Ch. 81Why Would I Eat Cake If I Didn't Want To?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Qili and Cong Yu (Monster King) discuss cooperation after Cong Yu eavesdrops on their conversation.
- Cong Yu offers to send Qili and her disciple back to the Magical Girl Association, using a giant serpent as transportation.
- The Monster King makes a grand entrance at the Magical Girl Association headquarters, causing panic but ultimately leaving peacefully after giving out cake boxes.
Character Developments
- Cong Yu (Monster King): Shows a more amiable side, expressing a liking for humans, especially children, and establishes a cooperative relationship with Qili.
- Qili: Shows respect and understanding towards Cong Yu's intentions and cooperates with him.
- The Girl (Qili's disciple): Develops goodwill towards Cong Yu after being treated kindly and enjoys the cake he gave, displaying her unique perspective on the situation.
Significant Themes
- Cooperation and Understanding: Despite being on opposing sides, Cong Yu and Qili find common ground and agree to cooperate, highlighting the importance of understanding and communication.
- Perception of Power: The Monster King's actions challenge the expectations of both the Magical Girl Association and his own reputation, showing that power can be used in unexpected ways.
Character Interactions
- Cong Yu and Qili: Establish a cooperative relationship, with Cong Yu showing understanding of Qili's perspective and offering help, while Qili respects Cong Yu's intentions.
- The Girl and Cong Yu: The girl develops goodwill towards Cong Yu after being treated kindly, showing a unique perspective on the situation and the cake incident.
- The Magical Girl Association and Cong Yu: The association is initially terrified of Cong Yu's appearance but is left confused and impressed by his peaceful demeanor and gift of cake boxes.