Ch. 41The Desire for Supernatural Power
Key Plot Points and Events
- Akihi Yu completes the shrine layout and plans to manipulate the island nation's gods and America to achieve his goals.
- America's Yokosuka Military Base is faced with the crisis of Lieutenant Colonel Miller being cursed and turned into a tree by the island nation's deity.
- Fuji Seiko, a policewoman, undergoes an experiment to create a transcendent using the serum extracted from Shiba Inu, showing signs of success.
Character Developments
- Akihi Yu: He continues to manipulate events and people to achieve his goals, showing cunning and strategic thinking.
- Fuji Seiko: She demonstrates exceptional willpower and determination by enduring the intense stimulation of the experiment to remain conscious.
Significant Themes
- Manipulation and control: Akihi Yu manipulates the island nation's gods and America to serve his purposes, while the island nation's government protests America's actions.
- Power and ambition: Both Akihi Yu and the American military show a deep craving for extraordinary power, whether it's divine power or the power of transcendent abilities.
- Willpower and determination: Fuji Seiko's struggle to remain conscious during the experiment highlights the importance of willpower and determination in the face of adversity.
Character Interactions
- Akihi Yu and Sora: The siblings continue their daily life together, with Akihi Yu calling Sora for dinner.
- Akihi Yu and the island nation's gods: Akihi Yu plans to use the island nation's gods to further his goals, showing a lack of respect for their divine nature.
- Fuji Seiko and the researchers: Fuji Seiko undergoes an experiment to create a transcendent, with the researchers working to keep her conscious and record her progress.