Ch. 1721The Most Terrifying
Key Plot Points and Events
- Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu prepare for battle, with Zheng Qing taking two Talisman Guns, emphasizing the importance of one being a gift from Jiang Yu.
- They discuss Councilwoman Su's anger, hinting at Poseidon, which Zheng Qing tries to avoid discussing.
- A massive green Fox Tail engulfs them, and they realize they're within an isolation barrier created by other hunting teams to contain the Archwizard battle.
- Fukatsu Ryoko, the purple-haired Banshee, stops fighting and reminisces about a past battle seventy years ago, comparing it to the current one.
Character Developments
- Zheng Qing: Shows strategic thinking in preparing for battle, displays discomfort when discussing Poseidon, and maintains composure under pressure.
- Jiang Yu (Witch): Calm and collected, she knows about Poseidon and doesn't reveal her feelings about it, showing emotional restraint.
- Fukatsu Ryoko: Reveals her past, showing vulnerability and nostalgia, and compares the current battle to a past one, hinting at her history with the Wizarding World.
Significant Themes
- The theme of war and its brutality is emphasized through Fukatsu Ryoko's reminiscence about a past battle.
- The theme of betrayal and abandonment is hinted at through Fukatsu Ryoko's mention of being abandoned by the Wizarding World.
- The theme of emotional restraint is shown by both Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu, who avoid discussing sensitive topics.
Character Interactions
- Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu: They work together to prepare for battle, with Zheng Qing taking two Talisman Guns. They have a brief, awkward conversation about Poseidon, hinting at an unspoken understanding between them.
- Zheng Qing and Fukatsu Ryoko: There's a tense standoff between them, with Zheng Qing raising his gun at Fukatsu Ryoko's provocation, and Su Shijun intervening to stop the Banshee from causing further harm.
- Fukatsu Ryoko and Su Shijun: They engage in a fierce battle, with Su Shijun trying to subdue the Banshee while avoiding damaging the possessed body too much.