Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Saik and his team capture Prince Gald during a surprise attack on the allied camp.
• The prince is taken to Edge City, where he is held captive.
• The allied nobles surround the city but hesitate to attack due to the prince's capture.
• Saik rejects the prince's offer to defect, stating his loyalty to Lord Westland.

Character Developments

• Saik: Proves his decisiveness and strategic thinking in capturing the prince. His loyalty to Lord Westland and belief in his cause strengthen.
• Prince Gald: Initially confident and welcoming, he becomes grim and threatening when Saik refuses to defect. He reveals his attempt to assassinate Lord Westland.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Betrayal: Saik's unwavering loyalty to Lord Westland contrasts with the prince's expectation of betrayal.
• Power Dynamics: The prince's capture shifts the power dynamics, with the nobles hesitating to attack Edge City.

Character Interactions

• Saik and Prince Gald: Their interaction highlights their differing views and goals. The prince tries to persuade Saik to join him, while Saik remains steadfast in his loyalty to Lord Westland.
• Saik and the Allied Nobles: Their interaction is tense, with the nobles demanding the prince's release and Saik threatening to kill the prince if they attack the city.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel is intercepted on his way to Edge City by two Level 80 individuals: a disheveled old man and a young nun.
• Mel uses various defensive and summoning skills to protect himself, including [Scarecrow], [Magic Shield], [Electro-Ice Wall], [Lightning Barrier], [Wind Shield], and [Skeleton Soldiers].
• The old man, a Wolf Sword Style Master, easily breaks through Mel's defenses, forcing Mel to use [Flash] and [Bone Shield].
• Mel reverts to using game-formula tactics, trying to disrupt the healer's chanting with summoned creatures while focusing on the old man.
• The young nun uses powerful Holy element skills like [Light Spear Throw] and [Holy Light Cross] to counter Mel's dark magic skills.
• Mel attempts to use [Conical Jet] to eliminate the healer but is blocked by the old man.
• Mel switches to his [Blackgold Dagger] to attempt a backstab attack.

Character Developments

• Mel demonstrates his strategic thinking and adaptability in combat, using various skills and tactics to protect himself.
• The old man showcases exceptional swordsmanship and timing, reminiscent of an Assassin.
• The young nun proves to be a formidable healer, with powerful Holy element skills and raw stats.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against overwhelming odds, with Mel facing two higher-level opponents.
• The importance of adaptability and strategic thinking in combat.
• The countering effect of Holy element magic against dark magic.

Character Interactions

• The old man and the young nun work together to ambush and eliminate Mel.
• Mel focuses on disrupting the healer's chanting while dealing with the old man's relentless attacks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel engages in a battle with an old man (Wolf Sword Style) and a young Nun (healer).
• Mel uses various skills and strategies, including [Aerial Assault], [Elemental Burst], and magic traps, to defeat the old man.
• Mel captures the young Nun, Sissika, after she surrenders.
• Mel offers Sissika a position as Bishop in his territory, aiming to win over the Church's forces.

Character Developments

• Mel demonstrates his strategic thinking, adaptability, and ruthlessness in battle, using his skills and resources effectively.
• Sissika shows her strength as a healer and her loyalty to the Church, but ultimately surrenders when faced with Mel's power.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for control, as seen in Mel's attempt to win over the Church and his battle against the Wolf Sword Style old man and the Nun.
• The use of strategy and adaptability in combat, as Mel employs various skills and tactics to overcome his enemies.

Character Interactions

• Mel and the Wolf Sword Style old man engage in a fierce battle, showcasing their respective skills and strategies.
• Mel and Sissika interact briefly after her surrender, with Mel attempting to recruit her to his side and Sissika expressing her surprise and disbelief at his offer.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel captures Sissika, the Patriarch of the Southern Church, during a battle.
• Mel brings Sissika to Edge City, where they find the city under siege but not being attacked.
• Mel discovers that Saik has captured a Prince, leading to the end of the war.
• Mel negotiates a two-year peace treaty with the Prince and keeps Sissika to observe the Commoner Army's territories.
• Mel and Sissika discuss the Commoner Army's rules and Sissika expresses interest in treating the injured.
• Mel plans to expand westward after two years to secure grain-producing lands.

Character Developments

• Mel demonstrates his strategic thinking and ambition, aiming to create a unified army to lead the people and survive.
• Sissika shows curiosity and cunning, agreeing to observe the Commoner Army's territories and offering to treat the injured.
• Saik remains loyal to Mel and agrees with his strategic plans.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power dynamics among nobles and the church.
• The importance of a strong, unified army for survival and expansion.
• The role of the church in society, with Sissika's character challenging traditional perceptions of nuns.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Sissika engage in a conversation about the Commoner Army's rules and Mel's plans for expansion.
• Mel and Saik discuss their strategic plans for the future, demonstrating their mutual trust and understanding.
• Mel's capture of Sissika and subsequent negotiations with the Prince showcase his ability to adapt and make decisions in high-stakes situations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• News of Sissika's arrival at the rebel army's church reaches the Northern Church, causing concern and curiosity.
• The Northern Church decides to allow Sissika to manage church affairs, hoping for potential reunification with the Southern Church in the future.
• Sissika inspects the territory and observes no large-scale massacres or plunders by the rebel army.
• Mel prepares to take on Hall of Fame level commissions to rapidly increase his level.

Character Developments

• Sissika: She demonstrates her power and influence as a Hall of Fame level Archmage and a believer of a deity. She also shows curiosity and open-mindedness in her interactions with Mel.
• Mel: He exhibits confidence in his actions and decisions, showing no signs of slowing down in his plans. He also shows understanding and appreciation for Sissika's abilities.

Significant Themes

• The tension and mutual distrust between the Northern and Southern Churches.
• The potential for unity among different factions, as seen in the Northern Church's hope for reunification with the Southern Church.
• The importance of a stable environment for development, as seen in Mel's plans to take on higher-level commissions.

Character Interactions

• Sissika and the Northern Church representative: They discuss the situation and decide to allow Sissika to manage the church affairs.
• Sissika and the clergyman: They discuss the changes in the lives of common people under the rebel army's rule and the actions of Mel (Mr. Westland).
• Sissika and Mel: They discuss the management of the church and Mel's blessing. Sissika reveals her ability to appraise blessings and suspects that Mel is not a Blessed One. Despite this, she accepts Mel's proposal to manage the church affairs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel, the ruler of Steel City, has a policy of low trade taxes to attract more merchants, aiming to boost the local economy and provide abundant goods for the people.
• Xi Edwen's adventuring team arrives at Steel City, clashing with the Orc general, who is revealed to be an old acquaintance from the Royal Academy.
• The team enters the city, noticing the abundance of high-quality weapons due to the city's rich iron ore resources.
• Mephisto suggests organizing a caravan to transport weapons from Steel City to the front lines for profit, but Mamaka points out Xi Edwen's likely disapproval.

Character Developments

• Xi Edwen: Shows impulsiveness and recklessness, but also demonstrates her noble status and expectations.
• Mephisto Hila: Reveals his business acumen and ability to calculate profits, suggesting a caravan for transporting weapons.
• Mamaka: Shows practicality and understanding of the political landscape, dampening Mephisto's enthusiasm.

Significant Themes

• Economic policies and their impact on society (Mel's low trade tax policy).
• The role of merchants and trade in wartime (Mephisto's caravan idea).
• The relationship between nobles and commoners (Mamaka's reflection on employment policies).

Character Interactions

• Xi Edwen and the Orc general: Old acquaintances with differing views on their current allegiances.
• Mephisto and Mamaka: Discussing business opportunities and the challenges of implementing them.
• Xi Edwen and Mephisto: Mephisto's idea is met with Mamaka's practical concerns about Xi Edwen's approval.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Mel improves his strength and learns new skills, including [Sword Qi Drawing Slash], [Dual Sword Flower Dance], [Magic Swordsman], and [Elemental Burst].
• He realizes he hasn't learned many high-level skills and faces a skill bottleneck at level 76.
• Mel decides to leave his territory to complete a challenging Hall of Fame Commission to gain strength.

Character Developments

• Mel shows determination to improve his strength and understanding of his role as a leader.
• Sister Sissika displays a playful, unorthodox attitude for a clergy member.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and strength in a dangerous world.
• The responsibility of a leader towards their people.
• The contrast between Mel's past life experiences and his current situation.

Character Interactions

• Mel interacts with Sister Sissika, seeking her advice on improving his strength.
• Mel engages with his soldiers, teaching them about the purpose of the Commoner Army and the importance of literacy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel leaves to increase his Level, accepting a commission to defeat a Level 70 Thunder Dragon Lizard.
• Xi Edw and her team begin adventuring in the same mountain range.
• Kain returns to Garde Imperial City to choose a Mage for the Hero Squad, selecting Luke Ronan based on intuition.

Character Developments

• Mel demonstrates his strategic thinking and leadership by discussing with generals and accepting a dangerous commission to improve his strength.
• Xi Edw shows determination and ambition, pushing her team to fight powerful monsters to become stronger.
• Luke Ronan showcases his unique Mimicry Magic, impressing Kain and securing his place in the Hero Squad.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Power: Characters strive to increase their strength and power to face greater challenges and threats.
• Ambition and Determination: Characters exhibit strong will and ambition, pushing themselves and their teams to improve and achieve their goals.
• Intuition and Trust: Kain's decision to choose Luke Ronan based on intuition highlights the importance of trust and gut feelings in decision-making.

Character Interactions

• Mel and the Commoner Army: Mel interacts with the soldiers, understanding their motivations and planning to improve their situation.
• Xi Edw and her Team: Xi Edw leads her team, encouraging them to face stronger monsters to grow in strength.
• Kain and Luke Ronan: Kain trusts his intuition and selects Luke Ronan for the Hero Squad without extensive testing.
• Hero Squad Members: The existing Hero Squad members react to Kain's decision to choose Luke Ronan, expressing confusion and curiosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel enters a mountain range and finds an area of scorched trees, indicating the presence of Thunder Dragon Lizards.
• He decides to wait outside the lightning strike zone for the Thunder Dragon Lizard to venture out, setting up a lightning rod and a mud pit trap.
• After three days, the Thunder Dragon Lizard (LV80) appears and attacks the lightning rod. Mel uses a swamp to trap it and then kills it with a [Conical Jet] spell, gaining a level.

Character Development

• Mel demonstrates strategic thinking and patience in setting up the trap and waiting for the monster.
• He shows adaptability by adjusting his plan based on the monster's behavior, which differs from the game's patterns.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation: Mel adapts his strategies based on the real-world behavior of the monster, unlike the game's patterns.
• Patience and Preparation: Mel's patience in waiting for the monster and careful preparation of the trap are rewarded.

Character Interactions

• There are no character interactions in this chapter as Mel acts alone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Squad encounters a level 58 Thunder Gorilla, far stronger than any of them (levels 45-50).
• Mephisto uses Metal Cone Stab to temporarily incapacitate the gorilla, but it enrages it, causing a massive lightning storm that paralyzes the squad.
• Mel, an amnesiac mage, saves the squad and reveals he's Westland, leader of the Commoner Army.

Character Developments

• Xi Edw shows curiosity and caution towards Mel, questioning his actions as the leader of the Commoner Army.
• Mephisto Hila shows gratitude and understanding towards Mel, despite his reputation as a dark mage.
• Xi Edw's noble upbringing clashes with Mel's commoner perspective, leading to a tense exchange.

Significant Themes

• Class struggle: Mel represents the commoners' struggle against the nobles, challenging the existing social order.
• Necessity of rebellion: Mel argues that the commoners' suffering justifies their rebellion against the nobles.

Character Interactions

• Xi Edw and Mel have a tense exchange about the Commoner Army's actions against nobles.
• Mephisto Hila shows respect and understanding towards Mel, despite his reputation.
• The squad works together to fight the Thunder Gorilla, highlighting their teamwork and camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel leaves his territory to find stronger monsters and increase his Level.
• He completes a Hall of Fame Commission by killing the Thunder Dragon Lizard, earning 300,000 Oren and valuable scales for crafting lightning-resistant armor.
• Mel learns about the Armor Piercer Beast and decides to hunt it in a place called Hellology, raising his Level to 77.
• He plans to head to the Sky Island Labyrinth to grind his Level to 85.
• Meanwhile, Chocolate arrives at the Bernardo Family's manor in Exar but is initially refused entry due to his appearance.

Character Developments

• Mel's thoughts and values are revealed to be different from the world's order, making him a heretic.
• He prioritizes improving his own strength over managing an army, believing that a high Level and magic power make one person an army.
• Mel discovers he can sense a person's magic power purity, with lower purity causing a stronger reaction in their blood, making them appear more appealing to him.
• Chocolate, despite his unkempt appearance, is persistent in finding Mel and is known to Claire and Liberia.

Significant Themes

• The importance of individual strength in a world where might is paramount.
• The struggle between Mel's human identity and his growing vampire-like tendencies.
• The contrast between Mel's and Chocolate's appearances and their true connections to the Bernardo Family.

Character Interactions

• Mel interacts with Winged People in the Dragon Mountain Range, seeking information about the Sky City, but they are wary of him.
• Chocolate interacts with the guards at the Bernardo Manor, trying to gain entry to see Mel, Claire, and Liberia, but is initially refused due to his appearance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel arrives at Sky City, seeking to check the seal's status and eliminate any escaped demons.
• Claire and Liberia, with no memory of Mel, meet Chocolate, who explains Mel's existence was erased by an Apostle.
• Claire agrees to help find Mel, and Chocolate learns to draw Mel's portrait for identification.
• Mel infiltrates Sky City, encountering Winged guards who question his presence.

Character Developments

• Claire: Becomes more involved in finding Mel, showing determination and resourcefulness.
• Liberia: Struggles with memory loss, feeling sad and lonely, but stabilizes after learning about Mel.
• Mel: Demonstrates his power and confidence, showing no fear of the Winged guards.

Significant Themes

• Memory and identity: Characters grapple with memory loss and the struggle to regain their identities.
• Power dynamics: Mel's superior strength and skill contrast with the Winged guards' caution and defensiveness.

Character Interactions

• Claire and Liberia: Claire supports Liberia emotionally and physically, helping her cope with her memory loss.
• Mel and the Winged guards: Mel's calm and assertive demeanor contrasts with the Winged guards' suspicion and hostility.
• Mel, Claire, and Liberia: Their past connection is hinted at, with Claire and Liberia showing interest in finding Mel to regain their memories.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel, a vampire, arrives at Sky City, which is stopped and sealed, unusual for its normal operation.
• The Harpy Queen, interested in Mel's offer to resolve the demon within the seal, agrees to meet him.
• Mel meets the Harpy Queen, who requests his help in repairing Sky City's operation system after he resolves the seal.
• Mel is led to the sealing location, where he finds a black giant spider, the sealed object.

Character Developments

• Mel demonstrates confidence in his abilities and willingness to help the Harpy Queen, showing his desire to gain experience points and level up.
• The Harpy Queen shows concern for her people's safety and the well-being of Sky City, seeking Mel's help to repair its operation system.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and confidence is shown through Mel's assurance in his abilities and his willingness to take on the challenge of unsealing the dangerous object.
• The theme of responsibility is demonstrated by the Harpy Queen, who seeks help to protect her people and maintain their home, Sky City.

Character Interactions

• Mel and the Harpy Queen interact with mutual respect and a shared goal, with Mel showing deference to the Harpy Queen's position and the Harpy Queen seeking Mel's help due to his perceived strength and expertise.
• Mel interacts with the Harpy Mage, Vislant, who assists in preparing the sealing area and offers his support for reinforcement if needed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A giant spider breaks through a seal and targets Mel.
• Mel faces a smaller, metal-like boss spider that respawns infinitely.
• Mel decides to grind levels by killing the smaller spiders, taking about two years.
• Mel communicates with his territory through the Winged People, who deliver letters.
• Mel considers his territory's economic development, focusing on metal products.

Character Developments

• Mel's level increases slowly from 77 to 78 over a week, then to 80 over several months.
• Mel learns to use Creation-type Ice Magic, though he's more comfortable with skills from the game.
• Mel's territory, under the guidance of Saik, the former commander of the Exar Royal Knights, grows and absorbs refugees.

Significant Themes

• The grind of leveling up and the increasing difficulty as the level gap widens.
• The importance of land and food in this world's economy.
• The potential for industry and commerce, despite the world's current focus on agriculture.

Character Interactions

• Mel interacts with the Winged People Mage, who reinforces the pillars trapping the giant spider.
• Mel communicates with his territory through letters delivered by the Winged People.
• Mel considers the economic development of his territory, weighing various options.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel reaches LV85 after defeating a boss.
• The Harpy Queen thanks Mel for his help and invites him to her territory.
• Mel returns to Edge City and meets Saik, his general.
• Mel decides to increase taxes temporarily to recruit more soldiers for an opportunity to expand territory.
• Mel plans to attack multiple cities simultaneously on the plains between two rivers while the Prince and First Princess are engaged in a decisive battle.

Character Developments

• Mel has grown in strength and wisdom, understanding the necessity of increasing taxes for expansion, despite his initial reluctance.
• Saik has proven himself capable, managing the territory and opening trade routes in Mel's absence.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and resources in a chaotic political landscape.
• The necessity of compromise and pragmatism in leadership.
• The importance of opportunity and timing in strategic decision-making.

Character Interactions

• Mel and the Harpy Queen: Mel expresses goodwill towards Demi-humans and Orcs, and the Harpy Queen invites him to her territory.
• Mel and Saik: They discuss the political situation, military strategy, and the need for a temporary tax increase. Mel trusts Saik's judgment and delegates the task to him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Apothecary's business is thriving, indicating a lucrative industry.
• Mel invests in the Commoner Army, showing his commitment to supporting them.
• Winged People scouts are dispatched to monitor the Noble Army's movements.
• Mel investigates the state of commoners in noble territories, finding them in dire conditions.
• Mel plans to recruit more Demi-humans and Orcs into administrative and mage roles in the army.
• Mel's decree to recruit more Demi-humans and Orcs is executed by his generals.
• The Bernardo Merchant Guild increases its activities in the Commoner Army's territory, noticing Mel's presence.

Character Developments

• Saik's loyalty to Mel is reinforced as he sees Mel's generosity towards the Commoner Army.
• Mel demonstrates his strategic thinking and commitment to integrating diverse races into his army and administration.
• Mel's generals, like Grev and Pond, show their loyalty and adaptability in executing Mel's decree, despite initial confusion.

Significant Themes

• Economic Inequality: The stark contrast between the Apothecary's wealth and the commoners' starvation highlights the economic disparities in society.
• Racial Integration: Mel's decision to recruit more Demi-humans and Orcs into the army and administration reflects his commitment to racial integration and utilizing talent regardless of race.
• Leadership and Trust: Mel's trust in his subordinates and their loyalty to him demonstrate the strength of their relationship.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Saik: Mel's trust in Saik is evident, and Saik's loyalty to Mel is reinforced.
• Mel and his generals: Mel's generals show their loyalty and adaptability in executing Mel's orders, even when they initially disagree.
• Mel and the Bernardo Merchant Guild: The guild notices Mel's presence and begins to investigate him, setting up a potential future interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The First Princess and the Prince gather their armies to fight for control of the Imperial City region.
• Mel learns of this and sees an opportunity to expand his territory.
• Mel and his generals discuss deploying troops to capture cities along the second river basin.
• They decide to attack the three connected cities (Xis, Zhongsi, Dongsi) first, then capture Siduni, the isolated city to the north.
• Mel agrees to sabotage the southern railway tracks to delay enemy reinforcements.
• The Prince's army plans to attack the rebels in the rear after capturing the northern territories.

Character Developments

• Mel shows strategic thinking and decisiveness in planning the military campaign.
• The Prince demonstrates overconfidence and underestimation of the rebel threat.

Significant Themes

• Strategic planning and adaptability in warfare.
• The importance of intelligence and communication in military operations.
• Overconfidence and its potential consequences.

Character Interactions

• Mel consults with his generals (Pond, Grev, Bearman general, Saik) to plan the campaign.
• The Prince interacts with his corps commander, showing disregard for the rebel threat in the rear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The First Princess prepares for war against the Prince, dismissing the rebel army as a minor threat.
• Mel, the rebel leader, arrives in a central city to prepare for blowing up the railway tracks when the war starts.
• In a tavern, Mel encounters the Eugene Sword Saint and Sister Clabel, who quiz him about the Knight's code.

Character Developments

• Mel: Shows his disregard for the Knight's code, viewing Knights as suppressors of commoners. He remains focused on his mission to blow up the railway tracks.
• Eugene (Eugene Sword Saint): Struggles with the interpretation of the Knight's code, particularly the balance between loyalty to nobles and protecting commoners. He hopes Mel is not an enemy they'll face on the battlefield.

Significant Themes

• The Knight's Code: The tension between loyalty to nobles and protecting commoners is explored through Mel's and Eugene's perspectives.
• Rebellion vs. Legitimacy: The Prince's rebellion is seen as different from the commoners' uprising due to the Emperor's suspicious death, challenging the usual dynamics of rebellion.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Eugene: Their interaction highlights their differing views on the Knight's code and foreshadows potential conflict between them.
• Eugene and Clabel: They discuss the Knight's code and the commoners' situation, revealing Eugene's internal struggle and his hope for a better life for commoners.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel, using magic, destroys a hundred kilometers of railway tracks to hinder enemy reinforcements.
• Saik and Pond capture Dongsi and Zhongsi cities through stealth and swift action, while Grev faces difficulties in capturing Xis City due to early detection.
• Mel joins Saik and Pond's forces (8,000 men) to capture the last city, Siduni City, defended by a powerful human Lancer.

Character Developments

• Mel demonstrates his strategic thinking, magical prowess, and confidence in his abilities.
• Saik, Pond, and Grev show competence in their respective missions, with Saik displaying loyalty to Mel.

Significant Themes

• The power of individual might and its impact on warfare.
• The importance of strategy and stealth in warfare.
• The fear and awe inspired by powerful individuals.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Saik: Mel trusts Saik with southern matters, and Saik is loyal and respectful towards Mel.
• Mel and the Human Lancer: They engage in a standoff, with Mel expressing interest in the Lancer's abilities.
• Mel and his generals (Saik, Pond, Grev): They work together to capture cities, with Mel leading the overall strategy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel, a powerful mage, defeats a Spear Lancer using his Magic Shield and identifies the Lancer's special attribute, 'Sharpness'.
• Mel takes over Siduni City, expanding his territory and control over resources.
• Eugene the Sword Saint and Sister Clabel are stranded in the city due to damaged railway tracks.
• The nobles' army and the First Princess's army engage in a decisive battle, with no room for retreat.

Character Developments

• Mel demonstrates his power and mercy, sparing the city's inhabitants while punishing the guilty nobles.
• Eugene the Sword Saint shows concern for his disciple, Kain, and reflects on his own aging.
• Sister Clabel acknowledges her advancing age and expresses gratitude to Eugene for accompanying her.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of absolute power (Mel vs. the Lancer).
• The struggle for resources and control (Mel's expansion, the nobles' and Princess's armies).
• The passage of time and aging (Eugene, Sister Clabel).

Character Interactions

• Mel and the Spear Lancer: A brief but intense exchange showcasing their power and Mel's mercy.
• Eugene and Sister Clabel: A heartfelt conversation between friends, reflecting on their past and the future.
• The nobles and the First Princess: Both sides engage in a decisive battle, with no room for retreat, highlighting their determination and desperation.