Chii, a woman of adventurous spirit and eccentric demeanor, presides over a cluttered emporium brimming with peculiar treasures. Unflinchingly blunt and endlessly curious, she voices her thoughts with unapologetic candor. Her insatiable thirst for discovery drives her to amass bizarre curiosities, each artifact echoing her lifelong pursuit of the extraordinary. When mysterious visitors emerge from a hidden basement portal, she seizes the chance to journey alongside her niece into a parallel realm teetering on ecological ruin—a world parched by unrelenting drought. Here, Chii transforms into a daring pathfinder, wielding calculated risks and sharp wit to traverse crumbling bridges and negotiate with elusive beings. She challenges her niece to embrace discomfort as a catalyst for growth, cutting through danger with irreverent jokes and stark truths. Though secondary to the central plot, her decisive maneuvers in crises—whether bartering with sentient storms or repurposing magical debris—propel key turning points. Her origins stay shrouded in mystery, defined solely by her shopkeeper title and familial bonds. Partnerships with figures like the alchemist Hippocrates reveal a maverick spirit who collaborates on solutions while chasing whimsical detours—mentorship served with a side of mischief.