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Version: Book 5

Zhang

Overview​

Zhang is a human Earth Mover-class crawler and Li Jun's best friend, secretly in love with Li Na. He first appeared in the dungeon on the Maestro's "Death Watch" game show on Floor 2 alongside Li Jun. On Floor 4 he joined Carl's group; on Floor 6 he fought with Team Katia. He and Li Na were the only ones who knew about Li Jun's vampiric transformation, keeping it secret from the rest of the group.

First Appearance​

Book 1, Chapters 42–43 (Maestro's show); Book 3, Chapter 24 (joins Carl's group)

Description​

  • Race: Human (no transformation)
  • Class: Earth Mover
  • Bald Chinese man
  • Wears glowing black and gold segmented armor
  • Mage-tank class; can cast Dirt Clod (pelts enemies with rocks)
  • Immune to acid attacks
  • Constitution 15 at time of Floor 2 (notably high)
  • Possessed a magic wand with one charge that could shrink objects while maintaining their weight (charge used on Floor 4)

Role in the Story So Far​

Zhang first appeared in the dungeon on Floor 2, alongside Li Jun, as a contestant on the Maestro's "Death Watch" game show. Both were Level 7 warehouse coworkers; Zhang's constitution of 15 was notably high. He described Li Na as "like my own sister" on the show, though he is in love with her.

On Floor 4, Zhang joined Carl's group after being rescued from Station 101. He and his companions Li Jun and Li Na all prioritized acid immunity after a Brindle Grub incident on Floor 2. During the Floor 4 rescue operation, Zhang used his one-charge shrink wand to reduce an interdiction cart to a size small enough to transport through Station 36's tight hallways. He also piloted one of the interdiction portal carts during the Trainyard E battle, maneuvering to enable the second mantaur portal throw.

On Floor 6, Zhang was part of Team Katia's group alongside Li Jun, Li Na, Florin, Bautista, and others. He and Li Na were the only members of the group who knew that Li Jun had been turned into a vampire — they kept it secret from the rest of the team.

Known Relationships​

  • Li Jun — best friend
  • Li Na — love interest (implied, one-sided); shared secret of Li Jun's vampirism
  • Carl — ally

Appearances​

  • Book 1: Chapters 42–43
  • Book 2: Chapters 73, 76, 94, 97, 104, 105, 106, 107
  • Book 3: Chapters 24–34
  • Book 5: Chapters 21, 50, 61, 63, 67, 71, 75