Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mozart, the Grand Harmonizer of the Ys Bard Path, uses his powerful Merit to weaken Hebe's stats, but it's counteracted by an unknown force.
• Hebe reveals her true identity as Antonio Salieri, Mozart's historical rival, and uses a symbol to defeat Mozart.
• Nietzsche analyzes the battle, acknowledging Hebe's victory but noting the lack of a clear winner.
• Nietzsche decides to use Prophetess Sibyl against Hebe, considering Nietzsche himself a blind spot for Hebe.

Character Developments

• Mozart: Despite his power, Mozart is defeated by Hebe, leading to the loss of his Pure Water Spirit companion, Marie.
• Hebe: Hebe reveals her true identity and uses her knowledge of symbols to defeat Mozart.
• Nietzsche: Nietzsche acknowledges Hebe's strength but plans to use Prophetess Sibyl against her, considering himself a blind spot for Hebe.

Significant Themes

• The power of symbols and imagery in battle.
• The concept of "blind spots" in strategy and planning.
• The idea of "closed loops" vs. "confusion" in historical manipulation.

Character Interactions

• Hebe vs. Mozart: Hebe uses her knowledge of symbols to defeat Mozart, who underestimates her.
• Nietzsche vs. Hebe: Nietzsche acknowledges Hebe's strength but plans to use Prophetess Sibyl against her, considering himself a blind spot for Hebe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hebe approaches Ys, with Nietzsche hoping she'll free Remus, which is part of Eris's plan.
• Mozart, influenced by Hebe's actions, starts reforming Ys but faces backlash and chaos.
• Epiphany festival arrives, marking a temporary ceasefire in the war between Ys and Mycenae.
• Hebe wears a mask to avoid unwanted attention, but vendors still try to sell her masks and other items.

Character Developments

• Mozart: Hebe's influence leads him to attempt radical reforms in Ys, but his actions cause chaos and backlash.
• Hebe: She remains determined to judge history and free Remus, showing empathy for Joan of Arc.
• Nietzsche: He continues to support Hebe, hoping she'll free Remus, which he believes is Eris's plan.

Significant Themes

• The influence of Hebe's actions on history and the consequences of her interventions.
• The struggle between chaos and order, as seen in Mozart's attempts to reform Ys.
• The temporary peace and festivity during Epiphany, contrasting with the impending war.

Character Interactions

• Hebe interacts with vendors during Epiphany, learning about local customs and purchasing a floral crown.
• Mozart's actions cause a divide among the people of Ys, with some supporting him and others opposing him.
• Nietzsche's interactions with Hebe remain limited, but he continues to support her actions.

Plot Points and Events

• Hebe visits the Deep Sea Church, finding it desolate and sinister, with murals containing human tissue pigments.
• She learns from Medea that the Deep Sea Church worships the Pearl Empress and opposes the Church of Janus.
• Hebe encounters Van Gogh, the Bishop of the Deep Sea Church, who warns Joan of Arc about the Prophetess Sibyl's influence on her memories.

Character Developments

• Hebe demonstrates her intelligence and analytical skills, impressing Medea.
• Joan of Arc faces a crisis of faith due to Van Gogh's revelations about her memories.

Significant Themes

• The existence and influence of gods in this world.
• The reliability of memories and the past.
• The conflict between the Deep Sea Church and the Church of Janus.

Character Interactions

• Hebe and Medea discuss the Deep Sea Church and its relationship with the Church of Janus.
• Van Gogh warns Joan of Arc about the Prophetess Sibyl's influence on her memories, causing Joan to question her beliefs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hebe realizes Joan of Arc's true identity and her connection to Eris.
• Hebe gives Joan of Arc a flower crown on her birthday, which will alleviate half of her suffering.
• Joan of Arc's army swiftly advances towards Ys, breaching city defenses.
• Hebe decides to head to Ys, advancing the Opposing Blades ritual to the Twilight rank.
• Joan of Arc's army reaches Athens, the last city before Ys, without facing physical ambushes.

Character Developments

• Hebe becomes more determined and confident in her mission, acknowledging her feelings and the uncertainty ahead.
• Joan of Arc's powers and influence grow, but her merits are nearing their limit.
• Nietzsche's philosophers form a society, planning to instigate internal strife in Joan of Arc's army upon entering Athens.

Significant Themes

• The influence of Eris on the Lostbelt and its inhabitants.
• The power dynamics between Hebe, Joan of Arc, and Eris.
• The potential consequences of Joan of Arc's actions and the limits of her powers.

Character Interactions

• Hebe and Joan of Arc interact, with Hebe giving Joan of Arc a birthday gift and influencing her through the flower crown.
• Nietzsche's philosophers discuss their plans for Joan of Arc's army, reflecting their society's goals and Eris's influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hebe, now embodying ocean currents, reaches Ys City without facing Athenian resistance.
• Joan of Arc's army is decimated by Hebe's philosophical and psychological attacks, leading to infighting and mutiny.
• Joan of Arc is consumed by despair and becomes a pale flame-wielding entity, destroying Athens.
• Athens falls, and Joan of Arc approaches Ys City, now guarded by colossal golems.
• Hebe enters Ys City, finding it eerily deserted and sealed, with signs of a mysterious presence (Hidetaka Miyazaki).

Character Developments

• Joan of Arc's mental state deteriorates due to betrayal and loss, leading to a transformation into a destructive force.
• Hebe remains focused on her goal of conquering the Lostbelt, showing little remorse for the casualties.

Significant Themes

• The corrupting influence of power and the consequences of absolute loyalty.
• The destructive potential of ideology and philosophy when taken to extremes.
• The struggle between different forces and ideologies, represented by the clash of Greek Fire and Joan of Arc's pale flames.

Character Interactions

• Hebe's philosophical arguments cause discord and mutiny within Joan of Arc's army.
• Joan of Arc's interaction with her soldiers changes from leadership to destructive force as she loses her humanity.
• Hebe and Joan of Arc's indirect confrontation sets the stage for their final showdown in Ys City.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hebe arrives in Ys and finds it in chaos due to a lack of Spirit Dew, leading to citizens dying from old age and hunger.
• Hebe encounters and kills a knight attendant who tries to ambush her, and later a group of bards.
• She discovers Mozart, the Grand Harmonizer, hung on a mast beneath the Golden Tree, being tortured by the new leader, Caligula.
• Caligula and his collaborators are enjoying a banquet, discussing the distribution of Mozart's deducted Spirit Dew shares.

Character Developments

• Hebe demonstrates her combat skills and ability to read memories, showing no mercy to those who block her path.
• Caligula is revealed to be unstable and mad, falling into a state of uncontrollable madness under the full moon.
• Mozart, once the powerful Grand Harmonizer, is now stripped of his abilities and being tortured.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of over-reliance on Spirit Dew for immortality.
• The struggle for power and control over the Grand Symphony.
• The corrupting influence of power and the dangers of unchecked ambition.

Character Interactions

• Hebe interacts with knight attendants and bards, killing them without hesitation.
• Caligula interacts with his collaborators, showing his instability and disregard for their concerns.
• Nietzsche is present at the banquet, hinting at a solution to the problem of Caligula's madness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter delves into the history of Atlantis (Ys) and its ruler, Remus, focusing on his relationship with Mozart, the First Bard.
• Remus, as the Philosopher King, unifies Atlantis and establishes the Grand Symphony, which brings prosperity and peace but also restrains the people and non-human species.
• The Grand Symphony's flaws are revealed: it lacks self-repair capabilities and relies on human willpower, which varies in strength, leading to chaos and anomalies.
• Mozart, with his Requiem, helps integrate self-purification and self-repair capabilities into the Grand Symphony.
• After Remus's disappearance, chaos escalates, and the Grand Symphony dictates that non-human species must be sacrificed to maintain order.
• Pure Water Spirits, led by Mozart, agree to sacrifice themselves willingly, believing in Remus's eventual return and salvation.
• Mozart realizes that the Grand Symphony itself might be the root of the problem, but it's too late to change anything.

Character Developments

• Remus: Initially a conqueror, he evolves into a benevolent ruler, aiming to achieve eternal prosperity and peace. He acknowledges his past mistakes and strives to do better than his brother.
• Mozart: Starts as a stubborn holdout in the council of sages, opposing Remus's absolute rule. He becomes the sole sword-bearer and bell-ringer of Atlantis, maintaining order at a great personal cost.
• Marie (Mozart's wife): A Naiad who maintains Mozart's life with her Pure Water Spirit characteristics. She betrays her own race to help Mozart, fearing the suffering of her kin and Mozart's grief.
• Pure Water Spirits: Initially superior to humans, they agree to sacrifice themselves willingly, believing in Remus's eventual return and salvation. Some, like Klytie, feel betrayed and go mad.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of absolute power and the dangers of stagnation.
• The struggle between order and chaos, and the price of maintaining order.
• The cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth, and the inevitability of change.
• The burden of prophecy and the responsibility of those who know the truth.

Character Interactions

• Remus and Mozart: Their complex relationship evolves from political rivals to confidants. Remus values Mozart's honesty and dares to stand before him, while Mozart remains critical of Remus's absolute rule.
• Mozart and Marie: Their love is a source of strength and sacrifice. Marie maintains Mozart's life and betrays her own race to help him, fearing his grief and the suffering of her kin.
• Mozart and Pure Water Spirits: Mozart becomes the night watchman of civilization, maintaining order at the cost of the Pure Water Spirits' sacrifice. Some, like Klytie, feel betrayed, while others accept their fate willingly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mozart, the Grand Harmonizer of Ys, is executed by Caligula, the new king.
• Mozart's death triggers a phenomenon that elevates Ys City and creates a new Pure Water Spirit.
• Hebe appears, calls Caligula and his guards "idiots," and walks towards Nietzsche, who awaits her at the Golden Tree.

Character Developments

• Mozart accepts his fate and dies, leaving behind a message for future generations.
• Caligula shows signs of tyranny and is wary of Hebe.
• Nietzsche prepares to engage Hebe in a philosophical debate to the death.

Significant Themes

• The power of twilights and their influence on the world.
• The consequences of suppressing a twilight.
• The nature of Hebe as a sword and pen, carving true paths and writing true words.

Character Interactions

• Mozart's last words are overheard and understood by Hebe, who promises to save Ys.
• Caligula and Hebe have a tense standoff.
• Nietzsche and Hebe prepare for their final philosophical debate.

Plot Points and Events

• Nietzsche tries to persuade Hebe not to ring the Bell of Ys, but she remains determined.
• Nietzsche reveals that Eris's actions are inconsistent, and Hebe responds that Eris's words and actions are false.
• Hebe defeats Nietzsche, and his spirit is preserved in the Grand Symphony. A chasm opens, and clear water flows, neutralizing the residual influences.
• Joan of Arc arrives at Ys, her sight restored by Hebe, and they stand at a distance from each other.

Character Developments

• Nietzsche's arrogance and belief in Eris's Golden Truth are challenged by Hebe.
• Hebe remains steadfast in her mission, showing no emotional attachment or fear.
• Joan of Arc regains her sight and confronts Hebe, but her emotions and thoughts are unclear.

Significant Themes

• The debate between Hebe and Nietzsche revolves around truth, freedom, and the consequences of Eris's actions.
• The theme of distance is emphasized, both physically (between Hebe and Joan of Arc) and metaphorically (between Hebe and the world, or Hebe and her past).

Character Interactions

• Hebe and Nietzsche engage in a philosophical debate, with Hebe ultimately defeating Nietzsche.
• Hebe and Joan of Arc face each other, but their interaction is minimal and distant, with Joan of Arc's thoughts and emotions unclear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Joan of Arc's victory in Athens shatters her beliefs and illusions about Hebe.
• Hebe reveals she's one of Eris's countermeasures and plans to ring the Bell of Ys.
• Joan of Arc attempts to stop Hebe using Command Spells, but they fail due to Sibyl's intervention.
• Hebe reveals the existence of Opposing Blades binding them and hints at a plan to break free.
• Hebe enters the Bell Tower, and the Lostbelt's conquest progress drops drastically to 1%.

Character Developments

• Joan of Arc: Realizes the futility of her efforts and the pain she's caused, leading to despair and hopelessness.
• Hebe: Shows determination to ring the Bell of Ys and hints at a secret plan to break free from her fate.

Significant Themes

• The futility of resistance against fate.
• The consequences of one's actions and the unintended harm caused.
• The struggle against predetermined roles and the desire for freedom.

Character Interactions

• Joan of Arc and Hebe: Their interaction reveals the depth of their bond and the pain caused by Hebe's betrayal and Joan of Arc's failed attempts to protect her.
• Hebe and Sibyl: Hebe suspects Sibyl's involvement in helping her despite her plans to halt the Great Movement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hebe arrives at the Great Palace, the center of the Pavilion in Atlantis.
• She faces the Bell of Ys, which can end the Grand Symphony and change predestined fate.
• Remus, the Philosopher King, is present but weakened and unable to speak.
• Hebe prepares to ring the Bell of Ys, which will stop the Grand Symphony and potentially defeat Eris.

Character Developments

• Hebe demonstrates her resolve and power, preparing to face the Bell of Ys.
• Remus, despite his weakened state, shows trust in Hebe and enfeoffs her as the new Philosopher King.

Significant Themes

• The power of fate and predestination, and the ability to change it.
• The struggle against Eris and the desire to save history.
• The importance of trust and cooperation, as seen in Remus's faith in Hebe.

Character Interactions

• Hebe and Remus share a silent understanding, with Remus entrusting Hebe with the fate of Atlantis.
• Hebe interacts with the golden bee, which represents the Bell of Ys, preparing to give the command to stop the Grand Symphony.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Hebe rings the Wooden Trumpet of Heaven, causing the Bell of Ys to strike and the Great Stillness to descend.
• Atlantis begins to sink, and the Grand Symphony ceases, leading to the destruction of the Golden Tree and the city.
• Hebe and Sibyl race against time to seize the symbol of the Bell of Ys, bringing themselves closer to death but not allowing themselves to die completely.
• Eris leaves Atlantis, considering the war in the Wasteland more important.
• Hebe ignites her merit and transforms into a golden current, engulfing all remaining life and evolving into a great beast.

Character Developments

• Hebe: Shows determination and resilience in her pursuit of freedom and resistance against Eris. She evolves into a great beast, symbolizing the convergence of countless lives.
• Eris: Prioritizes the war in the Wasteland over the situation in Atlantis, demonstrating her strategic mindset and indifference to the fate of individual Lostbelts.
• Sibyl: Abandons her entanglement with Hebe and accepts her fate, believing that Eris has ultimately won.

Significant Themes

• Freedom vs. Fate: Hebe's struggle for freedom contrasts with Sibyl's acceptance of fate and Eris's manipulation of both.
• Life and Death: The chapter explores the boundaries between life and death, with characters pushing these limits in their pursuit of goals.
• Transformation and Evolution: Hebe's transformation into a great beast symbolizes the evolution of life and the power of unity.

Character Interactions

• Hebe and Sibyl: Engage in a tense standoff, each trying to outmaneuver the other in their pursuit of the Bell of Ys's symbol.
• Hebe and Eris: Their conflict remains unresolved, with Hebe determined to challenge Eris despite her departure from Atlantis.
• Hebe and the inhabitants of Atlantis: Hebe's actions ultimately lead to the salvation of the remaining life in Atlantis, uniting them into a single, powerful entity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hebe Stanton, now a giant white whale (Leviathan), absorbs the essence of Medea and Van Gogh, gaining their powers and memories.
• Hebe's body becomes a living kingdom, Agor, carrying the memories and spirits of Ys on its back.
• Hebe's objective is to defeat Eris, but Eris has left, confident that Atlantis has no further variables.
• The Lostbelt's completion rate reaches 100%, and Hebe's consciousness fades as she begins to cruise the sea eternally.
• Joan of Arc awakens in a sanctuary, given two choices: forget everything and become a hero, or remember everything and endure eternal torment.

Character Developments

• Hebe Stanton: Transforms into a Leviathan, becomes a living kingdom (Agor), and gains the powers and memories of Medea and Van Gogh.
• Joan of Arc: Awakens in a sanctuary, given two choices regarding her past and future.

Significant Themes

• Freedom vs. Fate: Hebe's struggle against fate and her pursuit of freedom.
• Rebirth and Renewal: The rebirth of Agor from the ruins of Ys and the cycle of life and death within the Leviathan's body.
• Memory and Identity: Joan of Arc's struggle with her past and the consequences of forgetting or remembering it.

Character Interactions

• Hebe Stanton interacts with Medea and Van Gogh, absorbing their powers and memories.
• An unknown voice interacts with Joan of Arc, presenting her with two choices regarding her past and future.

Summary

Key Plot Points & Events

• Hebe gains various abilities and rewards in Atlantis.
• She receives traits like Pure Water Spirit (Sea) and Greek Fire.
• She also gains rituals like Sunken Ship Ritual and blessings from Archons.

Character Developments

• Hebe becomes more powerful and gains new abilities.
• She reflects on the impact of historical deviations on her.
• She plans to use her new abilities strategically.

Significant Themes

• The power of history and legend.
• The consequences of historical deviations.
• The importance of strategic use of abilities.

Character Interactions

• Hebe interacts with various Archons, gaining their blessings and rewards.
• She considers using her new abilities to counter potential threats.
• She plans to delegate tasks like learning the Taiping Wen Shu to Xiao Xiang.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hebe discovers that Taiping Wenshu, her Yin-Yang Pills, are sentient and can communicate through their Sorceries.
• She learns that the pills are bound to her and cannot return to the Water Palace Immortal Class until she learns all their Sorceries.
• Hebe records the Lostbelt of Golden Fate Grand Movement - Utopia Above the High Seas, which belongs to the Second, Third, and Fourth Histories.
• She reads the epilogues of Naiad Cross, Hero's Sword, and Distant Star on the Icefield, detailing the fates of Atlantis and its inhabitants after the Great Flood.

Character Developments

• Hebe: Realizes the sentience of Taiping Wenshu, understands their constraints, and decides to help them return to the Water Palace Immortal Class by learning their Sorceries.
• Jeanne (Distant Star on the Icefield): Survives the Great Flood and continues her journey, burning with a quiet determination to save Atlantis and its people.

Significant Themes

• Communication and understanding between humans and sentient objects (Taiping Wenshu).
• Perseverance and determination in the face of adversity (Jeanne).
• The consequences of historical events and the struggle for survival (Atlantis and its inhabitants).

Character Interactions

• Hebe interacts with Taiping Wenshu, understanding their constraints and deciding to help them.
• Jeanne's past interactions with Hebe and her resolve to save Atlantis are highlighted in the epilogue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jeanne d'Arc hears a rumble beneath the ice field, hinting at a significant change.
• Hebe learns from Morgan that Arthur is not on the ship, and the history has diverged due to the Burning Witch (Jeanne d'Arc).
• The Burning Witch, suspected to be a Crimson Dawn, has been battling Morgan, causing a stir among nations.
• Hebe reveals that the ascension to Crimson Dawn involves burning and reforging merits, and speculates about the Burning Witch's Merit of self-immolation.

Character Developments

• Jeanne d'Arc: Shows resilience and determination after centuries of imprisonment.
• Hebe: Demonstrates cunning and knowledge, manipulating Morgan for information.
• Morgan: Reveals unease about the potential threat of the Burning Witch, shows interest in Hebe's secrets.

Significant Themes

• Ascension and Power: The struggle and desire to ascend, as seen in Jeanne d'Arc and the potential Crimson Dawn.
• Manipulation and Information: Hebe's use of information to control and influence others, such as Morgan.
• Change and Adaptation: The shifting history and the characters' responses to these changes.

Character Interactions

• Hebe and Morgan: Hebe manipulates Morgan for information, while Morgan is intrigued by Hebe's secrets.
• The Burning Witch and Morgan: Their ongoing battle has significant implications for the world's leaders.
• Jeanne d'Arc and the World: Jeanne d'Arc's actions and existence impact the world's history and dynamics.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hebe and Morgan discuss the Taiping Wen Shu and the Water Palace Immortal Class.
• Hebe returns to Blanckug and reactivates the Spring of Youth.
• Hebe forges Orichalcum and creates a staff using the Taiping Wen Shu.

Character Developments

• Hebe demonstrates her knowledge of various cultures and their sorceries.
• Morgan shows interest in Hebe's past and her experiences.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and understanding across different cultures.
• The importance of respecting and learning from diverse traditions.

Character Interactions

• Hebe and Morgan's interaction reveals their shared curiosity and respect for each other's knowledge.
• Hebe's reunion with Morgan and Toyokawa Shoko is filled with warmth and relief.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hebe crafts the White Deer Staff, a secret teaching that allows her to fly, walk on water, and perform other miraculous feats.
• Hebe understands that the staff's ultimate purpose is to transform the user into a white deer spirit, allowing them to enter the Wasteland for further cultivation.
• Hebe shares the joy of flying with Morgan and Shoko, taking them on a ride around the Silent Bookstore.
• Hebe meets Presis, who is working on advancing Kal'tsit's life form. They discuss the potential dangers of meddling with life creation and agree to cooperate.
• Pierre, a high-ranking cardinal in Gaul, is revealed to be a member of the Eris Great Congregation. He is preparing a mass ritual to summon a powerful being.

Character Developments

• Hebe: Shows excitement and curiosity about flying, shares joy with friends, and demonstrates caution regarding life creation.
• Presis: Struggles with her work on Kal'tsit, shows openness to cooperation, and expresses concern about the dangers of her research.
• Pierre: Displays deception and manipulation, using different explanations to suit different audiences, and prepares for a powerful ritual.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of flight and freedom.
• The dangers and responsibilities of creating life.
• The manipulation of truth and deception for personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Hebe, Morgan, and Shoko: Share a joyful moment flying on the White Deer Staff.
• Hebe and Presis: Discuss Presis' work on Kal'tsit, express caution, and agree to cooperate.
• Pierre and the clergy: Pierre manipulates the clergy with different explanations for his actions, hiding his true intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pierre realizes the connection between the 'Maid of Orléans' and the 'Burning Witch' lies in their shared fate involving fire and the Path of Ascension.
• The ritual to summon Jeanne d'Arc (the 'Burning Witch') begins, with Pierre invoking divine power and opening a gate to her realm.
• Jeanne d'Arc appears and attacks Pierre, but Skyflint's Excommunication strikes her, causing her to grab Pierre by the neck.

Character Developments

• Pierre: He becomes more confident in his plan to draw Jeanne d'Arc into Eris's Great Collective, believing she was influenced by Eris multiple times.
• Jeanne d'Arc: She is revealed to be a remnant from another history, connected to the 'Maid of Orléans' through their shared fate involving fire.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Destiny: The Path of Ascension is a shackle of fate that connects different aspects of a person, making it difficult for them to truly die.
• Power and Influence: The Governors, including Eris and the Holy Grail, influence events and characters, granting power to achieve their goals.

Character Interactions

• Pierre and Jeanne d'Arc: Their interaction is tense and hostile, with Jeanne d'Arc attacking Pierre upon her appearance, and Pierre being enveloped in flames.
• Pierre and Eris: Pierre's thoughts reveal his loyalty to Eris and his belief in her ultimate victory, showing their close connection.
• The Clergy and Pierre: The clergy follow Pierre's commands, showing his authority and influence over them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Joan of Arc (Joan) uses Eris's influence to connect all priests performing rituals across Gaul, making them a single entity.
• Skyflint's excommunication targets this entity, striking down priests and churches in a widespread, lethal attack.
• Joan endures multiple excommunications to wipe out the Eris faction in Gaul.
• The June Archon, Pearl, brings rain to suppress Joan's flames and restore some vitality.
• Joan and Pierre, the last targets, face each other. Joan kills Pierre with the final excommunication.
• After Pierre's death, all of Eris's pawns in Gaul perish, and no further excommunications fall.
• Joan is left alone, confused and uncertain, shivering in the rain.

Character Developments

• Joan of Arc: Joan demonstrates her determination and recklessness, using excommunications to eradicate the Eris faction, despite the personal cost. She reveals her desire to take revenge on Eris, indicating her personal history with the entity.
• Pierre (Cardinal): Pierre's desperation and fear grow as he realizes Joan's intentions and the extent of her actions. He acknowledges his loss and Joan's role as the enemy's aid.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and Personal Motivation: Joan's actions are driven by her desire to take revenge on Eris, highlighting the personal motivations behind her decisions.
• Sacrifice: Joan's willingness to endure multiple excommunications to achieve her goal emphasizes the theme of sacrifice.
• Power and Consequences: The widespread destruction caused by the excommunications illustrates the power and consequences of Joan's actions.

Character Interactions

• Joan of Arc and Pierre: Their interaction is tense and desperate, with Pierre trying to reason with Joan and Joan remaining silent and focused on her goal.
• Joan of Arc and the June Archon, Pearl: Pearl's intervention with the rain shows a form of assistance or acknowledgment of Joan's actions, though it's unclear if it's intentional or not.