Mel Carlo

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Mel Carlo (梅尔卡洛)
Alias(es)	Mel Carlo Pandram; “Fourth Calamity”; Westland
Species/Race	Human; later describes his composition as closer to a vampire or demon 614
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Adventurer's Guild; Bernardo Merchant Guild; Commoner Army
Occupation/Role	Adventurer, mage, magical researcher, thief/assassin, necromancer
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 2: “My Name Is Mel Carlo”

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 1	2	Awakens in the Imperial Capital with only his Game ID, HP/MP bars, an empty warehouse, and no displayed basic attributes.
Level 19	206	Has advanced Theft and Stealth proficiency, while his magic skills remain comparatively underdeveloped.
Level 60	589	Has shifted focus from leveling to understanding his Level 50 passive skills and researching teleportation magic.
Level 68	604	Reaches Level 68 at age twenty while refining teleportation-array theory in Hell.
Level 70	614	Is strong enough that a man whose level cannot be read by Mel is estimated to be Level 80–85 or higher.
Level 77	711	Reaches Level 77 after hunting the Armor Piercer Beast; plans to grind toward Level 85 in the Sky Island Labyrinth.
Level 86 → 89	729	After surviving decapitation through his Vampire Trait, kills three unconscious Hall of Fame pursuers; the trait grants experience from victims.
Level 90	731	Breakthrough restores his memories and gives him the minimum power needed to confront the Apostle of Theft.
Level 98	844	His level rises to 98 after becoming the Demon King; he gains complete immunity to magic attacks through the Demon King’s Blood.

Background / History

Mel wakes in the body of a gaunt, black-haired orphan in a back alley of the Gard Empire’s Imperial Capital. He realizes that he has died after grinding a game event and has been reincarnated into a world resembling that game. With no exit from his System and only the Game ID “Mel Carlo” displayed, he adopts the ID as his new name. 2

The orphan’s body is controlled by the Imperial City Gang, which forces children to beg and steal. Mel initially survives by assessing the gang’s hierarchy, concealing his origins, and avoiding open resistance against adults far stronger than himself. Anke, a scarred gang member, quietly gives him money to avoid a whipping and later becomes the local gang boss. 2 3 15

While under gang control, Mel befriends Lily, Akai, and Chocolate. He shares food with starving children, helps Chocolate choose his name, and gradually develops a protective bond with the other orphans. 7 8 15

After completing ten thefts, Mel unlocks his first System skill, [Theft], discovering that skills are acquired and improved through repeated actions and proficiency rather than limited skill points. 14 He later kills a gang investigator in self-defense and escapes the Imperial City hidden in a merchant’s barrel. 31

Mel becomes an adventurer in Oak City despite being only around six or seven years old. His demonstration of [Flying Blade] convinces receptionist Ainoor to register him, and he receives the title “Fourth Calamity.” 45 46

He pursues magical study under apothecary Kiriri Pandaram, then later works with Archmage Guweiste on advanced magic, curse research, flight, and teleportation. Though his magic talent tests at only Level 1, his research, training, and game-derived understanding allow him to develop techniques beyond what others expect from him. 66 310 483

Appearance

Mel initially inhabits the body of a roughly six-year-old orphan. He is visibly malnourished and dressed as one of the gang’s exploited children. 2 4

• Jet-black hair. 4
• Gaunt face and frail young body. 4
• Initially wears tattered clothes and goes barefoot. 2 5
• Later develops a more muscular physique through sustained training, though he avoids heavy armor because it would compromise his agility. 486

Personality

Mel is pragmatic, observant, and intensely adaptive. He quickly accepts reincarnation, uses his knowledge of the game’s setting to assess danger, and refuses to treat real violence as if it were only game damage. 2 16

Despite prioritizing survival, he repeatedly protects or aids vulnerable people: sharing food with hungry children, treating Kate’s wound, helping Liberia escape, and agreeing to retreat from the Imperial City to protect Elena and their child. 7 43 211 881

His growth also makes him more ruthless. He kills when he judges it necessary, uses unconscious enemies for experience after his revival, and is willing to eliminate former slave owners after consulting their victims. 31 729 760 He recognizes his own complacency after rapid growth and repeatedly returns to study, training, and research. 483

Abilities & Skills

System and Proficiency Training

Mel possesses a game-like System with a menu, inventory, skill tree, Encyclopedia, lottery function, HP/MP bars, and Effort accumulation. 2 8

• Skills are unlocked through repeated relevant actions; ten successful thefts unlock [Theft]. 14
• Proficiency can be raised to at least 10,000/10,000, unlocking higher grades such as Elite and Master. 21
• His System inventory holds 100 slots and lets him store or retrieve objects, functioning as a form of Space Magic to outside observers. 8 43
• He can reallocate stat points, using this to restore his stamina while fleeing with Liberia. 211

Thief and Assassin Skills

Mel’s small frame initially makes thief-class combat more practical than direct melee exchanges. He later develops into a highly lethal assassin. 17 83

• [Theft] — Steals items within range, though low proficiency causes random results and a high chance of detection. 14
• [Stealth] — At Master rank, does not reduce movement speed; remaining still produces an invisibility effect. 206
• [Back Hop] — A practiced evasive movement skill. 16 21
• [Flying Blade] and [Dagger Attack] — Chosen as core early combat skills because they suit his low physical stats and small body. 17
• [Assassination] and [Backstab] — Can bypass armor and vital-spot targeting; skill stacking reaches 1000% true damage. 448 450
• [Lockpicking] — Legendary-grade skill that can unlock locks by touch without tools. 206
• [Grappling Hook], [Quick Draw], and [Beast Trap] — Later skills trained alongside Stealth. 450

Weapon Skills

Mel learns techniques across several weapon classes rather than restricting himself to one fighting style.

• [Mighty Slash], [Slit], [Thrust], [Rising Uppercut], and [Dagger Attack] are among the skills he learns through experimentation. 16
• [Mighty Slash] at Elite grade doubles damage and gains armor penetration. 206
• [Thrust] at Elite grade doubles penetration damage. 206
• [Guard] at Master grade provides a 100% guard rate. 206
• [Sword Storm] — A Level 100 skill taught to him by Kain during their journey into the Carlos Era. 772
• His documented Level 70 lancer skills are [Charge] and [Piercing Strike]. 766

Magic and Magical Research

Mel studies magic despite a Level 1 magic-power talent, using intensive research and practical development to compensate for poor innate aptitude. 310 360

• Space Magic — Uses System storage to retrieve large objects and medical supplies. 43
• [Fireball] — An early spell he struggles to develop. 16 206
• Conical Jet — His independently developed penetration magic; he treats its mechanism as a closely guarded trump card. 360
• Flight Magic — Integrates [Wind Dance] into his flight system for improved directional and acceleration control. 560
• Teleportation Magic — A long-term research focus; he conducts human teleportation experiments and studies ancient inter-level arrays. 560 616
• Magic Perception — Detects abnormal magic fluctuations and improves further during his time in the Carlos Era. 745 770
• Fire Elemental Spirit Contract — Grants a 10% increase to all fire-elemental magic damage. 390

Necromancy and Curse Arts

Mel’s curse research develops into a necromantic arsenal and methods of soul control.

• Learns [Enslave Ghoul], [Dark Claw], [Spider Silk Formation], and [Dark Ritual] by Necromancer Level 25. 463
• [Spider Silk Formation] reaches Master level and inflicts a 100% slow effect. 463
• Enslaved souls stop attacking him after being restrained by his curse arts. 463
• Develops [Soul Blade Crimson Array] and [Soul Blade Verdant Array] through Curse Manifestation research. 504
• His Level 70 necromancer skills include [Bloody Sacrifice] and [Summon Skeleton King]. 766

Vampire Trait and Demon King’s Blood

Mel’s transformation grants exceptional survivability and later fundamental magical defenses.

• His Vampire Trait activates after he is decapitated, reviving him amid Liberia’s mana overload. 729
• The trait evolves to grant experience from slain victims, accelerating his rise from Level 86 to Level 89. 729
• At Level 70, he considers himself human but states that his composition is closer to that of a vampire or demon. 614
• As Demon King, his blood completely repels external magic power, granting immunity to magic attacks. 844

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Dagger — His principal weapon for thief and assassin techniques, including Backstab. 729
• Staff — Carried when confronting powerful opponents and used in his magical practice. 614
• Golden Lamp — A red-quality Divine Artifact that can make its user give up magic power. 731
• Magic-sealing Stone Tablet — A red-quality Divine Artifact capable of sealing space. 731
• Azuk’s Grimoire — A gift from Azuk that can store magic power without limit. 779
• Carlos’s identification plate — Grants Mel access to the Imperial Research Institute’s library in the Carlos Era. 766
• Mask — Worn during time travel to keep his appearance from being recorded in the past. 760

Relationships

• Anke — Scarred Imperial City Gang member who initially oversees Mel, secretly gives him money to avoid punishment, and later becomes the local gang boss. Mel eventually regards him as “Master Anke.” 3 15 17
• Lily — Fellow gang-controlled orphan; Mel shares food with her and later treats her as one of the people he must protect. 3 7 8
• Akai — Fellow orphan who protects Lily and is whipped for doing so; becomes one of Mel’s earliest companions. 3 4
• Chocolate — Formerly called “Fatty” or “Wild Boar,” he chooses the name Chocolate with Mel’s support. He later recognizes that Mel’s behavior under amnesia remains consistent with his old habits. 15 722
• Kate Green — Adventuring companion whose arrow wound Mel treats with System-supplied medicine; she accepts his claim of Space Magic. 43
• Kiriri Pandaram — Apothecary and Mel’s first magic teacher; later identified as his master. 66 731
• Guweiste — Archmage, researcher, and frequent collaborator. Her criticism pushes Mel to reflect on his limits, while her trust grants him access to advanced research. 206 483 560
• Claire Bernardo — Close companion and member of the Bernardo family; Mel becomes increasingly open with her and prioritizes her safety after recovering his memories. 206 731
• Liberia Carlo — Formerly No. 246; Mel rescues her, gives her a new identity, and later prioritizes helping her over military matters. 211 731
• Kain Eugene — Hero and close ally. Kain teaches Mel [Sword Storm], and the two travel together through the Carlos Era. 770 772
• Emperor Carlos — A fellow transmigrator from Mel’s original world. Carlos grants Mel access to ancient magical knowledge and entrusts hope for humanity’s future to him. 763 765 766
• Elena Darian — Mother of Mel’s child; her and their child’s safety forces Mel to agree to a one-year retreat from the Imperial City. 881

Story Role / Major Arcs

Imperial City Gang Arc

Mel begins as a gang-controlled orphan in the Gard Empire’s Imperial Capital. He learns to survive exploitation, forms his first friendships, acquires [Theft], and escapes after killing a gang investigator who threatens him. 2 14 31

Adventurer and Mage Training Arc

After registering as the “Fourth Calamity,” Mel becomes an adventurer and studies under Kiriri. His low magic talent becomes a source of skepticism, but he compensates through skill training, magical theory, independent spell development, and research. 45 46 66 310 360

Curse and Necromancy Research Arc

Mel investigates the curse afflicting him, works with Guweiste and Meyeg, develops curse arrays, and gains necromantic methods for binding souls and controlling undead. 463 483 504

Hell and Teleportation Research Arc

After becoming increasingly vampire-like, Mel researches teleportation across the barriers between Hell and the human world. He conducts a human teleportation experiment and assumes responsibility for managing the cursed land while pursuing a way home. 614 616 644

Commoner Army and Legendary Breakthrough Arc

Mel’s amnesiac self becomes entangled with the Commoner Army. When Hall of Fame fighters corner and behead him, Liberia’s mana overload activates his Vampire Trait; he revives, levels through combat, reaches Level 90, and regains his memories. 722 729 731

Carlos Era Time-Travel Arc

Transported ten thousand years into the past, Mel masks his identity, meets the dying Emperor Carlos, and gains access to the Imperial Research Institute’s library. Although he intervenes to protect liberated slaves, he ultimately decides against deliberately altering the timeline and seeks a return to his original era. 760 763 766 772

Carlos’s Legacy Arc

In the ruins of the Carlos Empire, Mel discovers evidence that humanity once fought the deities and learns of weapons capable of killing them. He accepts Carlos’s legacy to oppose time reversal and preserve humanity’s future. 923 924

Notable Quotes

“Hello, my name is... Mel Carlo.” 2

“I consider myself human. It’s just that in terms of composition, I’m closer to a vampire or a demon now.” 614

“Forget it. What if I change the timeline? Who knows if I’ll still appear in this world ten thousand years from now?” 766

Trivia

• Mel’s chosen name is his original Game ID, which he says was likely randomly selected from the game’s name library. 2
• He records his memories, game knowledge, and transmigration history in a notebook in case magic ever causes him to forget his identity. 27
• He initially identifies himself as a Blessed One after demonstrating Space Magic, though Anke had earlier suspected him of being an Apostle. 11 43
• He can sense magic-power purity; lower purity causes a stronger reaction in his blood and makes a person appear more appealing to him. 711