Vol. 1Lister’s Rise and the Alchemy Ruins

Lister gained power and influence in Lucian and Great Chu, then returned to the Duchy of Will and helped Quint secure the dukedom. After Act Two began, Lister and Wang Yue entered the Alchemy Ruined City and learned that Carven Dill had been waiting for him.

Chapters 1–1004 arcs

Vol. 2Merrick’s Rise

Lister registered and strengthened the Merrick Civilization while rising through the Arcane Army Group, where he proved himself in increasingly dangerous campaigns. After helping defeat Marquez and the Silver Mutual Aid Society, he became a major, chose to stay with A73, and agreed to take a year’s leave during its repairs.

Chapters 101–2004 arcs

Vol. 3The Machine-Slaying Federation

Lister built Merrick from a growing civilization into a federation controlling thirty-six galaxies, while rising to Hegemon and defeating powerful enemies. He left the story preparing for a confrontation with the Star Machine Civilization more than three hundred years in the future.

Chapters 201–3054 arcs

Vol. 4Volume 4

No recap yet. A volume gets one once it has 100 chapters.

Chapters 306–3482 arcs