Ch. 1021Unacceptable Acquittal
Key Plot Points and Events
- Miluno (the protagonist) discusses the lunar expedition with Yuehan and Sun Ji.
- Sun Ji offers to act as a guide for the expedition, having persuaded SpiCa to let her go.
- Miluno retreats to his bedroom, followed by Mono (his Witch Persona).
- Miluno learns that Aldebaran has retired and is living at the Second Research Institute.
- A voice in Miluno's mind, a Consciousness Fragment left behind by Mi Xue, speaks to him.
Character Developments
- Miluno: Struggles with resentment towards Sun Ji but acknowledges her right to join the lunar expedition.
- Sun Ji: Shows determination to join the expedition and willingness to face consequences for her past actions.
- Aldebaran: Retired and living peacefully at the Second Research Institute, showing no signs of wanting to end her life.
- Mi Xue (through her Consciousness Fragment): Implies that she bears no hostility and wants Miluno to see the truth.
Significant Themes
- Trust and suspicion: Miluno's lingering resentment towards Sun Ji and his uncertainty about Mi Xue's intentions.
- Consequences of past actions: Sun Ji's willingness to face the consequences of her actions, and Miluno's struggle with forgiving her.
- Change and adaptation: The Magical Girls' return to ordinary life and finding new ways to support themselves.
Character Interactions
- Miluno and Yuehan: Discuss the lunar expedition and Ceruno's rescue.
- Miluno and Sun Ji: Miluno expresses his resentment towards Sun Ji, but they eventually agree on her joining the expedition.
- Miluno and Mono: Miluno discusses the New World with Mono, who shares her perspective on the changes.
- Miluno and the Consciousness Fragment: Miluno questions the fragment about its identity and Mi Xue's intentions.