Ch. 501Of Course There Are Foxes on the Moon / The Fox on the Moon Cleverly Solves Dudu’s Confusion; Mei in the Sea Finally Sees the Boy
Key Plot Points and Events
- Kevin, after deciding to side with the Honkai, is approached by Shi Hen, who leaves for the moon to prepare for the Stigmata Project.
- Durandal wakes up in New Atra, a lunar base, and encounters Himeko, a pink-haired girl claiming to be a World Serpent cadre, and Xiao Wen, her assistant.
- Yae Sakura arrives and explains that the Stigmata Project is the only way to defeat Finality, enraging Durandal.
- Durandal learns that Bai is waiting for her to waver on the Stigmata Project to destroy it, and asks about Kiana and the others, to which Yae Sakura hints that they are no longer in this world.
Character Developments
- Kevin: He has made his choice to side with the Honkai, showing a softer side when thinking about the silhouette of a woman from fifty thousand years ago.
- Shi Hen: He remains focused on his goal of becoming the ultimate boss, showing no regard for emotions or attachments.
- Durandal: She is confused and angry about the Stigmata Project and the situation with Kiana and the others. She is determined to find out what happened and stop the project.
- Yae Sakura: She remains calm and gentle, acting as a mediator between Durandal and the Stigmata Project. She shows concern for Durandal's well-being and is willing to help her.
- Himeko: She is shown to be playful and mischievous, impersonating a World Serpent cadre and causing trouble in New Atra.
- Xiao Wen: She is shown to be nervous and eager to please, trying to keep up with Himeko and maintain order in New Atra.
Significant Themes
- The struggle between humanity and Honkai, and the different methods each side employs to achieve their goals.
- The consequences of surrendering to a greater power, as seen in the Stigmata Project's abandonment of ordinary people.
- The importance of communication and understanding between individuals, as seen in Durandal's frustration with the lack of information and Yae Sakura's attempts to explain the Stigmata Project.
Character Interactions
- Kevin and Shi Hen: Kevin shows a softer side when thinking about a woman from fifty thousand years ago, while Shi Hen remains focused on his goal and shows no regard for emotions.
- Durandal and Yae Sakura: Durandal is angry and confused about the Stigmata Project, while Yae Sakura tries to explain it calmly and gently. Despite their differing views, they maintain a respectful and civil conversation.
- Himeko and Xiao Wen: Himeko is playful and mischievous, causing trouble in New Atra, while Xiao Wen is nervous and eager to please, trying to keep up with Himeko and maintain order.
- Durandal and Bai: Durandal is frustrated with Bai's plan to wait for her to waver on the Stigmata Project before destroying it, showing her determination to stop the project.