Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac considers exploiting the "Online Loan" feature of the Privilege Book to gain authority from the God of Credit.
• He decides to transplant the Kaleidoscope Magic Eye to improve his stuck Wizard level.
• Isaac practices the transplant surgery on Goblins, then humans, achieving a 91% success rate.
• He battles the experimental subjects against Gale Wind Wolves, with one Goblin surviving and gaining new abilities.
• Isaac optimizes Magic Potions and spells based on the data, then performs the surgery on himself.

Character Developments

• Isaac: Becomes more ambitious, considering exploiting the Privilege Book's feature. He also improves his surgical skills and gains more data for his experiments.
• Lapis Lazuli: Shows initiative in managing the Mage Tower and assisting Isaac.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and its consequences: Isaac's ambition to exploit the Privilege Book's feature could lead to unforeseen consequences.
• Experimentation and growth: Isaac's experiments lead to improved skills and knowledge, reflecting his dedication to growth and learning.
• Miracles of life: The surviving Goblin's unique abilities and transformation into a Dimension Apostle highlight the unpredictable and miraculous nature of life.

Character Interactions

• Isaac and Lapis Lazuli: They work together, with Lapis Lazuli assisting Isaac in managing the Mage Tower and providing him with information.
• Isaac and his experimental subjects: Isaac experiments on Goblins and humans, ultimately performing the surgery on himself, reflecting his dedication to his goals.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac undergoes surgery in the Mage Tower Laboratory to transplant the Kaleidoscope Magic Eye into his forehead. His Magic Pet, Demonic Claw Hamon, performs the operation using artificial nerves, Magic Circuits, and soul-resonance patterns to connect the eye to Isaac’s body.
• The transplant succeeds, though Isaac senses a faintly evil aura gathering within the new eye. He chooses not to interfere, accepting the uncertainty as part of selecting the Kaleidoscope Eye.
• Reviewing his responsibilities, Isaac finds himself overwhelmed by several urgent projects, including studying Francis’s Life Derivation Technique, the Saint Lord’s power, Lapis Lazuli’s advancement ritual, the God of Credit, and the White Whale Clone’s deep-sea expedition.
• Since his body is still adapting to the Magic Eye and cannot safely undertake major research, Isaac prioritizes the White Whale Clone expedition.
• Before leaving, he forges a low-grade Privilege Book using the Magic Cauldron and materials gathered by Lapis Lazuli. The book grants him ten borrowing slots for Privilege Magic, exceeding his expectations.
• During the forging, Isaac detects a brief intervention from the God of Credit. He realizes the Privilege Book may not have been forcibly stolen from the god, as the Truth Association claimed; instead, the God of Credit may have willingly proposed the concept, with the Truth Association’s Arcanists completing it.
• Isaac stores the finished Privilege Book and transfers his consciousness into the White Whale Clone. He prepares to enter the deep sea, selecting a hunting ground from the Flesh Cult’s detailed nautical charts.

Character Developments

• Isaac: Demonstrates increasing confidence in magical surgery and strategic planning. He accepts the risks of the Magic Eye and acknowledges the limitations of his inability to multitask between his human body and White Whale Clone. He also becomes more cautious and perceptive regarding divine powers, particularly the God of Credit.
• Demonic Claw Hamon: Displays exceptional loyalty, precision, and competence as Isaac’s surgical assistant. Its intimate connection with Isaac allows it to perform delicate procedures more reliably than any human wizard.
• Rona: Although not directly present, she receives further characterization through Isaac’s reflections. Her lack of confidence stems from overprotection by the Dragon Mother and difficult past experiences, so Isaac believes managing a territory will help her develop independence.
• Lapis Lazuli: Continues supporting Isaac by gathering materials for the Privilege Book, reinforcing her role as a reliable collaborator.
• God of Credit: Remains mysterious, but its brief interaction with the Privilege Book suggests it may have cooperated with—or at least accepted—the creation of Privilege Magic rather than being entirely victimized by the Truth Association.

Significant Themes

• Trust and dependence: Isaac trusts Hamon more than even his own family to perform dangerous surgery, emphasizing the bond between master and Magic Pet.
• Risk and experimentation: The Magic Eye’s uncertain and possibly evil nature reflects Isaac’s willingness to embrace danger in pursuit of power and knowledge.
• Limits of power and knowledge: Isaac cannot solve every problem at once and must prioritize projects. His inability to create a true Shadow Clone Technique highlights the world’s fundamental limitations.
• Truth versus official accounts: Isaac questions the Truth Association’s explanation of the Privilege Book after sensing the God of Credit’s lack of hostility, suggesting that political or historical narratives may be misleading.
• Preparation and calculated expansion: The Privilege Book and the deep-sea expedition both show Isaac strengthening his resources before entering more dangerous environments.

Character Interactions

• Isaac and Hamon work almost as a single entity during the transplant, with Hamon relying on Isaac’s accumulated surgical knowledge while providing superior physical precision.
• Isaac reflects on Rona’s relationship with her overprotective Dragon Mother and attempts to help her gain confidence through responsibility rather than combat alone.
• Lapis Lazuli supports Isaac indirectly by supplying the materials needed for the Privilege Book.
• Isaac interprets the God of Credit’s silent influence over the forging process as evidence of a more complex relationship between the god and the Truth Association.
• Isaac’s consciousness ultimately takes control of the White Whale Clone, beginning the planned expedition into the dangerous deep sea.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac, controlling a White Whale Clone, navigates the deep sea towards a hunting ground rich in magic power.
• The hunting ground, Whisperer Trench, is avoided by most due to its corrosive magic power, but it's ideal for the White Whale Clone's growth.
• Isaac returns to his Territory and checks its progress, finding it steady and promising.
• He attends the annual Mad Wizard Grand Gathering, initiating a discussion on increasing 'Privilege' quotas.

Character Developments

• Isaac's fusion with the Magic Eye reaches its final stage, and its power is about to be successfully conceived.
• The Territory's population grows, and its development is steady, though limited by its size.
• Isaac's rat material and Dragon Lizard businesses are on track, providing continuous income.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Patience: Isaac's long-term plans and patience in developing his Territory and businesses.
• Risk and Reward: The White Whale Clone's journey to the dangerous Whisperer Trench for growth.
• Caution and Cunning: Isaac's careful approach to the Mad Wizard Grand Gathering, using clickbait to attract like-minded Wizards.

Character Interactions

• Isaac interacts with the White Whale Clone remotely, guiding it towards the Whisperer Trench.
• At the Mad Wizard Grand Gathering, Isaac initiates a discussion, attracting a Mad Wizard who is initially intrigued but later frightened by Isaac's ambition to target the God of Credit.
• Isaac observes the Territory's progress and the Mad Wizard's reaction remotely.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac attends a Mad Wizard Grand Gathering at the White Jade Plaza, aiming to gather information and allies for his plan against an Orthodox God.
• He creates a discussion group to attract Mad Wizards, but his actions draw suspicion and backlash, leading to his discussion group being sanctioned.
• Isaac's Magic Eye, the Evil Third Eye, fully opens, granting him a connection to an Evil God and a share of its Authority.

Character Developments

• Isaac's determination to challenge Orthodox Gods grows, and he becomes more reckless in his pursuits.
• Filo, Isaac's acquaintance, is present at the gathering but keeps her distance and avoids revealing her connection to Isaac.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Mad Wizards, Orthodox Gods, and Evil Gods.
• The consequences of reckless pursuit of power and knowledge.
• The struggle between curiosity and caution in the pursuit of forbidden knowledge.

Character Interactions

• Isaac interacts with various Mad Wizards, trying to gather information and allies, but faces backlash and suspicion due to his controversial plans.
• Filo interacts with other Mad Wizards, cursing Isaac while trying to avoid revealing her connection to him.

Chapter Summary: “Furious Ride (Morality Edition)”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac reads a letter explaining the outcome of Remington’s case. Remington will be returned rather than executed, largely because he is now a construct under Noence Prince’s protection and because Isaac—his greatest victim—did not object.
• The letter reveals the long-standing feud between Isaac’s father, Gaia, and Noence Prince. In their youth, they adventured together and both became involved with a Witch who loved them simultaneously.
• The Witch became obsessed with Gaia, attempting to kill Isaac’s mother and turn Gaia into her puppet. Gaia killed her, shocking Noence and causing the adventuring party to disband. Their personal hostility later intensified through political disagreements, especially over Gaia’s support for the current Emperor rather than Noence.
• Isaac learns that his mother’s death was somehow connected to Noence, though the letter gives no details and summons him to Solomon Fortress for further discussion.
• Isaac orders a Dimension Apostle to investigate Noence and kill him if an opportunity arises, intending to avoid openly implicating himself or provoking the Terra Royal Family.
• Isaac travels to Solomon Fortress with Lapis Lazuli, Smith, Rona, and Little Mouse. At the fortress, his sister Sheryl takes him to her highly secure Mage Tower, where Gaia and Caesar are expected to join them.
• Before the meeting, Sheryl comments that Isaac has changed significantly, particularly because of his demonic eye and increasingly ruthless experiments.

Character Developments

• Isaac becomes increasingly calculating and ruthless. He dismisses Remington as irrelevant but reacts strongly to the revelation involving his mother. Rather than acting impulsively against Noence, he plans an indirect assassination through the Dimension Apostles.
• Noence Prince is established as Isaac’s potential enemy and as a politically dangerous figure. His conflict with Gaia began as a personal betrayal and evolved into a struggle over territory and royal politics.
• Gaia is portrayed as fiercely protective of his family and decisive—even brutally so—when the Witch threatens Isaac’s mother. His political choices also helped deepen his feud with Noence.
• Lapis Lazuli remains loyal and perceptive, recognizing Isaac’s shift in mood and quietly giving him privacy. She also shows faint amusement at Little Mouse’s antics.
• Little Mouse expresses anger at being neglected but quickly reconciles with Isaac after receiving promises of a laboratory, greater resources, and more necromantic knowledge.
• Sheryl notices Isaac’s moral and psychological transformation. Although concerned, she accepts that his behavior reflects the increasingly compromised ethics of powerful Wizards and Mad Witches.

Significant Themes

• Power and political caution: Isaac must balance his desire for revenge against Noence’s royal status and connections to powerful members of the Terra Empire.
• The erosion of morality: The chapter emphasizes how Wizards, Arcanists, and especially Mad Witches gradually abandon conventional ethical boundaries in pursuit of knowledge and power.
• Family loyalty and revenge: Gaia’s actions against the Witch and Isaac’s reaction to his mother’s death show how family protection can justify extreme violence.
• Hidden power and inherited authority: The Emperor’s improbable Demigod status raises questions about the Terra Royal Family’s method of transmitting power and the secrets behind its political strength.
• Appearance versus identity: Sheryl worries that Isaac has changed, while Isaac insists that he remains himself, highlighting the tension between personal identity and moral transformation.

Character Interactions

• Isaac and Lapis Lazuli work together closely, with her responding immediately to his orders and recognizing his emotional state.
• Isaac humorously negotiates with Little Mouse, promising it a laboratory, godheads, and necromantic knowledge. Their exchange reveals both Isaac’s affection and Little Mouse’s jealous, demanding personality.
• Isaac and Sheryl reunite at Solomon Fortress. She acts protectively and efficiently, arranging the secret meeting while subtly confronting Isaac about how much he has changed.
• The historical relationship between Gaia and Noence is central: former comrades and rivals became enemies after the Witch’s obsession, Gaia’s killing of her, and later disputes over imperial politics.
• Isaac’s command to the Dimension Apostle demonstrates his willingness to use intermediaries and deniable agents when direct action would be politically dangerous.

Summary

Si Prince meets his father Caesar, Gaia, and his eldest brother Emperor, discovering that all three have become significantly stronger. Gaia is nearing the fourth tier of knighthood, while Caesar now possesses two authorities, including lightning. Caesar explains that Gaia’s removal of Emperor’s unique authority, Boundless, enabled Caesar to advance to the fifth tier, while Emperor was forced onto the path of becoming a Great Arcanist.
The central revelation is that Emperor is the Knight God’s Chosen. He was born with the extraordinarily powerful Boundless authority, which grants limitless potential on the knight’s path. Historically, surviving God Chosen are destined to become Demigods, making Emperor both a tremendous asset and a dangerous political threat. His current weakness is therefore misleading: he lost Boundless and was placed on another path, but his true potential remains extraordinary.
Si Prince also learns the truth about his mother’s death. The Mad Witch Prank Master cursed her while she was giving birth to Si Prince, but Noence was indirectly responsible. Before the curse, Noence secretly arranged an attack that injured her and left her unable to resist the later curse. Noence’s goal, along with that of factions within the Terra Royal Family, was to provoke Xu Ya Ning and potentially create an excuse to eliminate him. The previous conflict was formally settled when Gaia executed the Terra war faction and arranged a marriage alliance with the Noence Family.
Although Caesar urges restraint because Noence is protected by powerful political forces and the Mad Witch is dangerous, Si Prince refuses to accept the matter emotionally or politically. He vows to kill both Prank Master and Noence to avenge his mother. He recognizes that the forces around him are pushing him toward the very future in which he destroys the Terra Empire—a future the Terra Royal Family has been trying to prevent.
Si Prince then brings Caesar, Xu Ya Ning, and Emperor into his rapidly expanding Dimension World, the Realm of Emptiness, astonishing them with its scale and power. He offers to test Emperor there, promising not to exploit the dimension’s home-field advantage. Emperor rejects the implication that he is weak and agrees to reveal his true strength. Their planned confrontation emphasizes both their sibling relationship and the growing uncertainty surrounding Emperor’s identity and abilities.

Character Developments and Interactions

• Si Prince becomes more decisive and confrontational. He moves from seeking information to openly declaring his intention to avenge his mother, even against Demigod-level opposition.
• Caesar is revealed to have advanced dramatically but remains protective of Si Prince, having deliberately kept him away from the family’s dangerous affairs. He is conflicted over Si Prince’s rapid growth and impending involvement.
• Emperor is revealed as the Knight God’s Chosen and a potential future Demigod. Despite his easygoing personality and apparent weakness, he carries immense hidden significance and insists that his feelings for their mother are genuine.
• Gaia represents overwhelming authority and political control, having personally determined the settlement between the Terra and Noence families and removed Emperor’s Boundless authority.
• Xu Ya Ning understands that the political situation may force him into conflict with the Terra Empire. He offers to help Si Prince deal with those responsible.
• The conversation between Si Prince and Emperor shifts from suspicion to a direct challenge, with Si Prince testing whether Emperor’s current strength matches his status.

Significant Themes

• Fate versus choice: Si Prince and Emperor are both trapped by prophecies, divine selection, and political schemes, yet Si Prince insists that the Solomon Family’s decisions are not his own.
• Power and political manipulation: Noence’s actions were designed to provoke larger conflict, showing how individuals and royal factions use personal tragedies as political weapons.
• Hidden potential and sacrifice: Emperor’s divine authority was taken from him to benefit Caesar’s advancement, raising questions about whether individuals can escape the roles imposed on them.
• Family loyalty and vengeance: Despite his distance from his mother and family history, Si Prince feels responsible for avenging her and refuses to let political settlements erase the crime.
• The limits of strength: The chapter contrasts divine blessings, knightly authorities, wizardly advancement, and dimensional power, suggesting that raw strength alone cannot resolve conflicts shaped by fate and politics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac reveals his powerful Privilege Magic, Defense magic, and Authority (Illusion) against Caesar.
• Caesar uses his dual Authorities, [Thunder] and [Eight Virtues/Kingship], to counter Isaac's attacks.
• Caesar's [Eight Virtues/Kingship] allows him to borrow power from Gaia and Sheryl, temporarily boosting him to the peak of Tier 3.
• Isaac uses his Illusion Authority to disarm Caesar and neutralize his power for a brief moment, securing his victory.

Character Developments

• Isaac demonstrates significant growth in his powers, using Privilege Magic, Defense magic, and Authority effectively.
• Caesar showcases his dual Authorities and the power of [Eight Virtues/Kingship], but ultimately loses to Isaac.
• Gaia and Sheryl watch the battle, impressed by Isaac's progress and curious about Caesar's full power.

Significant Themes

• The power of borrowed strength and temporary boosts (Caesar's [Eight Virtues/Kingship]).
• The importance of understanding and adapting to one's opponent's abilities (Isaac's use of Illusion Authority).
• The gap between Tier 2 and Tier 3 powers, and the limitations of borrowed strength (Isaac's self-awareness).

Character Interactions

• Isaac and Caesar engage in a intense battle, testing each other's limits and strategies.
• Gaia and Sheryl observe the battle, providing commentary and insights on the combatants' abilities.
• Isaac expresses humility about his powers, acknowledging the gap between Tier 2 and Tier 3, while Caesar praises Isaac's strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, a trainee at a military camp, smuggles food into the camp and consumes prune juice to aid digestion.
• The prune juice has a strong laxative effect, causing the protagonist to have diarrhea.
• The protagonist spends the night repeatedly visiting the bathroom, starting from 8 PM.

Character Developments

• The protagonist demonstrates resourcefulness by smuggling food into the camp.
• The protagonist shows self-reflection and guilt for their actions, acknowledging the consequences of their actions.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of actions: The protagonist's decision to smuggle food and consume prune juice leads to an uncomfortable and inconvenient night.
• Perseverance: Despite the setback, the protagonist plans to continue their daily routine and update their writing more frequently.

Character Interactions

• There are no direct interactions with other characters in this chapter, as the protagonist is isolated due to their condition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac returns with Caesar and Gaia from the Dimension World.
• Isaac decides not to interfere with Caesar's ambitions, given certain conditions.
• Isaac plans to advance to High Wizard and prepare for confronting Noence.
• Isaac collects data on High Knights and writes 'Snow White' as his next Magic Book.
• Isaac plans to establish a Wizard organization and manage his Territory better.

Character Developments

• Isaac continues to grow in power and plans for the future.
• Caesar and Gaia support Isaac's decisions and provide him with information.
• Caesar's ambition is acknowledged but not interfered with by Isaac.

Significant Themes

• Power and ambition: Isaac's growth, Caesar's plans, and the Noence Prince's threat.
• Knowledge and learning: Isaac's quest for Forbidden Knowledge and his plans for a Magic Book.
• Allies and enemies: Isaac's relationship with Caesar and Gaia, and his ongoing conflict with the Noence Family.

Character Interactions

• Isaac, Caesar, and Gaia work together, with Caesar providing information and Isaac learning from them.
• Isaac interacts with the God of Black Orcs, seeking Forbidden Knowledge.
• Isaac's Dimension Apostles carry out actions against the Noence Family, showing his growing influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac conducts a Ritual in the Mysterious Void with the God of Black Orcs, aiming to obtain Bone Magic and Undead magic.
• Isaac successfully completes the Ritual, obtaining the 'Book of the Dead', a comprehensive system of ancient Necromantic Magic.
• Isaac also picks up fragmented Necromantic Spell knowledge from the Mysterious Void, including high-end spells like 'Three Methods of Lich Crafting' and 'Necromantic Rebirth Technique'.

Character Developments

• Isaac demonstrates his strategic thinking and patience by stopping the Ritual before it's complete to ensure his safety.
• The God of Black Orcs is frustrated and angry at Isaac's actions but acknowledges Isaac's cunning and potential.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of ancient magic, particularly Necromancy.
• The importance of patience and strategy in magical dealings.
• The relationship between Wizards and Outer Gods, and the potential benefits and risks.

Character Interactions

• Isaac and the God of Black Orcs engage in a tense, unequal transaction, with Isaac outsmarting the God.
• Isaac's thoughts and actions are influenced by his respect and affection for his best friend, Ai Wen · Ke Lei Man.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ai Wen, after successfully completing an experiment, considers informing his teacher about Isaac's dealings with Outer Gods but decides against it initially.
• Ai Wen later confesses to his teacher, Grand Arcanist Yog-Doros, but Yog-Doros shows little concern, hinting at deeper reasons behind the scene.
• Isaac, unaware of Ai Wen's actions, focuses on his second stage of transformation surgery and prepares for the Saint Lord's first devouring ritual.
• Isaac chooses the Purgatory Demon God as the target for the Saint Lord's first devouring ritual, aiming to enhance its power over dimensions.

Character Developments

• Ai Wen: Struggles with the moral dilemma of reporting Isaac's actions to his teacher. Ultimately decides to do so but is disappointed by his teacher's lack of reaction.
• Isaac: Continues his transformation surgeries and prepares for the Saint Lord's devouring ritual, showing his confidence and determination.
• Saint Lord: Successfully devours the power of the Purgatory Demon God during the ritual, advancing its Arcana mastery.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of dealing with Outer Gods and the rules set by Great Wizards to prevent low-level Mad Wizards from being forced into such transactions.
• The balance between different camps (evil, righteous, neutral) in Isaac's transformation surgeries and the Saint Lord's devouring ritual.

Character Interactions

• Ai Wen and Yog-Doros: Ai Wen confesses to his teacher about Isaac's actions, but Yog-Doros shows little concern, leaving Ai Wen disappointed and confused.
• Isaac and the Saint Lord: Isaac prepares and guides the Saint Lord through its first devouring ritual, successfully enhancing its power.

Chapter Summary

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac and Saint Lord successfully complete a Devouring Ritual using the Purgatory Demon God’s dimensional power. Saint Lord absorbs only the useful essence and expels contaminated or dangerous portions.
• The ritual greatly strengthens Saint Lord but does not immediately raise him to Tier 3. Saint Lord estimates that he needs at least two more rituals and power from three different Dimension Demon Gods before he can construct an authority.
• Isaac advises Saint Lord not to rush advancement. Instead, he should first strengthen and purify his Pure-Blooded Giant Dragon bloodline, using Isaac’s advanced bloodline-purification spell.
• Isaac realizes that Smith also possesses an exceptionally pure Giant Dragon bloodline and could benefit from the same method, potentially making advancement to Tier 3 easier for both of them.
• Isaac orders Lapis Lazuli to gather materials for potions that will support Dragon Blood Purification.
• While reviewing his abilities, Isaac recognizes that he has accumulated and combined many different power systems. He concludes that he should diversify his sources of dimensional power rather than continually targeting the Lord of Myriad Flesh, reducing the risk of backlash or unwanted control.
• Isaac lists his major abilities, including the Dimension World, Flesh Lair, Dimension Fruit, Devouring Evolution, Dream Origin, Void Wormhole, Authority Analysis, transformation magic, and several unique familiars and spells.
• With his second-stage modification surgery complete, Isaac writes and anchors his second Grand Wizard Magic Book: his Self Legend. The autobiography is based on reports secretly collected by Caesar’s agents and polished by a professional author.
• Completing the Magic Book allows Isaac to proceed toward the third-stage modification surgery, which will focus on his internal organs.
• Isaac’s proposal to research stealing the divine power of the God of Credit is rejected by the Order’s wizards. They are unwilling even to consider a project involving the theft of a True God’s power, and Isaac lacks enough High Wizard support to submit the application independently.
• Isaac therefore continues researching the third-stage surgery and recruiting collaborators, accepting that he may have to wait until he reaches Tier 3 before attempting the forbidden research.

2. Character Developments

• Isaac demonstrates caution and strategic discipline. He stops the ritual before becoming greedy, understands the danger of relying too heavily on one Outer God, and prioritizes diversification of power sources.
• He also becomes more self-aware about the complexity of his abilities. Organizing them reveals that his strength is broad but fragmented, motivating him to plan his future development more carefully.
• Isaac’s attitude toward Saint Lord and Smith becomes more proactive. Rather than merely helping them advance, he plans to improve their bloodlines first, using his own spells and resources to maximize their potential.
• Saint Lord remains Tier 2 after the ritual but gains enough strength to approach authority construction. His confidence and excitement grow when Isaac suggests purifying his Giant Dragon bloodline, though he understands the process is dangerous and energy-intensive.
• Smith, though not directly present, becomes part of Isaac’s advancement plans because his Giant Dragon bloodline is even purer than Saint Lord’s.
• Lapis Lazuli continues to function as Isaac’s assistant and familiar, helping gather materials for the bloodline-purification preparations.
• The Order’s wizards are shown to be extremely conservative. Their refusal to support Isaac’s proposal highlights their fear of provoking a True God, contrasting with Isaac’s willingness to pursue dangerous, blasphemous research.

3. Significant Themes

• Caution versus greed: Isaac emphasizes taking only what can be safely controlled. His rituals are powerful because he avoids draining any single Demon God too deeply.
• Power through balance and diversification: Isaac’s strategy of using multiple Dimension Demon Gods prevents dependence on one source and reduces the possibility of corruption, backlash, or control.
• Preparation before advancement: Saint Lord’s failure to immediately reach Tier 3 reinforces that raw power is insufficient. Bloodline refinement, energy reserves, and proper preparation are necessary for stable growth.
• The dangers of accumulated power: Isaac possesses many abilities from different sources, but their variety creates complexity and management problems. Power must be organized, understood, and integrated rather than simply collected.
• Knowledge and blasphemy: The proposed theft of a True God’s divine power represents the extreme limits of magical research. The Order’s refusal shows the tension between institutional caution and Isaac’s relentless pursuit of forbidden knowledge.
• Identity and self-mythologizing: Isaac’s Self Legend is created from reports and professional writing rather than his own direct narration, showing how a wizard’s public image can be constructed into a source of magical power.
• Scientific skepticism: Isaac distrusts relying solely on established theory or safeguards. Even though the Legendary Gate and historical precedent suggest that traded power is safe, he insists on taking precautions.

4. Character Interactions

• Isaac questions Saint Lord about his condition after the ritual and learns that advancement will require several more sources of dimensional power.
• Isaac advises Saint Lord to delay Tier 3 advancement and strengthen his Giant Dragon bloodline first. Saint Lord reacts with excitement because he knows Isaac possesses a spell capable of making that possible.
• Isaac and Saint Lord’s relationship is characterized by trust and hierarchy: Saint Lord relies on Isaac’s judgment, while Isaac carefully manages Saint Lord’s growth and safety.
• Isaac extends the same plan to Smith, intending to prepare bloodline-purification resources for both creations.
• Isaac directs Lapis Lazuli to gather the necessary materials, reinforcing her role as his practical support within the laboratory.
• Caesar indirectly assists Isaac by arranging surveillance and intelligence gathering, allowing a professional author to transform Isaac’s life into a convincing autobiography for the Magic Book.
• Isaac’s interaction with the Order is largely institutional rather than personal: the wizards reject his research proposal because it concerns stealing a True God’s power, leaving him isolated from official support and forcing him to continue independently.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac undergoes the third stage of modification surgery, involving internal organs.
• He chooses to transplant the concept of the Justice Faction, an Angel Heart, a Titan Liver, and a Gold Dragon rib.
• The Angel Heart transplant is completed first, followed by the Titan Liver, and finally, the Gold Dragon rib modification.
• Isaac is three rituals away from becoming a High Wizard: Lapis Lazuli's advancement ritual, writing the third Magic Book, and the High Wizard advancement ritual.

Character Developments

• Isaac demonstrates his surgical proficiency and strategic thinking in choosing organs for transplantation.
• Lapis Lazuli's power grows as Isaac advances.
• Isaac's concern for his Magic Pet, Hamon, is revealed.

Significant Themes

• The risks and benefits of different advancement methods for Legendary Wizards.
• The importance of background and connections in accessing certain advancement methods.
• The value of purity and truth in the Justice Faction and Angel Heart.

Character Interactions

• Isaac interacts with various entities to obtain organs for transplantation, including the Sect and Titans.
• Isaac's relationship with Lapis Lazuli deepens as they advance together.
• Isaac's concern for Hamon highlights their close bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac successfully advances to High Wizard after a smooth advancement Ritual.
• He steals power from the Lord of Myriad Flesh multiple times without attracting its attention.
• Lapis Lazuli advances to Tier 3 and gains a new Authority, [Affiliated], which allows her to perfectly inherit power bestowed upon her by Isaac.

Character Developments

• Isaac becomes more eager for the world of High Wizards and decides to advance immediately.
• Lapis Lazuli gains confidence and pride after advancing and acquiring the [Affiliated] Authority.
• The Lord of Myriad Flesh becomes more decisive and plans to attack Isaac in the real world after the Ritual.

Significant Themes

• The power of High Wizards and their status as Demigods.
• The potential of the Faith path combining three elements (Legendary Wizard, God Seed, and Knight).
• The importance of luck in Rituals, even with a high success rate.

Character Interactions

• Isaac and Lapis Lazuli: Isaac is Lapis Lazuli's master and research assistant, and their relationship remains unchanged despite her advancement.
• Isaac and the Lord of Myriad Flesh: Isaac continues to trade with the Lord of Myriad Flesh, stealing its power, while the Lord of Myriad Flesh grows more determined to attack Isaac.
• Isaac and the crowd (Smith, Rat, Lapis Lazuli, Rona, Saint Lord, Aila): They support Isaac's advancement and are nervous during the Ritual, but ultimately relieved when he successfully advances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac successfully advances to High Wizard, manifesting a silver staff with a dragon claw and a Magic Eye.
• He registers his name in the sacred hall of Tier 3 Wizards.
• Isaac learns about the Lord of False Starry Sky from the Grand Witch and decides to investigate him later.
• Isaac applies for a research topic regarding spellcasting skills and privileges at the Flesh Cult, which is approved, and he receives recommended Wizard candidates.

Character Developments

• Isaac gains a new staff and demonstrates his power, but also shows his bizarre fighting posture, which only Lapis Lazuli and Rat accept.
• Isaac feels the need to settle down in Tier 3 and increase his weight in the real world to avoid rejection.
• The Grand Witch reveals information about the Lord of False Starry Sky to Isaac.
• The Flesh Cult staff member shows reluctance but approves Isaac's research topic application, and Isaac is surprised to receive recommended Wizard candidates.

Significant Themes

• The weight of a spellcaster in the real world and the consequences of becoming too powerful too quickly.
• The distinction between Outer Gods and orthodox gods, and the consequences of plundering their power.
• The formal procedures and bureaucracy within the Flesh Cult.

Character Interactions

• Isaac interacts with the Grand Witch, showing respect and gratitude for her help.
• Isaac interacts with the Flesh Cult staff member, who shows reluctance but ultimately approves his application.
• Isaac's interaction with Lapis Lazuli and Rat, who accept his bizarre fighting posture, highlights their understanding and acceptance of Isaac's unique nature.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac reviews the names of several wizards recommended through an application. He concludes they are probably unconventional but ordinary researchers rather than Mad Witches, since even the Mad Witches would be unlikely to challenge True Gods directly.
• Before meeting them, Isaac decides to strengthen himself. He wants a combat-oriented Authority and an accompanying Authority Spell, as his existing Authorities—Analysis and God Thief—are mainly supportive or situational.
• He identifies four promising Authorities: gravity, Electromagnetic Force, Positive Infinitesimal, and immunity. Positive Infinitesimal becomes his top priority because its Privilege Magic, Despairing Rabbit, has already shown extraordinary power and might eventually allow him to develop an Authority Domain.
• Isaac resumes research while Smith and Rona begin organizing the foundations of a new wizard organization. Recruitment focuses on:
  • Existing Tier 1 and Tier 2 Wizards, primarily to provide immediate manpower.
  • Children and young people without magical talent but with strong learning abilities, who can be trained from the beginning.
• Rona handles the recruitment of established wizards through her connections, while Smith uses his experience and contacts from the Solomon Family to find suitable youths.
• The organization also begins preliminary planning, including teaching recruits basic knowledge and studying which industries might be profitable based on the members’ magical specialties.
• After three months of difficult research, Isaac completes his first Authority Spell based on Positive Infinitesimal: Arrogant Turtle.
• Believing the wizard organization can progress without his direct involvement for now, Isaac leaves with Little Mouse and Lapis Lazuli to locate one of the recommended researchers, High Wizard Sowar Itras.
• Their first destination is Nebula City, a massive commercial metropolis in the Terra Empire. Isaac has coordinates for the city but no contact information for Sowar, making the search difficult.
• Upon entering the city, Isaac notices that its bustling layout and broad commercial streets feel familiar. He eventually realizes that Nebula City’s structure reminds him of Lake Town.

Character Developments

• Isaac becomes increasingly focused on strengthening his combat capabilities. His fear of lacking sufficient firepower motivates him to pursue a new offensive Authority even though he is already powerful enough to defeat most ordinary High Wizards.
• His mastery of Authority Spells is shown to be more difficult than expected. Even with Authority Analysis, developing Arrogant Turtle takes three months, though future spells should be easier now that he has gained experience.
• Isaac also demonstrates greater confidence in delegating responsibilities. He entrusts the wizard organization’s development to Rona and Smith instead of interrupting his research.
• Rona takes on an administrative and recruitment role, using her connections among spellcasters. She remains concerned about Isaac’s expedition but accepts that she must stay behind to manage the organization.
• Smith proves valuable because of his past as the Solomon Family’s butler and his familiarity with recruiting and managing potential students.
• Little Mouse continues developing necromancy but remains largely independent of formal expectations. As a God Seed, it can grow by devouring Godhood, so Isaac treats it more like a pet than a conventional apprentice.
• Lapis Lazuli, now a Tier 3 combatant, becomes an important traveling companion. Her familiar Authority and Isaac’s ability to grant her powers make her a strong and reliable assistant, while bringing her along also prevents her from resenting being left behind again.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and fear of inadequacy: Isaac’s “Fear of Insufficient Firepower” reflects his insistence on being overprepared, even when he is already strong. Power is treated not merely as ambition but as insurance against unpredictable enemies.
• Research versus combat: Isaac’s development follows the logic of scientific experimentation. Authorities, Privilege Magics, and Authority Spells are treated as systems to be studied, optimized, and incorporated into a larger tactical framework.
• Building institutions: The chapter shifts from Isaac’s individual growth toward the creation of a sustainable wizard organization. Recruiting, educating, selecting talent, and identifying profitable research fields are presented as equally important to personal strength.
• Nature versus nurture: The organization seeks both established wizards and ordinary youths with strong learning abilities, emphasizing that magical ability can be cultivated through teaching and opportunity rather than relying solely on innate talent.
• Delegation and growth: Isaac’s increasing willingness to let others manage practical affairs shows his transition from solitary researcher to the potential leader of a broader organization.
• Familiarity and hidden connections: Isaac’s recognition of Lake Town in Nebula City hints at a possible connection between the two places, creating a mystery as he begins his search for Sowar Itras.

Character Interactions

• Isaac works closely with Rona and Smith as they establish the wizard organization, assigning them complementary responsibilities based on their experience and social connections.
• Rona wants to accompany Isaac on his journey, but he leaves her behind because the organization needs her and because her personal combat strength is less reliable in sudden confrontations.
• Isaac brings Little Mouse despite its ongoing necromancy studies, treating it affectionately and without pressuring it to behave like a conventional student.
• Lapis Lazuli accompanies Isaac after previously being left behind, and her resentment is humorously portrayed as potentially dangerous. Her combat abilities make her a practical addition to the expedition.
• The chapter ends with Isaac and Lapis Lazuli entering Nebula City together, where the city’s appearance triggers Isaac’s unexpected recognition of similarities to Lake Town.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac realizes Nebula City's layout is reminiscent of Lake Town, but more chaotic and less specialized.
• He learns that Nebula City's layout is inefficient but necessary for its large size and low population density.
• Isaac visits the Truth Association's branch in Nebula City, which is lavishly decorated with Magic Gems.
• He requests an appointment with High Wizard Sivar Itras, presenting his subject application as a reason.

Character Developments

• Isaac demonstrates curiosity and adaptability in exploring Nebula City's unique layout.
• He shows respect for Sivar's position and the Truth Association's procedures.
• The Round-Faced Wizard at the Truth Association exhibits professionalism and discretion while handling Isaac's request.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation: Isaac adapts to Nebula City's unique layout and culture.
• Professionalism: Both Isaac and the Round-Faced Wizard display professional conduct in their respective roles.
• Respect for Hierarchy: Isaac shows deference to Sivar's status as a High Wizard.

Character Interactions

• Isaac interacts with the Round-Faced Wizard at the Truth Association, presenting his application and requesting an appointment with Sivar.
• The Round-Faced Wizard professionally handles Isaac's request, asking for his current residence to facilitate communication.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac and Ruri (Lapis Lazuli) visit the Truth Association to request contact with Wizard Sival.
• Isaac decides to explore Nebula City while waiting for a response.
• Ruri's revealing maid outfit attracts unwanted attention, so Isaac takes her to a clothing store to buy more appropriate attire.

Character Developments

• Isaac: Shows consideration for Ruri's feelings and wants her to enjoy life, indicating his growing attachment to her as more than just a tool.
• Ruri: Experiences a new emotion—surprise and enjoyment—while trying on clothes, showing a shift from her usual emotionless demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Isaac's growing attachment to Ruri, moving beyond seeing her as just a tool for his research.
• Ruri's emotional growth and her realization of the enjoyment in simple activities.

Character Interactions

• Isaac and Ruri: Isaac's consideration for Ruri's feelings and her response to his actions show a deepening bond between them.
• Isaac and the Proprietress: Isaac's interaction with the proprietress shows his practical and considerate nature, as he ensures Ruri's needs are met while also being mindful of the proprietress's time and effort.

Chapter Summary: “Isaac: Aren’t You the Mad Witch?”

Key Plot Points and Events

• After spending three days sightseeing and shopping around Nebula City, Isaac and Lapis Lazuli receive word from the Truth Association that the researcher they wanted to meet is available.
• They visit the Truth Association and meet Sowar Itras, a young wizard in a Silver Wizard Robe. Sowar is also known by the name Lu Chengyou in the discussion and has gained a reputation as the “Mad Witch” because of his dangerous research involving gods and divine power.
• Sowar recognizes Isaac as the famous God Thief, praising his achievements: killing a third-rank High Knight while only a second-rank wizard and reaching high rank in less than three years.
• Sowar explains his research project, which focuses on creating a Moon-affiliated God Seed or similar divine construct. The project involves studying divine power, divine spell systems, and the methods used to create God Seeds.
• Isaac reads the research proposal and is initially struck by its audacity and danger. Although he feels genuine fear toward the power of True Gods, his fear gradually gives way to excitement and madness.
• Isaac agrees to participate but sets two conditions:
  1. He must enter a demiplane in Isman Valley, kill three powerful high-level magical creatures, retrieve their corpses, and collect the Moon God Flowers growing in their nest.
  2. He wants to add his own research project, “Create Moon Affiliated,” to the larger subject.
• Sowar readily accepts the conditions, even declaring that he would accept hundreds of demands if necessary, as long as they were possible.
• The research has already passed the committee’s review and is backed by the Flesh Cult, giving the researchers substantial protection against retaliation from gods or entire pantheons if they achieve meaningful results.

Character Developments

• Isaac reveals a much more ambitious and reckless side. Although he is normally cautious about divine beings, the opportunity to study and potentially steal divine authority awakens his suppressed ambitions.
• His reputation as the God Thief is reinforced, suggesting that his achievements and goals are becoming widely known. The title also reflects his desire to challenge and appropriate the power of gods.
• Sowar/Lu Chengyou is shown to be both highly intelligent and dangerously unconventional. His “Mad Witch” reputation comes from repeatedly dealing with outer gods and pursuing research that most Legendary Wizards would consider unacceptable.
• Sowar is not discouraged by Isaac’s fear. Instead, he recognizes the trace of madness in Isaac and is pleased to find a researcher whose ambitions match his own.
• Lapis Lazuli remains mostly silent and supportive, accompanying Isaac to the meeting and helping maintain the formal setting.

Significant Themes

• Forbidden research and the limits of magical knowledge: The chapter centers on the dangerous study of divine power, an area most wizards avoid out of fear of the gods.
• Ambition versus fear: Isaac understands the risks of challenging True Gods, but his desire for power and knowledge ultimately outweighs his caution.
• The madness of great wizards: Legendary Wizards are portrayed as inherently unconventional and willing to take extreme risks. “Madness” is not simply a flaw but a source of creativity and progress.
• Power as something that can be studied and stolen: The chapter challenges the idea that gods are untouchable. With sufficient knowledge, preparation, and backing, even divine authority may be analyzed, replicated, or taken.
• Institutional protection and moral compromise: The research is dangerous and arguably improper, yet it has passed official review and gained support from a powerful cult. This suggests that magical society tolerates extreme experiments when they promise significant results.
• Desire as a driving force: The passage emphasizes that once someone experiences rapid growth through shortcuts or forbidden methods, it becomes difficult to return to slower, safer progress.

Character Interactions

• The Truth Association’s young Round-Faced Wizard treats Isaac respectfully and escorts him to the meeting.
• Sowar initially speaks with admiration about Isaac’s fame, while Isaac responds confidently but remains curious about Sowar’s research.
• Isaac’s reaction to the research shifts the balance of the conversation: Sowar realizes that Isaac is not merely cautious but shares the same dangerous curiosity.
• Isaac and Sowar quickly move from introductions to negotiation. Isaac tests the limits of the project with his two demands, while Sowar accepts them enthusiastically.
• Their interaction establishes a partnership between two exceptionally ambitious wizards—one known for stealing divine power and the other for experimenting with it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac meets Sowar, a fellow Flesh Cult member, who requests a research project to create Moon Affiliated, challenging the authority of the Moon Goddess Siya.
• Isaac agrees to the project but insists on doing it after his own subject and only if there's a feasible plan.
• Sowar gives Isaac a communication Parchment, hinting at a test of Isaac's strength.
• Isaac visits an Adventurer's Tavern to gather information about Isman Valley but finds the information insufficient for his needs.

Character Developments

• Isaac demonstrates courage and willingness to challenge divine authority, showing his Mad Wizard nature.
• Sowar reveals his ambitious research plans and tests Isaac's strength.
• Isaac shows caution and careful planning, deciding to use Dimension Apostles for initial exploration.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Wizards and gods, with Isaac and Sowar challenging divine authority.
• The risks and rewards of ambitious research and actions.
• The limitations and realities of adventurers in this world.

Character Interactions

• Isaac and Sowar interact, with Sowar testing Isaac's resolve and Isaac agreeing to Sowar's request.
• Isaac interacts with the Adventurer's Tavern patrons, finding the information insufficient for his needs.