Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel and Kain prepare to search for Lily, setting up defenses and deciding on search teams.
• Mel discovers the area's magic power interference, similar to Holy Relics, hindering flight magic.
• Lily is found alive but with a mysterious woman who can't communicate and seems fearful of something.
• Mel is attacked by a powerful magic, 'Memory Read', while searching from the sky.

Character Developments

• Mel shows concern for Lily's safety and takes charge of the search operations.
• Kain is distressed about Lily's abduction and seeks Mel's reassurance.
• Lily remains calm and resourceful, trying to communicate with the mysterious woman and leaving marks on the ground.
• The mysterious woman shows fear and leads Lily away from an unknown danger.

Significant Themes

• Fear and Instinct: The mysterious woman's fear-driven actions and Lily's instinctual response to her.
• Communication Barrier: The inability of Lily and the mysterious woman to understand each other.
• Magic Interference: The dense magic power in the area hindering Mel's flight magic and the operation of the teleportation array.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Kain work together to plan the search for Lily.
• Lily tries to interact with the mysterious woman, showing empathy and understanding.
• Mel is attacked by an unknown assailant, suggesting the presence of another powerful entity in the area.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel encounters the second-ranked Primal Witch who can restrain him with her magic.
• The witch reveals she wants to kill Liberia, merging with the witch's bloodline.
• Mel learns about the Life Witch, who took Lily, and plans to make the two Apostles meet to break the situation.
• The witch releases Mel, underestimating his threat, and he escapes.
• Claire and Liberia are together, with Liberia experiencing memory loss and distress.

Character Developments

• Mel: Realizes the power gap between him and Apostles, understands he needs more time to bridge it. Learns about the Life Witch.
• Primal Witch: Shows envy and loneliness, plans to kill Liberia and Mel. Underestimates Mel's threat.
• Liberia: Experiences memory loss, distress, and faints while running barefoot across the wilderness.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle against overwhelming odds (Mel vs. Apostles).
• Memory loss and its emotional impact (Liberia).
• Envy and loneliness (Primal Witch).

Character Interactions

• Mel and the Primal Witch: Mel tries to reason with the witch, but she remains unmoved and releases him, underestimating his threat.
• Claire and Liberia: Claire chases after Liberia, trying to understand her sudden distress and memory loss.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Demon King and the Primal Witch, accompanied by a revived Bone Dragon, hold the Life Witch (now a loli) on the Dragon Mountain Range.
• Kain finds Lily transformed into a massive mound of flesh due to the Life Apostle's influence.
• Xi Edw's adventuring team encounters a powerful red-haired man on their way to find Mamaka.

Character Developments

• Kain's determination to restore Lily grows stronger.
• Xi Edw's aggressive and impulsive nature is further emphasized.
• The red-haired man's immense power and arrogance are revealed.

Significant Themes

• The power of ancient races (Dragons) and their pride.
• The consequences of the Life Apostle's influence on Lily.
• The disparity in power and the resulting danger, as seen in Xi Edw's team's encounter.

Character Interactions

• The Demon King and the Primal Witch work together, with the Demon King reassuring the ancient dragon about the Life Witch.
• Kain's teammates support him after he finds Lily in her transformed state.
• Xi Edw's team members try to protect her from the red-haired man, but all are incapacitated except Xi Edw herself.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Edwen and her team encounter a Red Dragon on a mountain range.
• Xi Edwen attacks the dragon, but it easily deflects her attack and injures her.
• A mysterious man in a black cloak intervenes, revealing he cares about Xi Edwen's safety.
• The man and the dragon engage in a fierce battle, destroying the mountain range.
• Xi Edwen and her team are discovered by villagers and taken to their village to recover from their injuries.

Character Developments

• Xi Edwen's pride and impulsiveness are shown when she attacks the dragon without provocation.
• The man in the black cloak reveals he has a connection to Xi Edwen and is willing to protect her.
• Xi Edwen's team members show concern for her and each other, indicating their growing bond as a team.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The dragon's strength and Xi Edwen's underestimation of it highlight the theme of power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating one's opponents.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: The conversation between the man in the black cloak and the dragon touches on themes of loyalty, betrayal, and differing viewpoints.
• Friendship and Teamwork: Xi Edwen's team shows concern for each other, demonstrating the importance of friendship and teamwork in facing adversity.

Character Interactions

• Xi Edwen and the Red Dragon: Their interaction highlights the power imbalance between them and Xi Edwen's impulsive nature.
• Xi Edwen and the Man in the Black Cloak: Their interaction suggests a history between them, with the man showing concern for Xi Edwen's safety.
• Xi Edwen's Team: Their interactions show concern for each other's well-being, indicating a growing bond as a team.
• Xi Edwen and Mamaka: Their interaction shows Xi Edwen's confidence in her team and her willingness to support them financially.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chocolate, a former gang member from Gald Imperial City, wakes up with his memories restored in an underground casino in the Kingdom of Kren.
• Mel, now remembering his past life as Geng Zixian, travels across the Gald Empire's barren plains towards Hess City.
• Mel witnesses a village being plundered and massacred by soldiers and intervenes, leading to a confrontation with the soldiers.

Character Developments

• Chocolate: Decides to leave the casino and visit Exar, driven by his restored memories and a desire to see Mel.
• Mel: Realizes his strong account level (LV72) and decides to intervene in the village massacre, demonstrating his sense of justice as a transmigrator.

Significant Themes

• Memory and Identity: Both Chocolate and Mel grapple with their restored memories and the changes in their identities.
• Justice and Power: Mel's intervention in the village massacre highlights the theme of using power for justice, questioning the morality of the world's inhabitants.
• War and Violence: The ongoing wars and violence in the world are emphasized, reflecting the harsh reality of the era.

Character Interactions

• Chocolate and his casino boss: Chocolate informs his boss about his temporary departure, hinting at their close relationship.
• Mel and the soldier leader: Their interaction reveals the harsh reality of the world, with the soldier leader justifying his actions based on the rules of the era.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel, a transmigrated individual with a level 70 account, arrives in a world where nobles are attacking each other, causing suffering among common folk.
• Mel considers rebelling to protect the villagers, facing resistance from soldiers who perceive him as a threat.
• Mel uses his skills to scare off the soldiers, leading the villagers to see him as their savior.
• Mel decides to stay in the village to help, learning about the political landscape and the villagers' desperate situation.

Character Developments

• Mel: Initially confused and uncertain, Mel grows into a protective figure for the villagers, deciding to stay and help despite the challenges ahead.
• Village Chief: Shows insight into the political situation and willingness to help Mel, demonstrating leadership among the villagers.

Significant Themes

• Protection of the weak: Mel's decision to stay and help the villagers highlights the theme of protecting the innocent and vulnerable.
• Fear of the unknown: Both Mel and the villagers grapple with fear – Mel with the unknown world he's in, and the villagers with the threats they face.
• Hope and determination: Despite their dire circumstances, the villagers find hope in Mel's presence, and he remains determined to help them.

Character Interactions

• Mel and the Village Chief: They form a partnership, with the Village Chief providing information and support, and Mel offering protection and leadership.
• Mel and the Villagers: Mel's actions instill hope and trust in the villagers, who see him as their savior and are willing to follow him despite the risks.
• Mel and the Soldiers: Mel's skills and determination intimidate the soldiers, leading them to retreat and report his actions to their superiors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel discovers a notebook detailing a person's transmigration to another world, which he suspects is himself.
• The diary warns against attempting to recover memories or contact Apostles before reaching Level 90.
• Mel decides to prioritize leveling up to reach Level 90.
• A rogue army approaches the village, threatening to massacre the villagers if Mel does not leave.

Character Developments

• Mel: Realizes he may have lost his memories and transmigrated. He decides to prioritize leveling up and protecting the villagers.
• Villagers: Face constant threats from rogue armies and are willing to follow Mel in rebellion to survive.

Significant Themes

• Memory loss and identity: Mel struggles with his lost memories and tries to piece together his past.
• Survival and rebellion: The villagers and Mel must fight to survive against oppressive forces.

Character Interactions

• Mel interacts with the villagers, who express their willingness to follow him in rebellion.
• Mel faces off against the leader of the approaching rogue army, who threatens him and the villagers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel, a powerful dark mage, faces a Knight Order and soldiers sent to suppress him.
• Mel summons a vast army of creatures to defend himself and the village.
• He uses various dark magic skills to overwhelm the enemy, including [Bone Shield], [Wind Shield], [Goblin Summon], [Minotaur Summon], [Man-eating Flower Summon], [Hypnosis Flower Summon], [Legion of Kin], [Sacrifice Ritual], [Skeleton Soldier Summon], [Reanimate Spirit], [Ghoul], [Lash], [Summon Enhancement], and [Summon Armament].
• Mel uses [Fear Aura], [Soul Control], and [Heart of Dark Magic] passively.
• He uses [Summon Purification] to disrupt the enemy's control over his summons.
• Mel uses [Conical Jet] to kill fleeing cavalrymen.
• He returns to the village, provides food, and offers to train the villagers with the seized equipment.

Character Developments

• Mel demonstrates his immense power and strategic prowess in battle.
• He shows no mercy to the soldiers who had previously slaughtered villagers.
• Mel is willing to help the villagers but makes it clear he won't tolerate betrayal.

Significant Themes

• The power of dark magic and its consequences.
• The cycle of violence and revenge.
• The importance of preparation and strategy in battle.
• The dangers of underestimating one's enemy.

Character Interactions

• Mel interacts with the Knight Order and soldiers, showing no fear or mercy.
• He interacts with the villagers, offering help and setting clear expectations.
• Mel's summons interact with the enemy, causing chaos and destruction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel wakes up in a village, 216th year of the Imperial Calendar, with no memory of his past life.
• He finds two frozen bodies, indicating the village's dire need for firewood.
• Mel decides to train 30 young and strong villagers as soldiers to protect the village and raid nearby nobles for supplies.
• He starts with basic training: standing at attention, marching, and turning, while providing them with food and equipment from his storage.
• After a month, Mel begins teaching them how to use crossbows, focusing on volley fire and three-stage shooting.

Character Developments

• Mel: Shows leadership, strategic thinking, and concern for the villagers' well-being. He adapts to his new situation, using his memories of Geng Ziming to guide him.
• Village Chief: Cooperates with Mel, understanding the importance of building barracks and providing for the soldiers' needs.

Significant Themes

• Survival and self-preservation in chaotic times.
• The importance of discipline and basic training in building an effective army.
• The responsibility of leaders to care for and equip their followers.

Character Interactions

• Mel interacts with the villagers, treating them with respect and providing for their needs. He establishes a hierarchical relationship, with the villagers addressing him as "Sir" or "Mage Sir."
• The village chief interacts with Mel, showing deference and cooperation, understanding the necessity of Mel's plans for the village's survival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The villagers train with crossbows, mastering volley fire and three-stage firing techniques.
• Mel leads the villagers to a wasteland outside the village, where they encounter and combat ghouls.
• The villagers struggle with their first encounter but manage to kill one ghoul.
• A larger group of ghouls approaches, and the villagers form ranks to defend, with Mel promising to intervene if necessary.

Character Developments

• The villagers show improvement in handling crossbows but struggle with maintaining discipline and precision under pressure.
• Mel demonstrates confidence in the squad leader's ability to maintain order among the villagers.
• The villagers gain some combat experience and show determination not to flee.

Significant Themes

• The importance of discipline and formation in warfare.
• The psychological impact of facing monsters and the need for gradual adaptation to combat.
• The value of training and practice in improving combat skills.

Character Interactions

• Mel serves as a mentor and leader, providing guidance and encouragement to the villagers.
• The squad leader shows initiative and gains the villagers' respect by maintaining order and encouraging them during combat.
• The villagers support each other, showing a growing sense of camaraderie and shared purpose.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel and the villagers train with crossbows against a horde of ghouls.
• Mel uses a powerful ghostly slash to defeat the ghouls, demonstrating his Archmage prowess.
• Mel decides to train the villagers in melee combat, dividing them into groups of three with specific roles and weapons.
• He learns about nearby mountain bandits who were once strong villagers, and plans to recruit or eliminate them.

Character Developments

• Mel: Shows his power and leadership, inspiring the villagers to follow him. He plans to expand his forces by dealing with mountain bandits.
• The Villagers: Transform from farmers into soldiers, showing dedication to their training.

Significant Themes

• Power and Leadership: Mel's strength and determination inspire the villagers to follow him.
• Survival and Adaptation: The villagers adapt to their new roles as soldiers to ensure their survival.
• Recruitment and Expansion: Mel seeks to expand his forces by dealing with mountain bandits.

Character Interactions

• Mel and the Village Chief: Discuss the mountain bandits and the village chief's role in bringing them back.
• Mel and the Villagers: Mel trains the villagers in melee combat, dividing them into groups with specific roles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mountain bandits invade a village seeking food and women.
• The village, with the help of an Archmage, has formed an army of villagers equipped with armor and weapons.
• The villagers, led by their chief, offer the bandits a chance to join their army, but the bandits refuse and attack.
• The villagers, despite initial fear, defend their village fiercely, ultimately defeating the bandits and killing their boss.

Character Developments

• The villagers, initially fearful and inexperienced, overcome their fear and fight bravely, demonstrating growth and resilience.
• The mountain bandit boss, confident in his strength, underestimates the villagers and pays the price for his hubris.

Significant Themes

• Courage and Resilience: The villagers find their courage and determination to defend their homes and families.
• Underestimating Opponents: The bandit boss underestimates the villagers, leading to his downfall.
• Teamwork and Strategy: The villagers' teamwork, using the terrain and forming groups, proves crucial in their victory.

Character Interactions

• The village chief tries to reason with the bandits, offering them a chance to join their army, showing compassion and understanding of their circumstances.
• The villagers, despite their initial fear, support each other in battle, demonstrating unity and camaraderie.
• The bandit boss, despite his strength, is ultimately isolated and overwhelmed by the villagers' combined efforts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The village soldiers successfully defeat a group of mountain bandits, but find them penniless and without replenishment.
• Mel leads the villagers on foot to recruit more soldiers from a bandit stronghold, estimated to have 200-300 people.
• The villagers infiltrate the bandit stronghold, and Mel reveals himself to negotiate with the bandits before they engage in combat.

Character Developments

• The village soldiers, though still not qualitatively changed, have seen blood and gained some combat experience, with some even advancing in level.
• Mel demonstrates his strategic and diplomatic skills by attempting to negotiate with the bandits before resorting to combat.

Significant Themes

• The cruelty of war and the harsh realities faced by commoners.
• The contrast between Mel's army and the nobles' armies, with Mel's army treating its soldiers better and not using them as cannon fodder.

Character Interactions

• Mel interacts with the village soldiers, providing guidance and support.
• The village soldiers interact with their former villagers-turned-bandits, trying to convince them to join Mel's army.
• Mel attempts to negotiate with the bandit boss, but the bandits attack first, leading to combat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel, not wearing his mage robes, joins village soldiers to face mountain bandits.
• Bandits surround the soldiers, but Mel allows the soldiers to fight first to gain experience.
• Bandit boss suspects a trap and divides his men to guard mountain passes.
• Mel uses his Ghost God Possession ability to subdue the bandit leaders.
• He offers the bandits a choice: join the army, farm, or be eliminated.
• Many bandits choose to join the army, while some choose farming. Those who refuse are eliminated.
• Mel plans to rob grain from local lords and nobles to feed the new soldiers.

Character Developments

• Mel: Shows strategic thinking by allowing soldiers to fight first to gain experience. Demonstrates his power and ruthlessness in eliminating those who refuse to join or reform.
• Village Soldiers: Gain confidence and combat experience in their second battle.
• Bandit Boss: Initially cautious and strategic, later shows eagerness to join Mel's plans and gain benefits.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Mel's power and ruthlessness instill fear and obedience in the bandits.
• Choice and consequence: Bandits are given a choice to join or reform, with refusal resulting in elimination.
• Resource acquisition: Mel plans to rob grain from local lords to feed his growing army.

Character Interactions

• Mel and the Bandit Boss: The bandit boss shows deference to Mel's power and plans to join his cause.
• Mel and the Village Soldiers: Mel allows the soldiers to fight first to gain experience, showing trust in their abilities.
• Bandits among themselves: Bandits choose their paths based on their abilities and preferences, with some trying to escape but failing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel, a powerful individual in a new world, kills a bandit group to clear his path and save them from their desperate situation.
• Mel learns about the villagers' cannibalistic practices due to extreme hunger.
• Mel decides to lead these people to survive and live with dignity.
• Mel discovers that the Church has strong individuals like him and is warned to be careful.
• Mel recruits more people, equips them with heavy armor, and organizes them into a military structure (squads, platoons, companies, battalions, regiments, brigades, divisions, and armies).

Character Developments

• Mel: Shows leadership, empathy, and a desire to help the desperate people. He also demonstrates strategic thinking in organizing the army.
• Bandit Boss: Shows loyalty and concern for Mel's safety, understanding the importance of Mel's leadership for their survival.
• Village Chief and Original Squad Captain: Show understanding and acceptance of Mel's new military structure and their roles within it.

Significant Themes

• Leadership and its importance in desperate times.
• The consequences of extreme hunger and desperation (cannibalism).
• The power dynamics between different factions (nobles, Church, Mel's army).
• The value of organization and structure in building an army.

Character Interactions

• Mel interacts with the Bandit Boss, showing understanding and empathy for their situation while also demonstrating his resolve to lead them.
• Mel interacts with the Village Chief and Original Squad Captain, explaining his new military structure and entrusting them with responsibilities.
• The Bandit Boss and Village Chief interact with Mel, showing loyalty and understanding of his plans, and accepting their new roles within the army.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel distributes armor and explains requirements to the villagers, including the need for regular bathing.
• The village chief informs Mel about the impending wood shortage, and Mel decides to cut wood from the nobles' forest next month.
• Mel plans to build an army quickly to avoid the nobles' counterattack, addressing food, horses, and soldiers' needs.
• In the noble's castle, the local lord expresses anxiety about a powerful dark mage (Mel) in his territory and seeks help from the Church.
• Mel leads the villagers-turned-knights on a training march, with the goal of creating an elite force capable of running in heavy armor.
• Mel decides to send scouts into the city to gather information about the country.

Character Developments

• Mel demonstrates his leadership and strategic thinking, prioritizing the village's needs and planning for future conflicts with nobles.
• The villagers show determination and resilience in their training, despite the harsh conditions.
• The local noble lord reveals his fear and frustration regarding Mel's presence, highlighting the power dynamics between nobles and commoners.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and class struggle: The nobles' exploitation of commoners and Mel's rebellion against this system.
• The importance of information and intelligence gathering: Mel's realization that he needs more information about the country to make informed decisions.
• Adaptation and resilience: The villagers' ability to adapt to new circumstances and Mel's training methods to help them improve.

Character Interactions

• Mel interacts with the village chief, showing concern for the village's needs and discussing their future plans.
• Mel communicates with the company commander and platoon leaders, demonstrating his understanding of command structures and the importance of clear communication.
• The local noble lord interacts with his butler, expressing his frustration and fear regarding Mel's presence, highlighting the power imbalance between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel leads a group of rebels into the noble forest for logging, aiming to attract the local lord's attention.
• A patrol of seven soldiers from the local lord approaches. Mel captures them and takes their weapons and armor.
• Mel uses his powers to fell a large number of trees, intending to reinforce the village's defenses and draw more attention.
• Mel decides to lure the local lord out for a battle, aiming to take the city with minimal cost.

Character Developments

• Mel: Shows strategic thinking, wanting to take the city but also preparing for retreat if necessary. He's still uncertain about his future plans.
• Bandit Boss: Becomes an officer and shows dedication to his new role, agreeing to teach others to ride horses.

Significant Themes

• Strategy and Tactics: Mel employs strategic planning to draw out the local lord and minimize potential losses.
• Adaptability: Mel acknowledges the need to adapt to specific situations and not rely on dogmatic approaches.
• Preparation and Contingency: Mel emphasizes the importance of preparing for both victory and retreat.

Character Interactions

• Mel and the Officers: They discuss plans for the city and agree on sending scouts to gather intelligence.
• Mel and the Bandit Boss: Mel assigns the Bandit Boss to teach others to ride horses, acknowledging his role as an officer.
• Mel and the Village Chief: The Village Chief expresses hesitation about attacking the lord's city, while Mel is more decisive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The local lord, a Count, refuses to send troops to the Imperial City war, causing dissatisfaction among other nobles.
• The Count learns that a dark mage (Mel) is training a peasant army and fears for his safety.
• Mel learns that the Count is aware of his plans and has set an ambush for him.
• Mel infiltrates the city with his army, avoiding the main gate, and is led into an ambush.
• Mel defeats the ambushers and learns that a mountain bandit scout betrayed him.

Character Developments

• The Count: Shows cowardice and self-preservation, prioritizing his own safety over participating in the war.
• Mel: Demonstrates strategic thinking, caution, and formidable combat skills, surviving an ambush and quickly turning the situation around.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal: A mountain bandit scout betrays Mel and the peasant army for a reward from the Count.
• Self-preservation: The Count prioritizes his own safety over his duties as a noble and participating in the war.
• Strategic Thinking: Mel shows careful planning and adaptability in responding to the ambush.

Character Interactions

• Mel and the Count: Enemies, with Mel seeking to capture the city and the Count trying to protect it.
• Mel and the mountain bandit scout: Betrayer and betrayed, with the scout providing information to the Count and Mel later confronting him.
• Mel and his army: Allies, with Mel leading them into the city and trusting them to follow his orders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel's soldiers wait outside the city, their morale wavering due to Mel's prolonged absence.
• Mel returns, dragging a traitor, and explains that the mercenary camp was a trap set by the local lord.
• Mel integrates the surrendered soldiers (800) into his army (150), planning to prevent them from defecting.
• Mel's army enters the city, creating the illusion of a rogue army's breach to instill fear and chaos.
• Mel captures a defiant soldier and learns about local nobles who have committed crimes.
• Mel plans to publicly execute these nobles to gain the citizens' favor.

Character Developments

• Mel demonstrates strategic thinking and ruthlessness in dealing with the traitor and integrating the surrendered soldiers.
• Mel shows empathy for the common people's suffering, contrasting with the nobles' exploitation.
• The defiant soldier reveals his background and knowledge of local nobles' crimes.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of common people against oppressive nobles.
• The importance of perception and reputation in gaining support (e.g., Mel's deliberate management of his army's actions).
• The consequences of past actions (e.g., the nobles' crimes catching up to them).

Character Interactions

• Mel interacts with his core soldiers, trying to instill discipline and prevent defection.
• Mel interrogates the defiant soldier, showing understanding and empathy while maintaining authority.
• Mel interacts with the citizens, showing concern for their well-being and inviting them to witness the public trial.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Commoner Army, led by Mel, enters a city and promises to resolve any grievances against nobles.
• A magistrate, Bill, is executed for forcing himself on a commoner maiden, leading to her suicide.
• Mel establishes a platform for commoners to report crimes committed by nobles.
• Several nobles are executed based on the reports, including a viscount's son for assaulting and defiling commoners.
• Mel promotes the bandit boss to Battalion Commander and begins recruiting new soldiers.

Character Developments

• Mel: Establishes himself as a champion of the common people, willing to execute nobles for their crimes. He shows strong leadership and a desire for justice.
• The Bandit Boss: Transitions from a bandit leader to a Battalion Commander in the Commoner Army, gaining respect and admiration from the citizens.
• The Commoners: Overcome their fear and come forward to report crimes committed against them, seeking justice.

Significant Themes

• Justice and retribution for the common people against oppressive nobles.
• The power dynamics between nobles and commoners.
• The establishment of a new order with the Commoner Army.

Character Interactions

• Mel interacts with the commoners, listening to their grievances and ordering the execution of guilty nobles.
• The Bandit Boss interacts with the citizens, gaining their respect and admiration, and encouraging a young man to join the Commoner Army.
• The executed nobles interact with Mel, pleading for their lives but ultimately facing justice for their crimes.