Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The war between the two factions of the Empire ends with both sides weakened.
• Mel's Commoner Army has grown strong enough to challenge the Imperial army.
• Mel considers expanding his territory but faces limitations due to manpower and trust issues in newly conquered territories.
• A caravan from Mel's territory is ambushed on the Grass Plains route, raising suspicion of noble groups or the Church.

Character Developments

• Mel is cautious about expanding too quickly, considering the potential backlash from the Empire and the Church.
• Saik demonstrates strategic thinking, advising Mel to focus on steady development and suggesting hiring Centaur warriors for caravan protection.

Significant Themes

• The balance of power between Mel's Commoner Army and the Empire.
• The potential threat of the Church and other powerful factions.
• The importance of strategic planning and resource management in territorial expansion.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Saik discuss military strategy, with Saik providing practical and cautious advice, while Mel considers more aggressive options.
• Mel and Saik's relationship remains one of trust and mutual respect, with Saik acting as a voice of reason to Mel's ambition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Commoner Army, led by Mel (under the alias Westland), plans their next move after capturing a city.
• The Bernardo Merchant Guild, including Claire and Chocolate, prepares to travel to the Gard Empire to find Mel.
• Mel considers forming a spy organization and promotes Saik, a former Royal Knight, to a key position.

Character Developments

• Mel: Struggles with leadership and governance, considers forming an intelligence organization.
• Saik: Reflects on his past loyalty to the Royalty, decides to join the Commoner Army due to Mel's governance methods.
• Claire: Shows concern for potential dangers in traveling to the Gard Empire due to ongoing wars.
• Chocolate: Remains casual and determined to find Mel, even if it means joining the rebel army.

Significant Themes

• Power and Governance: Mel's struggle to rule and maintain order, Saik's shift in loyalty due to Mel's governance methods.
• Memory and Identity: Mel's amnesia and false identity, Chocolate's search for Mel to explain his past.
• War and Politics: Ongoing conflicts within the Gard Empire and the Kingdom of Exar, potential threats to Claire and Chocolate's journey.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Saik: Discuss Saik's past and Mel's plans for an intelligence organization.
• Claire and Chocolate: Discuss the dangers of traveling to the Gard Empire, Claire's concern versus Chocolate's determination.
• Chocolate and Claire: Discuss Mel's possible situation and their plans to find him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Church's high-ranking members plot to replace the Royalty, aiming to unify religious and political power.
• Mel's intelligence network discovers the Church's interest in him.
• Rebellions break out across the Empire due to heavy war taxes, including in Mel's territory.
• The First Princess plans to crush the Prince's faction and the rebellions to unify the Empire.
• The Church becomes more active in the eastern grasslands, raising the First Princess's suspicion.
• In Mel's territory, tensions escalate between Demi-humans, Orcs, and the original inhabitants due to the arrival of the Pigman race.

Character Developments

• Mel remains wary of the Church and considers its status in his territory.
• The First Princess shows determination to unify the Empire and suppress rebellions, displaying her ruthless side.
• Mel's territory faces internal conflicts, testing his leadership and restraint.

Significant Themes

• Power struggle between the Royalty, the Church, and the commoners.
• Religious influence and its potential threat to political power.
• The consequences of heavy taxation and exploitation of commoners.
• The challenges of integrating diverse races and cultures.

Character Interactions

• Mel discusses the Church's status with Saik, considering its potential threat.
• The First Princess consults with her commander about the Church's activities and the rebellions.
• Mel observes the conflict in his territory, trying to maintain restraint before intervening.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Orcs and Demi-humans replace humans at the docks, causing job loss and unrest among the human residents.
• The conflict escalates, nearly setting a ship on fire.
• Mel, the territory's leader, intervenes and implements a policy ensuring equal employment of humans and Demi-humans.
• The Guild Master, the Pigman leader, and the human leader are summoned to discuss and agree to the policy.

Character Developments

• Mel demonstrates his leadership and fairness by addressing the labor issue, showing concern for both the humans and Demi-humans.
• The human leader shows cunning by smiling when Mel reprimands him, revealing his satisfaction with the new policy.
• The Pigman leader initially protests the equal employment policy but yields to Mel's authority.

Significant Themes

• Integration and cooperation between humans and Demi-humans.
• The importance of labor and employment in societal stability.
• The role of a leader in managing conflicts and ensuring fairness.

Character Interactions

• Mel interacts with the Guild Master, the Pigman leader, and the human leader, demonstrating his authority and fairness.
• The human leader and the Pigman leader interact, revealing their differing views on the employment policy.
• Mel and Saik interact, with Saik admiring Mel's plan and expressing concern about potential resistance from the commoners.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Empire has unified under the First Princess, and the Prince's death has led to a swift surrender of nobles.
• The Empire is gathering troops, totaling 80,000, including an elite force from the border, to march against Mel's Commoner Army.
• The Church, under Patriarch Sissika, is not rebelling, posing no threat from the rear.

Character Developments

• Mel: Realizes the urgency of the situation and the need for a strategic meeting. He understands the importance of timing in warfare and the need to adapt to changing circumstances.

Significant Themes

• Timing and adaptability in warfare.
• The impact of political changes on military strategy.
• The importance of information gathering and intelligence.

Character Interactions

• Mel consults with his generals, Saik and Grev, to discuss the impending war.
• Mel and Saik share concerns about the enemy's potential deployment of high-level experts.
• Mel's decision to call for a meeting demonstrates his leadership and recognition of the gravity of the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel realizes that fighting the Gard Empire's 80,000 army with his 20,000 forces is impossible without heavy losses.
• He decides to retreat strategically, aiming to preserve his army and territory.
• The plan is to lead the army through the eastern Grass Plains, into the great forest, and then to Exar, where the terrain is more favorable for hiding.
• The army begins to withdraw from Gard, with many soldiers and commoners choosing to stay, reducing the army's size to 8,000.

Character Developments

• Mel demonstrates strategic thinking and a willingness to adapt, prioritizing the preservation of his forces and territory over a futile battle.
• He shows empathy and understanding towards the commoners, acknowledging their concerns and promising to return in the future.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and Strategic Retreat: Mel's decision to retreat highlights the importance of adaptability in the face of overwhelming odds.
• Loyalty and Trust: The commoners' decision to follow Mel despite the uncertainty ahead underscores their loyalty and trust in him.

Character Interactions

• Mel consults with his most trusted subordinates, Grev, Pond, and the Bearman general, about the decision to retreat.
• He interacts with the commoners, acknowledging their fears and promising a future return, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Commoners retreat with Mel, facing the Empire's army.
• Mel decides not to engage in battle due to the vast disparity in troop numbers.
• The Commoner Army encounters an elite cavalry unit of 3,000 from the Empire.
• Mel flies into the sky to counterattack with magic, buying time for his army to retreat.
• The Empire's Knight Order, led by Sword Saint Eugene, prepares to engage Mel.

Character Developments

• Mel demonstrates strategic thinking and concern for his people's safety.
• Mel's magical prowess is revealed, showing he's an Archmage.
• Sword Saint Eugene is introduced, showing his experience and wisdom.

Significant Themes

• Strategic retreat and preservation of forces.
• Disparity in power and the need for adaptability.
• The role of magic and its users in battle.

Character Interactions

• Mel and his soldiers: Mel shows concern for his people's safety and gives orders for their retreat.
• Mel and Sword Saint Eugene: They recognize each other from a previous encounter, setting up a potential confrontation.
• The Empire's Knight Order: They strategize and prepare to engage Mel, showcasing their teamwork and respect for each other's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel is ambushed by two powerful Church Mages and two Swordsmen, including a formidable Old Sword Saint.
• Mel uses various spells and skills, including Scarecrow, Magic Shield, Invisibility, and Ghost God Possession, to defend and counterattack.
• Mel is injured and his MP is locked, forcing him to use Painful Chanting to continue fighting.
• Mel engages in close combat, using his silver swords to fend off his enemies, eventually facing off against the Old Sword Saint, Eugene.

Character Developments

• Mel demonstrates his versatility as a mage with strong swordsmanship skills.
• Mel's vampire trait shows its regenerative capabilities, allowing him to recover from severe injuries.
• Eugene, the Old Sword Saint, is revealed to be the commander of the Imperial Knights and a formidable opponent.

Significant Themes

• The theme of adaptability is shown as Mel switches between magic and swordsmanship to counter his enemies' strategies.
• The theme of resilience is highlighted as Mel's vampire trait allows him to recover from severe injuries.
• The theme of duty is demonstrated by Eugene, who acts according to his duty as the commander of the Imperial Knights.

Character Interactions

• Mel interacts with the Church Mages and Swordsmen, using his skills and adaptability to hold his own against multiple powerful enemies.
• Mel and Eugene recognize each other from a previous encounter, setting up a tense standoff.
• Chocolate, Claire, and Liberia arrive on the scene, catching up to Mel's footsteps, suggesting potential reinforcements or allies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel is cornered by four Hall of Fame individuals, including the Sword Saint Eugene.
• He's disabled from using magic by a Golden Lamp artifact, leaving him vulnerable.
• Mel is severely injured and beheaded by the Sword Saint's attack.
• Liberia, under emotional distress, breaks the Magic-sealing Stone, causing a massive mana overload.
• The overload engulfs everyone, leaving them unconscious. Mel's Vampire Trait activates, reviving him.
• Mel takes advantage of the situation, killing three unconscious pursuers to gain experience and levels.

Character Developments

• Mel demonstrates his resilience and strategic thinking, even in dire situations.
• Liberia's emotional state triggers her powerful magic, showcasing her immense potential.
• Mel's Vampire Trait evolves, allowing him to absorb experience from his victims.

Significant Themes

• The power of emotions and their consequences (Liberia's mana overload).
• The dangers of underestimating opponents (Mel's initial mistake in decision-making).
• The resilience and adaptability of the protagonist (Mel's revival and leveling up).

Character Interactions

• Mel's relationship with Liberia is revealed, suggesting a past connection.
• Chocolate and Claire's concern for Mel is shown, despite their unconscious state.
• Eugene, the Sword Saint, is conflicted about Mel's fate due to his connection to Kiriri, a powerful mage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel contemplates killing the old man but decides against it.
• Mel sends Liberia and the others to safety and flies towards the battle.
• The Commoner Army clashes with the Knight Order, demonstrating remarkable discipline and skill.
• Sissika Sect Leader arrives and helps Mel by killing a Northern Church Mage.
• Mel and Sissika discuss the battle, and Mel decides not to intervene.
• Mel explains his strategy and the reasons behind his retreat to Sissika.

Character Developments

• Mel shows restraint and mercy by not killing the old man, demonstrating his moral compass.
• Mel's concern for his soldiers' lives is evident as he prioritizes their safety over a decisive battle.
• Sissika shows loyalty to Westland and decides to join their retreat.

Significant Themes

• The value of human life and the importance of protecting one's people.
• The strategic and moral dilemmas of war and retreat.
• The consequences of war on civilians and the land.

Character Interactions

• Mel and the old man: Mel considers killing the old man but decides against it, showing restraint.
• Mel and Sissika: They discuss the battle and Mel's strategy, with Sissika expressing her desire to join their retreat.
• The Commoner Army and the Knight Order: Both sides demonstrate remarkable discipline and skill in battle, with the Commoner Army holding their ground against the elite Knight Order.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel's army struggles against the Imperial Knights, suffering heavy casualties.
• Mel uses high-level magic to annihilate the remaining cavalry and kills a Hall of Fame Mage.
• Mel breaks through to Level 90, causing a massive magic fluctuation that attracts the attention of powerful entities.
• Mel retrieves two Divine Artifacts, the Golden Lamp and the Magic-sealing Stone Tablet.
• Mel decides to prioritize dealing with the Demon King threat over human world issues.

Character Developments

• Mel regains his memories after breaking through Level 90 and becomes more confident.
• Archbishop Sissika senses a change in Mel's aura and is confused about his identity.
• Liberia's Witch's Blood has fully awakened, attracting the attention of the Primal Witch.

Significant Themes

• The power of magic and its potential dangers.
• The consequences of amnesia and the importance of memory.
• The struggle between human world politics and the greater threat of the Demon King.

Character Interactions

• Mel thanks Archbishop Sissika for her help and reintroduces himself.
• Mel decides to prioritize helping Liberia and Claire over the Commoner Army's retreat.
• Mel considers Eugene's kindness and decides not to kill him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel activates his simulated perception and finds Liberia, Claire, and Chocolate.
• Mel reunites with Liberia and Claire, but they're interrupted by the Primal Witch's arrival.
• The Primal Witch senses Liberia's magic power burst and teleports to their location.
• Mel decides not to flee and faces the Primal Witch, who hints at Liberia's impending loss of control.
• Mel catches up to Liberia and finds her sane, but worried about her future.
• Mel, Liberia, Claire, and Chocolate reunite with the main force and plan to settle in the mountains north of Exar.

Character Developments

• Mel: Recovers his memories and decides to face the Primal Witch, showing growth in responsibility and courage.
• Liberia: Experiences a magic power burst, hinting at potential future instability and loss of control.
• Claire: Shows concern for Mel and understands the severity of the situation, displaying maturity.
• Chocolate: Returns to Exar to find Mel, showing loyalty and friendship.

Significant Themes

• Memory and Identity: Mel's recovery of his memories leads to a crisis with the Primal Witch, highlighting the consequences of his past actions.
• Power and Responsibility: Mel's increased power brings greater responsibility, as seen in his decision to face the Primal Witch and his commitment to his followers.
• Control vs. Chaos: The Primal Witch's warning about Liberia's magic power burst foreshadows the chaos that could ensue if Liberia loses control.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Liberia/Claire: Their reunion is emotional, but they're quickly separated due to the Primal Witch's arrival. They share a bond of love and concern for each other.
• Mel and the Primal Witch: Their interaction is tense, with the Primal Witch mocking Mel's inability to control Liberia's power.
• Mel and Chocolate: Their reunion is friendly, with Chocolate expressing his loyalty and Mel showing gratitude for his help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel's army travels through the great forest and enters Exar, facing challenging terrain.
• Mel realizes the strategic advantage of his storage space for future warfare.
• Mel, Claire, and the others discuss past events and Mel's amnesiac actions.
• Mel and his group establish a hidden military base in a secluded valley.
• Mel returns to Hess City with Claire, Liberia, and Chocolate, who is preparing to leave.

Character Developments

• Mel reaches Level 90, becoming confident in his strength against most human threats.
• Guweiste also reaches the Legendary Class, matching Mel's level.
• Chocolate decides to leave Hess City, unwilling to stay despite Mel's persuasion.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategic planning and adaptability in warfare (Mel's realization about his storage space).
• The consequences of amnesia and past actions (Mel's discussion with Claire and others).
• The difficulty of change and adaptation (Chocolate's reluctance to stay and help Mel).

Character Interactions

• Mel and Claire reminisce about the past, with Claire expressing regret that Mel didn't ask for help.
• Mel and Chocolate bid farewell, with Chocolate declining Mel's offer to join him in his plans.
• Mel, Claire, Liberia, and Chocolate return to Hess City together, with Mel planning to learn skills below Level 90.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel learns that different casting methods affect magic's destructive power.
• He seeks guidance on researching one-way teleportation magic without coordinates.
• Mel shares his encounter with the Primal Witch, revealing her powerful magic and Liberia's Witch's Blood awakening.
• Mel presents the Magic-sealing Stone Tablet and Golden Lamp to Kiriri and Guweiste, causing concern about the Northern Church's reaction.
• Mel reveals his actions against nobles while suffering from amnesia, further straining his relationship with them.

Character Developments

• Mel shows initiative in learning new skills and researching powerful magic.
• Kiriri and Guweiste demonstrate their expertise in magic research and provide guidance to Mel.
• Liberia's Witch's Blood is revealed to have awakened, showing significant changes in her mana purity and total amount.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of Witch's Blood, which can enhance magic but also lead to loss of control.
• The importance of research and continuous learning in magic, as seen in Mel's pursuit of one-way teleportation magic.
• The consequences of Mel's actions, which have made him mortal enemies with nobles and potentially the Northern Church.

Character Interactions

• Mel seeks guidance from Kiriri, Guweiste, and Meyeg regarding one-way teleportation magic.
• Kiriri, Guweiste, and Meyeg discuss the implications of Mel's encounter with the Primal Witch and the awakening of Liberia's Witch's Blood.
• Mel shares his past actions with Kiriri, leading to her anger and concern about his future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel summons Liberia, and all three geniuses sense the Witch's Blood, but no other issues are detected.
• Guweiste decides to visit the Church to find related materials.
• Mel learns magic below Level 90, including Supernova and Dragon Slayer, but his magic power purity isn't sufficient for True Damage magic yet.
• At a welcoming banquet, Mel gets drunk, and Claire sneaks into his room at night.
• The next morning, Mel wakes up to find Claire in his bed, and they acknowledge their relationship.
• Mel reflects on his current strength and the challenges ahead, including dealing with the Eight Generals, the Blood Demon, and the Apostles.

Character Developments

• Mel: Realizes the extent of Claire's feelings for him and accepts their relationship. Reflects on his current strength and the obstacles he needs to overcome.
• Claire: Shows her boldness and initiative in pursuing Mel, sneaking into his room while he's drunk. Acts shy and embarrassed the next morning.
• Clili: Seems uncomfortable around Mel after their encounter, hinting at a possible misunderstanding or newfound awareness of Mel's relationship with Claire.

Significant Themes

• Relationships: The development of Mel and Claire's relationship, with Claire taking the initiative and Mel accepting it.
• Strength and Challenges: Mel's reflection on his current strength and the formidable challenges he faces in his quest to defeat the Apostles and the Demon King.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Claire: Their relationship progresses, with Claire showing boldness and Mel accepting their intimacy.
• Mel and Clili: Clili seems uncomfortable around Mel, hinting at a possible misunderstanding or newfound awareness of Mel and Claire's relationship.
• Mel and Guweiste: They discuss the need for Guweiste to visit the Church to find related materials about the Witch's Blood.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel considers traveling to the cursed land, where he plans to recruit strong individuals for a decapitation unit.
• He selects 30 individuals with an average level above 50 for this unit.
• Meanwhile, at the front lines, Hero Kain Eugene fights against the demon race, killing a demon swordsman but struggles to improve his level.

Character Developments

• Mel: Reveals his ambition to form a powerful decapitation unit, showing his strategic thinking and determination.
• Kain Eugene: Struggles to improve his level and save Lily, demonstrating his frustration and powerlessness.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Mel's desire for power and influence is evident in his plans to form an elite unit, while Kain's struggle highlights the importance of personal growth and improvement.
• Old vs. New Order: Mel's conflict with Eugene Sword Saint represents the tension between the old and new orders, foreshadowing future struggles.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Claire: Share a moment of intimacy, showing their closeness and mutual affection.
• Mel and the Cursed Land Inhabitants: Mel selects individuals for his unit, demonstrating his leadership and their trust in him.
• Kain and the Demon Race Swordsman: Their battle highlights the conflict between humans and demons, as well as Kain's internal struggle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel wakes up after a week, with Liberia by his side.
• Archmage Guweiste seeks Mel's help to kill the Gluttony Monarch, a powerful demon, in exchange for information on Witch's Blood.
• Mel travels to the front lines, finding West Cape city under siege by the Gluttony Monarch.
• He witnesses the Gluttony Monarch's brutal massacre of humans and decides to intervene.

Character Developments

• Mel shows his resolve to help humanity, even when faced with powerful demons.
• Liberia's magic power begins to awaken, hinting at her growing power.
• The Gluttony Monarch displays its brutal nature and disregard for human life.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between humans and demons, with the demon side displaying overwhelming power.
• The cost of war and its impact on civilians and cities.
• The importance of cooperation and alliances, as seen in Mel's agreement with the Church.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Liberia's relationship shows signs of growth, with Liberia expressing concern for Mel's safety.
• Mel and Guweiste discuss the Church's needs and Mel's role in stopping the Gluttony Monarch.
• Mel and the Gluttony Monarch exchange words before their impending battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel, a powerful human mage, confronts the Gluttony Monarch, a high-level monster threatening a city.
• Mel uses his Legendary Class magic, Supernova, to devastate the Gluttony Monarch and its minions.
• The Gluttony Monarch, despite being severely injured, attempts to devour the earth to recover its health.
• Mel systematically uses his skills to restrict and weaken the Gluttony Monarch, culminating in a powerful combo attack.
• The Gluttony Monarch retreats, and Mel decides not to pursue it further due to the arrival of three powerful entities.

Character Developments

• Mel demonstrates his immense power and confidence, showing no fear against the Gluttony Monarch.
• The Gluttony Monarch reveals its desperation and fear as it faces Mel's onslaught.

Significant Themes

• The incompatibility between humans and monsters, as Mel views them as fundamentally different despite their sentience.
• The power of Legendary Class magic and the exponential increase in destructive power it brings.
• The struggle for survival and the desperation it can cause, as seen in the Gluttony Monarch's actions.

Character Interactions

• Mel interacts with the Gluttony Monarch, taunting it and showing no fear.
• The defending personnel watch the battle from afar, hoping for Mel's victory and using the opportunity to retreat.
• Three powerful entities arrive, causing Mel to halt his pursuit of the retreating Gluttony Monarch.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel and Kiriri walk through a war-torn city, reflecting on the cycle of conflict and destruction.
• Mel returns to Hess City to find Kiriri gone, having returned to Gald.
• Kiriri is wanted in Gald, and her actions are suspiciously timed with game updates.
• In Gald, a city is heavily infested with Lich auras, and Kiriri investigates with a lizardman named Hututu and a middle-aged man.
• The Church in the city is suspiciously quiet, either controlled or concealing the situation.

Character Developments

• Mel becomes stronger and more aware of the cyclical nature of conflict and war.
• Kiriri feels the need to confront her past and the events that happened in Lightless City.
• The middle-aged man shows concern for the city's welfare and seeks Kiriri's help.

Significant Themes

• The cycle of war and destruction, driven by resource scarcity and ideological differences.
• The pursuit of eternal life, a central theme in the Lich's influence and the Church's potential involvement.
• The consequences of past actions and the need to confront them (Kiriri's character arc).

Character Interactions

• Mel and Kiriri's bond is strengthened by their shared experiences and understanding of each other's pasts.
• Kiriri's interaction with Hututu shows her displeasure at his antics but also her determination to face the Lich threat.
• The middle-aged man's interaction with Kiriri shows his trust in her abilities and his desperation for help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Church and the Royalty have not responded to the heresy in the city, despite the severity of the situation.
• A priest has transformed the city's population into Liches (undead) using a dark ritual.
• Clili, a Pandram Mage, arrives to investigate and finds the city under the control of a Bishop-turned-Lich and the Demon King.
• Clili engages in a powerful magical battle with the Demon King in the sky above the city.

Character Developments

• Clili demonstrates her power and determination to save the city, even against overwhelming odds.
• The Bishop-turned-Lich reveals his ambition and lack of remorse for the lives lost in his ritual.
• The Demon King shows his strength and mocks Clili for not being Legendary Class yet.

Significant Themes

• The corruption within the Church and the lack of action from the Royalty.
• The consequences of dark magic and ambition.
• The struggle against overwhelming odds and the determination to save lives.

Character Interactions

• Clili interacts with the Bishop-turned-Lich, trying to understand his motives and ultimately engaging in battle with him.
• Clili faces off against the Demon King, with neither showing any sign of backing down.
• Hututu evacuates the remaining survivors in the city, supporting Clili's efforts to save as many people as possible.