Chapter Summaries

Plot Points and Events

• Alice watches Shen Sui leave, expressing her desire to see the Mythical World.
• Alice provokes the Churches of Thunder and War God to stir up trouble, leading to an alliance discussion between conservative Thunder Church members and the War God Church.
• Xin Yuan Tanchun and Vivian discuss the Buffer Zone's progress and the importance of new blood for the Duel Academy.
• Alice attempts to duel Xin Yuan Tanchun, who initially declines due to Alice's unsettled mindset. Later, they duel in the basement arena.

Character Developments

• Alice: Shows curiosity about the Mythical World and eagerness to duel. Reveals ignorance about basic mage concepts like formula construction.
• Xin Yuan Tanchun: Demonstrates professionalism and confidence in her Soul Card skills, aiming to teach Alice.
• Vivian: Shows dedication to the Buffer Zone's defense system and the world's safety, even after shedding the Twilight Saintess burden.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding and knowledge (Alice's ignorance of basic mage concepts).
• The responsibility of protecting one's world and the importance of a robust defense system (Vivian's dedication to the Buffer Zone).
• The power dynamics and alliances within the Churches (Thunder and War God Churches' potential alliance).

Character Interactions

• Alice and Isabella: Alice compares Xin Yuan Tanchun's strength to Isabella's, showing she sees Xin Yuan Tanchun as a formidable opponent.
• Alice and Xin Yuan Tanchun: Alice admires Xin Yuan Tanchun's skills and looks up to her as a mentor figure during their duel.
• Vivian and Xin Yuan Tanchun: They discuss the Buffer Zone's progress, showing mutual respect and trust in each other's capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alice draws Destiny Tata, a powerful 6-star follower card, which wipes out Xin Yuan Tanchun's field.
• Alice unfolds her turn, summoning multiple Magical Girl followers and using their effects to draw more cards and transform followers.
• Xin Yuan Tanchun activates a Spell Card to destroy all cards on Alice's field, but Alice's Hidden Magical Girl effect deals 3000 damage to Xin Yuan Tanchun.
• Xin Yuan Tanchun expands her field with powerful vampire followers, and Alice can't stop her.
• Alice uses Nakazawa Fuzuki's effect to become immune to battle damage, but she admits she has no cards left to turn the tide.
• Alice ends her turn, and Xin Yuan Tanchun feels relieved, thinking the duel is over.
• Alice reveals she drew a new follower card, Fallen Magical Girl · Nakazawa Kuzuki, which can clear Xin Yuan Tanchun's field.

Character Developments

• Alice demonstrates her strategic thinking and adaptability in dueling, using her followers' effects to draw more cards and turn the tide.
• Xin Yuan Tanchun shows her experience and professionalism in dueling, using critical cards at the right moments and understanding the essence of a duel.
• Shen Sui returns from the Mythical World, having sealed Harald's head in just a day, showing his efficiency and strength.

Significant Themes

• The unpredictable nature of card draws and how they can change the course of a duel.
• The importance of adaptability and strategic thinking in dueling.
• The role of experience and professionalism in dueling.

Character Interactions

• Alice and Xin Yuan Tanchun's duel showcases their different playstyles and strategies.
• Shen Sui and Vivian discuss his speedrun efficiency and the Dawn Continent's Soul Card world.
• Alice's honest admission of not having any trump cards contrasts with Xin Yuan Tanchun's relief, setting up the surprise reveal of Alice's new follower card.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alice draws a powerful card, clearing Xin Yuan Tanchun's field.
• Xin Yuan Tanchun draws Isabella, aiming to turn the tables.
• Alice uses Keiko Niino's effects to survive and set up a counterattack.
• Xin Yuan Tanchun's Life Points are reduced to 1500.
• Alice uses Keiko Niino's effect to deal 1500 damage to Xin Yuan Tanchun, winning the duel.

Character Developments

• Xin Yuan Tanchun: Struggles with Alice's unexpected draws and powerful cards, ultimately losing the duel.
• Alice: Proves her prowess with strategic use of cards and effects, securing a victory.
• Shen Sui: Returns from a task, plans to retrieve Harald's torso with Alice.

Significant Themes

• Luck and skill in dueling.
• Strategic planning and adaptability.
• Friendship and camaraderie.

Character Interactions

• Xin Yuan Tanchun and Alice: Engage in a tense and strategic duel, with Alice emerging victorious.
• Alice and Shen Sui: Discuss their plans for the Nineteenth World and Alice's upcoming exam.
• Alice and Xin Yuan Tanchun: Show mutual respect and admiration after the duel.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Sui learns that his early graduation application has been approved.
• Xin Yuan Tanchun informs Shen Sui about a meeting in North America regarding the Buffer Zone, where he can earn points to advance to the Ninth Rank.
• Shen Sui decides to visit the Nineteenth World to check on Xin Yuan Ying Xue and Lin Zhen, and to investigate the source of the Zombie apocalypse.
• Shen Sui discovers that the Zombie harem he cultivated in the Nineteenth World's game has led to the current Zombie apocalypse.

Character Developments

• Shen Sui shows concern for Xin Yuan Ying Xue and Enterprise, demonstrating his caring side.
• Xin Yuan Tanchun feels old and inferior when comparing her skills to Alice's, showing her competitive nature.
• Shen Sui reflects on his actions in the Nineteenth World's game, acknowledging his role in the current Zombie apocalypse.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions: Shen Sui's cultivation of Zombies in the game has led to the current Zombie apocalypse in the Nineteenth World.
• Competition and aging: Xin Yuan Tanchun feels old and inferior when comparing her skills to Alice's, highlighting the theme of competition and the passage of time.

Character Interactions

• Shen Sui and Xin Yuan Tanchun have a friendly banter, with Xin Yuan Tanchun teasing Shen Sui about his harem and Shen Sui responding with humor.
• Shen Sui and Vivian exchange a look, with Vivian laughing at Shen Sui's reaction to the news about the Zombie apocalypse in the Nineteenth World.
• Alice drags Mo Suo into a forced duel, showing her competitive nature and disregard for others' feelings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Sui and Alice arrive in the Nineteenth World post-apocalypse, where they encounter a nuclear explosion caused by Alice's curiosity.
• They meet Lin Zhen and Xin Yuan Ying Xue, who are fighting against mutated zombies infected by Harald's power.
• Alice creates a 'Doll Virus' to control zombies, planning to use it to help humans fight against the zombie threat.

Character Developments

• Shen Sui: Maintains his calm and resourceful nature, even in dangerous situations. He's willing to help humans despite the zombies being his creations.
• Alice: Shows her intelligence and creativity by creating the Doll Virus. She's also more considerate, thinking about how to help humans without harming them.
• Lin Zhen: Reveals himself to be the person Shen Sui encountered in the real world. He's a skilled fighter, leading his team against the zombies.
• Xin Yuan Ying Xue: Shows concern for Shen Sui and Alice, revealing that she knew about their arrival.

Significant Themes

• The cycle of destruction and rebuilding in a post-apocalyptic world.
• The consequences of humanity's greed and ambition.
• The potential for cooperation between humans and zombies.

Character Interactions

• Shen Sui and Alice: Their interaction shows their growing bond and understanding. They work well together, with Alice's creativity complementing Shen Sui's practicality.
• Shen Sui and Lin Zhen: Their interaction is brief but significant, revealing their shared history and the potential for alliance.
• Alice and Xin Yuan Ying Xue: They don't interact directly in this chapter, but Ying Xue's mention of Alice to Lin Zhen hints at their connection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group spends a cold night in the wilderness, with Alice attempting to conjure a fireball but being stopped by Shen Sui and Xin Yuan Ying Xue.
• Lin Zhen introduces his group members: himself, Ye Yiyi (his love interest and Soul Card), and Xin Yuan Ying Xue.
• Shen Sui reveals he's come to deal with Harald, the remnant body causing the Zombie resurgence.
• Lin Zhen leads the group to a Zombie-dense area for Alice to test her Doll Virus, which successfully infects and controls the Zombies.
• They arrive at a destroyed city, which was previously blown up by Alice.
• A Zombie Tyrant emerges from the ruins.

Character Developments

• Alice: Shows her power and efficiency in creating the Doll Virus, but also displays her reckless and destructive side.
• Lin Zhen: Struggles with trusting humanity, fearing that the Doll Virus will be misused to exploit humans.
• Ye Yiyi: Shows concern for Lin Zhen and fear when encountering the Zombie Tyrant.
• Shen Sui: Remains calm and collected, trying to reassure Lin Zhen about humanity's potential.

Significant Themes

• The potential misuse of power, as seen through Lin Zhen's fears about the Doll Virus.
• The destructive consequences of Alice's actions.
• The struggle between hope and fear in humanity, as reflected in Lin Zhen's thoughts.

Character Interactions

• Alice and Shen Sui: Alice's antics often lead to Shen Sui's exasperation, but he still cares for her.
• Lin Zhen and Ye Yiyi: Their relationship remains complex, with Lin Zhen still holding back from fully accepting Ye Yiyi's feelings.
• Lin Zhen and Shen Sui: Lin Zhen shows respect and trust in Shen Sui's abilities, while Shen Sui tries to reassure Lin Zhen about humanity's potential.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Sui's past as a researcher is revealed; he created the Tyrants, including Argeia.
• Argeia recognizes Shen Sui as her "Father" and seeks his help in dealing with Harald's torso.
• Lin Zhen, Ye Yiyi, and Xin Yuan Ying Xue meet Shen Sui and his group. Lin Zhen learns about Shen Sui's past.
• Shen Sui, Alice, and Argeia set off to find Beta Geia to track Harald's torso.

Character Developments

• Shen Sui: Revealed to be the creator of the Tyrants, including Argeia. He shows concern for humanity's well-being.
• Argeia: Recognizes Shen Sui as her "Father" and is devoted to him. She shows intelligence and understanding of her role in the world.
• Lin Zhen: Learns about Shen Sui's past and is surprised by his connection to the Tyrants. He shows respect and gratitude towards Shen Sui.
• Alice: Displays her eagerness to use her Doll Virus in other worlds. She is proud of her identity as a mage.

Significant Themes

• Creation and responsibility: Shen Sui's creations (the Tyrants) recognize him as their creator and seek his guidance, raising questions about responsibility and consequences of creation.
• Irony and perception: The humans in the gathering area perceive the Tyrants as gods, despite them being products of science and not divine entities.

Character Interactions

• Shen Sui and Argeia: Argeia shows devotion and respect towards Shen Sui, while Shen Sui shows concern for his creations' well-being.
• Shen Sui and Lin Zhen: Lin Zhen learns about Shen Sui's past and shows respect and gratitude towards him.
• Alice and Argeia: Alice proudly introduces herself as a mage, while Argeia warily observes her, understanding that they are in the same ecological niche.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Sui and Alice encounter a group of Tyrants, who are now more Undead than Zombies.
• Alice modifies her Doll Virus by fusing it with the Zombie Virus, creating a new, potentially dangerous virus.
• Shen Sui, Alice, Argeia, and Beta Geia set out to find and seal Harald's torso.
• They find Harald's torso, but it's protected by a Mecha army from an interstellar empire.
• Alice uses her new virus to control the Mechas, making them dance instead of fight.

Character Developments

• Shen Sui: Shows concern about Alice's dangerous virus creation and remains calm and strategic in the face of the Mecha army.
• Alice: Shows growth in her magic skills, using subtle casting techniques to control the Mechas instead of destroying them.
• Harald: Shows cowardice and desperation, trying to escape with the Mecha army but ultimately gets sealed by Shen Sui.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of Alice's reckless and powerful magic.
• The struggle between Shen Sui's desire for control and Alice's chaotic nature.
• The theme of facing one's own creations, as seen with Shen Sui and the Tyrants, and Alice and her viruses.

Character Interactions

• Shen Sui and Alice: Their dynamic is shown again, with Shen Sui trying to keep Alice in check and Alice pushing boundaries.
• Shen Sui and Harald: Their power dynamic is clear, with Shen Sui having the upper hand and Harald desperate to escape.
• Alice and the Mechas: Alice's new virus allows her to control the Mechas, showing a change in her usual destructive approach.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Sui encounters mechas infected by an unknown virus, the Zombie Doll Virus, which allows Alice to control them.
• Shen Sui determines the mechas' origin from the Alunta Empire and deduces their purpose is to retrieve Harald's torso.
• Alice plays with the infected mechas, entertaining the idea of creating giant girl mechas.
• Shen Sui decides to leave the Soul Card world after completing his tasks.
• On the Alunta Empire's home planet, Typhon the Great receives news of the retrieval team's failure. The Empire's main battle Mechas have a vulnerability to the Zombie Doll Virus.
• The Cosmic Radio ACBL-01 receives the Zombie Doll Virus, which begins to print and infect the Information Center.

Character Developments

• Shen Sui: Shows concern for the infected pilots and decides to leave the Soul Card world after achieving his goals.
• Alice: Demonstrates her unique perspective and imagination by considering creating giant girl mechas and discussing the Zombie Doll Virus's potential.
• Argeia: Feels useless and disappointed in her current state, but regains determination after Shen Sui entrusts her with a task.
• Typhon the Great: Determined to use the Typhon Mecha as a weapon against the Interstellar Federation and resurrect Harald.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of AI and viruses, as seen through the Zombie Doll Virus.
• The consequences of technological advancement and its potential misuse.
• The struggle between different civilizations and empires, as shown through the Alunta Empire and the Interstellar Federation.

Character Interactions

• Shen Sui and Alice: Shen Sui pities the infected pilots, while Alice entertains the idea of creating giant girl mechas. Shen Sui decides to leave the Soul Card world, and Alice is disappointed but accepts it.
• Shen Sui and Argeia: Shen Sui entrusts Argeia with a task, reigniting her determination and purpose.
• Typhon the Great and his attendant: Typhon the Great receives news of the retrieval team's failure and expresses his displeasure with the Academy's work. The attendant kneels before him, feeling scorn from the Typhon Mecha.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Sui returns to the real world and finds Alice deep in thought, hiding something.
• Shen Sui learns about the Duel Tournament in North America, which is a cover for a joint operation to repel impending invasions by powerful entities from other worlds.
• Shen Sui receives a list of invaders, many of whom are gods from the Dawn Continent who fled after Alice's churches targeted their subordinate gods.
• Shen Sui plans to deal with these gods upon his return, with a specific plan in mind for their divinity.
• Shen Sui learns about the Alunta Empire's Typhon Project, which involves a powerful energy source that could be Harald's missing heart, and potentially a connection to the Enterprise from the Battleship Girl World.

Character Developments

• Alice is hiding something from Shen Sui but doesn't want to reveal it yet.
• Fremeia is struggling with her dueling skills and is frustrated by Alice's rapid improvement.
• Isabella is excited to accompany Shen Sui to North America and is protective of him.
• Kishara remains cold and pragmatic, prioritizing Shen Sui's safety and the mission's success.

Significant Themes

• The impending God War and the need to deal with the fleeing gods from the Dawn Continent.
• The potential connection between the Alunta Empire's Typhon Project and the Enterprise from the Battleship Girl World.
• The exploration of new worlds and the challenges they present.

Character Interactions

• Shen Sui and Alice: Shen Sui suspects Alice is hiding something, but he doesn't press her about it.
• Shen Sui and Fremeia: Shen Sui encourages Fremeia to focus on clearing Instance Dungeons rather than dueling.
• Alice and Fremeia: Alice provokes Fremeia into dueling her, but Fremeia refuses.
• Shen Sui and Vivian: Shen Sui discusses the God War plans with Vivian, who agrees to help.
• Shen Sui and Isabella: Isabella is excited to accompany Shen Sui to North America and wants to protect him.
• Kishara and Isabella: Kishara expresses her concern for Shen Sui's safety and doesn't think Isabella's strength is sufficient to help in the God War.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Sui and Isabella arrive in North America for a conference, experiencing a street shootout involving Soul Card robbers.
• They meet T.S. at the conference building, which is heavily guarded due to gang attacks targeting Soul Card Masters.
• Shen Sui learns that several Fifteenth-Order targets have advanced their plans, and the conference is rushed.
• The Goddess of Nature, a Fifteenth-Order powerhouse from World Number One, has invaded the real world, triggering an alert.

Character Developments

• Shen Sui shows curiosity and calmness in the face of a street shootout.
• Isabella's blood-sucking habit is mentioned, hinting at her power and potential danger.
• Zhang Fang appears more haggard due to increased work pressure.

Significant Themes

• The high profitability of Soul Cards leads to increased street duels and gang attacks.
• The impact of Shen Sui's actions on the Soul Card market is discussed.
• The theme of identity and verification is introduced, as Shen Sui's true identity as the Twilight Bishop may be revealed during the battle against the Goddess of Nature.

Character Interactions

• Shen Sui and T.S. greet each other warmly, with T.S. expressing his intention to protect Shen Sui.
• Shen Sui reunites with You Wenqi, Tan Song, and An Hai, with An Hai showing hostility towards Shen Sui.
• Shen Sui learns about Alice's actions from Zhang Fang, leading to a discussion about the Goddess of Nature's invasion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gloria, the Goddess of Nature, escapes to the Buffer Zone, confused and scared.
• Shen Sui and Alice enter the Buffer Zone, finding Gloria's altered environment.
• Gloria and the Inca God of Earth engage in battle, with Gloria gaining the upper hand.
• Shen Sui arrives, and Gloria immediately surrenders in a humiliating pose, hoping to avoid another duel.

Character Developments

• Gloria: Despite her power, Gloria is terrified of Shen Sui and quickly surrenders, showing her fear of him.
• Shen Sui: Shen Sui is calm and collected, aware of the pressure from the live stream and the presence of other Soul Card Masters.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Gloria's fear of Shen Sui highlights the power imbalance between them, with Shen Sui holding the upper hand.
• Humiliation: Gloria's surrendering pose emphasizes her humiliation and desperation to avoid another duel with Shen Sui.

Character Interactions

• Shen Sui and Gloria: Their interaction is tense, with Gloria immediately surrendering upon seeing Shen Sui, and Shen Sui feeling pressured by the live stream and the presence of other Soul Card Masters.
• Shen Sui and Alice: They work together to find Gloria, with Alice expressing her admiration for Gloria's power and her desire to use it to help her empire.

Key Plot Points and Events

• You Wenqi and T.S. dispute over who gets to duel Shen Sui, leading to a duel between them.
• Gloria joins Alice's side, becoming a card in her deck to avoid being dismantled by Claude.
• Shen Sui faces T.S. in a duel after You Wenqi and T.S.'s duel ends.

Character Developments

• Alice shows cunning and manipulation in recruiting Gloria.
• Gloria shows fear and desperation, joining Alice to avoid Claude.
• You Wenqi and T.S. display their powerful Follower Cards, showcasing their strength and risk-taking.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation, seen in Alice's recruitment of Gloria and Claude's threat.
• Risk and reward, evident in You Wenqi and T.S.'s use of high-star Follower Cards.
• The consequences of fear, demonstrated by Gloria's decision to join Alice.

Character Interactions

• Alice manipulates Gloria into joining her side, showing her cunning and Gloria's desperation.
• You Wenqi and T.S. duel each other, displaying their competitive nature and similar playstyles.
• Shen Sui interacts with Tan Song and Xu Qingyin, showing his irritation at their lack of participation in dueling.

Plot Points and Events

1. Shen Sui and T.S. engage in a duel, with T.S. passing his first turn, leading Shen Sui to believe he had a brick hand.
2. T.S. activates environmental and follower cards to raise the star level of Shen Sui's hand, limiting his plays.
3. Shen Sui struggles to counter T.S.'s strategies but manages to summon some doll followers.
4. T.S. uses his follower cards' effects to negate Shen Sui's attempts to finish the duel, including using an event card to prevent any new cards or effects from being used.

Character Developments

1. Shen Sui: Shows adaptability and strategic thinking in response to T.S.'s tactics, but ultimately resorts to an event card to disrupt the duel.
2. T.S.: Demonstrates confidence in his deck and skills, using various cards and their effects to outmaneuver Shen Sui.

Significant Themes

1. Adaptability and strategic thinking in the face of unexpected challenges.
2. The impact of environmental and event cards on the course of a duel.
3. The importance of understanding and utilizing one's deck's strengths and bonds.

Character Interactions

1. Shen Sui and T.S.: Engage in a back-and-forth exchange of strategies and taunts, showcasing their understanding of their decks and the rules of the duel.
2. Shen Sui and the Doll Ladies: Shen Sui's followers, the Doll Ladies, remain loyal and supportive, aiding him in his attempts to counter T.S.'s strategies.

Plot Points and Events

• Shen Sui activates the event card "Black Sea Disaster," affecting both players equally for three turns, negating first-use card effects.
• T.S. can't play any cards due to the event, while Shen Sui sets spell cards and ends his turn.
• After the event card expires, Shen Sui summons Kishara, aiming for a finishing blow.
• T.S. activates "Sun God's Protection," converting all damage to Life Points, causing his Life Points to skyrocket.
• Shen Sui changes Kishara's form to "God-Slaying Dragon Maid · Kishara," unaffected by other card effects and negating opponent's effects.
• T.S. surrenders instead of continuing the duel.

Character Developments

• Shen Sui demonstrates his strategic prowess and adaptability, enjoying the process of the duel.
• T.S. shows resilience but ultimately surrenders to avoid further torment.

Significant Themes

• The unpredictable nature of duels and the importance of adaptability.
• The enjoyment and madness that can come from dueling.
• The line between strategic gameplay and unnecessary torment.

Character Interactions

• Shen Sui and T.S. engage in a tense and strategic duel, with Shen Sui enjoying the process and T.S. becoming increasingly frustrated.
• Shen Sui's interaction with Alice shows his childlike excitement and pride in his accomplishments.

Plot Points & Events

• Alice's projection in the Buffer Zone causes a high-energy reaction, alarming Wang Ming.
• Alice tries to drive a car using Doll magic, transforming it into a Transformer-like vehicle.
• Alice expresses her intention to modify spaceships and Gundams for her next trip to a Soul Card world.
• Alice's modifications to household appliances at home cause chaos, with the washing machine attacking Mittel and Fremeia.
• Shen Sui returns from the Buffer Zone, irritated by T.S.'s surrender in their duel.
• The tournament begins, with powerful enemies assigned to dual-class Soul Card Masters like Shen Sui.
• Shen Sui's second mission is against Evil Yi Dragon Lord from a Cultivation World.

Character Developments

• Alice shows interest in mechanical things and expresses her intention to modify vehicles for her next Soul Card world trip.
• Wang Ming is overwhelmed by Alice's actions and the modifications she makes to his office.
• Shen Sui is irritated by T.S.'s surrender and looks forward to future duels.

Significant Themes

• The impact of Extraordinary Power users on the real world, with internally generated Extraordinary Power users being seen as either unstable factors or valuable assets.
• The preparation for the upcoming Soul Card world trip, with Alice studying relevant information and testing her ideas on household appliances.

Character Interactions

• Alice interacts with Wang Ming, causing chaos in his office with her modifications.
• Alice's actions at home cause trouble for Mittel and Fremeia, with Fremeia scolding Alice.
• Shen Sui and Tan Song discuss the upcoming tournament and Shen Sui's irritation with T.S.'s surrender.

Plot Points and Events

• Shen Sui recalls defeating the Evil Yi Dragon Lord in the Cultivation World game, taking half of his cultivation.
• The Evil Yi Dragon Lord is now the enemy in the Buffer Zone, still alive after a thousand years.
• Alice and Lu Ya meet in the Buffer Zone, with Lu Ya asking Shen Sui to stall Evil Yi Dragon Lord for a reunion with her 'master'.
• Alice and Shen Sui defeat Evil Yi Dragon Lord, with Alice accidentally sending him away before they could chop him into ten thousand pieces as planned.

Character Developments

• Shen Sui remains calm and confident facing the powerful Evil Yi Dragon Lord.
• Alice shows excitement and impatience, accidentally defeating the enemy too quickly.
• Lu Ya is revealed to be in a relationship with An Hai, asking Shen Sui to stall Evil Yi Dragon Lord for their reunion.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and its effects on powerful beings (Evil Yi Dragon Lord).
• The consequences of one's actions (Evil Yi Dragon Lord's defeat and Shen Sui's past actions).
• The importance of focus and patience (Alice's impatience leading to an incomplete task).

Character Interactions

• Shen Sui and Alice work together to defeat Evil Yi Dragon Lord, with Alice's impatience causing them to fail to complete their task.
• Lu Ya asks Shen Sui to stall Evil Yi Dragon Lord, revealing her relationship with An Hai.
• Shen Sui gives Alice some cards to help her in her upcoming exam, showing a caring side.

Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with Alice arriving at Tianyi Academy for the Duel Exam, accompanied by Wang Ming and his team from the Exploration Bureau.
• Alice's arrival causes a stir among the candidates, many of whom are carrying replica Soul Cards of hers, believing she brings good luck.
• Wang Ming, despite his initial reluctance, becomes a believer in Alice's 'luck' after his Soul Card refreshes multiple times.
• Alice gets lost on the way to the exam venue due to Wang Ming's deliberate misdirection.
• Alice is spotted by live media, causing a frenzy among viewers who believe she brings good luck.
• Alice is scheduled to duel Xu Tianzhi, a star Soul Card Master, during the exam.

Character Developments

• Alice remains humble and unaware of her growing fanbase, feeling uncomfortable with the attention and luck attributed to her.
• Wang Ming, initially skeptical, becomes a believer in Alice's 'luck' after his Soul Card refreshes multiple times.
• Xu Tianzhi, a star Soul Card Master, is nervous about dueling Alice, knowing the implications of winning or losing.

Significant Themes

• Luck and Belief: The theme of luck and belief is prevalent, with many candidates attributing their good fortune to Alice. Alice, however, is uncomfortable with this attribution.
• Fame and Attention: Alice's growing fame and the attention it brings are explored, with Alice feeling uncomfortable with the spotlight.

Character Interactions

• Alice interacts with Wang Ming and his team from the Exploration Bureau, who become believers in her 'luck.'
• Alice is the center of attention among the candidates, with many believing she brings good luck.
• Xu Tianzhi and Alice are scheduled to duel, setting up a potential conflict.

Plot Points and Events

• Xu Tianzhi's Duel Exam proceeds smoothly, but he feels irritated.
• Alice, a Soul Card Follower from another world, challenges Xu Tianzhi to a duel.
• Alice uses a full forty-card deck, while Xu Tianzhi uses twenty due to exam restrictions.
• Alice's first turn involves Special Summoning multiple Magical Girl followers, using their effects, and generating 'Shining' tokens on Xu Tianzhi's field, effectively sealing his spell zone.

Character Developments

• Xu Tianzhi maintains his pride as a Soul Card Master but is cautious about facing Alice.
• Alice demonstrates her strategic prowess and understanding of her deck, aiming to seal Xu Tianzhi's spell zone.

Significant Themes

• The power of strategy and understanding one's deck.
• The impact of mental health on Soul Card Masters.
• The importance of adaptability in dueling.

Character Interactions

• Xu Tianzhi and Alice interact professionally, with Alice showing respect and Xu Tianzhi maintaining his pride.
• Alice's familiarity with her deck and its effects is evident, showing her preparation and understanding.
• Xu Tianzhi's internal monologue reveals his thoughts and concerns about the duel.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alice fills Xu Tianzhi's field with tokens using [Hell-Returned Magical Girl · Keiko Niino].
• Xu Tianzhi draws a card and Normal Summons [Mechanical Tyrant - Sky Spirit Beast].
• Alice attempts to destroy Sky Spirit Beast with [Magical Girl - Sakurada Renko], but Xu Tianzhi activates Sky Spirit Beast's effect, destroying all cards on his field.
• Xu Tianzhi Special Summons five Machine or Intelligent Followers from his Deck.
• Alice mills fifteen Magical Girl Followers into her Graveyard.
• Xu Tianzhi starts his turn, draws a card, and activates False Weld Detachment to banish Keiko Niino.
• Xu Tianzhi special summons a Follower from the banished zone, threatening to destroy Keiko Niino.

Character Developments

• Alice demonstrates her strategic thinking and patience, not falling for Xu Tianzhi's tricks and focusing on accumulating resources in her Graveyard.
• Xu Tianzhi shows his cunning and ability to adapt, changing his strategy to bait out Alice's negations and set up his Machine Deck.

Significant Themes

• The importance of patience and strategic thinking in Soul Card Duels.
• The psychological battle between Soul Card Masters, trying to outwit each other.
• The role of Graveyard resources in determining the outcome of a duel.

Character Interactions

• Xu Tianzhi and Alice engage in a tense back-and-forth, each trying to outmaneuver the other.
• Shen Sui, Tan Song, You Wenqi, and An Hai watch the live stream and bet on the outcome of the duel, revealing their personalities and dynamics as friends.