Ch. 141Turning Around
Key Plot Points and Events
- Jiandong, a slave trader, is on a ship near Mary Geoise when it's attacked by unknown hijackers.
- He receives a mysterious order to sail to Dock Nine, the entrance to Mary Geoise's underground world.
- Long Yi and his team (including Vrom and Yatogami Jingxue) board the ship, aiming to free the enslaved children.
- The ship suddenly starts moving, with an unknown destination.
Character Developments
- Jiandong: Initially greedy and cowardly, he becomes desperate and determined when faced with danger.
- Long Yi: His fury grows as he learns the slaves are children, pushing him to the brink of a 'Blood Rage.'
- Yatogami Jingxue: She's becoming more accustomed to violence but still struggles with killing.
Significant Themes
- Greed and Desperation: Jiandong's greed leads him into danger, and desperation forces him to follow the mysterious order.
- Innocence and Corruption: The enslaved children represent innocence, while the slave traders and their world represent corruption.
Character Interactions
- Long Yi and Vrom: They work together, with Vrom providing information and Long Yi leading the assault.
- Long Yi and Yatogami Jingxue: They fight side by side, with Yatogami Jingxue learning from Long Yi's ruthlessness.
- Jiandong and the Mysterious Figure: Jiandong receives orders from a powerful figure, hinting at a larger conspiracy.