
• Jiang Zhenling asks Jiang Han to help with a magazine photoshoot.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows kindness and understanding towards Liang Cuoyu, seeing her as someone who shares her "illness and pity."
• Jiang Zhenling displays caution and protectiveness towards her sister, warning her to be careful with Liang Cuoyu.

Significant Themes

• Kindness and caution: Jiang Han's kindness towards Liang Cuoyu is balanced by her sister's caution, reflecting the theme of being kind but not naive.
• Efficiency: The witch world's efficiency is highlighted through the rapid development and release of new Griffin Carriage models.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Liang Cuoyu: Jiang Han shows kindness and understanding towards Liang Cuoyu, offering her a place to stay and helping her with her witch documents.
• Jiang Han and Jiang Zhenling: The sisters interact with a mix of affectionate bickering and genuine concern for each other. Jiang Zhenling warns Jiang Han to be cautious, while Jiang Han helps her sister with the magazine photoshoot.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han visits the South City Police Department for a photo shoot for Deduction magazine.
• She meets the police officers, including Chief Song Kexin and Detective Kong Yawei.
• The photo shoot includes weapon usage, ammunition classifications, and sponsorship activities.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: She is professional and adaptable, handling the unusual situation with humor and grace. She also shows curiosity and respect for the police officers' work.
• Song Kexin: The chief is stern but struggles to maintain authority, often losing control of the room due to her team's antics. She is also aware of the importance of sponsorships for their unit's funding.
• Kong Yawei: The detective is stern and follows protocol, but she also has a playful side, as seen in her interactions with her colleagues.
• Yan Yunfei: The makeup artist and forensic examiner is calm, professional, and reassuring. She explains the magazine's readership and the desired aesthetic for the photo shoot.

Significant Themes

• Professionalism: Despite the unusual circumstances, Jiang Han maintains her professionalism, and the police officers take their duties seriously.
• Sponsorship and Funding: The police officers are aware of the importance of sponsorships for their unit's funding and operational activities.
• Team Dynamics: The police officers have a playful, collegial relationship, with Chief Song Kexin struggling to maintain order.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Song Kexin: They interact professionally, with Song Kexin explaining the photo shoot requirements and Jiang Han asking clarifying questions.
• Song Kexin and her team: The chief struggles to maintain order, with her team members playfully teasing and testing her authority.
• Jiang Han and Yan Yunfei: They have a friendly, respectful interaction, with Yan Yunfei explaining her role and Jiang Han asking about her work with the police.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han is hired as a model for a police magazine shoot, but the process is unusual and heavily armed.
• She wears a heavily protected hazmat suit and uses various weapons for the shoot, including a Finnish heavy demon-breaking rifle, a German heavy machine gun, and domestically made assault rifles.
• She also tries out police equipment like the Egg Pick and uses emergency kits on injured officers.
• The shoot aims to promote safety regulations and gun licenses, with Jiang Han posing with signs and a WeChat Submachine Gun.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han remains calm and professional throughout the shoot, despite the unusual circumstances and heavy weapons.
• The police team, consisting of professionals with roles matching their specialties, shows dedication and expertise in their tasks.

Significant Themes

• The importance of safety and gun regulations in the world of witches.
• The ongoing struggle against illegal activities and dangerous monsters.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han interacts with the police team, including the negotiation expert Zheng Xiu and the forensic examiner Yan Yunfei.
• Despite the unusual circumstances, Jiang Han maintains a polite and professional demeanor with the police team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han pays back a loan of 6,000 yuan plus interest to Miss Li Li within a month.
• They go to a restaurant called Fish Delight for lunch, where they can fish in an artificial river while waiting for their food.
• Jiang Han reveals she bought an old alchemy textbook used by six Great Witches and dozens of master alchemists, which cost her hundreds of thousands of yuan.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han demonstrates her reliability and integrity by paying back her debt promptly.
• Miss Li Li shows curiosity and excitement about learning new perspectives from land-dweller scholars' documents.

Significant Themes

• The importance of repaying debts and maintaining one's credit.
• The value of learning from diverse perspectives, including those of ordinary humans.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Miss Li Li have a friendly, bantering relationship, with Jiang Han often teasing Li Li and Li Li sometimes expressing surprise or amazement at Jiang Han's actions.
• They plan to spend the day together, having lunch, reading, and playing arcade games.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han returns home to find Ms. Ye Keshu and Liang Cuoyu dressed as chefs, preparing a meal.
• Ms. Ye and Liang Cuoyu present Jiang Han with two bowls of egg-and-meat patties, one made by each of them.
• Jiang Han prefers Liang Cuoyu's dish, leading Ms. Ye to ask Liang Cuoyu to cook again while she observes.
• Jiang Han expresses concern about Ms. Ye's cooking, suggesting she use magic to cook instead.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows appreciation for good food, expresses concern for Ms. Ye's cooking, and demonstrates her willingness to mentor Liang Cuoyu in witchcraft.
• Ms. Ye Keshu: Struggles with cooking without magic, displays a competitive spirit in learning to cook better.
• Liang Cuoyu: Shows gratitude towards Jiang Han, demonstrates cooking skills, and expresses eagerness to learn witchcraft.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between cooking with and without magic.
• The pursuit of perfection and precision in witch culture.
• The willingness to adapt to new environments and learn new skills.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Ms. Ye Keshu: They interact as friends or family, with Jiang Han showing concern for Ms. Ye's cooking and Ms. Ye learning from Liang Cuoyu.
• Jiang Han and Liang Cuoyu: Jiang Han shows interest in mentoring Liang Cuoyu in witchcraft, and Liang Cuoyu expresses eagerness to learn.
• Ms. Ye Keshu and Liang Cuoyu: They interact as mentors and mentee, with Ms. Ye learning from Liang Cuoyu's cooking skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han and Chen Ligu visit the Southern City Witch United Academy.
• Liang Cuoyu enrolls in the academy with Jiang Han's help.
• Jiang Han meets the academy's principal, Kraken von Kolkraft.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows maturity and responsibility in helping Liang Cuoyu.
• Kraken von Kolkraft is introduced as an eccentric, intelligent, and powerful witch.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the rational, cruel nature of witches and their captivation by emotional stories.
• The duality of Kraken's character, embodying both sunlight and ice.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Chen Ligu work together to help Liang Cuoyu.
• Jiang Han meets Kraken for the first time, setting the stage for future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kraken, a legendary Great Witch, requests Jiang Han to do a magazine photoshoot for her academic journal, Trickcraft.
• Jiang Han agrees, impressed by Kraken's generosity and the opportunity to learn a reproduction magic technique.
• Kraken gifts Jiang Han and Chen Ligu copies of her books on casting techniques.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows excitement and nervousness when meeting Kraken, demonstrates her professionalism and interest in learning new magic techniques.
• Kraken: Exhibits a friendly, generous, and patient demeanor, appreciates Jiang Han's work and offers her guidance and compensation.
• Chen Ligu: Admires Kraken, feels honored to meet a Great Witch, and handles business details professionally.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of Great Witches.
• The value of learning and exchanging magical knowledge.
• The importance of professionalism and courtesy in business dealings.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Kraken: Show mutual respect and a desire to learn from each other, with Kraken offering guidance and Jiang Han expressing her admiration for Kraken's work.
• Jiang Han and Chen Ligu: Work together as a team, with Chen Ligu handling the business aspects and Jiang Han focusing on the magical and modeling aspects.
• Kraken and Chen Ligu: Interact professionally, with Kraken showing appreciation for Chen Ligu's work and Chen Ligu feeling honored to meet Kraken.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han is to shoot for Trickcraft magazine at Wilhelm Pharmaceuticals' studio.
• Chen Ligu handles Jiang Han's contract with Kraken, detailing portrait rights and authorization categories.
• Jiang Han signs the contract, agreeing to Kraken's terms for her portrait rights in Trickcraft.
• Jiang Han receives a collector's edition book from Kraken, which she begins to read.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han shows determination to maintain her personal limits regarding her image and portrait rights.
• Chen Ligu demonstrates professionalism and consideration for Jiang Han's personal wishes.
• Kraken is portrayed as a demanding editor who prioritizes practical use and substance in her publications.

Significant Themes

• Respect for personal limits and boundaries, both in business and personal life.
• The value of books and knowledge in witch culture.
• The essence of casting techniques as a means of efficient killing.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Chen Ligu discuss Jiang Han's limits and the contract details, with Chen Ligu showing understanding and support.
• Jiang Han admires Chen Ligu's professionalism and dedication to her work.
• Jiang Han and Kraken, though not directly interacting, share a mutual appreciation for each other's style, as seen in the magazine cover and Jiang Han's thoughts on Kraken's book.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han wakes up and reflects on the previous day's events, including her time with Liang Cuoyu and her reading of Roloria's book.
• She discovers she has gained weight and panics.
• Jiang Han and Chen Ligu arrive at Wilhelm Pharmaceuticals' headquarters for a photoshoot. They encounter Emily Joe and the Sea Shepherds, who are working as the photography crew.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: She shows concern for her weight and is surprised to see Kraken and the Sea Shepherds at the photoshoot.
• Kraken: She appears in her human form, using the alias Bai Enqiu, and seems uncomfortable with her witch body.
• Emily Joe (Qiao Rou): She is friendly and enthusiastic, working part-time as a lighting technician.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between Jiang Han's and Kraken's personalities and comfort levels in their respective forms.
• The unexpected nature of the photoshoot and the presence of the Sea Shepherds.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Chen Ligu: They arrive together at the photoshoot and are both surprised by the presence of Kraken and the Sea Shepherds.
• Jiang Han and Kraken: They meet for the first time in Kraken's human form, with Kraken introducing herself as Bai Enqiu.
• Jiang Han and Emily Joe: They greet each other warmly, with Emily Joe expressing her familiarity with Jiang Han's recent photos.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han's photography team arrives at Wilhelm Pharmaceuticals for a shoot, accompanied by the Sea Shepherds squad in disguise as temps.
• The team is greeted by Este Rudolf, a German witch who speaks Chinese and ranks eleventh in magic power among those present.
• Jiang Han is amazed by the advanced alchemical equipment in the laboratory.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Shows her knowledge of alchemy and appreciation for advanced equipment.
• Kraken and Bai Enqiu (Sea Shepherds): Display their extraordinary magic power and loyalty.
• Xu Wenji (Sea Shepherds): Revealed to have experienced a Lucky Ritual, indicating her elite status.
• Este Rudolf: Shows professionalism and goodwill towards China, speaking Chinese despite being German.

Significant Themes

• The importance of advanced technology and equipment in witchcraft.
• The elite status and capabilities of the Sea Shepherds squad.
• The goodwill and cooperation between Wilhelm Pharmaceuticals and South City.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han interacts with Este Rudolf, showing appreciation for her professionalism and language skills.
• Kraken and Bai Enqiu interact with Qiao Rou, displaying their friendly and approachable nature despite their elite status.
• Xu Wenji interacts with Jiang Han, providing information about the shoot and showing respect for her expertise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han changes into a French maid outfit using a spell she obtained from Manager Qin Shunying.
• She encounters Kraken, a Great Witch, who is manipulating the situation with a spell called 'Childlike Candor'.
• Kraken's Sea Shepherds are preparing for combat while disguised as a photography crew.
• Kraken offers Jiang Han a job and hints at teaching her how to use Eternal Ice Eyes.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han demonstrates her persistence and calmness under unusual circumstances.
• Kraken reveals a hint of emotion, showing she's not entirely stoic.
• Qiao Rou and the other witches show signs of being influenced by Kraken's spell.

Significant Themes

• The power of truth and honesty vs. deception and manipulation.
• The consequences of curiosity and the desire for knowledge.
• The struggle between self-interest and moral integrity.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Kraken: Kraken tries to recruit Jiang Han, hinting at sharing secrets about Eternal Ice Eyes.
• Jiang Han and the Sea Shepherds: They show respect and admiration for Jiang Han's appearance.
• Qiao Rou and the other witches: They act strangely due to Kraken's spell, speaking their minds freely and crudely.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Han learns about Kraken's proposal to help her cultivate Eternal Ice Eyes.
• Jiang Han returns home and discusses magic with Liang Cuoyu, a sorceress.
• Jiang Han explains the witch system, magic, and the concept of sorceress types.
• Liang Cuoyu reveals she can't sense magic, and Jiang Han offers to help find a solution.
• Liang Cuoyu asks about Kraken's appearance and expresses curiosity about Witch genetics.

Character Developments

• Jiang Han: Maintains her kindness and willingness to help others, even as a Witch. She's patient and understanding with Liang Cuoyu's situation.
• Liang Cuoyu: Becomes more comfortable and open with Jiang Han, showing curiosity about Witches and their genetics. She's still trying to adjust to her new life as a sorceress.

Significant Themes

• The integration of magic into daily life for Witches.
• The different types of sorceresses and their struggles with magic.
• The curiosity and fascination with Witch genetics and their unique traits.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Han and Liang Cuoyu: They grow closer as they discuss magic, sorceress types, and Witch genetics. Jiang Han offers help to Liang Cuoyu, who appreciates her kindness and considers her a modern gentleman (Witch).