Deputy Leader Zhou is a high‑ranking officer briefly seen at the Secret Realm entrance. He steps out from the second vehicle and asks Long Qi for his opinion about the first group of volunteers. He has a casual attitude, calling Long Qi “Leader” dismissively. He appears only in the final conversation of the provided text, indicating his role as a superior overseeing the exploration operation. Little is known about him except his rank and his curiosity about the volunteers.
