Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• A powerful, gloomy magic descends upon the Flame Demon, but it doesn't self-destruct as expected.
• Jia Xiu suspects the Dream Demon's involvement and anticipates potential trouble.
• The Flame Demon is confirmed dead, and Jia Xiu rushes to study its corpse, eager to learn from the fresh specimen.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu: Shows intense dedication to his research, prioritizing the study of the Flame Demon's corpse over immediate threats.
• Elizabeth: Demonstrates her sharp senses and intelligence, providing valuable insights about the Flame Demon's condition.
• Margaret: Displays her proficiency in casting spells, but struggles with removing her own defensive spells.

Significant Themes

• The importance of research and discovery in Jia Xiu's character and motivations.
• The potential threat posed by the Dream Demon's involvement and its methods of controlling its followers.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu and Elizabeth: Work together to analyze the Flame Demon's condition, with Elizabeth providing sensory information and Jia Xiu interpreting it.
• Jia Xiu and Margaret: Jia Xiu's eagerness to study the Flame Demon contrasts with Margaret's caution and concern for his safety.
• Jia Xiu and Bubu: Jia Xiu requests Bubu's help in dissecting the Flame Demon, showing his trust in her abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu and his team are studying a Flame Demon at a graveyard.
• Jia Xiu successfully extracts the Flame Demon's brain using the Sect Master's Little Black Room.
• Jia Xiu is transported into the Little Black Room to study the brain while the others wait outside.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu demonstrates his dedication to research and his ability to make tough decisions under pressure.
• Margaret feels motivated to prove herself after Jia Xiu's comment about her lack of research results.
• Bubu shows understanding of Jia Xiu's behavior and provides insight into his thought process.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and research, even in the face of danger and uncertainty.
• The competitive nature of the research world and the struggle for recognition.
• The blurred line between humanity and inhumanity in the pursuit of knowledge.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu and Margaret's interaction highlights their differing perspectives on research and competition.
• Jia Xiu and the Sect Master's interaction reveals the Little Black Room's nature and the Sect Master's protective measures.
• Margaret, Elizabeth, and Bubu's interaction shows their camaraderie and shared understanding of Jia Xiu's quirks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu's team splits to investigate the Flame Demon and the Unity Society's manor.
• Mia reports a fight at the manor, led by Paula, the society's founder.
• Jia Xiu realizes Paula's intention is to trigger a massacre by the Pit Fiend protecting Becky and the children.
• The team teleports to Mia's location near the manor, planning to intervene.
• They witness the crowd approaching the safe house, unaware of the Pit Fiend inside.
• Elizabeth attempts to control the Pit Fiend with an illusion spell but fails.
• Margaret tries to teleport the team closer but hits an invisible barrier.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu demonstrates strategic thinking and quick problem-solving.
• Mia proves her value with detailed and accurate reports.
• Margaret shows concern for the common people and her duty as a noble.
• Elizabeth displays anxiety when her spell fails unexpectedly.
• Bubu remains enthusiastic about fighting.

Significant Themes

• The darker side of human nature, shown through the greed and violence of the crowd.
• The consequences of shattered ideals, seen in Paula's actions.
• The power of unity and teamwork, as the team rushes to intervene.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu and Margaret work together to plan their response.
• Elizabeth and Jia Xiu communicate about her spell and the Pit Fiend.
• Margaret and Elizabeth discuss their approach to the situation.
• Bubu expresses its eagerness to fight alongside the team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu and the group arrive at the manor and encounter a mysterious barrier that blocks Elizabeth's illusion and Jia Xiu's attempts to teleport.
• Inside the barrier, a Pit Fiend begins slaughtering the civilians, while the group is helpless to intervene.
• Jia Xiu discovers the barrier's source point and attempts to decipher its spell, but finds it written in an unfamiliar base-four language.
• Bubu attempts to destroy the barrier but fails, and the group debates their next course of action.
• A mysterious beam of light kills the Pit Fiend, and the survivors, led by Paula, turn against Becky, blaming her for the incident.
• Paula reveals her actions were to provoke a war between the humanoid races and the Devil Race, and that she hates humans, including Jia Xiu.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu: Struggles to understand and break the barrier spell, ultimately failing due to its unfamiliar base-four language. Becomes increasingly frustrated with Paula's riddles and actions.
• Margaret: Witnesses the brutal slaughter of civilians and experiences fear and powerlessness, turning to Jia Xiu for help. Becomes increasingly anxious as the situation worsens.
• Paula: Reveals her true intentions and actions, displaying a callous disregard for human life and a desire to see the races compete and one emerge superior.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of provoking conflict and the dangers of underestimating one's opponents.
• The struggle between order and chaos, as represented by the orderly magical fluctuations of the barrier and the violent, chaotic actions of the survivors.
• The power of language and communication, and the difficulties that arise when people cannot understand one another.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu and Margaret: Jia Xiu attempts to reassure Margaret and find a solution to the barrier, while Margaret turns to Jia Xiu for help and support.
• Jia Xiu and Paula: Jia Xiu questions Paula about her actions, while Paula reveals her true intentions and taunts Jia Xiu before disappearing.
• The survivors and Becky: The survivors turn against Becky, blaming her for the incident and seeking to vent their fear and anger on a weaker target.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu, realizing the severity of his problems, adopts a laissez-faire attitude, prioritizing Becky's situation over Paula's disappearance.
• Becky is found severely injured and likely beyond saving. Jia Xiu and his group decide to try and resurrect her to prevent war with the Devil Race.
• Jia Xiu learns that Becky was pregnant with a half-Devil child, further complicating the situation.
• Jia Xiu concludes that war with the Devil Race is inevitable and decides to prepare accordingly.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu shows maturity and responsibility in handling the crisis, accepting the inevitability of war and focusing on preventing further loss.
• Margaret demonstrates her knowledge of resurrection magic and its limitations.
• Elizabeth reveals her ability to sense the presence of a half-Devil.

Significant Themes

• The inevitability of change and conflict.
• The consequences of one's actions and the ripple effects they can have.
• The struggle between personal beliefs and the greater good.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu and his group work together to try and save Becky.
• Jia Xiu and Margaret discuss the possibility of resurrection and its limitations.
• Jia Xiu and Elizabeth discuss the presence of the half-Devil.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu contacts Justina, a Radiant Knight, to report the possible Devil attack.
• Jia Xiu and his team search Paula's office and find a notebook detailing her plans to intensify conflicts between humans and Devils.
• They discover a blueprint for a magic device that creates a barrier, which was used against Elizabeth's spellcasting.
• Jia Xiu theorizes that the device's creators might be from another plane, waiting to exploit the conflict between the human coalition and the Devil Race.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu: Shows initiative in investigating Paula and her plans, demonstrating his analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Paula: Revealed to be more desperate and less confident than she initially appeared, with a complex plan to intensify conflict between humans and Devils.
• Justina: Shows strong faith and eagerness for a holy war against the Devil Race.
• Margaret: Expresses concern for her family's potential involvement in the upcoming war.

Significant Themes

• The complexity and hidden motivations behind Paula's plans.
• The potential involvement of external forces from another plane.
• The consequences of conflict and war on individuals and families.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu and Justina: Jia Xiu contacts Justina to report the incident, and she responds with enthusiasm for a holy war.
• Jia Xiu and Margaret: They work together to search Paula's office and discuss their findings.
• Jia Xiu and Elizabeth: Jia Xiu asks Elizabeth to create bats to search for the magic device components using the blueprint.
• Jia Xiu and Ram: Ram points out a suspicious wall brick in Paula's office.

Summary of "A Great Secret from Another Plane"

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu Squad discovers a hidden room behind a wall brick, containing a damaged magic array.
• Jia Xiu deduces that the array is for interplanar teleportation and can be programmed with destination coordinates.
• He realizes this could revolutionize current planar research and travel.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu demonstrates his analytical and problem-solving skills, excitement, and determination when faced with a complex magical puzzle.
• Margaret shows skepticism and caution when presented with a seemingly simple solution to a major problem.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and understanding, even when faced with the unknown or seemingly impossible.
• The importance of questioning assumptions and exploring new directions in problem-solving.
• The potential for simple solutions to complex problems.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu and Margaret engage in a brief debate about the magic array's capabilities and potential.
• Jia Xiu's enthusiasm contrasts with Margaret's skepticism, highlighting their different approaches to problem-solving.
• Jia Xiu's excitement about the discovery leads him to prioritize recording the array's details before considering how to decipher it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu completes his mission, receiving a reward of knowledge content related to the Dream Demon and Paula's research.
• Jia Xiu transcribes a complex magic array into his Magic Grimoire using a quaternary coding system.
• Jia Xiu, Margaret, and Mia discuss the nature of the transcribed magic array and its potential significance.
• Elizabeth finds six components for the barrier device, which Jia Xiu notes are of poor crystal quality but advanced mechanical structures.
• Justina informs Jia Xiu that the Iris Kingdom is not taking the Devil Race threat seriously, and she plans to stay and defend the civilians.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu demonstrates his ability to understand and transcribe complex magical knowledge, hinting at his potential to grasp higher-level spells.
• Mia shows insight into the transcribed magic array, displaying her talent for intuition in understanding complex systems.
• Justina reaffirms her commitment to protecting civilians, even in the face of potential danger.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and technological advancements of different planes, with Jia Xiu speculating about a generational gap in magical standards between his plane and Paula's.
• The lopsided nature of specialization, with the components' advanced mechanical structures contrasting with their poor-quality crystals.
• The responsibility of protecting civilians, as demonstrated by Justina's decision to stay and defend the Iris Kingdom's citizens.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu interacts with Margaret and Mia, discussing the transcribed magic array and Mia's insights into its structure.
• Jia Xiu and Justina discuss the Iris Kingdom's response to the Devil Race threat and arrange transportation back to Larven.
• Jia Xiu observes Elizabeth's ability to locate and retrieve the barrier components, noting the disparity in their quality and workmanship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The king receives an urgent report about a possible Devil Race attack, waking him in the middle of the night.
• A bishop from the Holy Light Church arrives, informing the king about the events at the northwestern border and the potential Devil Race vengeance.
• The Holy Crusader Army will be dispatched to help resist the Devils' assault, regardless of the king's approval.
• The king receives a letter from the Ukmak Empire's ambassador, offering military assistance in dealing with the Devils.
• Jia Xiu claims his reward for the mission, receiving a textbook on integrated magic circuit crystal components.

Character Developments

• King Lumiere II is shown to be irritable and under pressure due to the threats from the Devil Race, Ukmak Empire, and internal family rivalries.
• Jia Xiu, after completing the mission, receives a textbook related to the components he helped retrieve.

Significant Themes

• The tension and pressure of ruling a kingdom, with external and internal threats.
• The power dynamics between the kingdom and the Holy Light Church.
• The potential for war and the consequences it brings.

Character Interactions

• The king interacts with his ministers, expressing his frustration and making decisions about the potential war.
• Jia Xiu interacts with the Sect Master indirectly, receiving his reward and realizing the Sect Master's foresight.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Devil Archduke Baimon orders the cleanup of a Lemure's remains, displaying the harsh reality of Devil life.
• Baimon learns about the mysterious force involved in Becky's guard's death and decides to seek help from other planes.
• Jia Xiu begins studying magical microcontrollers, understanding their broad applications and differences from his world's magic devices.
• Jia Xiu struggles with writing spells into the component, facing precision issues in matching mana fluctuations.

Character Developments

• Baimon shows his weariness with his position and hope for change due to Becky's appearance.
• Jia Xiu demonstrates his determination and resilience in the face of failure while learning to use magical microcontrollers.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality and lack of mercy in the Devil world.
• The potential threat of "industrialized magic" from other planes.
• The struggle and perseverance in learning new skills and technologies.

Character Interactions

• Baimon's subordinates report to him about the investigation into Becky's guard's death.
• Jia Xiu interacts with Mia, discussing the submission of their paper to the association.
• Jia Xiu's internal dialogue reflects his thought processes and determination while learning to use magical microcontrollers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu and his group test Principal Nico with their new Devil Race identification spell.
• They submit their research paper to Principal Nico to be sent to the Caster Association's president.
• Principal Nico takes them to the Association headquarters, and they prepare for graduation defense.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu: Shows maturity and responsibility in handling the Devil Race research, but still argues with the Sect Master over evaluation points.
• Mia: Expresses her excitement about the possibility of meeting the Caster Association's committee.
• Principal Nico: Demonstrates his efficiency and connections by quickly arranging a meeting with the Association president.

Significant Themes

• The importance of the Devil Race research and its potential impact on the world.
• The value of connections and networks in achieving goals (shown through Principal Nico's actions).

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu and the Sect Master: Continue their playful banter, with Jia Xiu trying to provoke the Sect Master.
• Jia Xiu and Mia: Jia Xiu is Mia's "father" figure, and she expresses her admiration for him.
• Jia Xiu and Principal Nico: They work together to submit the research paper, showing trust and cooperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu expresses his desire to graduate early, causing Margaret, his mentor, to react strongly.
• Margaret realizes that Jia Xiu's graduation would mean she would be seen as a nominal mentor, potentially damaging her standing among Saint Dero's mentors.
• Dean Nico confirms Jia Xiu's early graduation and offers him a position at the Saint Dero Research Institute as an intern researcher.
• Jia Xiu, Margaret, and Dean Nico teleport to the Caster Association headquarters, where they meet President Le Mei and Master Larven, a founder of the Association.
• The Caster Association has already produced a prototype of the microorganism detection device based on Jia Xiu and Ram's research.

Character Developments

• Margaret shows concern for her standing among mentors and her students, Mia and Ram, potentially being poached by Jia Xiu.
• Jia Xiu expresses his preference for research over teaching and accepts the offer to join the Saint Dero Research Institute.
• Mia shows excitement and ambition upon seeing the portraits of past presidents, indicating her desire for recognition and power.
• President Le Mei is portrayed as professional and reliable, unlike other Legends Jia Xiu has met.
• Master Larven, a founder of the Caster Association, is introduced as an advisor and is shown to have a mechanical hand.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Recognition: Mia's excitement upon seeing the presidents' portraits highlights her desire for recognition and power, a common theme among the characters.
• Legacy and Tradition: The portraits of past presidents and the mention of Master Larven's mechanical hand hint at the long-standing traditions and legacies of the Caster Association and the magic world.
• Innovation vs. Tradition: Jia Xiu's research on microorganisms challenges traditional magical understanding, reflecting the tension between innovation and established norms.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu and Margaret: Margaret's concern for her standing and students shows her competitive nature and desire for recognition, contrasting with Jia Xiu's focus on research and lack of interest in teaching.
• Dean Nico and President Le Mei: The familiarity and verbal venom between Dean Nico and President Le Mei suggest a long-standing, close relationship.
• Jia Xiu and Master Larven: Jia Xiu's shock at meeting Master Larven highlights the reverence and awe he feels for the legendary figure, despite the latter's mechanical hand.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu meets Larven, who has a mechanical prosthetic body.
• Larven reveals he's experimented with various methods of achieving immortality, using himself as the test subject.
• Larven shows Jia Xiu a magical device he created to identify Devil Race members, which is an improved version of Jia Xiu's research.
• President Le Mei and Dean Nico argue over who will support Jia Xiu's follow-up work.
• President Le Mei invites Jia Xiu to suggest ideas for promoting and applying the Devil Race identification method.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu: Shows maturity and insight by providing detailed suggestions for implementing the Devil Race identification method.
• Larven: Reveals his eccentric and dedicated approach to pursuing immortality through various methods.
• President Le Mei: Demonstrates respect for the original authors and considers their input for the plan's application.
• Dean Nico: Shows protectiveness over Jia Xiu and argues with President Le Mei over who will support his work.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of immortality and its consequences.
• The responsibility of researchers and the application of their work.
• The tension between academic institutions and organizations.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu and Larven: Jia Xiu is surprised and impressed by Larven's mechanical body and his dedication to immortality research.
• President Le Mei and Dean Nico: They argue over who will support Jia Xiu's follow-up work, revealing their competitive nature.
• Jia Xiu and President Le Mei: Jia Xiu provides detailed suggestions for implementing the Devil Race identification method, impressing the president.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu and his team apply to attend a Caster Association meeting, expecting a formal conference, but find a chaotic, arguing assembly hall.
• They learn about a Dwarf project involving magic devices that can use any spell and change them, reminiscent of magic microcontrollers.
• The meeting is revealed to be a notification rather than a discussion, suggesting a significant announcement.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu demonstrates curiosity and analytical thinking, quickly picking up on the potential significance of the Dwarves' project.
• Margaret provides background information on the attending representatives, revealing their personal quirks and scandals.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The interactions between different races and factions highlight their power dynamics and relationships.
• Secrecy and Information Control: The Dwarves' classified project and the Association's notification-only meeting emphasize the control of information.
• The Unexpected: The meeting's chaotic nature and the revelation of the Dwarves' project subvert Jia Xiu's initial expectations.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu's group observes the arguing representatives, learning about their relationships and secrets.
• Jia Xiu ponders how to connect with the Dwarves to learn more about their research.
• The Dwarves and Elves engage in a heated argument, revealing their complicated relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu attends a meeting where the Caster Association announces a method to identify Devil Race infiltrators.
• The Association plans to establish an inspection system, requiring all citizens to obtain a 'Non-Devil Certificate' once a week.
• Nobles and representatives express dissatisfaction with the plan, leading to a heated debate.
• A Demon in disguise is electrocuted by an Association advisor, silencing further opposition.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu remains indifferent to recognition and rewards, prioritizing his safety.
• President Le Mei is revealed to be a dictator in disguise, using his power to control the meeting.
• Association advisor Larven is shown to be ruthless and powerful, electrocuting a Demon without prior testing.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against the Devil Race and the cost of the war.
• The power dynamics between the Association and other races, and the Association's profit motive.
• The tension between unity and individual interests among the allied forces.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu observes the meeting from the sidelines, analyzing the dynamics between the attendees.
• Margaret and Jia Xiu discuss the identity of the advisor who electrocuted the Demon.
• Jia Xiu plans to find Thorin, the Dwarf ambassador, after the meeting.

Plot Points & Events

• The Caster Association urgently produces five signal-receiving magic devices for Devil Race detection, each made differently by various teams.
• Long lines form for testing, with Jia Xiu searching for Ambassador Thorin to discuss the Dwarf research project.
• Jia Xiu and President Nico go to the Dwarf Alliance's office to find Ambassador Thorin, who is drinking with other Dwarves.
• Thorin challenges Jia Xiu, suspecting him of being Devil Race due to his Iris background.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu demonstrates his academic curiosity and determination to understand the Dwarf research project.
• President Nico shows his connections and influence among the Dwarves.
• Ambassador Thorin displays his protective nature and suspicion towards Iris people.

Significant Themes

• The tension between the Dwarf Alliance and the Iris Kingdom due to past conflicts.
• The potential of Magic Microcontroller technology to benefit society.
• The Dwarf value of brotherhood and loyalty.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu and President Nico work together to find Ambassador Thorin.
• President Nico and Ambassador Thorin reunite and exchange pleasantries in Dwarf language.
• Jia Xiu and Ambassador Thorin have a tense encounter due to Thorin's suspicion of Jia Xiu's Iris background.

Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu and his group are challenged to a drinking contest by the Dwarves to prove they aren't sinister.
• Jia Xiu discovers he's immune to drunkenness due to his Vampire traits.
• Jia Xiu wins the contest, impressing the Dwarves and gaining their trust.
• Ambassador Thorin agrees to help Jia Xiu access the Dwarves' research project, but there's a waiting period for security reasons.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu shows confidence and adaptability in handling unexpected situations.
• Ambassador Thorin displays his competitive spirit and keeps his word after losing the contest.

Significant Themes

• The power of stereotypes and preconceived notions (Dwarves' view of Iris people).
• The importance of keeping one's word and honor (Dwarves' resolve).

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu and Ambassador Thorin: Jia Xiu impresses Thorin with his drinking ability, leading to a brotherly bond and Thorin's agreement to help.
• Jia Xiu and Dean Nico: Nico is curious about Jia Xiu's cheating method but doesn't press the issue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu discovers that his influencer skill has no practical use in this world apart from tormenting old Dwarves.
• Ambassador Thorin shows Jia Xiu research reports on the Stone Giant project, a massive magical device array designed to cast powerful spells.
• Jia Xiu learns that the Stone Giant is excessively large and complicated, pursuing ninth-circle spellcasting but with poor performance compared to mages.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu: Realizes the potential of the Stone Giant project and its connection to the magical microcontroller. He becomes determined to help improve the device's performance.
• Ambassador Thorin: Struggles with alcoholism but maintains his enthusiasm for the Stone Giant project. He is open about its flaws and willing to help Jia Xiu.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and size for its own sake, as seen in the Dwarves' obsession with the Stone Giant's scale.
• The potential for improvement and growth, as Jia Xiu sees in the Stone Giant project.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu and Ambassador Thorin: They bond over their shared appreciation for the Stone Giant project, with Jia Xiu agreeing with Thorin's eccentric views to maintain a positive relationship.
• Jia Xiu and Margaret: She watches Jia Xiu and Thorin's interaction with disbelief and disdain, finding them both bizarre.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu struggles with his research progress, feeling he's accomplished little despite his efforts.
• He realizes the papers he's reading are filled with obscure vocabulary, making them difficult to understand.
• Jia Xiu discovers that many papers in his field are padded with little substance.
• He decides to take a break and watches students taking their finals, including Thomas, who seems to be staring at him.
• Margaret finds a suspicious sign of a spell in the Little Black Room that might explain the Dream Demon's actions.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu: Struggles with his research progress, feels he's the slowest in his squad, but remains determined.
• Thomas: Feels overshadowed by Jia Xiu, becomes resentful and plots against him.

Significant Themes

• The struggle to make meaningful progress in research.
• The use of obscure language in academic papers as a status symbol.
• The prevalence of padded papers in a particular research field.
• The tension between Jia Xiu and Thomas, fueled by Thomas's jealousy and resentment.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu and Margaret: They discuss their research progress and Jia Xiu decides to visit her in the Mage Tower.
• Jia Xiu and Thomas: Jia Xiu notices Thomas staring at him but doesn't remember offending him. Thomas, meanwhile, plots against Jia Xiu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thomas, the head of a Brotherhood, lives in a villa with unique rituals and traditions. He believes in leading idiots and views most people as consumable materials.
• The Brotherhood is preparing for final exams with cram sessions, but Thomas believes many members will still fail.
• Thomas plans to use the Devil Race to eliminate Jia Xiu, whom he sees as a threat. He fabricates evidence to make the Devil Race believe Jia Xiu invented the Devil Race detection method.
• Thomas uses a special ability to link with a Devil's body in Gawad, searching for evidence against Jia Xiu. He finds a battlefield in the outskirts of Gawad and notices playing cards with heart symbols and numbers.

Character Developments

• Thomas: He remains arrogant and manipulative, using others to achieve his goals. He believes in his own superiority and plans to use the Devil Race to eliminate Jia Xiu.
• Jia Xiu: Though not present, his actions and accomplishments are discussed. Thomas sees him as a threat and tries to frame him.

Significant Themes

• Superiority and inferiority: Thomas believes in leading "idiots" and views most people as inferior. He plans to use the Devil Race to eliminate Jia Xiu, whom he sees as a threat.
• Manipulation and deception: Thomas uses fabricated evidence to manipulate the Devil Race into targeting Jia Xiu.
• Ambition: Thomas's ultimate goal is to become the final victor, climbing to the top through an endless life as a member of the Devil Race.

Character Interactions

• Thomas interacts with the Brotherhood members through his thoughts, viewing them as inferior and unlikely to pass their exams despite his guidance.
• Thomas interacts with the Devil Race indirectly through his plans to frame Jia Xiu and use them to eliminate his rival.
• Thomas interacts with Jia Xiu through his thoughts and plans, viewing him as a threat that must be eliminated.