Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel rescues a group of people from slave owners, symbolizing the larger era's conflicts.
• He encounters a human team chasing an Orc maiden and intervenes to save her.
• Mel learns that humans are ordered to eliminate Orcs, who refuse to join the Empire.
• He allows the Orc maiden to escape, understanding the racial conflict's complexity.
• Mel decides to head to the Carlos Empire's Imperial City in the north.

Character Developments

• Mel demonstrates his moral compass and impartiality, refusing to take sides in the racial conflict.
• The Orc maiden shows courage in facing humans and willingness to join the Empire.
• The human soldiers exhibit resentment towards Orcs, driven by past persecution and a desire for retribution.

Significant Themes

• Racial Conflict and Reconciliation: The struggle between humans and Orcs, with Mel trying to find a middle ground.
• Power and Justice: The misuse of power by humans, and the question of whether their actions are just retribution or further oppression.
• Perspective and Understanding: The realization that the same event can be seen differently based on one's perspective.

Character Interactions

• Mel interacts with the Orc maiden and human soldiers, trying to understand their viewpoints and make a fair decision.
• The human soldiers interact with each other, showing their shared resentment towards Orcs.
• Mel reflects on the nature of power and the complexity of the situation, deciding not to take immediate action against the human soldiers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel, a vampire from the future, is traveling to the Imperial City to find Carlos, wearing a mask to conceal his identity.
• Enxi, a researcher for the Empire, is seeking copper for his research on electrical appliances, hinting at advanced technology.
• Mel and Enxi meet in a town, and Enxi suspects Mel due to his attire and unusual demeanor.
• Mel reveals he's a vampire, and Enxi becomes suspicious about Mel's knowledge of a secret plan involving souls.
• Mel flies away, and Enxi speculates about the plan's purpose and Carlos's teachings.

Character Developments

• Mel: He's cautious, observant, and proactive in gathering information about the soul recognition principle. He's determined to reach the Imperial City before Carlos dies.
• Enxi: He's intelligent, proud of his achievements under Carlos's guidance, and protective of the Empire's secrets. He's suspicious of Mel but maintains composure.

Significant Themes

• Technology and Progress: Enxi's research on electrical appliances suggests advanced technology, contrasting with the current era's knowledge.
• Secrets and Suspicion: The secret plan involving souls creates tension and mistrust between characters.
• Legacy and Power: Carlos's influence looms large, with characters acting to preserve his legacy and maintain the Empire's power.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Enxi: Their interaction is tense and guarded, with Enxi suspicious of Mel's knowledge and Mel trying to gather information without raising alarm.
• Enxi and the Townspeople: Enxi interacts with the townspeople, showing respect and deference to the Empire and Carlos.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel arrives at the Imperial City, finding it smaller than expected.
• He infiltrates the city and Carlos's palace undetected.
• Mel observes Carlos II, Carlos's son, outside his father's room.
• Mel enters Carlos's room, where the old man senses his presence despite Mel's stealth.
• Carlos reveals he knows Mel is a vampire and asks if he's there to assassinate him.
• Mel reveals he's from the same world as Carlos, having transmigrated ten thousand years later.

Character Developments

• Carlos II: Shows kindness and ease with the palace staff, but Mel finds him indecisive in his decisions.
• Carlos (Old Man): Despite his age and illness, he remains sharp and perceptive, sensing Mel's presence.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and the changing of eras.
• The difference between Mel's expectations and reality regarding his purpose in this world.
• The power dynamics and politics of the empire.

Character Interactions

• Mel observes Carlos II but doesn't interact with him.
• Mel and Carlos have a tense interaction, with Carlos initially suspecting Mel of assassination.
• Mel reveals his origins to Carlos, leading to a conversation about their shared world and the Soul Plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Carlos, an emperor nearing death, meets Mel, who has transmigrated from their original world.
• Carlos reveals he can't return to their original world after death due to technical and logical reasons.
• Carlos learns that the Carlos Empire he built lasted only two generations before being destroyed by a powerful magic from the Elf race.
• Mel reveals that Carlos II, Carlos' successor, was killed by human Heroes, and the Demon King (Carlos' wife) was also killed, leading to the demons' loss of emotions and exile to islands.

Character Developments

• Carlos: Accepts the truth about his empire's short lifespan, feels regret and anger, but ultimately resigns himself to his fate.
• Mel: Shows understanding and empathy towards Carlos' situation, provides honest information, and offers political advice.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and control in a world with supernatural elements.
• The consequences of decisions made in the pursuit of a greater good.
• The impact of knowledge and understanding from another world on the current one.

Character Interactions

• Carlos and Mel: Carlos shares his past and expresses his regrets, while Mel provides information and offers advice, showing respect and understanding towards Carlos.
• Carlos and the Carlos Empire: Carlos' love for his empire and his regret at its short lifespan are highlighted.
• Carlos and Queen Lilith: Carlos' love for Queen Lilith is revealed, and he expresses his frustration at not being able to find her or her descendant, Lilith II.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Carlos realizes that the future world he visited might be ten thousand years ahead.
• Mel, a time traveler from that future, seeks Carlos's help to avoid the Red Dragon.
• Carlos offers Mel access to the Royal Academy's library to learn ancient magic.
• Carlos and Mel discuss the state of the empire and the possibility of change.

Character Developments

• Carlos: Accepts his impending death and decides to help Mel, hoping he can accomplish what he couldn't.
• Mel: Reveals his time-traveling origins and seeks Carlos's assistance to avoid the Red Dragon.

Significant Themes

• Time travel and its consequences.
• The struggle between fate and free will.
• The tension between tradition and progress.

Character Interactions

• Carlos and Mel form an alliance, with Carlos providing Mel with access to ancient magic and Mel offering Carlos hope that his legacy can be preserved.
• Carlos's acceptance of his death and decision to help Mel shows his growth and willingness to let go of his past.
• Mel's revelation of his origins to Carlos demonstrates his trust in the dying emperor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel follows Carlos to the Imperial Research Institute's library to study and improve his skills.
• Mel learns about the distinction between Blessed Ones and Apostles from Carlos.
• Mel decides not to change the timeline despite having the opportunity to do so.

Character Developments

• Mel: Shows diligence in research and a preference for stability over changing the timeline.
• Carlos: Demonstrates knowledge about special abilities and willingness to help Mel.

Significant Themes

• The role of magic power in the world's operating logic.
• The distinction between Blessed Ones and Apostles.
• The potential consequences of changing the timeline.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Carlos: They have a mentor-mentee dynamic, with Carlos providing guidance and Mel showing respect and eagerness to learn.
• Mel and the Red Dragon: Mel is advised to avoid encountering the Red Dragon due to the Dragon race's excellent memory.

Mel's Level 70 Skills

• Elementalist: [Dark Domain], [Hurricane Strike]
• Vampire Mage: [Blood Blossom], [Blood Wing]
• Assassin: [Moon Wheel Dance]
• Necromancer: [Bloody Sacrifice], [Summon Skeleton King]
• Lancer: [Charge], [Piercing Strike]
• Archer: [Magic Archer]

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel rapidly progresses in skills, mastering Level 80 Elementalist and Summoner skills, including powerful new spells and summons.
• Kain trains under the Sword Apostle, improving his Mountain Style Sword Qi to the seventh layer.
• An elf village is burned by a Red Dragon, leading to a potential conflict between humans and elves.

Character Developments

• Mel: Demonstrates rapid skill progression and strategic thinking, considering future Level 100 skills.
• Kain: Shows gratitude and curiosity towards his mysterious trainer, the Sword Apostle, and reaches Level 80.
• Red Dragon: Reveals his willingness to attack the Elf race to provoke their Great Sage.

Significant Themes

• Rapid skill progression and power growth.
• The consequences of war and the desire for peace between races.
• The mysterious nature of the Sword Apostle and his relationship with Kain.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Carlos: Implicitly mentioned, as Carlos provides Mel with a training ground.
• Kain and the Sword Apostle: The Sword Apostle trains Kain, leading to mutual respect and curiosity.
• Elves and the Red Dragon: The elves witness the destruction of their village by the Red Dragon, leading to tension and potential conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Red Dragon, aware of a future threat from an Elf race Sage, attacks the Elf race to eliminate this risk.
• The Elf race warriors defend their village, using their Spirit Magic and weapons against the Dragon's powerful magic and physical attacks.
• The Elf race Mage attempts a powerful spell to defeat the Dragon, but it only inflicts minor wounds.
• The Dragon kills most of the Elf warriors, aiming to capture the surviving Mage to lead him into the true Elf Forest.

Character Developments

• The Red Dragon demonstrates his power, ruthlessness, and determination to prevent the future threat.
• The Elf race warriors show bravery and unity in defending their village, but ultimately struggle against the Dragon's might.
• The Elf race Mage reveals his desperation and fear, prioritizing survival over fighting when faced with insurmountable odds.

Significant Themes

• Power and Weakness: The Dragon's immense power contrasts with the Elves' struggle to defend themselves.
• Desperation and Survival: The Elves' desperation to protect their race and the Mage's focus on survival are key themes.
• Future Threat and Prevention: The Dragon's actions are driven by his knowledge of a future threat, highlighting the theme of preventing impending doom.

Character Interactions

• The Red Dragon and the Elf race warriors clash violently, each side determined to defeat the other.
• The Elf race warriors support each other, attempting to buy time for their Mage to cast a powerful spell.
• The Mage's spell fails to defeat the Dragon, leading to the Elves' desperate retreat and the Dragon's pursuit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An elf magic user is pursued by a Red Dragon, symbolizing the elf race's struggle against the human Empire.
• The elf magic user is filled with hatred and desire for revenge after witnessing the destruction of his village and the death of his people at the hands of the human Emperor's forces.
• A mysterious voice offers the elf magic user two powerful, forbidden magics (Dragon-Slaying Magic and transfer magic) in exchange for his service when needed.
• The elf magic user accepts the offer, mastering the two complex magics instantly.
• Meanwhile, Emperor Carlos, the ruler of the human Empire, is dying. He reflects on his life and the empire's future.

Character Developments

• The elf magic user transitions from a pacifist to a vengeful figure, driven by the destruction of his village and the death of his people.
• Emperor Carlos accepts his impending death and reflects on his life's work, revealing his initial reluctance to become Emperor and his struggle with the responsibilities of his position.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and the consequences of hatred.
• The struggle for power and the price of leadership.
• The evolution of magic and its potential for destruction or creation.

Character Interactions

• The elf magic user interacts with the mysterious voice, which offers him power in exchange for his service.
• Emperor Carlos interacts with Mel, an old friend, before his death. They discuss Carlos's life and motivations.
• Mel and Kain, another masked figure, encounter each other outside the palace, leading to a tense standoff.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel and Kain are in an era 10,000 years in the past, seeking to return to their original timeline.
• Mel suspects the masked man, referred to as 'Mister Sword', to be the legendary Sword Apostle who brought a magic power rain in Mel's era.
• They wait for Mister Sword to leave the Imperial Palace, and he warns Mel not to remove his mask.

Character Developments

• Kain has advanced 80 levels in just 4 months under Mister Sword's tutelage, indicating rapid growth.
• Mel's Magic Perception has improved, allowing him to sense magic power more acutely.
• Mel is cautious and strategic, weighing the risks of interacting with Mister Sword.

Significant Themes

• The impact of time travel and interference with past events.
• The existence and power of gods in this world.
• The limits of human power and the possibility of breaking through Level 100.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Kain work together, with Mel taking the lead in decision-making.
• Mel is wary of Mister Sword, while Kain is more open to interacting with him.
• Mister Sword is protective of his identity and warns Mel not to remove his mask.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel meets a masked man who might be the Sword Apostle.
• The masked man reveals he's a subordinate of Carlos, not the Sword Apostle.
• Mel and Kain suspect the masked man might be En Edwin from House Edwen.
• The masked man disappears suddenly, leaving behind a powerful Magic Fluctuation.

Character Developments

• Mel remains curious and analytical, trying to uncover the masked man's identity.
• Kain shows admiration for the masked man, suspecting him to be En Edwin, a figure he once admired.

Significant Themes

• Identity and Discovery: Both Mel and Kain are driven by curiosity to uncover the masked man's true identity.
• Power and Manipulation: The mysterious entity that brought the masked man to an alternate dimension seems to be manipulating him for its own purposes.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Kain interact, sharing their thoughts and suspicions about the masked man.
• The masked man (En Edwin) interacts with the mysterious entity, revealing his loyalty to the Carlos Empire and his disbelief in its inevitable destruction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Carlos is dead, and Mel wants to verify if Carlos's token still holds power.
• Mel decides not to interfere with the Empire's destruction, as it's beneficial for him.
• Mel learns a level 100 skill, Sword Storm, from Kain.
• Mel and Kain decide not to hunt famous monsters to avoid disrupting the timeline.
• Azuk returns, and Mel seeks him out to cast the super-dimensional transfer magic.
• The Masked Sword Apostle's magical aura disappears, leaving his residence empty.

Character Developments

• Mel: He acquires a new skill, Sword Storm, and decides not to interfere with historical events. He's determined to return to his original timeline.
• Azuk: He's now younger and with a lover. He's reluctant to help Mel but ultimately decides to share the magic's incantation.

Significant Themes

• Time Manipulation: The characters grapple with the consequences of changing the past and the difficulty of returning to their original timeline.
• Power and Knowledge: Mel seeks to acquire skills and knowledge to strengthen his position in his original timeline.
• Historical Progression: The characters discuss the benefits and drawbacks of altering historical events.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Kain: They continue to work together, with Kain teaching Mel a new skill.
• Mel and Azuk: Mel threatens Azuk to cooperate, and Azuk eventually shares the magic's incantation.
• Azuk and His Lover: Azuk's lover is unaware of his secret life and is briefly mentioned.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Azuk suggests using Imprisonment Magic to seal Mel and Kain for 10,000 years, but Mel refuses due to the risks.
• Mel considers using Hell's magic mineral but realizes he can't travel there.
• Mel decides to borrow the power of the Primal Witch, sealed in the deepest ocean trench, to cast the time magic.
• Mel and Azuk agree to optimize the time magic together, with Azuk helping Mel travel to the sea.
• They decide to leave the Imperial City immediately to avoid complications with Lord Dragon.

Character Developments

• Azuk: Shows willingness to help Mel and Kain, revealing his intelligence and resourcefulness. He also expresses his belief in the Empire's inevitable destruction.
• Mel: Demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in finding alternative solutions for time travel. He's also willing to take risks to achieve his goal.
• Carlos II: Feels a sense of emptiness after ascending the throne and isn't aware of the reasons behind the departure of key figures like Azuk, Mister Sword, and Lord Dragon.

Significant Themes

• Risk and Trust: Mel is willing to take risks but refuses to put his life in Azuk's hands, highlighting the theme of trust and its importance in their alliance.
• Power and Control: The Primal Witch's power is seen as a necessary 'magic source' for Mel's plan, raising questions about the use and control of power.
• Destiny and Change: Azuk's belief in the Empire's destruction and Mel's attempts to change his fate through time travel explore the themes of destiny and free will.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Azuk: Their interaction shows a mix of caution and cooperation. Mel is wary of Azuk's intentions, but they work together to optimize the time magic.
• Carlos II and Azuk: Their interaction is minimal, but Carlos II's lack of awareness about Azuk's departure hints at the growing distance between them.
• Mel and the Primal Witch: Though not physically present, the Primal Witch's power is a significant factor in Mel's plans, foreshadowing a potential interaction between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The fleet sets sail towards the deepest strait in the ocean to find the Primal Witch.
• Mel and Kain learn Diving Magic from Mage Azuk to prepare for underwater exploration.
• A severe storm approaches the fleet, and Mel uses his Hurricane Strike magic to redirect the storm's path.
• Mel senses a powerful underwater creature rapidly approaching the fleet.

Character Developments

• Mel demonstrates his ability to cast large-scale terrain magic and his willingness to protect the fleet.
• Kain shows his adaptability and concern for Mel's safety.
• Mage Azuk displays his knowledge and experience in magic, guiding Mel and Kain in learning Diving Magic.

Significant Themes

• The power of nature and human limitations in the face of natural disasters.
• The importance of teamwork and cooperation, as seen in the sailors' efforts to secure the ship and Mel's use of magic to protect them.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Kain's camaraderie is evident as they learn Diving Magic together and discuss the approaching storm.
• Mel and Mage Azuk interact as student and teacher, with Azuk guiding Mel in learning Diving Magic.
• The sailors and the captain show concern for Azuk's safety and work together to secure the ship during the storm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A colossal sea beast, a LV95 Deep Sea Demon Shark, threatens the fleet.
• Mel dives to confront the beast, aiming to keep it away from the fleet.
• Mel uses Ice Magic to slow the shark and Lightning Chain for damage, but it's not enough.
• He uses Magic Bow, dealing significant damage but not killing the shark.
• The shark retreats, heals, and uses a talent skill to erase its magical fluctuations.
• Mel freezes the sea and uses Luminous Spell to track the shark.
• The shark creates a clone to attack the fleet while its main body ambushes Mel.
• Mel is swallowed by the shark while preparing Supernova to destroy the clone.

Character Developments

• Mel demonstrates his strategic thinking, trying to keep the battle away from the fleet.
• He shows adaptability, using various spells to combat the shark's unique abilities.
• Mel's determination and bravery are evident as he faces the overwhelmingly powerful shark.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation: Mel must adapt his strategies and spells to combat the shark's unique abilities and the underwater environment.
• Power vs. Strategy: The shark's immense power is contrasted with Mel's strategic thinking and adaptability.
• Unpredictability: The shark's use of a clone and its ability to erase its magical fluctuations highlight the unpredictability of powerful monsters.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Kain's team are separated due to the battle, with Kain maneuvering the fleet away from the battlefield.
• Mel fights alone against the shark, showing his resolve to protect the fleet.
• There's no direct interaction between Mel and the shark, but their battle is a test of wills and strategies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel is swallowed by a Deep Sea Demon Shark.
• He battles the shark from within, eventually killing it with a powerful spear strike.
• Mel's level increases from LV90 to LV93.
• He struggles to find his team's fleet after being swallowed, searching the ocean at night.

Character Developments

• Mel demonstrates his resilience and combat skills, even in dire situations.
• He shows resourcefulness by using a pillar of light to signal his team.
• Mel's vampire trait improves, passively absorbing blood.

Significant Themes

• The power of deities and their influence on the world.
• The vastness and unpredictability of the ocean.
• Mel's determination and adaptability in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Mel interacts with the Deep Sea Demon Shark, though it's a one-sided battle.
• He communicates with the sky, questioning which deity is targeting him.
• Mel's thoughts about his team and their fleet, though they're not present in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel is found by the fleet on an island, having survived the Deep Sea Demon Shark encounter.
• The fleet anchors above the Witch's Trench to borrow the Primal Witch's magic for a chronos teleportation spell.
• Mel and Azuk successfully borrow the magic and return to the ship.
• They activate the chronos teleportation spell, which transports them to a hillside in the Carlos Empire's central border region.

Character Developments

• Mel has gained a significant boost in strength after killing the Deep Sea Demon Shark, with his [Drawing Sword Slash] skill now converting accumulated attack speed into damage for a single slash.
• Azuk successfully borrows the Primal Witch's magic for the chronos teleportation spell.
• Mel and Azuk discover a tombstone on the hillside, with an inscription hinting at the grave of a Sword Apostle.

Significant Themes

• The immortality and mortality of Apostles.
• The passage of time and aging.
• The use of magic for transportation and time travel.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Azuk work together to borrow the Primal Witch's magic and activate the chronos teleportation spell.
• Mel, Azuk, and Kain discover the tombstone together and discuss its implications.
• Mel and Azuk share their knowledge about the Sword Apostle and the empire's history.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel and Kain discover a rotted skeleton under a tree, believed to be the Sword Apostle, but Mel is skeptical.
• They encounter an army led by slave owners, rebelling against the Carlos Empire.
• Mel defeats the slave owners' army.
• The Elf Great Sage and the Red Dragon clash, with the Great Sage determined to destroy the Carlos Empire.
• A powerful transfer magic engulfs the empire, marking its destruction.

Character Developments

• Mel demonstrates his power and indifference to the slave owners' plight.
• Azuk chooses to save his wife instead of the empire, revealing his priorities.
• The Elf Great Sage shows significant growth in power, becoming a threat to the Red Dragon.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of slavery and persecution.
• The power of ancient races and bloodlines.
• The struggle for survival and personal choices in the face of destruction.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Kain work together to investigate the skeleton and face the slave owners' army.
• Azuk and his wife discuss the empire's fate, revealing their personal bond.
• The Elf Great Sage and the Red Dragon engage in a climactic battle, showcasing their power and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The 100-year imprisonment of the Carlos Empire ends.
• The Gard Empire faces unrest due to heavy taxation and drought.
• The Exar Theocracy Empire is in chaos due to a schism over selecting a new Pope, leading to civil war.
• Claire Bernardo mobilizes the Commoner Army, capturing territories and securing shipping lanes.
• Mel and Azuk return to find Exar in turmoil. Azuk gifts Mel his Grimoire and reveals the Life Apostle's true nature.

Character Developments

• Claire demonstrates strategic thinking and decisiveness in mobilizing the Commoner Army.
• Mel shows ambition and willingness to accept help from others, like Azuk's Grimoire.
• Azuk reveals his knowledge of the Life Apostle and her abilities, showing wisdom and compassion.

Significant Themes

• Power struggles and political instability (Exar's civil war, Claire's maneuvers).
• Ambition and its consequences (Mel's desire for power, Azuk's refusal to engage in worldly affairs).
• The price of immortality (Life Apostle's imprisonment, Lily's transformation).

Character Interactions

• Claire and the Bernardo Family work together to secure territories and resources.
• Mel and Azuk meet and part ways, with Azuk gifting Mel his Grimoire and sharing knowledge about the Life Apostle.
• Mel and Kane discuss their plans to find the Life Apostle and save Lily.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel realizes his sword qi is stuck at level 3, unlike Kane's, which has reached level 7 due to fighting a powerful opponent.
• Mel spars with Kane, who uses level 7 Mountain Style sword qi. Mel's silver sword breaks due to the power of Kane's sword qi.
• Mel understands the concept of 'deepening attachment' of sword qi to weapons and body, leading to his breakthrough.

Character Developments

• Mel acknowledges the power of Kane's sword qi and the limitations of his own.
• Mel gains a new understanding of sword qi attachment, leading to his breakthrough.

Significant Themes

• The power of compatible and incompatible sword qis.
• The concept of 'deepening attachment' of sword qi to weapons and body.
• The importance of understanding and adapting to one's limitations.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Kane spar, leading to Mel's breakthrough.
• Mel seeks to understand Kane's sword qi better, showing a willingness to learn and adapt.