Chapter Summaries

Plot Points and Events

• Li Yu intercepts the black line, taking the hit to allow Fang Cheng to enter the Aurora.
• Fang Cheng enters the Subspace Rift, successfully banishing the Evil God Consciousness Fragment.
• The Shadow Within the Gate collapses, and the Great Demons turn on each other.
• Fang Cheng returns, and everyone greets him, acknowledging his contributions.

Character Developments

• Li Yu shows selflessness and determination, taking the hit to protect Fang Cheng.
• Fang Cheng demonstrates courage and resourcefulness in banishing the Evil God Consciousness Fragment.
• Ugou Mirai displays affection and possessiveness towards Fang Cheng.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for the greater good (Li Yu's action)
• Courage in the face of the unknown (Fang Cheng's decision to enter the Subspace Rift)
• Possessiveness and jealousy (Ugou Mirai and Ye Yuqing's interaction)

Character Interactions

• Li Yu and Fang Cheng: Li Yu protects Fang Cheng, and Fang Cheng successfully completes his mission.
• Ugou Mirai and Ye Yuqing: Ugou Mirai teases Ye Yuqing, displaying affection towards Fang Cheng.
• Everyone greets Fang Cheng upon his return, acknowledging his contributions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The narrator is awake at 4 AM, struggling to fall asleep.
• They express concern about their productivity the next day due to their sleeplessness.

Character Development

• The narrator: We learn that they have a writing routine and are concerned about maintaining their productivity. Their insomnia suggests they might be anxious or stressed.

Significant Themes

• Insomnia: The chapter revolves around the narrator's inability to sleep, highlighting the frustration and anxiety that can come with sleeplessness.
• Productivity: The narrator's worry about their writing the next day suggests that they value productivity and routine.

Character Interactions

• There are no interactions with other characters in this chapter as it's a first-person narrative focused solely on the narrator's internal thoughts and struggles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Cheng learns that his 'lives' are system currency for upgrades, not literal lives. Losing them doesn't mean he dies multiple times.
• The Death Knight's use of his mother's body comes at a high cost, symbolized by a tattoo on his hand.

Character Developments

• Fang Cheng: Realizes the true nature of his 'lives' and understands the system's mechanics better.
• Death Knight: Revealed to have made a significant sacrifice for his power, hinting at a tragic backstory.

Significant Themes

• Power and Sacrifice: The characters' powers come at a cost, either in literal lives (Death Knight) or system currency (Fang Cheng).
• System Mechanics: The chapter delves into the rules governing the system, clarifying how it works.

Character Interactions

• Fang Cheng and the Narrator: The narrator provides explanations to Fang Cheng about the system, serving as an informant and guide.
• Fang Cheng and the Death Knight: Though not directly interacting, the Death Knight's actions and cost of power are contrasted with Fang Cheng's, highlighting their different paths.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Cheng and his group land in a sea of corpses after defeating General Khun Phaen.
• Li Yu suggests that the only way to resolve the danger posed by the corpses is to ensure the successful birth of the Lord of Ten Thousand Monsters.
• Fang Cheng decides to choose Ugou Mirai for the position.
• Fang Cheng retrieves Mother's Body from General Khun Phaen's corpse and begins to fuse with it.
• He absorbs 1253 lives from the arm, bringing his total to 1451.

Character Developments

• Fang Cheng's favorability with Izanae drops to -1.
• Fang Cheng gains a significant amount of lives, boosting his confidence.

Significant Themes

• The origin and power of Mother's Body.
• The consequences of using Mother's Body.
• The spread of supernatural powers on Earth.

Character Interactions

• Fang Cheng interacts with Izanae, who answers his questions about Mother's Body.
• Fang Cheng observes the memories of the arm's previous owner.
• Fang Cheng absorbs the arm, fusing it with his own body.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Cheng becomes the Lord of Ten Thousand Monsters after touching the Proof.
• The Proof was originally intended for Ugou Mirai, but Fang Cheng absorbed it instead.
• Fang Cheng has a memory of his mother communicating with a giant face in the ocean.
• Fang Cheng discovers he can command all monsters to submit using his new power.

Character Developments

• Fang Cheng: Becomes the Lord of Ten Thousand Monsters, discovers he can command all monsters, and faces the consequences of his actions.
• Ugou Mirai: Accepts Fang Cheng's new role, asks for a French kiss as compensation, and remains supportive of Fang Cheng.
• Li Yu: Shows surprise and concern about Fang Cheng's new status.
• Tsukimi Mei: Lies about knowing Fang Cheng could become the Lord of Ten Thousand Monsters, hinting at a conspiracy with Izanae.

Significant Themes

• Power and control: Fang Cheng's new ability allows him to command all monsters, raising questions about power dynamics and consent.
• Trust and deception: Tsukimi Mei's lie about knowing Fang Cheng could become the Lord of Ten Thousand Monsters highlights the theme of trust and deception among the characters.
• Identity and belonging: Fang Cheng's new role as the Lord of Ten Thousand Monsters challenges his understanding of his own identity and his place in the world.

Character Interactions

• Fang Cheng and Ugou Mirai: Their relationship deepens as Ugou Mirai supports Fang Cheng's new role, and Fang Cheng feels guilty for not keeping his promise to her.
• Fang Cheng and Tsukimi Mei: Their interaction reveals Tsukimi Mei's lie and hints at a conspiracy involving Izanae.
• Fang Cheng and the other monsters: The other monsters, including Tamamo-no-Mae and Ibaraki-doji, show surprise and concern about Fang Cheng's new role.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Cheng becomes the Lord of Ten Thousand Monsters, absorbing the power of billions of monster corpses.
• He creates a massive black sphere containing the Evil God's power, planning to send it back through the Rifts.
• Fang Cheng faces a dilemma: take the power and risk opening the gate to the Evil God, or leave it and leave a clone to guard the gate.

Character Developments

• Fang Cheng: Absorbs immense power, faces a difficult decision, and communicates with Izanae.
• Li Yu: Anticipates Fang Cheng's actions, provides limited information, and warns others not to approach him.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility: Fang Cheng must choose between personal gain and the safety of Earth.
• Power and Temptation: The immense power he absorbs presents a significant temptation.
• Consequences: His actions have far-reaching consequences, affecting not just himself but the entire world.

Character Interactions

• Fang Cheng and Li Yu: Li Yu provides information and warnings, while Fang Cheng seeks guidance from Izanae.
• Fang Cheng and Izanae: They discuss the implications of taking the power, with Izanae offering little advice.
• The group below: They watch Fang Cheng's actions with astonishment and concern, awaiting his decision.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Cheng releases the power of billions of Monsters, restoring Hokkaido's ecosystem.
• Hokkaido returns to reality, surprising everyone.
• Fang Cheng and Li Yu discuss the situation inside the Subspace.

Character Developments

• Fang Cheng demonstrates his power and responsibility as the Lord of Ten Thousand Monsters.
• Li Yu shows concern about Fang Cheng's actions and the situation in the Subspace.
• Asaka Akie breaks down emotionally after the return to reality.
• Kanzaki Rin and Ye Yuqing continue their rivalry.

Significant Themes

• Power and responsibility: Fang Cheng's actions show the consequences of his newfound power and the duty that comes with it.
• Trust and betrayal: Li Yu's suspicion of Tamamo-no-Mae highlights the theme of trust and betrayal among allies.
• Emotional release: Asaka Akie's breakdown and Kanzaki Rin's actions show the emotional toll of the competition.

Character Interactions

• Fang Cheng and Li Yu: They discuss the situation in the Subspace, with Li Yu showing concern about Fang Cheng's actions.
• Asaka Akie and Fang Cheng: Asaka Akie hugs Fang Cheng after the return to reality, showing her emotional relief.
• Kanzaki Rin and Fang Cheng: Kanzaki Rin slaps away Fang Cheng's hand initially but eventually leans into his embrace.
• Ye Yuqing and Ugou Mirai: They continue their physical altercation, showing their competitive nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Yuqing sneaks into the hot spring and hides, witnessing Yuguang Kaori and Ugou Mirai's interaction, leading her to suspect an affair between Yuguang Kaori and Fang Cheng.
• Fang Cheng and Li Yu travel to Subspace, where Li Yu reveals that Fang Cheng's mother died fighting an Evil God two hundred years ago, and her consciousness fragment is the Proof Fang Cheng absorbed.
• Fang Cheng and Li Yu return to the hot spring, startling Oni Yunjie, Kanzaki Rin, and Asaka Akie, who were waiting for them.

Character Developments

• Ye Yuqing demonstrates cunning and deduction skills, suspecting an affair between Yuguang Kaori and Fang Cheng.
• Li Yu reveals more about Fang Cheng's mother and the Evil Gods, showing trust in Fang Cheng.
• Fang Cheng accepts his mother's consciousness fragment and her purpose in coming to Earth.

Significant Themes

• Trust and information sharing between Fang Cheng and Li Yu.
• The mystery surrounding Fang Cheng's mother and the Evil Gods.
• The potential threat of the Evil Gods and the need to protect Earth.

Character Interactions

• Ye Yuqing's eavesdropping and deductions lead her to suspect an affair, creating potential conflict.
• Fang Cheng and Li Yu's trust and information exchange deepen their relationship.
• The group in the hot spring (Oni Yunjie, Kanzaki Rin, Asaka Akie, Fang Cheng, and Li Yu) are startled by each other's presence, hinting at potential tension and misunderstandings.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Fang Cheng and Li Yu have a moment in the hot spring, leading to jealousy from Kanzaki Rin and Asaka Akie.
+ Oni Yunjie advises Kanzaki Rin and Asaka Akie to accept Fang Cheng's multiple partners.
+ Ugou Mirai confronts Fang Cheng about their relationship, with Yuguang Kaori intervening.
+ Fang Cheng promises Ye Yuqing to spend the night with her.

Character Developments

+ Fang Cheng maintains his calm and composed demeanor amidst the women's jealousy and confrontations.
+ Oni Yunjie shows possessiveness and concern about Fang Cheng's relationships with other women.
+ Ugou Mirai expresses her feelings for Fang Cheng and challenges his resistance.
+ Ye Yuqing feels neglected and seeks reassurance from Fang Cheng.

Significant Themes

+ Jealousy and possessiveness among the women vying for Fang Cheng's attention.
+ Fang Cheng's struggle to manage his relationships with multiple women.
+ The women's varying approaches to expressing their feelings and desires.

Character Interactions

+ Fang Cheng and Li Yu share a moment of camaraderie in the hot spring.
+ Oni Yunjie, Kanzaki Rin, and Asaka Akie form an alliance against Fang Cheng's multiple partners.
+ Ugou Mirai and Fang Cheng have a heated confrontation about their relationship.
+ Ye Yuqing and Fang Cheng share a tender moment, leading to a promise to spend the night together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Cheng loots the corpses of legendary Great Demons and insects, gaining a significant number of lives.
• He upgrades his Blood Source System skill tree to level five, gaining the ability to manifest as all things and powerful immortality.
• Fang Cheng tests his new abilities and returns to the Iron-Cast Palace, revealing Ibuki City to the world.

Character Developments

• Fang Cheng becomes significantly stronger, entering the Strategic-Class and gaining top-tier status.
• He expresses a sense of urgency to prepare for future challenges, such as facing the Evil Gods.
• Qingxue's status and role are acknowledged by Fang Cheng, and she recovers from her injuries.

Significant Themes

• Power and wealth accumulation leading to increased strength and abilities.
• Preparation and anticipation of future challenges and threats.
• The consequences of revealing one's true power and identity to the world.

Character Interactions

• Fang Cheng and Qingxue reunite, and he shares his experiences with her.
• Fang Cheng interacts with the world's governments by revealing Ibuki City, hinting at the aftermath of the Lord of Ten Thousand Monsters event.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Cheng, accompanied by Qingxue, arrives at a gathering of legendary Great Monsters and the Machine City trio.
• Oni Yunjie, the host, welcomes Fang Cheng and sits him in the seat of honor, causing tension among the factions present.
• Tamamo-no-Mae asks Fang Cheng about his plans as the Lord of Ten Thousand Monsters.
• Fang Cheng reveals that he intends to make all the monsters in the world disappear, shocking everyone present.
• He explains the origins of the monsters in reality, their connection to the Subspace, and the role of the Lord of Ten Thousand Monsters.
• Fang Cheng offers to leave a million monsters for the Iron-Cast Palace but warns that no more monsters will escape from the Subspace.

Character Developments

• Fang Cheng: Becomes more assertive and decisive in his role as the Lord of Ten Thousand Monsters, revealing his plans to control and ultimately recall the monsters of the world.
• Tamamo-no-Mae: Shows her adaptability and respect toward Fang Cheng, switching from a seductive tone to a serious one when discussing the fate of the monsters.
• Ibaraki-doji: Struggles to accept the possibility of the monsters' disappearance and the potential loss of the Iron-Cast Palace's purpose.
• Oni Yunjie: Realizes the futility of her life's goal to expand the Iron-Cast Palace, given Fang Cheng's plans.

Significant Themes

• The responsibilities and limitations of the Lord of Ten Thousand Monsters.
• The origins and nature of the monsters in reality and the Subspace.
• The tension between the ambitions of the monsters and the needs of humanity.

Character Interactions

• Fang Cheng and Tamamo-no-Mae: Engage in a serious discussion about the fate of the monsters, with Tamamo-no-Mae showing respect and concern for Fang Cheng's decisions.
• Fang Cheng and Ibaraki-doji: Clash over the potential disappearance of the Iron-Cast Palace's monsters, with Fang Cheng showing indifference to their fate.
• Oni Yunjie and Fang Cheng: Oni Yunjie shows support for Fang Cheng's decisions, even as they contradict her own ambitions for the Iron-Cast Palace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Cheng, now the Lord of Ten Thousand Monsters, commands all monsters to obey him.
• Tamamo-no-Mae asks Fang Cheng to remove the Sessho-seki from Rin, but Rin asks Tamamo-no-Mae to bring back her clone, the Nine-Tailed Fox, instead.
• Tamamo-no-Mae agrees and brings back her clone, joining Machine City.
• Fang Cheng attends a private meeting with Rin and Akie, revealing the threats they face and the need to focus on personal strength.

Character Developments

• Fang Cheng: Becomes more powerful and influential, commanding all monsters. Shows a more playful side with the Nine-Tailed Fox.
• Tamamo-no-Mae: Joins Machine City after losing her clone and the Sessho-seki. Shows cunning and adaptability.
• Nine-Tailed Fox: Returns to Tamamo-no-Mae's body, feeling complex emotions towards Rin. Shows fear of Fang Cheng.
• Kanzaki Rin: Shows concern for the Nine-Tailed Fox, prioritizing personal strength over Machine City development.
• Asaka Akie: Stands between Rin and Fang Cheng, trying to keep the peace. Shows affection towards Fang Cheng.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances: Fang Cheng's newfound power changes the dynamics between him and other characters. Tamamo-no-Mae joins Machine City to gain protection.
• Personal growth vs. external responsibilities: Rin and Akie decide to focus on personal strength rather than Machine City development due to the looming threats.
• Friendship and loyalty: Rin's actions towards the Nine-Tailed Fox show her growing concern for others, while the Nine-Tailed Fox struggles with her new status.

Character Interactions

• Fang Cheng and Tamamo-no-Mae: Tamamo-no-Mae tries to seduce Fang Cheng, but he remains focused on his goals.
• Fang Cheng and the Nine-Tailed Fox: Fang Cheng teases the Nine-Tailed Fox, showing a playful side. She fears him due to his new power.
• Rin, Akie, and Fang Cheng: The trio discusses the threats they face and the need to focus on personal strength. Rin and Akie show affection towards Fang Cheng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Cheng attempts to seduce Kanzaki Rin and Asaka Akie, but they resist.
• Oni Yunjie decides to leave the Iron-Cast Palace and move to the Machine City with Yuguang Kaori and Qingxue.
• Fang Cheng spends the night with Ye Yuqing, and Asaka Akie joins them later.

Character Developments

• Asaka Akie: Accepts Fang Cheng's relationship with Ye Yuqing but feels uncomfortable about it.
• Ye Yuqing: Overcomes her hesitation and initiates a relationship with Fang Cheng.
• Oni Yunjie: Decides to leave the Iron-Cast Palace and follow Fang Cheng to the Machine City.
• Fang Cheng: Continues to pursue multiple relationships, showing no signs of slowing down.

Significant Themes

• The acceptance and consequences of polygamous relationships among the characters.
• The power dynamics and succession of the Lord of Ten Thousand Monsters.
• The tension between humanity and monsters, and the potential for war.

Character Interactions

• Fang Cheng's interactions with Kanzaki Rin, Asaka Akie, and Ye Yuqing highlight his pursuit of multiple relationships and the women's varying responses to it.
• Oni Yunjie's conversation with her father, Ibaraki-doji, reveals her decision to leave the Iron-Cast Palace and follow Fang Cheng.
• The global political entities' focus on Fang Cheng and the Iron-Cast Palace emphasizes the potential threat posed by the Lord of Ten Thousand Monsters' succession.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Apocalypse Knights (Ophi, Famon, and Plate) meet to discuss the death of their comrade, the Death Knight.
• Plate reveals that the killers are Fang Cheng (Blood Emperor) and Li Yu (Shancai Dragon Maiden).
• Ophi suggests a nuclear strike on the Human Revolutionary Alliance headquarters, but Plate rejects the idea.
• Plate orders the eradication of the Blood Emperor and warns against overstepping bounds with the Human Revolutionary Alliance.

Character Developments

• Ophi: Shows impatience and aggression, eager to wage war against the Human Revolutionary Alliance.
• Famon: Remains calm and collected, focused on confirming the Blood Emperor's identity.
• Plate: Maintains composure and authority, prioritizing the gods' plans over personal vengeance.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of using it (Ophi's recklessness vs. Plate's restraint).
• The importance of information and confirmation (Famon's insistence on verifying the Blood Emperor's identity).

Character Interactions

• Ophi and Famon: Clash over the best course of action, with Ophi being impulsive and Famon more strategic.
• Plate and the others: Plate maintains authority and makes the final decisions, while Ophi and Famon follow his orders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Death Knight Death is presumed dead after his defeat by Fang Cheng, shocking the vampire community.
• Dracula orders Daisy to investigate Death's defeat within a month.
• Dracula receives a request to meet with representatives from Jerusalem, his mortal enemy.
• Fang Cheng wakes up to find Ye Yuqing in his arms, while Asaka Akie has left.
• Ugou Mirai storms into Ye Yuqing's room, looking for Fang Cheng.
• Li Yu visits Fang Cheng to say goodbye before returning to the Human Revolutionary Alliance headquarters.

Character Developments

• Dracula: Shows confidence in his daughter Daisy's abilities and is determined to investigate Death's defeat.
• Daisy: Accepts her father's task with a sense of responsibility, despite its difficulty.
• Lowell: Shows schadenfreude when Daisy is given a challenging task.
• Fang Cheng: Decides to eliminate all monsters on Earth to cooperate with the Human Revolutionary Alliance.
• Li Yu: Offers necessary support from the Human Revolutionary Alliance headquarters to Fang Cheng.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and rivalries among supernatural beings.
• The consequences of Death Knight Death's defeat and presumed death.
• The potential alliance between Fang Cheng and the Human Revolutionary Alliance.

Character Interactions

• Dracula and Daisy: Father-daughter relationship with Dracula showing trust in Daisy's abilities.
• Dracula and Lowell: Master-servant relationship with Dracula testing Lowell's loyalty and capabilities.
• Fang Cheng and Ye Yuqing: Intimate relationship with Ye Yuqing spending the night with Fang Cheng.
• Ugou Mirai and Ye Yuqing: Tension between the two as Ugou Mirai searches for Fang Cheng.
• Fang Cheng and Li Yu: Friendly relationship with Li Yu offering support and alliance to Fang Cheng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Cheng and Li Yu, who had been gaming friends for two years, meet in person and are shocked to discover each other's identity.
• They engage in a physical fight due to Li Yu's past trolling behavior in the game.
• Kanzaki Rin intervenes and reveals Li Yu's game ID to the others, leading to a collective decision to teach her a lesson.
• Fang Cheng and Li Yu join forces to dominate the Japan Server in a game, winning together.
• Li Yu reveals she can only stay for another week.

Character Developments

• Fang Cheng: Shows his competitive side and desire for revenge against Li Yu.
• Li Yu: Initially arrogant and unapologetic, she becomes more remorseful and cooperative after facing consequences.
• Kanzaki Rin: Acts as a mediator and provides a solution for absorbing the Sessho-seki's power.

Significant Themes

• Online gaming and its impact on real-life relationships.
• The consequences of one's actions and the importance of taking responsibility.
• Friendship and teamwork.

Character Interactions

• Fang Cheng and Li Yu: Their online friendship turns into a real-life rivalry and eventually a cooperative partnership.
• Kanzaki Rin and the others: They unite to teach Li Yu a lesson, showcasing their collective disapproval of her past behavior.
• Fang Cheng and Kanzaki Rin: She acts as a mediator and provides a solution to a problem he's been facing.

Summary

Plot Events

• Fang Cheng decides to stay in Hokkaido to monitor the Foundation Church's reaction to Death Knight Death's defeat.
• Tamamo-no-Mae reveals a method to become a monster, requiring blood from a stronger monster than herself, likely from the Human Revolutionary Alliance headquarters.
• Li Yu agrees to help obtain the monster blood, with the understanding that Fang Cheng and Kanzaki Rin will owe her a favor.

Character Developments

• Kanzaki Rin displays territorial behavior towards Li Yu.
• Fang Cheng's philandering is exposed to Kanzaki Rin, leading to a confrontation.
• Kanzaki Rin vents her resentment towards Fang Cheng's wandering heart in the Subspace, ultimately deciding to stay with him despite her feelings.

Significant Themes

• Fang Cheng's philandering and its impact on his relationships.
• The struggle of his girlfriends to accept and coexist in his harem.
• Fang Cheng's strength and lack of restraint, leading to his reckless behavior.

Character Interactions

• Kanzaki Rin and Li Yu show territorial behavior towards each other.
• Fang Cheng and Kanzaki Rin have a heart-to-heart conversation, leading to a physical encounter in the Subspace.
• Li Yu mocks Fang Cheng's philandering, leading to a confrontation with Kanzaki Rin.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Cheng and Kanzaki Rin spend three days together, allowing Rin to vent her resentment and find a new use for the Subspace—private dates.
• Fang Cheng juggles multiple partners, keeping them happy and preventing jealousy.
• Li Yu leaves, and Fang Cheng gifts her a large sum of money, which she refuses due to her "Scatter-Wealth Dragon Maiden" reputation.
• Fang Cheng decides to return to the Machine City, bringing Oni Yunjie and others, and leaving the Iron-Cast Palace to Ibaraki-doji.
• They return under cover of darkness, and Fang Cheng clears out intelligence agents, bringing back the spaceship's residents, including Sato Hayato and the Kujo family.

Character Developments

• Kanzaki Rin becomes more proactive and vents her resentment towards Fang Cheng's promiscuity.
• Li Yu's poverty and her "Scatter-Wealth Dragon Maiden" reputation are revealed.
• Fang Cheng demonstrates his ability to manage multiple relationships, preventing jealousy and bickering.
• Oni Yunjie and her group prepare to settle in the Machine City and improve their strength.

Significant Themes

• The challenge of managing multiple relationships and preventing jealousy.
• The strategic alliance between Fang Cheng and the Human Revolutionary Alliance headquarters, and its potential impact.
• The preparation for facing future risks and the importance of the spaceship as a retreat.

Character Interactions

• Fang Cheng and Kanzaki Rin grow closer, finding a new use for the Subspace.
• Fang Cheng gifts Li Yu, who refuses due to her reputation.
• Fang Cheng, Oni Yunjie, and others return to the Machine City, bringing back the spaceship's residents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sato Hayato lives with the Kujo father and son on a spaceship for over twenty days.
• Kujo Tairou decides to sever his relationship with 'Reiko' (Sato Hayato in drag) and bring his son back.
• Kujo Go, feeling cuckolded and bewildered, leaves with his father.
• Kujo Yuri decides to visit her mother in Tokyo.
• Fang Cheng meets with Dr. X, who has made a breakthrough in combining the Level 4 Enhancement and Celestial God Serum, but the lethality issue remains unsolved.
• Fang Cheng takes five vials of the new enhancement serum (coded A1) from Dr. X.
• Kujo Yuri returns, anxious about Sato Hayato's decision to stop wearing women's clothing.
• Sato Hayato asks Fang Cheng for a new training plan or mission.

Character Developments

• Kujo Tairou decides to prioritize his son's well-being over his feelings for 'Reiko'.
• Kujo Go feels betrayed and runs away from his problems.
• Kujo Yuri is torn between her family and her new life in Machine City.
• Sato Hayato is determined to move on from his past and no longer wear women's clothing.
• Dr. X is dedicated to his research, pushing himself to the limit.
• Fang Cheng is focused on finding a solution to the enhancement serum's lethality issue.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of deception and the struggle to move on from the past (Sato Hayato, Kujo Tairou).
• The complexity of family relationships and the struggle between personal desires and familial obligations (Kujo Yuri, Kujo Tairou, Kujo Go).
• The pursuit of perfection and the acceptance of imperfection (Dr. X, Fang Cheng).

Character Interactions

• Kujo Tairou and Kujo Yuri have a tense conversation about her return to Tokyo.
• Kujo Go and Sato Hayato have an unspoken confrontation before Kujo Go leaves.
• Fang Cheng and Dr. X discuss the progress of the new enhancement serum.
• Kujo Yuri and Sato Mai have a private conversation about Sato Hayato's decision.
• Sato Hayato approaches Fang Cheng for a new training plan or mission.

In "If the Commander Wants to See", Fang Cheng decides to test the A1 Enhancement Serum on Sato Hayato, who volunteers despite its risks. The test is witnessed by the Life Extension Society members, including Dr. X. The serum's side effects are severe, nearly killing Hayato, but he resurrects successfully. The enhancement effects are retained, pushing Hayato into the Ace tier. Fang Cheng decides to give Hayato two more shots, indicating further enhancements.