Ch. 1981Crossing Through an NPC
Key Plot Points and Events
- Green, a mysterious figure, freezes time and confronts a creature from the Wilds World Cluster.
- Milly, lying in a sickbed, intervenes and reveals Green's true power and intentions.
- Green convinces the Wilds creature to aid them, and they travel to an ancient mine pit, which is a world node.
- Green explains the rules of the Mediated World, an illusory world they plan to enter.
- Green transforms the Wilds creature into a dog and prepares to enter the Mediated World with Milly.
Character Developments
- Green: Reveals his true power and status as a Sovereign, intimidating the Wilds creature.
- Wilds Creature: Initially arrogant, it becomes submissive after experiencing Green's power.
- Milly: Shows understanding of illusory worlds and their unpredictable rules.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and the survival of the fittest.
- The unpredictability and danger of illusory worlds.
- The importance of information and communication.
Character Interactions
- Green and the Wilds Creature: Green intimidates and manipulates the Wilds Creature, ultimately gaining its cooperation.
- Green and Milly: They work together, with Green sharing his knowledge and Milly showing understanding and acceptance of the illusory worlds' rules.
- Green and the Wilds Creature (after transformation): Green treats the transformed creature as a pet, showing his dominance and lack of regard for its feelings.