Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Blood Demon and Primal Witch retreat due to emotional influence from the metal figure and Red Dragon.
• Mel and Kane engage the metal figure, discovering its high density and regenerative abilities.
• Mel summons Leviathan to take the metal figure to Hell, but the Red Dragon pursues them.
• The metal figure and Red Dragon enter Hell, causing chaos and destruction.
• The Blood-Soaked Demon God intervenes, throwing his spear at the metal figure and Red Dragon.

Character Developments

• Mel's power and determination are tested as he faces the Red Dragon.
• The Blood-Soaked Demon God reveals his strength and knowledge of the Red Dragon's history.

Significant Themes

• The influence of emotions on actions and control.
• The power dynamics between different races and realms.
• The consequences of unintended actions and encounters.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Kane work together to combat the metal figure.
• Mel and the Blood-Soaked Demon God discuss the Red Dragon's threat.
• The Red Dragon's hostility towards Mel and the Blood-Soaked Demon God is evident.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Blood-Soaked Demon God and a red dragon clash, causing massive destruction.
• Mel and Little Watermelon head towards the Sea of Death.
• Mel discovers that deities might not be immortal and decides to explore the other side of the Sea of Death.
• Mel attempts to build a bridge across the Sea of Death using a small metal figure.
• Little Watermelon attacks Mel, revealing that the Blood-Soaked Demon God disapproves of Mel's actions.
• Mel decides to fight Little Watermelon and uses his [Sword Storm] skill.

Character Developments

• Mel becomes more suspicious of the deities' intentions and decides to act independently.
• Little Watermelon reveals his loyalty to the Blood-Soaked Demon God and attacks Mel when he disobeys the deity's will.

Significant Themes

• The immortality of deities and the possibility of their mortality.
• The untrustworthiness of divine races and the necessity for Mel to act independently.
• The exploration of secrets hidden on the other side of the Sea of Death.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Little Watermelon's relationship deteriorates as Little Watermelon attacks Mel for defying the Blood-Soaked Demon God's will.
• Mel decides to fight Little Watermelon to continue his exploration of the Sea of Death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel kills Little Watermelon and crosses the Sea of Death.
• He discovers an ancient, destroyed city with metallic human bones and advanced technology-magic hybrids.
• The city is revealed to be from the Carlos Era, with evidence suggesting a victorious war against deities.
• Mel finds a city map and uses teleportation magic to reach the capital of the Carlos Empire, finding it in ruins and surrounded by the Underworld-like floating space.

Character Developments

• Mel demonstrates his ruthlessness in killing Little Watermelon.
• He shows determination and curiosity in exploring the ancient city and uncovering its secrets.
• Mel's emotions fluctuate greatly as he realizes the truth about humanity's past destruction.

Significant Themes

• The cyclical nature of destruction and rebirth, as seen in the city's ruin and the human world's division.
• The consequences of war and the potential for humanity's extinction.
• The power of knowledge and understanding, as Mel seeks to unravel the city's mysteries.

Character Interactions

• Mel interacts with the remnants of the past, such as the metallic skeletons and the researcher's final message, piecing together the story of the city's destruction.
• His thoughts and actions are driven by his curiosity and desire to understand the truth, with no significant interactions with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel learns that deities can reverse time and that all current deities are enemies of humanity.
• He decides to accept Carlos's legacy to prevent time reversal and save humanity.
• Mel discovers that the Moon-based Weapon, a supreme achievement of magic and industry, can still be used in the human world.
• In Carlos's Imperial City, Mel interacts with a small robot that provides information about weapons capable of killing deities: the Moon-based Weapon, the Human-based Weapon (Sword of the End), and the Mechanical God Descent Plan.
• Mel learns that the deity with time authority might have an ulterior motive and could be related to the Goddess of Light or the Goddess of Night.

Character Developments

• Mel grapples with his initial naivety and powerlessness, ultimately deciding to persist in his mission to save humanity.
• Mel's determination strengthens as he realizes the severity of the situation and the importance of his role.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against seemingly insurmountable odds and the perseverance required to overcome them.
• The consequences of ignorance and the importance of knowledge and understanding.
• The duality of allies and enemies, and the shifting nature of both.

Character Interactions

• Mel interacts with a small robot from Carlos's Imperial City, which provides him with crucial information about weapons capable of killing deities.
• Mel reflects on his past decisions and the true nature of his allies and enemies, leading to a renewed determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel realizes that the deities are not united, and the crucial deity to find is the one controlling time.
• He establishes a teleportation array in Hell and brings geniuses to the Cursed Land for safety and research.
• Mel leads a group to Hell to explore and understand the destroyed world.
• After a month, they discover unusual metallic bones and suspect Mechanical Ascension, but the bodies should have been fully replaced.
• Meyeg suspects that not all deities know about Hell, and some might be accomplices.
• They discuss the ineffectiveness of previously used methods and the need for new God-Slaying Weapons.

Character Developments

• Mel: Shows leadership, strategic thinking, and determination to protect humanity.
• Meyeg: Demonstrates analytical skills and suspicion about the deities' knowledge and involvement.
• Archmage Guvis: Offers insights from his past adventures, suggesting that the world's ruins might be from humanity's past.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against deities and the search for God-Slaying Weapons.
• The uncertainty of the world's history and the possibility of a trap set by the deities.
• The need for continuous research and adaptation to face new challenges.

Character Interactions

• Mel interacts with various geniuses, sharing information and leading them to explore Hell.
• Meyeg and Mel discuss the deities' knowledge and the ineffectiveness of previous methods.
• Archmage Guvis shares his insights with Mel, suggesting the need for new God-Slaying Weapons.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel confesses his origin from another world, acknowledging his role in the current affairs.
• Mel decides to focus on unifying the continent and accelerating industrialization, aware that the deities may reset humanity again.
• Mel plans to freeze the sea surface to invade the Kingdom of Krun, marching his army across the ice.
• Mel returns to the human world and begins his attack on the Kingdom of Krun, freezing the strait to facilitate his army's passage.

Character Developments

• Mel accepts his fate and decides to focus on his goals, no longer dwelling on his origins.
• Mel shows determination to unify the continent and push industrialization, even at the cost of common people's sacrifices.
• The Sky Apostle demonstrates arrogance and refusal to follow commands from other deities.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny: Mel accepts his fate and focuses on his goals, while the Sky Apostle believes in the superiority of his deity.
• Power dynamics: Mel's immense magical power allows him to freeze the sea surface, while the Sky Apostle's arrogance highlights the power imbalance among deities.
• Sacrifice: Mel is willing to sacrifice the common people for his goals, while the Sky Apostle's disregard for human life shows the deities' indifference to humanity.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Kiriri: Kiriri expresses concern for Mel's safety, hinting at her growing affection for him.
• Mel and Kane: Kane offers his support to Mel in his war against humanity, showing their strong bond.
• The Sky Apostle and the humans: The Sky Apostle's arrogance and refusal to scout for the humans highlight the tension between the deities and humanity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Divine Realm gods visit the Goddess of Night due to her absence from meetings, revealing the opening of barriers between worlds and Mel's impending continental unification.
• Mel's army lands in the Kingdom of Krun, facing the Sky Apostle, Kane.
• Mel uses a powerful composite magic, "Dragon Extinguishing Magic: Super Tier Strike," decimating the Krun and Gard armies.
• The King of Krun surrenders, but some nobles resist, leading to further conflict.

Character Developments

• The Goddess of Night is revealed to be in a poor state, hinting at internal divine struggles.
• Mel demonstrates his overwhelming power and strategic thinking, proving himself a formidable foe.
• The King of Krun surrenders, showing acceptance of defeat, while some nobles remain defiant.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Mel's power is contrasted with the gods' inaction, highlighting the theme of power and its consequences.
• Despair and acceptance of defeat: Characters like Princess Pelo and the King of Krun face the reality of their situation and accept defeat.
• Divine indifference: The gods' lack of intervention in the human world's affairs is emphasized.

Character Interactions

• The Goddess of Wisdom and the God of Earth and Nature visit the Goddess of Night, expressing concern but also suspicion.
• Mel and Kane engage in battle, with Mel handling the main army while Kane faces the Sky Apostle.
• The King of Krun surrenders, while some nobles refuse to accept defeat, leading to further conflict with Mel's forces.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Commoner Army's initial battle results in the surrender of enemy soldiers and the capture of royal leaders from two countries.
• Mel's forces capture a Sky Apostle, and Mel engages in a conversation with the God of Sky through the Apostle, learning that the deity seeks no believers and is uninterested in negotiation.
• Mel's army marches through cities, abolishing slavery, and faces no significant resistance.
• The king of Krun is executed by guillotine in the royal city's plaza, and nobles are put on trial and executed for their crimes against commoners.

Character Developments

• Mel: Shows strategic prowess in battle and a commitment to liberating slaves and punishing oppressive nobles.
• Kane: Demonstrates strength and loyalty by capturing the Sky Apostle single-handedly.
• Sky Apostle: Experiences a loss of pride and power, realizing the vulnerability of Apostles against determined humans.
• King of Krun: Exhibits fear and desperation in the face of his impending execution, revealing his true nature.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against oppression and tyranny.
• The consequences of abusing power and privilege.
• The power dynamics between humans and deities, and the limitations of divine influence.
• The importance of justice and equality in society.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Kane: Mel praises Kane's strength and entrusts him with watching the captured Sky Apostle.
• Mel and Sky Apostle: Mel threatens the Apostle to cooperate with research, revealing his interest in studying divine Authority.
• Mel and the King of Krun: Mel sentences the king to death for his crimes against the common people, showing no mercy despite the king's pleas for his life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Federal Republic of Commoners is established, spanning the Central and Western Continents.
• Mel obtains the [God Slayer Set], which ignores Authority and reduces damage from Divine Races by 50%.
• Science is promoted in society, and new policies allow various races to join the nation.
• Mel plans to break Lily's curse using the [God Slayer Set]'s aura, successfully restoring Lily.
• The Truth Society, led by Xi Edwen's sister Amy, plans to use an Apostle to locate the Divine Realm and capture deities.

Character Developments

• Mel gains confidence with his new equipment but remains cautious about facing deities.
• Kane is overjoyed at Lily's recovery and finally allows himself to show his emotions.
• Lily awakens after her curse is broken, finding Kane aged and Mel stronger.
• Xi Edwen and Amy have differing views on the Truth Society's plans, with Xi Edwen being more straightforward and less strategic.

Significant Themes

• The conflict between humanoids and Divine Races is emphasized.
• The pursuit of truth and hidden knowledge is a driving force for the Truth Society.
• The potential consequences of human society's development are hinted at.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Kane work together to break Lily's curse, with Kane later comforting Lily upon her awakening.
• Xi Edwen and Amy discuss the Truth Society's plans, with Xi Edwen expressing skepticism and Amy explaining their strategy.
• Mel, Kane, and Lily share a moment of happiness and relief after Lily's recovery, with Mel choosing not to disrupt the mood.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Edwen learns that the Truth Society wants to use Mel (Brother En) to fight against the gods, who plan to destroy humanity.
• The Truth Society's plan involves using Mel's power and the Unification King's bloodline, which they believe exists in a descendant living with Mel.
• Xi Edwen and Amy discuss the importance of the Unification King's bloodline and the society's plan to defeat the gods.

Character Developments

• Xi Edwen: Shows curiosity and intelligence, understanding the Truth Society's plan and asking insightful questions.
• Amy: Reveals more about the Truth Society's history and goals, expressing hope in humanity's ability to create miracles.
• Mel: Demonstrates his desperation to become stronger, learning healing magic from Sissika to prepare for the impending conflict with the gods.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between humanity and divine power (gods).
• The importance of human unity and freedom, as exemplified by the Unification King's legacy.
• The potential for humans to create miracles and overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.

Character Interactions

• Xi Edwen and Amy: Sisters who work together in the Truth Society, sharing information and discussing their plans.
• Xi Edwen and the Frost Dragon: A brief interaction where Xi Edwen tries to touch the dragon, but is warned not to push her luck.
• Mel and Sissika: Mel learns healing magic from Sissika, who is impressed by his determination and willingness to learn church magic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel expresses interest in learning Holy Magic but hesitates due to his distrust of the Goddess of Light.
• Mel considers various classes and skills to increase his power but settles on the necromancer's Level 100 skill, [Death·Undead Seal], to counter deities.
• Mel decides to contact the Spirit of Darkness to develop this skill, despite the risks.
• Mel, Kiriri, and Kane prepare to break the seal on the Spirit of Darkness at the arena in Gard Imperial City.

Character Developments

• Mel demonstrates his intelligence and caution in considering different paths to increase his power, ultimately choosing a high-risk, high-reward option.
• Kiriri shows concern for Mel's safety and agrees to help him despite the dangers of contacting the Spirit of Darkness.
• Kane, as a trusted ally, will also be present to help Mel regain control if needed.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between faith and distrust in deities.
• The necessity of taking risks to gain power and protect one's people.
• The potential dangers and consequences of delving into forbidden knowledge and powers.

Character Interactions

• Mel interacts with Bishop Sissika, learning about Holy Magic and its requirements.
• Mel discusses his plans with Kiriri and Kane, who express their concerns but ultimately support him.
• The group prepares to face the Spirit of Darkness together, demonstrating their unity and trust in each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel successfully absorbs the power of the Spirit of Darkness, ascending to near-divine status.
• He learns that the Underworld's operational rules have collapsed and that gods usurp the Authority of the world.
• A rift appears in the sky, signaling the arrival of gods and a war with humanity.
• Mel teleports into the Divine Realm to confront the gods.
• Demons from Hell invade the human world, causing panic and destruction.
• The Commoner Army, equipped with modern weapons, engages in battle against the demonic forces.

Character Developments

• Mel breaks through his level limit, achieving LV101 and unlocking the 'God of Machinery and Technology' achievement.
• He gains a super-brain from the Spirit of Darkness, enhancing his cognitive abilities.
• Vega Martial Saint, a character previously introduced, actively fights against the demonic invasion.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against divine intervention and the consequences of industrialization.
• The power dynamics between humans, gods, and otherworldly beings.
• The role of technology and modernization in facing supernatural threats.

Character Interactions

• Mel interacts with the Spirit of Darkness, absorbing its power and establishing rules for their relationship.
• Vega Martial Saint's actions align with Mel's broadcast, indicating a shared goal against the demonic invasion.
• Mel's broadcast reaches the world, causing panic and resistance among humans against the demonic forces.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel, now a deity, faces the Goddess of Light who warns him against changing anything.
• The Blood-Soaked Demon God invades the Divine Realm, fighting the Goddess of Light.
• The God of Sky appears, targeting Mel, and a red dragon, Begrian, enters the Divine Realm.
• Mel forms a contract with Begrian, gaining enhanced powers.
• The Goddess of the Sea, Luna, joins the fight against Mel.
• The Divine Realm's rules change, showing health bars for deities.
• In the human world, the Truth Society frees the Sword Apostle, who joins the Divine Realm battle.

Character Developments

• Mel: Becomes proactive, forms a contract with Begrian, and fights against deities.
• Begrian: Joins the battle, using his Dragon God of God Slaying powers to combat deities.
• The Goddess of the Sea, Luna: Joins the fight against Mel, demonstrating her power.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between deities and mortals for control over the world's order.
• The consequences of merging worlds and the changes in divine rules.
• The power of contracts and alliances, as seen with Mel and Begrian.

Character Interactions

• Mel and the Goddess of Light: She warns him, but they don't engage in combat.
• Mel and the Blood-Soaked Demon God: They're not directly opposed, but the Demon God's actions benefit Mel.
• Mel and the God of Sky: They engage in a battle, with Mel gaining an advantage due to his contract with Begrian.
• Mel and the Goddess of the Sea, Luna: They fight, with Luna's powers matched by Mel's enhanced abilities.
• Mel and Begrian: They form a contract, allowing Mel to gain enhanced powers and fight alongside Begrian.
• The Sword Apostle and the God of Earth and Nature, Kva: They engage in combat in the Divine Realm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• En Edwin, an Apostle of the Sword, confronts the Divine Realm's gods, blaming them for the destruction of the Carlos Empire.
• The gods use their powers to attack En Edwin, but the Goddess of Night remains silent, and Fortuna, the Goddess of Wisdom, Artisan, and God of Fire hesitate to join the fray.
• The God of Sky, enraged, shatters the Divine Realm, pulling all deities into the human world for a primal battle.
• Mel, the God of Machinery and Technology, falls into the ocean, entering the Goddess of the Sea's domain, and is initially suppressed.
• Mel equips the +99 God Slayer Set and +99 greatsword, turning the tide of the battle against the Goddess of the Sea.
• Mel seals the Goddess of the Sea and assists the red dragon in its battle against the God of Sky.
• Demons invade the human world, and humans fight to defend themselves. Kane and Archmage Guvis lead the resistance.

Character Developments

• En Edwin: Shows extreme resentment towards the gods for their interference in the human world.
• Mel: Reveals his true power and equips the God Slayer Set, demonstrating his ability to fight deities.
• The red dragon: Shows arrogance and strength in its battle against the God of Sky.
• Kane: Proves to be effective against demons, killing them permanently.
• Archmage Guvis: Leads the human resistance against the demon invasion.

Significant Themes

• Divine interference in the human world and its consequences.
• The power of technology and innovation (Mel's God Slayer Set).
• The struggle for survival and resistance against overwhelming odds (humans vs. demons).

Character Interactions

• En Edwin vs. the Divine Realm's gods: En Edwin blames the gods for the destruction of the Carlos Empire, leading to a confrontation.
• Mel vs. the Goddess of the Sea: Mel initially struggles but turns the tide using the God Slayer Set.
• Mel and the red dragon: They temporarily team up to fight the God of Sky.
• Humans vs. demons: Kane and Archmage Guvis lead the human resistance against the demon invasion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Crescent Moon Cult continues praying, unaware of the impending human world destruction.
• Mel seeks a solution to close the gates to Hell, receiving guidance from the external super-brain.
• Mel merges the Underworld and Hell, intending to shatter and banish demons using sealing magic.
• The God of Sky is killed by the red dragon, and the Goddess of Light and Blood-Soaked Demon God temporarily ally to fight Mel and the red dragon.
• Mel engages in a fierce battle with the Goddess of Light and the Blood-Soaked Demon God.
• A mysterious deity absorbs the traits of fallen gods, including the God of Sky.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo: Becomes more powerful and strategic, merging the Underworld and Hell, and intentionally provoking the Goddess of Light to weaken her.
• Goddess of Light: Grows stronger due to increased human faith, but underestimates Mel's power.
• Blood-Soaked Demon God: Becomes more aggressive as her health decreases.
• Goddess of Night: Reveals she was replaced and warns Fortuna about the Goddess of Light's true nature.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between gods and mortals, with Mel representing rebellion against divine control.
• The consequences of prolonged conflict, as seen in the increased human casualties.
• The absorption of divine traits and the potential danger of replacement deities.

Character Interactions

• Mel and the red dragon: Work together to eliminate the Blood-Soaked Demon God first.
• Goddess of Light and Blood-Soaked Demon God: Temporarily ally to fight Mel and the red dragon, but their alliance is fragile.
• Goddess of Night and Fortuna: The Goddess of Night reveals her true nature to Fortuna and asks for her help in stopping the Goddess of Light.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The remaining gods, including Fortuna, the Goddess of Night, and the Artisan and God of Fire, realize they're facing a powerful, unknown deity who controls time.
• The Goddess of Light is devoured, and an unknown deity, later revealed as the Goddess of Wisdom, appears.
• The Goddess of Wisdom reveals she's been devouring gods to ascend, causing the remaining gods to unite against her.
• Despite their combined efforts, the gods are no match for the Goddess of Wisdom, who demonstrates invincibility and threatens to destroy the world.

Character Developments

• Fortuna shows concern for the world's fate and tries to rally the remaining gods.
• The Goddess of Night briefly regains consciousness and provides insight into the situation.
• The Goddess of Wisdom reveals her true intentions and power, showing no mercy towards the other gods or humanity.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against overwhelming power and the futility of resistance.
• The consequences of ambition and the lengths one will go to achieve their goals.
• The theme of unity among the gods, despite their past differences.

Character Interactions

• Fortuna and the Goddess of Night communicate briefly, sharing their concerns and observations.
• The remaining gods unite to fight the Goddess of Wisdom, but their combined efforts prove ineffective.
• Mel, the red dragon, and the other gods face off against the Goddess of Wisdom, with Mel trying to protect the red dragon from her attacks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel, after being severely injured, is saved by his future self who possesses him and fights against the Goddess of Wisdom, revealed to be the God of Theft.
• The God of Theft plans to destroy the world to ascend, but Mel's future self intervenes and forces her to compromise, leading to her ascension without destroying the world.
• The battle ends, and Mel's future self disappears, leaving Mel to wake up a month later with no memory of the event.

Character Developments

• Mel: Realizes his role as the protagonist and fights to protect his world, even if it means sacrificing himself.
• God of Theft: Reveals her true intentions and compromises when faced with defeat, choosing to ascend without destroying the world.

Significant Themes

• The concept of time and its manipulation.
• The struggle against fate and the desire to control one's own destiny.
• The consequences of one's actions and the ripple effects they have on the world.

Character Interactions

• Mel and his future self: The future Mel possesses the present Mel to fight against the God of Theft, leading to a temporary fusion of their consciousnesses.
• Mel and the God of Theft: They engage in a battle of wits and power, with Mel ultimately convincing the God of Theft to compromise.
• Mel and his friends: After waking up, Mel is greeted by his friends who express their concern for him, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.