Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Juan brings a large, poorly crafted machine called a "Phantom Projector" to Jia Xiu, which projects simple, low-quality images onto a wall.
• The machine's creator is a wild mage from the south who spent his life researching it to make fantasies cheaper.
• Juan, Jia Xiu, and Emilia discuss how to profit from this new technology, deciding to buy out the patent, offer the mage a knighthood, or even imitate the device.
• Jia Xiu suggests cooperating with the mage directly, offering a fair price and long-term profit shares.
• Juan has already made deals with authors to film their works, mostly "exciting" novels, but Jia Xiu and Emilia want more mainstream content.
• Jia Xiu suggests separating the product lines, creating dedicated screening halls for different audiences, and selling snacks and ads.
• Jia Xiu suggests their first all-ages film could be about the demigod Radiant Knight.

Character Developments

• Juan: Eager to make money and expand his business, he's already made deals with authors to film their works.
• Jia Xiu: Shows empathy for the wild mage and wants to treat him fairly, also considers the broader impact of their business decisions.
• Emilia: Initially excited about the new medium's potential for propaganda, she suggests historical stories for their first all-ages film.
• Gawad: Suggests imitative and exploitative strategies, showing his extreme survival mindset.

Significant Themes

• Exploitation vs. Fairness: The characters discuss whether to exploit the wild mage or treat him fairly.
• New Technology and Its Impact: The introduction of the Phantom Projector raises questions about its potential uses, effects on society, and how to profit from it.
• Mainstream vs. Niche Content: The characters debate what kind of content to produce, considering both commercial viability and public image.

Character Interactions

• Juan and Jia Xiu: They work together to discuss business strategies, with Jia Xiu often playing the role of the more ethical and forward-thinking partner.
• Emilia and Jia Xiu: They collaborate to consider the political and propaganda uses of the new medium, with Emilia initially more focused on her own interests.
• Gawad and the others: Gawad's extreme suggestions contrast with the other characters' more ethical considerations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu and his companions discuss using the Phantom Projector to film the Radiant Knight (Justina) to create a more impactful and meaningful Phantom.
• They decide to film Justina's actions at the northern border of the Iris Kingdom, where she is guarding against the Devil Race's threat.
• Jia Xiu plans to use the increased attention and believers Justina might gain from the Phantoms to secure more magical power for his laboratory.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu shows concern for Justina's fame and influence, indicating a deeper connection or understanding between them.
• Senior Brother Juan remains enthusiastic and somewhat oblivious, focusing on the entertainment aspects of the Phantom Projector.
• Princess Emilia speculates about Jia Xiu's possible connection to Justina, considering him to be her illegitimate son due to his familiarity and lack of reverence.

Significant Themes

• The power of entertainment and media to influence public opinion and attention.
• The relationship between gods and their followers, and the potential benefits and drawbacks of such relationships.
• The exploration of new technologies and their potential impact on society.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu, Senior Brother Juan, and Princess Emilia work together to plan the Phantom Projector's first major production.
• Jia Xiu invites Emilia to stay for dinner, showing a level of familiarity and hospitality.
• Jia Xiu and Margaret discuss the potential benefits of the Phantom Projector for their laboratory's research.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu continues to raise his potted tree spirit, feeding it mana and making it solve math problems.
• Mia expresses concern about the tree spirit replacing her, but Jia Xiu reassures her.
• Senior Brother Juan rushes in, informing Jia Xiu that Levis, the inventor of the Phantom Projector, wants to meet him.
• Jia Xiu meets Levis, who wants to personally go to the border to film the Radiant Knight due to his faith in the Holy Light.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu: Shows concern for Levis's safety and tries to dissuade him from going to the border.
• Mia: Expresses worry about job security and competition from the tree spirit.
• Levis: Reveals his strong faith in the Holy Light and determination to spread its miracles using his invention.
• Senior Brother Juan: Shows enthusiasm and dedication to the project, prioritizing its progress over sleep.

Significant Themes

• Faith and devotion (Levis's belief in the Holy Light)
• Competition and job security (Mia's concerns about the tree spirit)
• The spread of knowledge and technology (Levis's invention and Jia Xiu's reassurance to Mia)

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu and Mia: Jia Xiu reassures Mia about her job security and the tree spirit's limitations.
• Jia Xiu and Levis: Jia Xiu tries to dissuade Levis from going to the border due to safety concerns.
• Jia Xiu and Senior Brother Juan: Juan enthusiastically updates Jia Xiu on the project's progress and arranges the meeting with Levis.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Levis arrives at the fortress border, aiming to record the Holy Light's miracles with a new machine.
• Justina, the Radiant Knight, is anxious about her public image for the recordings.
• The fortress commander and his aides are astonished to learn that Justina knows Margaret and addresses her informally.
• Justina and Levis meet, and Levis kneels to worship Justina, causing her to freeze up.
• Justina and Levis begin filming atop the fortress walls when a Devil swarm approaches.

Character Developments

• Levis: Shows devotion to the Holy Light and the Radiant Knight, invents a machine to record miracles, and is nervous around Justina.
• Justina: Struggles with her public image, freezes up when worshipped, and feels awkward being recorded.
• Jia Xiu (off-screen): Advises Justina on her image and encourages her to be herself.

Significant Themes

• The burden of expectations and public image (Justina's struggle with her idol status).
• Devotion and worship (Levis's devotion to Justina and the Holy Light).
• The relationship between deities and believers (Justina's inexperience in dealing with believers).

Character Interactions

• Levis and Justina: Levis worships Justina, causing her to freeze up. They begin filming together awkwardly.
• Justina and Jia Xiu (via prayer): Jia Xiu advises Justina on her image and encourages her.
• The fortress commander and his aides: They are astonished by Justina's familiarity with Margaret and address her respectfully.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The fortress prepares for war against the Devil Race, using advanced weapons, potions, and magical barriers.
• The Holy Light Church's Clerics and Knights join the defense, providing buffs and coordination.
• Justina, the Radiant Knight, stands at the city gate, ready to face the Devil horde.
• The Devil Archduke Baimon arrives with his forces, but only one Devil Archduke is present, raising suspicions of a trap.

Character Developments

• The Iris Kingdom's soldiers display professionalism and duty despite their fear of fighting Devils for the first time.
• Henry Capet, the fortress's commander, shows concern for common soldiers, earning respect.
• Justina, excited for battle, interacts with Levis, who is filming her, leading to a change in his filming perspective.
• A young soldier in the garrison shows determination and hope while looking at Justina.

Significant Themes

• The gap between ordinary soldiers and extraordinary units in battle, and the measures taken to bridge this gap.
• The fear and determination of soldiers facing an unknown enemy.
• The role of faith and belief in the Holy Light Church and its followers.
• The power dynamics and politics among noble families.

Character Interactions

• Justina and Levis argue about filming distance and angles, highlighting Justina's frustration with Levis' methods.
• Justina and the young soldier share a silent moment of understanding and determination, symbolizing the hope and faith she brings to the soldiers.
• Henry Capet's words and actions show his concern for common soldiers, earning him respect from the troops.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu visits Master Dain's workshop to witness the first operation of the golem computer, dubbed "Snow White."
• The golem computer successfully calculates and graphs functions, demonstrating its immense computational power.
• Jia Xiu tests Snow White's limits by inputting complex trigonometric functions, causing the machine to work intensively.
• Jia Xiu receives a divine message from Justina, informing him that Baimon has attacked the Iris Kingdom's fortress, but the attack is half-hearted and ineffective.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu: Jia Xiu shows his expertise in mathematics by testing Snow White's capabilities and helping to name the machine. He also demonstrates his concern for the laboratory's interests and the safety of the fortress.
• Master Dain: The old Dwarf displays his pride in his creation, Snow White, and his love for naming things, even if they are inanimate objects.
• Justina: Justina expresses her frustration at not being able to showcase her strength and gain followers due to Baimon's weak attack.

Significant Themes

• Technology and Innovation: The golem computer represents a significant technological advancement in this world, showcasing the potential of mechanical computation.
• War and its Consequences: The attack on the Iris Kingdom's fortress highlights the impact of war on the lives of its inhabitants and the potential for loss and destruction.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu and Master Dain: Jia Xiu and Master Dain collaborate to test Snow White's capabilities, with Jia Xiu providing mathematical expertise and Master Dain displaying his pride in his creation.
• Jia Xiu and Justina: Jia Xiu and Justina communicate through divine messages, with Jia Xiu showing concern for the fortress's safety and Justina expressing her frustration at not being able to fight.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu suspects Baimon might have sought help from Demons, but Justina dismisses the idea due to the deep hatred between Devils and Demons.
• Justina and Jia Xiu discuss the possibility of filming Phantom productions with fake sets due to the lack of real locations.
• Jia Xiu teaches Master Dain and some Dwarves about coordinate systems and polar coordinates for the calculator project.
• Jia Xiu returns to the Mage Tower and learns that his vacation is over; he's been assigned to a project team for improving anti-Devil Race plans.
• Jia Xiu is taken to a heavily guarded laboratory provided by the Association, where he sees numerous teleportation gates leading to individual testing grounds and independent planes.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu demonstrates his knowledge of mathematics to Master Dain and the Dwarves, becoming a role model for them.
• Justina shows concern for Jia Xiu's well-being during their conversation, indicating a growing bond between them.
• Dean Nico shows appreciation for Jia Xiu's talent and dedication to research, further boosting Jia Xiu's confidence in his abilities.

Significant Themes

• The deep-seated hatred between Devils and Demons, and the unlikelihood of them cooperating.
• The importance of research and dedication to one's craft, as demonstrated by Jia Xiu's teaching of the Dwarves and Dean Nico's praise of him.
• The wealth and resources available to the Association, as seen in the heavily guarded laboratory and the numerous testing grounds and independent planes.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu and Justina discuss the possibility of filming Phantom productions, showing a growing partnership between them.
• Jia Xiu teaches Master Dain and the Dwarves about coordinate systems, demonstrating his patience and willingness to help others learn.
• Dean Nico and Jia Xiu discuss the new project and the laboratory's security measures, showing a mentor-mentee relationship between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu joins the Caster Association's project and is assigned a spacious, well-equipped office.
• The Association headquarters is a complex of space within space, maintained by a team of spatial spell experts.
• The Spatial Spell Maintenance Team is introduced, known for their radical and pioneering spirit, even risking their lives to explore new spaces.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu: Realizes the vast resources and expertise available at the Caster Association, and the unique culture of the Spatial Spell Maintenance Team.
• Dean Nico: Shows his eccentric and unreliable side, but also demonstrates his knowledge and care for the project and its participants.
• The Spatial Spell Maintenance Team: Portrayed as highly specialized, dedicated, and somewhat reckless in their pursuit of knowledge.

Significant Themes

• The vast resources and expertise available at the Caster Association.
• The unique culture and dedication of the Spatial Spell Maintenance Team.
• The eccentric and unreliable, yet knowledgeable and caring nature of Dean Nico.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu and Dean Nico: Jia Xiu learns about the Association's resources and the Spatial Spell Maintenance Team from Dean Nico.
• Jia Xiu and the Spatial Spell Maintenance Team: Jia Xiu learns about their unique culture and dedication through Dean Nico's explanation.
• Jia Xiu and Margaret: Margaret is present during Jia Xiu's conversation with Dean Nico, but her role is minimal in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu reads a paper about a new Healing Spell that can harm Demons by disrupting their self-healing systems.
• He realizes the potential of this method for killing Demons, understanding that it's low-cost and doesn't require close-range contact.
• He also understands that this method complements traditional methods, as it's not feasible to use it on every Demon due to time, manpower, and cost constraints.
• Jia Xiu appreciates the spell's elegance and efficiency, deciding to learn it himself.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu shows interest in learning from others' work and developing new spells, indicating his growth as a mage.
• Margaret displays her calm and collected demeanor when discussing the border situation, revealing her family's tradition of accepting duty and fate.
• Justina, despite her strength, feels restless and unsatisfied with the current Devil attacks, hinting at her desire for more challenging battles.

Significant Themes

• The importance of learning from others and building upon existing knowledge.
• The need for different methods to combat Demons, as no single approach can handle every situation.
• The theme of duty and acceptance of one's fate, as seen through Margaret's perspective.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu interacts with Margaret and Mia, discussing the new office and the border situation.
• Jia Xiu communicates with Justina through prayer, discussing the possible reasons behind Baimon's actions and the potential threat it poses.
• Justina interacts with the soldiers on the city wall, celebrating their victory together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu suggests that Baimon might provoke Demons to seek revenge on humans, even if it means sacrificing its own legion.
• Justina, convinced, decides to warn the fortress commander, Henry Capet, about this possibility.
• The fortress is suddenly besieged by a massive number of Demons, following Baimon's Devil legion.
• Justina opens the fortress gates and activates the first level of self-destruction to control the Demons' entry point.
• She engages the Demons alone, struggling to hold them back.

Character Developments

• Justina demonstrates her sense of duty and selflessness, choosing to stay and fight alone to buy time for the retreat.
• Jia Xiu shows concern for Justina's safety and offers a plan, indicating his growing bond with her.
• Henry Capet displays competent leadership, ordering a swift and orderly retreat.

Significant Themes

• Duty and sacrifice: Justina's decision to stay and fight embodies her sense of duty and willingness to make sacrifices for others.
• The power of faith: Levis's unwavering devotion to Holy Light highlights the power of faith, even in the face of danger.
• The nature of evil: The Demons' chaotic and destructive behavior illustrates the corrupting influence of evil.

Character Interactions

• Justina and Jia Xiu: Their bond grows as Jia Xiu expresses concern for Justina's safety, and they communicate through prayer.
• Justina and Henry Capet: They work together to ensure the safety of the retreating soldiers, with Henry entrusting Justina with the fortress's self-destruction measures.
• Justina and Levis: Justina kicks Levis through a teleportation rift to safety, showing her protective instincts towards him despite their differing views on sacrifice.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Justina learns that Baimon has brought Demons to the fortress.
• Jia Xiu devises a plan to deal with the Demons and Baimon.
• Larven, using his mechanical bodies, launches a massive Fireball Spell, decimating the Demons.
• Jia Xiu plans to obtain the Devil Race's self-healing parameters from Baimon to ensure its death.

Character Developments

• Justina shows trust in Jia Xiu's plan, even when she doesn't fully understand it.
• Larven's mechanical bodies are revealed, confirming rumors about his transformation.
• Baimon, despite being overwhelmed, remains alive and is targeted by Jia Xiu.

Significant Themes

• Trust and faith in others' plans, even when uncertain (Justina's trust in Jia Xiu).
• The consequences of one's actions and the determination to face them (Baimon's situation).
• The power of unity and cooperation (Larven's assistance in the battle).

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu and Justina work together to plan Baimon's defeat.
• Justina and Larven indirectly collaborate through Jia Xiu's plan.
• Justina and Baimon are set to have a direct confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu and Larven agree to kill Baimon to inspire hope, test Jia Xiu's Devil-killing method, and unite organizations for research.
• Jia Xiu plans to record and display Baimon's death to mobilize public opinion and resources.
• Justina and Jia Xiu execute their plan at the border fortress, with Larven drawing away high-combat-power Devils and Justina engaging Baimon.
• Jia Xiu uses a Spatial Rift to cast a sampling spell on Baimon, gathering data for its self-healing mechanism.
• Baimon, enraged by Jia Xiu's taunts about his family, loses caution and pursues him, disregarding the border rule.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu: Shows strategic thinking, understanding public opinion, and determination to kill Baimon.
• Larven: Agrees to the plan quickly, appreciating Jia Xiu's thoroughness and the potential gains.
• Justina: Eager to fight Baimon, she moves freely after the fortress's self-destruction and successfully engages Baimon.
• Baimon: Initially cautious, it loses its composure upon learning Jia Xiu's involvement in its family's fate, disregarding its own safety.

Significant Themes

• Hope and inspiration: Killing Baimon is seen as a source of hope and inspiration for the people.
• Unity and cooperation: The plan aims to unite organizations and nations for research and resource sharing.
• Caution vs. emotion: Baimon's initial caution is overcome by its emotional response to Jia Xiu's taunts.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu and Larven: They agree on the plan, with Larven appreciating Jia Xiu's strategic thinking.
• Justina and Baimon: Justina engages Baimon, drawing it into a trap set by Jia Xiu.
• Jia Xiu and Baimon: Jia Xiu provokes Baimon, causing it to disregard its own safety and pursue him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu confirms that Baimon, a Devil Archduke, is not as emotionless as believed.
• Jia Xiu provokes Baimon to stir his emotions, making data sampling more effective.
• Jia Xiu successfully closes the rift, escapes, and collects Baimon's data.
• Jia Xiu meets the Association's calculation team, which can handle partial differential equations.
• The calculation team begins working on Baimon's data, aiming to solve the equations in 40-60 hours.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu shows cunning and strategic thinking in provoking Baimon.
• Master Larven demonstrates the Association's efficiency and resources in forming calculation teams.
• Jia Xiu displays dedication and initiative in wanting to optimize the Devil-killing plan.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against the Devil Race and the search for effective strategies.
• The importance of computational power and resources in magical research.
• The tension between human and Devil Race, and the need for human unity.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu and Baimon: Jia Xiu provokes Baimon to gather data.
• Jia Xiu and Master Larven: They discuss the calculation team and the Devil-killing project.
• Jia Xiu and the calculation team: Jia Xiu submits Baimon's data and observes the team's work.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, whose name is not explicitly given, decides to take an unauthorized day off from work due to stress and an inability to come up with a valid excuse.
• He spends the day aimlessly wandering around the city, observing people and reflecting on his life.
• He encounters a group of children playing, which reminds him of his own childhood.
• He visits a park where he sees a couple arguing, which leads him to think about his own failed marriage.
• He ends the day by attending a late-night movie screening alone, where he finds some solace and decides to return to work the next day with a renewed perspective.

Character Developments

• The protagonist, initially portrayed as stressed and unfulfilled, finds a sense of clarity and peace during his day off, leading to a decision to approach his life and work differently.
• He reflects on his past, particularly his childhood and failed marriage, suggesting a process of introspection and acceptance.

Significant Themes

• The importance of taking a break and self-care to maintain mental well-being.
• Reflection on the past and its influence on the present.
• The passage of time and the changing nature of life.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with various people throughout the day, including children, a couple arguing in a park, and fellow moviegoers, but these interactions are mostly observational and do not involve direct communication.
• His interactions with these people serve as catalysts for his introspection and personal growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu spends a day reading papers on Devil Race self-healing, finding none that investigate the origin of the ability itself.
• He submits a detailed request to the Association's paper-indexing department.
• The Association staff sends him a peculiar paper and a recording crystal from a deceased rogue mage who believes Devil Race self-healing is a form of time reversal.
• Jia Xiu watches the rogue mage's recording and reads his paper, finding the idea of time reversal intriguing.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu shows laziness and cynicism but also dedication and respect for the Association staff's efforts.
• The rogue mage is introduced as eccentric, passionate, and unorthodox in his methods and ideas.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and truth, even in the face of skepticism.
• The value of unconventional thinking and methods.
• The importance of thorough, systematic research.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu interacts with the Association staff through his request and their response, showing appreciation for their efforts.
• Jia Xiu indirectly interacts with the rogue mage through his paper and recording, finding his ideas intriguing despite their unconventional nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu, a caster in the Association, studies a complex detection spell designed by a wild mage to observe Devil Race magic.
• He successfully activates the spell, which creates an observation ring to amplify magical fluctuations.
• Jia Xiu conducts experiments on Devil Race hearts, expecting to see "Flashes of Time Beginning to Flow," but initially observes nothing.
• After enhancing his abilities, Jia Xiu finally sees faint, high-frequency flashes of code during the hearts' regeneration.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu demonstrates his intellectual brilliance by persevering with the complex spell and eventually understanding its workings.
• The wild mage is revealed to have exceptional perception and talent, despite his lack of formal education.

Significant Themes

• The importance of perseverance and thoroughness in research, as Jia Xiu's initial failure did not deter him from continuing his experiments.
• The potential of undiscovered or underappreciated talent, as seen in the wild mage's abilities.
• The role of education and resources in nurturing talent, with the wild mage's lack of formal training hindering his potential.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu interacts with the wild mage's paper, trying to understand and replicate his experiments.
• Jia Xiu considers the potential impact of his findings on his colleague Arnold's research on Devil Race specimens.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu deciphers the code from the Devil Race heart's recovery process, understanding it as a 3D printing-like process for biological objects.
• He realizes the process is not time reversal, but a transmission of shaped, biologically active objects.
• Jia Xiu hypothesizes about the existence of an advanced civilization that once belonged to the Devil Race, but was lost.
• He spends hours organizing and summarizing the code, finding no new information.
• Jia Xiu attempts to derive a simpler method for obtaining data to simulate self-healing, focusing on separating surface and internal healing processes.
• He realizes the internal part's calculation is surprisingly simple, depending only on maximum magic throughput.
• Jia Xiu tries to verify his findings using the Lust Demon's data but faces challenges due to mixed data.
• He requests more Devil Race parts to conduct a new experiment to derive an equation for surface recovery.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu's determination and dedication to his research are highlighted as he stays up all night working.
• His frustration and desperation are evident when he fails to make progress in his calculations.
• Mia's intelligence and quick understanding of complex information are showcased when she grasps Jia Xiu's explanation quickly.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between intelligence and instinct in problem-solving is evident in Jia Xiu's frustration with his mathematical abilities.
• The theme of advanced technology and its potential misuse or loss is explored through Jia Xiu's hypotheses about the Devil Race's past.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu's interaction with Mia demonstrates their close working relationship and mutual respect for each other's abilities.
• Jia Xiu's desperation leads him to ask for Mia's help, highlighting his trust in her abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu and Mia discover a simplified equation for calculating the Devil Race's surface recovery, which matches the data from the previous Lust Demon experiment.
• Jia Xiu theorizes that the Devil Race's recovery process resembles a factory production line, suggesting they might be mass-produced entities.
• Jia Xiu plans to submit their findings to the Association for further validation and cross-checking with the Association's calculations for Baimon's data.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu: Shows dedication to his research, pushing through exhaustion to work on the project. His obsessive-compulsive tendencies surface when he expects a "perfect" solution.
• Mia: Demonstrates her exceptional calculation skills and memory. She's initially shocked by Jia Xiu's theory but adapts to it quickly. She shows timidity when meeting important people.
• Margaret: Shows resentment for missing out on the research process. She asks philosophical questions about the Devil Race's evolution and identity.

Significant Themes

• The absurdity and strangeness of the Devil Race, challenging conventional understanding of biology and evolution.
• The importance of thorough verification and cross-checking in research.
• The culture of believing in one's work and colleagues until proven wrong.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu and Mia: Work well together, with Jia Xiu guiding the research direction and Mia providing calculations and data. They have a casual, comfortable dynamic.
• Jia Xiu and Margaret: Jia Xiu treats Margaret like a younger sister, teasing her but also including her in the research process. Margaret shows resentment for being left out but is eager to learn.
• Jia Xiu and the Association President/Advisers: Jia Xiu respects the Association President and his team, seeking their guidance and validation for his research.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu challenges the calculation team's results regarding Baimon's data.
• The head of the calculation team accepts Jia Xiu's concerns and agrees to re-verify the data.
• The association president decides to postpone the operation until accurate data is obtained.
• A meeting is held to discuss the procedures for the upcoming operation to decapitate Baimon.
• Jia Xiu explains his new method of understanding the Devil race's recovery process to the association president and advisers.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu demonstrates leadership and responsibility by questioning the data and taking responsibility for his team's actions.
• Mia shows her timid nature but also her expertise in calculations.
• The head of the calculation team displays humility and professionalism by accepting criticism and taking responsibility for his team's potential error.
• The association president shows diplomatic skills and understanding of the importance of this operation.

Significant Themes

• The importance of thoroughness and verification in critical tasks.
• The need for humility and acceptance of criticism in professional environments.
• The significance of this operation in the war against the Devil race.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu and Mia work together to question the calculation team's results.
• The association president and the head of the calculation team discuss the postponement of the operation.
• Jia Xiu explains his new method to the association president and advisers, with Master Larven showing particular understanding and acceptance.

Plot Points and Events

• Jia Xiu and Larven observe a Devil Race heart's recovery process using various spells.
• Jia Xiu reveals he used an amplification magic array from the Church of the God of Pain, which stimulates abilities through extreme pain.
• The Caster Association's president explains their pragmatic approach to uniting forces, including cults like the Church of the God of Pain.
• Jia Xiu repeats the experiment multiple times at Larven's request, observing and recording the process.

Character Developments

• Jia Xiu gains confidence in his abilities and ideas, standing up to Larven's rapid-fire questioning.
• Larven demonstrates his vast knowledge and experience, guiding Jia Xiu's understanding of signals and their potential applications.

Significant Themes

• The pragmatic approach to achieving goals, even if it means cooperating with controversial or unorthodox groups.
• The importance of observation and experimentation in advancing magical understanding.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xiu and Larven work together, with Larven guiding and testing Jia Xiu's understanding.
• Jia Xiu interacts with the Caster Association's president, learning about their organization's history and methods.
• Jia Xiu's interactions with the Sect Master are briefly mentioned, revealing her awareness of the God of Pain's involvement.