Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The second-year students return to Puji Island after the opening trial, arriving on August 31st.
• The next day, September 1st, is the official start of the new academic year, with a class meeting scheduled to discuss trial summaries, elective courses, final grades, and scholarship student quotas.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows courage and adaptability during the trial, but also displays some naivety in social situations.
• Xiao Xiao: Demonstrates dedication to his studies and analytical skills during the trial. After returning, he shows a romantic side, preparing a bouquet of flowers to express his feelings for someone, likely Mr. Sima.

Significant Themes

• The importance of tradition and courage in the world of wizards.
• The contrast between the harsh conditions of the trial and the familiar, safer environment of Puji Island.
• The significance of the Qixi Festival, a romantic holiday that Xiao Xiao missed due to the trial.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao: Zheng Qing teases Xiao Xiao about his rushed behavior after the trial, while Xiao Xiao ignores him, focused on his romantic pursuit.
• Zheng Qing and Xin Fatty: Xin Fatty explains Xiao Xiao's hurry, revealing that Xiao Xiao missed the Qixi Festival and is eager to express his feelings to Mr. Sima.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing realizes he's never celebrated Qixi (Chinese Valentine's Day) properly.
• He recalls his actions on the previous Qixi: buying school supplies with Thomas and not celebrating.
• On the second day of the recent trial, Xin Fatty roasted Deng's Termites, which Zheng Qing passed to Jiang Yu.
• Zheng Qing bumps into Zhang Jixin, who teases him about his relationships.
• Zheng Qing visits Sanyou Bookstore less frequently, avoiding thoughts of Ilena.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing struggles with his feelings for Ilena and Jiang Yu, trying to avoid thinking about Ilena.
• Xin Fatty shows concern for Zheng Qing's relationships, offering advice.
• Zhang Jixin continues to tease Zheng Qing about his love life.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between past and present relationships.
• The avoidance of difficult emotions and situations.
• The theme of change and moving on, as Zheng Qing tries to distance himself from his past with Ilena.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing interacts with Xin Fatty, Zhang Jixin, Dylan, and Lin Guo, discussing relationships and gifts for Qixi.
• Zheng Qing's thoughts reveal his internal struggle regarding Ilena and Jiang Yu.
• Zheng Qing visits Sanyou Bookstore, where he used to see Ilena, showing his avoidance of the situation.

Chapter Eighty-Five: A Different Kind of Sharpness

Key Plot Points and Events

• The topic of Qixi Festival is overshadowed by the start of the school year.
• Xin Fatty shares newspaper articles about a secret laboratory shutdown and potential implications for Professor Yao's attendance at the class meeting.
• Zheng Qing and his companions return to their dormitory for much-needed rest after the Trial.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing is shown to be low-spirited and absentminded, possibly due to the Trial's aftermath or other personal reasons.
• Xin Fatty demonstrates his analytical and insightful nature by connecting newspaper articles to potential school events.
• Maodou shows affection towards Zheng Qing and interest in Lin Guo's petting.

Significant Themes

• The power of unconventional views and their impact on public perception, as discussed in the context of newspaper articles.
• The importance of rest and recovery after intense experiences, like the Trial.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing, Xin Fatty, Zhang Jixin, and Lin Guo discuss the Qixi Festival, the class meeting, and newspaper articles.
• Zheng Qing shares Maodou with Lin Guo, showing trust and camaraderie.
• Zheng Qing and Xin Fatty have a quiet, late-night conversation in their dormitory, with Maodou and the sprites present.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing wakes up late in the afternoon, assisted by his Sprites.
• Zheng Qing and Xin Fatty discuss their plans for the evening class meeting and course selection.
• Zheng Qing arrives at the classroom, chats with Jiang Yu and Li Meng, then joins Xiao Xiao and the others.
• Zheng Qing learns about the Two-headed Ogre hunt during the Trial and the mysterious 'M' on the Ogre's spine.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows his laid-back and carefree nature, as well as his eagerness to fit in with his classmates.
• Xin Fatty: Displays his laziness and greed, but also shows concern for Zheng Qing's well-being.
• Jiang Yu: Shows a rare moment of patience in explaining the course schedule to Zheng Qing.
• Xiao Xiao: Shows his friendly and accommodating nature towards Zheng Qing.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and camaraderie among the young Wizards.
• The mysterious 'M' on the Ogre's spine, hinting at a larger conspiracy.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Xin Fatty: Their banter and friendly rivalry continue, with Zheng Qing avoiding discussing the food expenses for his magical creatures.
• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu: Jiang Yu teases Zheng Qing about his lack of preparation for the course schedule.
• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao: They catch up on the latest information about the Two-headed Ogre hunt during the Trial.
• Zheng Qing and Zhang Jixin: Zhang Jixin shares the autopsy report of the Ogre with Zheng Qing, fostering a sense of teamwork and shared knowledge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Stubborn Wizards, a secretive group causing trouble under Merlin's name, are discussed.
• A nameplate from the Black Prison battlefield is analyzed.
• The topic of order and violent resistance is debated.
• Zheng Qing draws on mulberry paper, sketching the Cat Fruit Tree and a heart shape.
• The Stick Figure behind the door makes cryptic announcements.
• Course selections for the next semester are discussed.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows interest in the topic of order and resistance, reflecting his thoughtfulness and curiosity.
• Xin Fatty reveals his laziness and tendency to follow Xiao Xiao's choices.
• Xiao Xiao demonstrates his seriousness and strategic thinking in course selection.
• Zhang Jixin shows confidence in his course choice, indicating his ambition.

Significant Themes

• Order vs. Resistance: The debate between maintaining order and using violent resistance to change it.
• Choice and Consequence: The characters discuss the pros and cons of their course selections, reflecting the theme of choosing one's path and dealing with the consequences.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Xin Fatty: Zheng Qing teases Xin Fatty about his laziness, while Xin Fatty tries to copy Xiao Xiao's course choices.
• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao: Zheng Qing challenges Xiao Xiao's views on order and resistance, showing their intellectual sparring.
• Zheng Qing and the Stick Figure: Zheng Qing shows mild annoyance at the Stick Figure's cryptic announcements.
• Zheng Qing and the witches: Zheng Qing admires the witches' diligent studying, contrasting with the male wizards' noise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing, a male wizard, secretly cares for various magical creatures, including cats, dogs, sprites, and rat people, which justifies his major in Magical Creatures.
• A Stick Figure, a magical creature, arrives in the classroom, shouting about Professor Yao Xiaomi, a legendary mage.
• The Stick Figure accuses Professor Yao of misleading students and calls him a 'quack' and 'monster'.
• Zheng Qing's magical rat, Paper Rat, scurries towards the front of the classroom.
• Professor Yao enters the classroom, and the students are initially reserved but soon relax.
• Duan Xiaojian reports the Stick Figure's insults, and Li Meng produces a recording of the Stick Figure's words using her trumpet flower.
• Professor Yao asks the Stick Figure why it would insult him, and Li Meng answers that she wanted to learn the phrases.
• Professor Yao silences the Stick Figure with a piece of chalk.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing is revealed to be caring for various magical creatures, showing his dedication and responsibility.
• Professor Yao remains calm and collected despite the Stick Figure's insults, demonstrating his maturity and patience.
• Li Meng shows initiative and resourcefulness by recording the Stick Figure's words, but also naivety in understanding the consequences of her actions.

Significant Themes

• The theme of responsibility is highlighted through Zheng Qing's care for the magical creatures.
• The theme of consequences is shown through Li Meng's actions and the potential punishment she might face.
• The theme of maturity is demonstrated by Professor Yao's handling of the situation.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing interacts with the Paper Rat, showing his connection with magical creatures.
• The Stick Figure interacts with the students, showing its mischievous and theatrical nature.
• Professor Yao interacts with the students, showing his calm and collected demeanor.
• Li Meng interacts with Professor Yao and the Stick Figure, showing her initiative and naivety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Professor Yao, now a Legendary Big Shot, meets his class, and the students are initially nervous but quickly warm up to him.
• Professor Yao shares an analogy about his Legendary status, comparing it to the difference between a mayfly and a human understanding the sun's cycle.
• The class discusses and votes for new class monitors, with no volunteers initially.
• Professor Yao announces the 2009 Scholarship Students: Liu Feifei, Jiang Yu, and Zheng Qing.

Character Developments

• Professor Yao shows a more humorous and approachable side, using analogies to explain his Legendary status.
• Zheng Qing is surprised and confused about being reappointed as a Scholarship Student.
• Xiao Xiao is revealed to be a special admission student and not participating in the Scholarship Student quota selection.

Significant Themes

• Growth and Change: Professor Yao's promotion to Legendary reflects the growth and change that the students can aspire to.
• Responsibility and Leadership: The class monitor selection process highlights the importance of taking on responsibilities and leadership roles.
• Recognition and Reward: The Scholarship Student announcement emphasizes the recognition and rewards for academic excellence.

Character Interactions

• The students interact with Professor Yao, asking about his Legendary status and showing curiosity and awe.
• Zheng Qing and his classmates discuss and react to the Scholarship Student announcement, expressing surprise and envy.
• Professor Yao clarifies Xiao Xiao's status as a special admission student, preventing misunderstandings among the students.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Students receive their final exam scores in the form of paper cranes.
• Zheng Qing finds his report card blank initially, then it displays his scores, which are mostly excellent, with full marks for practical exams.
• The class president election results are announced: Dunton and Jiang Yu retain their positions.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing discovers he secured a scholarship spot due to his practical exam scores being marked as full marks.
• Dr. Xiao (Xiao Xiao) is revealed to have perfect or near-perfect scores in most subjects, causing Zheng Qing and Xin Fatty to admire him.
• Zheng Qing feels inferior to the other scholarship students, particularly Dr. Xiao.

Significant Themes

• Achievement and Competition: The students' scores and the class president election highlight the competitive nature of their academic environment.
• Self-Comparison and Insecurity: Zheng Qing feels inferior to his peers, particularly Dr. Xiao, despite his own impressive scores.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Xin Fatty discuss Dr. Xiao's scores, with Zheng Qing expressing a desire to have Dr. Xiao's scores on his own report card.
• Zhang Jixin points out that Dr. Xiao's History of Magic score is relatively low, hinting at the subjectivity of scoring.
• Professor Yao announces the class president election results, with Dunton and Jiang Yu retaining their positions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing struggles with his growing power from the Forbidden Spell Seed "Order."
• He sleeps through the night, but is awakened by birds chirping and Xiao Xiao's questions.
• Sprites help him prepare for the day, and he encounters Tuantuan (a cat) and Doggy (a transformed creature).
• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao witness Doggy chasing a three-tailed squirrel.
• Zheng Qing returns his Talisman Gun to Xiao Xiao, revealing it was taken by a Banshee on the Black Prison Battlefield.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing accepts his growing power and decides to go with the flow, sleeping soundly.
• Xiao Xiao shows concern for Zheng Qing's well-being and routine.
• Doggy displays its playful and obedient nature, following Zheng Qing's command not to eat the squirrel.

Significant Themes

• Acceptance of one's power and destiny (Zheng Qing embracing his growing magic power).
• The struggle between control and letting go (Zheng Qing's initial resistance to his power and later acceptance).
• The interconnectedness of the magical world (the Banshee's involvement in the Black Prison Battlefield and the return of Zheng Qing's gun).

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao interact as roommates, with Xiao Xiao showing concern for Zheng Qing's whereabouts and well-being.
• Zheng Qing and Doggy share a bond, with Zheng Qing caring for and commanding Doggy.
• Zheng Qing and Tuantuan (the cat) have a neutral interaction, with Tuantuan acknowledging Zheng Qing's presence but not engaging with him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fukatsu Ryoko, a Banshee, disguised as a Witch and tricked Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu into giving up their Talisman Guns during the Black Prison Battlefield incident.
• Zheng Qing's Remington Talisman Gun survived and was returned to him by Professor Yao, who revealed it had 'special markings' that allowed it to survive but also made it difficult for the school's laboratories to confirm its safety.
• Zheng Qing learns that his Remington has markings from Su Shijun, Hastur, Old Yao, and Mister, and a new red skull mark that allows demons to recognize him as one of their own.
• Zheng Qing is told that Vice Principal Ruo Yu has left a concealment blessing on the gun to retain its 'deception' function while preventing demons from locating it.
• Professor Yao asks Zheng Qing to shoot him with the Remington to test its safety, demonstrating his confidence in its harmlessness to him.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows concern for others' safety and is cautious about using the Remington, demonstrating growth in responsibility and awareness.
• Professor Yao reveals his identity as the Dean of Jiuyou Academy and an ape demon with three heads and eight arms, showing his power and confidence in his abilities.

Significant Themes

• Trust and confidence in one's abilities and the safety of one's weapons.
• The power of 'special markings' and blessings on weapons.
• The potential danger of carrying weapons that can be tracked by demons.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Professor Yao discuss the Remington's origins, markings, and safety.
• Zheng Qing hesitates to shoot Professor Yao with the Remington but ultimately does so, showing trust in the Professor's confidence.
• The stick figure behind the door is mentioned to be absent, indicating a lack of interference from this character.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing attempts to shoot Professor Yao with a Talisman Bomb, but it never reaches him, disappearing a foot away.
• Zheng Qing feels a "clean" sensation after firing the gun, and Professor Yao suggests he keep the Talisman Gun.
• Zheng Qing turns into a cat and meets Xiao Xiao at Feiyuan, where he reveals he had an encounter the previous night but doesn't provide details.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows growth in his understanding and control of his powers, feeling a "clean" sensation after using the Talisman Gun, indicating progress in his abilities.
• Professor Yao: Demonstrates his immense power and wisdom, guiding Zheng Qing's development without revealing his true strength.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Zheng Qing's struggle to control his powers and the consequences of his actions.
• Growth and Learning: Zheng Qing's development as a Wizard, guided by Professor Yao.
• Responsibility: Zheng Qing's sense of responsibility as the arbiter of the Cat Fruit Tree, even when it's inconvenient.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Professor Yao: The professor guides Zheng Qing, helping him understand his powers better.
• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao: They interact briefly, with Xiao Xiao questioning Zheng Qing about his actions the previous night.
• Zheng Qing and the Cat Group: Zheng Qing accepts tribute from the cats on the Cat Fruit Tree, showing his leadership and acceptance of his role as their "big boss."

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Black Cat gifts the Little White Cat a Cat's Eye gemstone as a makeup for missing the Qixi Festival, following a ritualistic pattern from the previous year.
• Zheng Qing is intrigued by the new student, Carmen, a Gypsy Witch, who joins their class.
• Professor Yao begins the new academic year by discussing the deeper exploration of incantations and the interconnectedness of various magic subjects.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows cleverness in understanding the Black Cat's gift-giving ritual and becomes intrigued by Carmen's arrival.
• Carmen is introduced as a mysterious and captivating Gypsy Witch with significant makeup, unlike Ilena.

Significant Themes

• Ritual and tradition (seen in the Black Cat's gift-giving pattern).
• The interconnectedness of knowledge and subjects (discussed by Professor Yao).
• Mystery and intrigue (surrounding Carmen's arrival and identity).

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing interacts with the Black Cat, understanding its gift-giving ritual.
• Zheng Qing and his classmates discuss and speculate about Carmen's arrival and identity.
• Professor Yao interacts with the class, discussing the new academic year's focus on deeper incantation exploration.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ilena Jones temporarily leaves Jiuyou Academy, and Carmen, a Gypsy Witch, joins the class.
• Old Yao, the professor, begins the first Magic Spell Class of the second year, focusing on the character '諱' (taboo).
• Students are introduced to the concept of 'taboo speech' and its spell, which can silence or prohibit speech.

Character Developments

• Carmen introduces herself, displaying confidence and a good sense of humor.
• Zheng Qing, the narrator, shows his observational skills and internal monologue.
• Jiang Yu demonstrates her knowledge by answering a question correctly.
• Zhang Jixin, the Red-faced Male Wizard, also participates in the class.

Significant Themes

• The power of language and speech, both in everyday life and in magic.
• The concept of 'taboo' and its applications.
• The importance of understanding and respecting rules and boundaries.

Character Interactions

• Carmen interacts with the class, introducing herself and receiving a warm welcome.
• Old Yao interacts with the students, calling on them to answer questions and encouraging participation.
• Zheng Qing observes the interactions between other students and the professor.
• Students like Jiang Yu and Zhang Jixin show their knowledge and engagement in the class.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Professor Yao teaches the class about common short incantations, focusing on 'Speak Freely' and 'Taboo.'
• He demonstrates 'Speak Freely' on Zheng Qing, who reveals his private opinions about the school's policies under its influence.
• Zheng Qing then suggests 'Taboo' as an incantation related to 'taboo,' causing an unsettling silence in the classroom.
• Professor Yao explains that 'Taboo' can be used to create invisibility through avoidance and fear.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows his rebellious side and private opinions about the school, but also demonstrates his quick thinking by suggesting 'Taboo.'
• Professor Yao shows a more serious and stern side when discussing 'Taboo,' contrasting his usual jovial demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Free Will vs. Control: 'Speak Freely' and 'Taboo' both involve controlling or influencing others' actions and speech, raising questions about free will and consent.
• Fear and Avoidance: 'Taboo' is based on fear and avoidance, illustrating the power of these emotions and their potential consequences.

Character Interactions

• Professor Yao interacts with Zheng Qing, using him as an example to teach the class about 'Speak Freely' and later 'Taboo.'
• Zheng Qing interacts with Xiao Xiao, who helps him suggest 'Taboo' to avoid further punishment from Professor Yao.
• The class collectively reacts to 'Taboo,' showing fear and unease, highlighting their interconnectedness and shared experience.

Chapter Ninety-Seven: After Class - Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The new semester begins with intense pressure, as Old Yao starts classes with no introductions and assigns heavy homework.
• Zheng Qing, Xin Fatty, and Xiao Xiao discuss the first day of school, Alpha Academy's welcome party, and the lack of welcome tasks for new students.
• Zheng Qing notices Old Yao taking Nicholas away after class, hinting at a possible solution for North District Wizards' struggles.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows concern for Nicholas' future and understands the struggles of North District Wizards.
• Xin Fatty displays his desire for social events and his tendency to avoid serious topics.
• Xiao Xiao reveals his knowledge of the political and social issues affecting the academy and its students.

Significant Themes

• Academic Pressure: The intense start to the new semester highlights the academic pressure faced by students, particularly those from the North District.
• Social Inequality: The discussion about North District Wizards, Rat People, and the Centaur Tribe brings up the theme of social inequality and the struggle for equal rights and opportunities.
• Friendship and Support: The interactions between Zheng Qing, Xin Fatty, and Xiao Xiao showcase their friendship and support for each other, despite their differences.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing, Xin Fatty, and Xiao Xiao walk and talk together, showing their camaraderie and shared experiences.
• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao tease Xin Fatty about his invitation to the Alpha Academy welcome party, leading to a brief moment of tension.
• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao express their concerns about Nicholas' future, highlighting their awareness of the challenges faced by North District Wizards.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Xiao reveals that Colmar's experimental ring, worn by Nicholas, was damaged after a trial, indicating the Philosopher's Stone's magic power was depleted.
• Dr. Duzem, a renowned alchemist, is involved with Colmar, despite being under protective custody by First University.
• Xin Fatty learns that Rat People could be excellent partners for exploration hunting teams, and suggests giving their shop employees a raise.
• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao rush to secure a seat in the library and lunch at the cafeteria, with Xin Fatty leading the way.

Character Developments

• Xiao Xiao demonstrates his knowledge about Colmar's experiment and Dr. Duzem's involvement.
• Zheng Qing shows concern for his companions' well-being, rushing to secure lunch for Xiao Xiao.
• Xin Fatty displays his knowledge about Rat People's potential in exploration hunting and his enthusiasm for food.

Significant Themes

• The power and limitations of the Philosopher's Stone.
• The consequences of Dr. Duzem's involvement with the Dark Council.
• The potential of Rat People in the wizarding world.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Xiao and Zheng Qing discuss Colmar's experiment and Dr. Duzem's involvement.
• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao decide to secure a seat in the library and lunch together.
• Xin Fatty shares his thoughts on Rat People's potential and rushes to secure lunch, with Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao following him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nicholas and Professor Yao visit the Applied Magic Institute.
• They pass various laboratories, including the 'Two-Dimensional Evolution Laboratory'.
• They arrive at the 'Jabir and Valentine Alchemical Magic Laboratory' where Archwizard Colmar is working.
• Professor Yao and Nicholas enter the laboratory, and Colmar expresses frustration about the North District Wizards' situation.
• Professor Yao leaves Nicholas at the laboratory and visits the 'Monteria Laboratory' for Bloodline Research and Advanced Magic Script Analysis.

Character Developments

• Nicholas: Shows curiosity and distraction while walking through the institute, leading to a minor mishap with Professor Yao.
• Professor Yao: Displays patience and understanding towards Nicholas, and shows concern for Colmar's well-being and the North District Wizards' situation.
• Archwizard Colmar: Reveals her frustration and determination to help the North District Wizards, despite her exhaustion from working on forbidden spells.
• Professor Monteria: Shows enthusiasm and appreciation for the 'gift' (likely a magical creature) sent by Professor Yao, hinting at his dedication to bloodline research.

Significant Themes

• Exclusion and Discrimination: The North District Wizards and Rat People face difficulties in being admitted to academies due to their backgrounds, reflecting the theme of exclusion and discrimination.
• Knowledge and Power: The value of knowledge is emphasized, with Professor Yao stating that it cannot be measured in Gold Beans, suggesting that knowledge is a form of power.

Character Interactions

• Professor Yao and Nicholas: The professor shows patience and understanding towards Nicholas, treating him as a student rather than a subordinate.
• Professor Yao and Archwizard Colmar: They have a tense but caring interaction, with Professor Yao trying to reassure Colmar and offer help, while Colmar expresses her frustration and determination.
• Professor Yao and Professor Monteria: They have a brief, friendly interaction, with Professor Yao teasing Professor Monteria about his enthusiasm for his work.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Professor Monteria's laboratory is revealed to study more than just special Bloodlines and advanced Magic Scripts, including Tarot Cards.
• An Ogre corpse is being examined, believed to be an experiment subject.
• The Ogre's body contains components of Cannabis Grass, Edelweiss, and Deer Grass, and its skin has complex inscriptions.
• The Ogre has live Toads in its lymph nodes, processed through Mysticism.

Character Developments

• Professor Monteria: Displayed his calm and collected demeanor while working, but also showed anger when his assistant made a mistake.
• Professor Yao (Dean of Jiuyou Academy): Showed concern for Professor Monteria's interests in controversial topics, and displayed patience and understanding towards Professor Monteria's outbursts.

Significant Themes

• The exploration of darkness and the unknown, both literally and metaphorically.
• The duality of magic: its potential for good and evil, and the necessity to study both aspects.
• The importance of precision and accuracy in research.

Character Interactions

• Professor Monteria and Professor Yao: Displayed a comfortable, if not slightly tense, working relationship. Professor Yao showed concern for Professor Monteria's interests, while Professor Monteria was open about his research but also secretive about his findings.
• Professor Monteria and his assistant: The assistant made a mistake, angering Professor Monteria, who reprimanded him sternly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Professors Yao and Monteria discuss suspects for the ogre mutation, considering demons and the Dark Council.
• Nicholas is late for Talisman Class due to assisting Councilwoman Colmar at 'Jabir & Valentine' Alchemical Magic Laboratory.
• The Astronomy 08-1 Class has a Talisman Class exam, with Nicholas's late arrival causing a minor ripple.

Character Developments

• Professor Yao shows caution and diplomacy in dealing with the Dark Council and the Withered Land.
• Professor Monteria displays a more straightforward and idealistic approach.
• Nicholas demonstrates respect for authority and teachers, as well as consideration for his classmate Liu Feifei.
• Liu Feifei shows concern and support for Nicholas, indicating a growing bond between them.

Significant Themes

• Complexity of the World: The professors' conversation highlights the intricate nature of the world, with simple solutions not always being feasible.
• Responsibility vs. Idealism: The professors' differing views on handling the ogre mutation case reflect the tension between responsibility and idealism.
• Support and Friendship: Liu Feifei's actions towards Nicholas show the importance of support and friendship among classmates.

Character Interactions

• Professors Yao and Monteria engage in a thoughtful discussion, revealing their distinct viewpoints.
• Nicholas interacts with Professor Zhang Huaigu, showing respect and deference.
• Liu Feifei and Nicholas share a brief, secretive conversation, displaying their growing camaraderie and trust.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The exam is disrupted by students talking and cheating, but the teacher turns a blind eye due to their exceptional status.
• Zheng Qing completes his exam paper early and starts planning how to ask Nicholas about a ring he's wearing.
• After the exam, Xin Fatty pesters Zheng Qing with questions about the exam, and Zhang Jixin provides an unexpected answer.
• The group discusses the upcoming club recruitment competition and the need to recruit new members for their club, Sin Absolution Knight Order.

Character Developments

• Zhang Huaigu (Teacher): Reminisces about her school days, showing a softer side.
• Zheng Qing (Scholarship Student): Shows impatience and disdain towards Xin Fatty's questions, revealing his arrogance.
• Xin Fatty (Fat Wizard): Struggles with the exam, displays frustration and envy towards Zheng Qing's abilities.
• Zhang Jixin (Red-faced Male Wizard): Shows unexpected knowledge about talismans, revealing hidden skills.
• Xiao Xiao (Silent Member): Speaks up to remind the group about the upcoming club recruitment competition.

Significant Themes

• Tradition vs Modernity: The diagnostic test is an old tradition that the students find unfair and unreasonable.
• Status and Privilege: The teacher's leniency towards the Top Student and Scholarship Student highlights the privileges of their status.
• Frustration and Envy: Xin Fatty's struggle with the exam and his envy of Zheng Qing's abilities create tension within the group.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Huaigu and Students: The teacher ignores the students' misbehavior, showing a leniency that creates a power dynamic.
• Zheng Qing and Xin Fatty: Zheng Qing's impatience with Xin Fatty's questions reveals their differing abilities and attitudes.
• Zhang Jixin and Xin Fatty: Zhang Jixin's unexpected knowledge surprises Xin Fatty and briefly alleviates his frustration.
• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao: Xiao Xiao's reminder about the club recruitment competition shows his responsibility and awareness of the group's needs.