Chapter Summaries

The Sage’s Counsel — Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac formally signs a contract with the God of Gourmet, becoming his sage through the Truth Association’s witnessing.
• The God of Gourmet immediately issues his first decree: he asks Isaac to provide him with a Holy Communion.
• Isaac gives him one of the Holy Communions made by the God of Gourmet’s Priests. Completing the task activates the contract and grants Isaac a payment of pure divine power.
• Isaac realizes that the divine power is exceptionally valuable and can be used for several purposes, including creating a Virtual Divine Spark, developing the Myriad Gods Codex, or strengthening Little Mouse.
• He then understands the limitation of this reward: the divine power is refined from the God of Gourmet himself through the [Sage of the Gods] ability. Excessive use would damage the god’s foundation, so tasks have cooldown periods.
• Isaac begins testing the “counsel” aspect of his new role. Rather than exploiting the God of Gourmet, he requests a Holy Communion capable of purifying Witch Bloodline.
• The God of Gourmet is relieved that Isaac honors their agreement and does not attempt to manipulate or betray him.

Character Developments

• Isaac demonstrates practicality, restraint, and a strong sense of honor. Although he recognizes how profitable the contract can be, he also carefully analyzes its limitations and avoids overexploiting the God of Gourmet.
• He begins shifting from merely completing tasks to actively using his position as a sage to pursue his own goals, particularly the purification of Witch Bloodline.
• The God of Gourmet is portrayed as ambitious but constrained. His authority offers few avenues for growth, making Holy Communion the central means by which he hopes to develop.
• He remains nervous about Isaac’s intentions, suggesting that he fears being deceived or exploited despite the contract.

Significant Themes

• Power and cost: Supernatural rewards are never truly free; the divine power Isaac receives comes from the God of Gourmet’s own essence and must be used carefully.
• Faith versus authority: The chapter explains the tension between gods and powerful church members, especially when knights or Demigods follow doctrine rather than the personified god behind it.
• Innovation and stagnation: Holy Communion began as a major magical breakthrough but stopped evolving because gods feared that stronger churches could threaten their authority.
• Contracts and mutual benefit: Isaac’s agreement with the God of Gourmet is based on exchange rather than domination, though both sides remain aware of the potential for exploitation.
• Food as supernatural power: The history of Holy Communion establishes magical food as a field born from religious concepts and later developed by wizards and gods alike.

Character Interactions

• The God of Gourmet gives Isaac his first official order, while Isaac responds calmly and fulfills it immediately.
• The contract automatically transfers divine power to Isaac as payment, emphasizing that their relationship is governed by magical rules rather than simple trust.
• Isaac studies the God of Gourmet’s circumstances and recognizes his ambition to improve Holy Communion as his primary route to greater strength.
• When Isaac requests a bloodline-purifying Communion, the God of Gourmet visibly relaxes, realizing Isaac is acting within the spirit of their agreement rather than using the situation against him.

Chapter Summary: “God of Gourmet: Hoh hoh hoh~”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac decides not to eliminate the God of Gourmet. Although Chi is a relatively weak, non-combat-oriented True God, Isaac recognizes his value among the wizards and sees potential for future growth.
• Isaac assigns Chi the task of creating a sacrament capable of purifying Witch Bloodlines. This would fill a gap in the market left by Isaac’s Witch Elixirs, which are unpopular among ordinary Witches because of their high perceived value and Legendary Wizard origins.
• Chi realizes that the sacrament could allow his priests to serve the low- and mid-end Witch market. If successful, the Witch Empire would become invested in protecting the God of Gourmet.
• Using his divine Dominion, Chi quickly develops a glowing golden steak capable of purifying and improving Witch Bloodlines. The sacrament is effective but still crude, leaving room for future improvements and additional products.
• Isaac agrees to help Chi negotiate cooperation with Witch Country and asks what Chi gained from completing the counsel.
• Chi discovers that fulfilling Isaac’s counsel granted him significant enlightenment. However, the system provides no reward to Chi because Isaac’s counsel is not treated as a task Isaac completed for him.
• Isaac tests whether rejected counsel has a cooldown by ordering Chi to polish his shoes. Chi initially instinctively moves to obey but quickly rejects the request. Isaac learns that rejected counsel triggers a three-day cooldown.
• Isaac abandons his plans to study the Sacred Mark and instead prioritizes investigating the deeper rules and potential of [Sage of the Gods].

Character Developments

• Isaac: Demonstrates strategic patience and political awareness. Rather than destroying a weak god, he plans to cultivate Chi into a useful ally and use him to strengthen his influence among the Witches. Isaac also becomes increasingly interested in understanding the mechanics of his new divine counsel ability.
• God of Gourmet/Chi: Shows ambition, intelligence, and adaptability. He immediately recognizes the sacrament’s commercial and political potential and successfully creates it. Completing the counsel also gives him unexpected enlightenment, increasing his enthusiasm for further cooperation with Isaac.
• The Witches: Their needs become an important factor in Isaac’s strategy. Their reluctance to purchase Witch Elixirs creates an opportunity for Chi’s priests to establish themselves in a neglected market.

Significant Themes

• Strategic alliances over direct conflict: Isaac recognizes that a weak ally can become valuable if given the right opportunity and resources.
• Potential and cultivation: Chi’s ambitions are not yet matched by his strength, but Isaac provides him with a path to grow.
• Political and economic influence: The Bloodline Purification Sacrament is not merely a magical invention; it could bind the God of Gourmet to the Witch Empire and reshape the balance of power.
• Divine power versus wizard craftsmanship: Gods possess an advantage when using a single conceptual Dominion, while Legendary Wizards remain superior at combining multiple concepts.
• Rules and loopholes: Isaac and Chi begin testing the limitations of [Sage of the Gods], including its rewards, acceptance conditions, and cooldown period.

Important Character Interactions

• Isaac and Chi cooperate closely, with Isaac offering guidance while positioning Chi as a future ally.
• Chi’s successful creation of the sacrament earns Isaac’s approval and a promise of assistance in negotiating with Witch Country.
• Their conversation about rewards reveals an amusing imbalance in their arrangement: Isaac benefits from completing tasks, while Chi receives enlightenment from following Isaac’s counsel but no formal reward.
• Isaac’s trivial shoe-polishing request exposes the limits of the counsel system and confirms that rejected requests impose a three-day cooldown.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac spends three months researching Priests’ Sacred Marks and discovers that, besides storing divine Authority, they contain a deeply hidden “seed” of power. This seed was deliberately designed to let Priests eventually seize divine power and become Faith Wizards, though the exact method remains unknown.
• He creates two Virtual Divine Sparks:
  • A permanent Fifth-Tier spark, using the power of Sage of the Gods.
  • A Fourth-Tier spark for Little Mouse.
• Little Mouse refuses the Fifth-Tier spark, preferring to experience each stage of Virtual Deity advancement and collect research data. Isaac gives it the Fourth-Tier spark instead and reserves the Fifth-Tier spark for a combat-focused God of Slaughter.
• Unable to find a suitable recipient for the God of Slaughter spark, Isaac asks Solomon to locate a powerful knight willing to accept it.
• Isaac begins planning how to use Sage of the Gods and the Divine Tome to control a Sixth-Tier Outer God. Since the ability has a one-month cooldown after rejected counsel, fully dominating a deity would take at least two months.
• He develops three possible strategies:
  1. Create a two-month Trade Ritual that prevents the deity from withdrawing.
  2. Find another powerful deity to forcibly restrain the target—currently impractical.
  3. Obscure the counsel’s wording so the Outer God unknowingly accepts an agreement whose true meaning conceals the Divine Tome’s involvement.
• Isaac decides to pursue all three approaches simultaneously. He also plans to strengthen the God of Gourmet, both to gain feedback from Sage of the Gods and potentially turn it into a valuable ally or source of funding.
• Isaac sends the God of Gourmet a provocative offer: power, the possibility of becoming a God King, and even the chance to truly live. Despite recognizing the danger of its increasingly deep cooperation with Isaac, the deity chooses to “take a gamble.”
• The God of Gourmet reports the deal to the Truth Association. The Grand Arcane Master realizes that Isaac has not forcibly controlled the deity; the God of Gourmet appears to be cooperating voluntarily. The Association continues secretly protecting and monitoring the Divine Tome.
• In the Solomon Kingdom, Isaac’s companions receive two major reports:
  • Isaac needs a vessel for the Fifth-Tier God of Slaughter Virtual Divine Spark.
  • Filo Terra has advanced to Fifth-Tier Legendary Wizard, piloted a Floating City above Terra Royal City, severely wounded the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood, and gained the title Demigod—God Witch King.

Character Developments

• Isaac becomes increasingly ambitious and strategic. He shifts from merely experimenting with Virtual Deities to planning the domination of a true Sixth-Tier god, while also seeking alliances, profit, and political leverage.
• Little Mouse demonstrates caution, curiosity, and a researcher’s mindset by rejecting an easy jump to Fifth Tier in favor of firsthand data and gradual development.
• The God of Gourmet grows more dependent on and entangled with Isaac. Its gambling instincts intensify, but it also becomes more aware of Isaac’s terrifying influence and the risks of their partnership.
• The Grand Arcane Master remains wary of Isaac but recognizes his unusual ability to make even true gods cooperate voluntarily.
• Filo Terra undergoes a spectacular advancement, becoming a Fifth-Tier Legendary Wizard and earning a demigod-level title after defeating a major flesh-and-blood deity.
• Isaac’s companions are left stunned by the scale of his latest projects and Filo Terra’s sudden rise.

Significant Themes

• Power versus autonomy: Isaac’s plans blur the line between voluntary cooperation, manipulation, and outright divine domination.
• Faith and rebellion: The hidden power in Priests’ Sacred Marks offers mortals a path to overthrow the gods rather than merely serve them.
• Calculated risk and gambling: Both Isaac and the God of Gourmet repeatedly treat dangerous alliances and experiments as wagers.
• Knowledge as power: Isaac relies on research, experimentation, obscure terminology, and accumulated data to challenge beings vastly stronger than himself.
• Political and economic influence: Isaac’s divine research may create not only combat power but also profitable relationships and alliances among gods and wizards.
• The emergence of new divine powers: Virtual Deities, Faith Wizards, and newly ascended demigods are reshaping the balance between wizards, gods, and Outer Gods.

Important Character Interactions

• Isaac and Little Mouse debate the value of immediate strength versus gradual experimentation, leading Isaac to respect Little Mouse’s choice.
• Isaac seeks Solomon’s assistance in finding a suitable host for the God of Slaughter Virtual Divine Spark.
• Isaac offers the God of Gourmet an extraordinary bargain, prompting it to voluntarily deepen their dangerous partnership.
• The God of Gourmet reports its dealings with Isaac to the Truth Association, which continues concealing and monitoring the Divine Tome.
• Isaac’s allies in the Solomon Kingdom react with shock to both his request for a Fifth-Tier divine vessel and Filo Terra’s transformation into the God Witch King.

Chapter Summary: “The Old Fossil That Didn’t Drop Gold”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac learns that Grand Princess Filo Terra has advanced to the Fifth Tier and become the Demigod-ranked God Witch King.
• Filo’s advancement was relatively straightforward because she used the conventional path of completing three Miracles, with the Terra Kingdom’s resources and Isaac’s help with her three-in-one Faith Power research.
• The surprising part is that Filo possessed a functioning Floating City, despite all known Floating Cities being assigned to other builders.
• Cheryl explains that the Terra Emperor had discovered a severely damaged, ancient Floating City. The Wizard Association refused to repair it because doing so would interfere with current construction projects, but gave the Emperor a repair plan. The Terra Kingdom eventually restored it enough to make it operational.
• Filo used this Floating City to defeat the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood, forcing the weakened god into eternal slumber and securing genuine Sixth Tier-level combat power.
• Isaac realizes that Filo’s new strength could create political tension, especially because of past disagreements between her faction and the Solomon Kingdom.
• To strengthen his own side, Isaac gives the Virtual Divine Spark of the God of Slaughter to High Knight Black Serpent Barry Ed, allowing him to begin fusing with it and become the candidate for the God of Slaughter.

Character Developments

• Isaac remains focused on advancing the Extended Standby Ritual. He has improved its duration from three days to ten, but is still far from the desired sixty days and has made little progress on its binding requirements.
• He also continues working with the God of Gourmet and has completed the first stage of its cultivation plan.
• Isaac’s confidence is shaken by Filo’s unexpected Floating City and Demigod status. He realizes that, despite his own progress, she now possesses overwhelming military power.
• Isaac responds pragmatically rather than emotionally, deciding that increasing his faction’s strength is the best way to prevent future conflicts.
• Filo Terra completes her advancement to the Fifth Tier, becomes the God Witch King, and demonstrates her ability to wield power comparable to a true god.
• Barry Ed, formerly a Solomon retainer and newly advanced High Knight, accepts the Virtual Divine Spark with enthusiasm. His loyalty to the Solomon family makes him willing to serve either Isaac or Caesar, and he eagerly embraces the chance to become a god.
• Gaia, Isaac’s father, silently acknowledges that he cannot compare with the extraordinary Emperor of Terra or his talented children, adopting a resigned and humble attitude.
• Caesar and the Solomon faction are placed in a stronger position through Barry’s upcoming transformation, though they must still manage relations with Filo and the Terra Kingdom.

Significant Themes

• Power and inherited privilege: Isaac is frustrated that Filo’s access to the Terra Emperor’s hidden Floating City gives her an advantage unavailable to those waiting through the official construction system. His resentment is framed humorously as hatred of “rich second-generation heirs.”
• Preparation and deterrence: Isaac recognizes that political disputes are ultimately governed by strength. Rather than relying solely on diplomacy, he works to create a counterbalance by empowering Barry.
• The limits of effort versus resources: Filo’s rapid advancement contrasts with Isaac’s painstaking research and ritual development, emphasizing how national support and inherited resources can drastically accelerate progress.
• Loyalty and service: Barry’s willingness to serve either Solomon heir shows his deep devotion to the family and his belief that personal loyalty matters more than which individual holds authority.
• Unpredictable ancient power: The discovery of the old Floating City demonstrates that history still contains forgotten weapons capable of overturning the current balance of power.

Character Interactions

• Isaac meets with Caesar, Cheryl, Gaia, and the others in the Solomon Kingdom’s capital to discuss Filo’s achievement.
• He questions Cheryl about the origin of the Floating City, prompting the explanation about the Terra Emperor’s discovery and restoration of the ancient vessel.
• Isaac jokingly compares himself with Gaia after learning that the Emperor had effectively provided Filo with an unexpected superweapon; Gaia responds with embarrassed resignation.
• Isaac considers using his good relationship with Filo and his status as a Terra baron to mediate future tensions.
• He then gives Barry the Virtual Divine Spark. Barry accepts it enthusiastically, viewing service to Isaac as fully compatible with his loyalty to the Solomon family.

Chapter Summary: “God of Gourmet: Let’s Make a Big Bet!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac and Caesar agree to postpone their sisters-in-law’s weddings because the Solomon Kingdom must first determine Terra’s position after Filo’s ascension to Demigodhood.
• The postponement is partly political: the marriages were based heavily on alliances and interests, and Filo’s emergence as a powerful young Demigod makes opposing her extremely dangerous.
• Isaac advises Caesar and Cheryl not to rush their cultivation breakthroughs. He argues that even if they advanced immediately, they would still be unable to challenge Filo and should instead consolidate their foundations and study Fourth-Tier Great Arcana.
• Isaac declares that he will handle Filo himself, shocking everyone because he is still a Fourth-Tier wizard and has not yet completed the requirements for Fifth Tier.
• He hints that he may become a Demigod without first advancing to the Fifth Tier, though he refuses to explain how.
• Isaac reveals his plan to exploit the weakened state of the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood, which Filo defeated and forced into eternal slumber. Since the dimensional demon god is not truly dead, Isaac intends to awaken and manipulate it.
• His goal is to use [Proverb] to trick the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood into signing the Divine Tome. The God of Gourmet would help suppress the demon god while it remained too weak to resist or expose the deception.
• Cheryl presents Terra’s invitation: Filo will hold a coronation ceremony in three months to celebrate her ascension and select a new Emperor, while also inviting former breakaway forces to return under a promise that past conflicts will be forgiven.
• Isaac is skeptical of Terra’s offer and wonders why Filo is not becoming Emperor herself, questioning whether Morgan still has a chance.
• After the political discussion ends, Isaac helps Barry fuse with the Virtual Divine Spark of the God of Slaughter, then begins preparing his larger operation.
• Two days later, Isaac contacts Stephen, the God of Gourmet, and proposes the dangerous plan. Stephen quickly agrees, ending the chapter with the declaration: “Let’s make a big bet!”

Character Developments

• Isaac becomes increasingly bold and calculating. Rather than relying on political alliances or waiting for conventional advancement, he plans to challenge the consequences of Filo’s ascension through an extremely risky scheme involving a sleeping demon god.
• Caesar shows concern for Isaac and urges him not to recklessly force his own advancement. Their interaction disproves rumors that the brothers are estranged or secretly hostile.
• Caesar and Cheryl are portrayed as pressured but rational. They accept the postponement of the weddings and Isaac’s advice to continue cultivating steadily instead of rushing into an ineffective breakthrough.
• Filo is established as a major new power. Her victory over the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood has earned her Demigodhood, and she now possesses enough influence to reshape Terra’s political order.
• Barry begins adapting to the power of the God of Slaughter after fusing with its Virtual Divine Spark.
• Stephen, the God of Gourmet, demonstrates both caution and daring. Once he understands Isaac’s proposal, he decisively commits to the dangerous gamble.

Significant Themes

• Political marriage versus genuine relationships: The postponed weddings reveal how much the arrangements depend on political interests rather than affection.
• Power and reputation: Even a newly ascended Demigod commands enormous respect and fear, forcing kingdoms and factions to reconsider their plans.
• Preparation versus reckless advancement: Isaac emphasizes that hurried breakthroughs will not compensate for insufficient strength or unstable foundations.
• Manipulation and strategic risk: Isaac’s plan relies on exploiting technicalities, weakened enemies, and carefully worded contracts rather than direct confrontation.
• Uncertainty and adaptation: Filo’s unexpected rise disrupts everyone’s plans, demonstrating that changing circumstances can make previous strategies obsolete.
• Gambling with fate: The chapter frames Isaac and Stephen’s plan as a potentially transformative but highly dangerous wager.

Important Character Interactions

• Isaac and Caesar cooperate closely over the kingdom’s response to Terra, showing mutual trust despite rumors of conflict.
• Isaac reassures Caesar and Cheryl while warning them not to sacrifice their long-term cultivation for immediate power.
• Caesar returns the concern, urging Isaac not to endanger himself for the family.
• Cheryl informs Isaac of Filo’s invitation and Terra’s political plans, prompting his doubts about Filo’s intentions and Morgan’s prospects.
• Isaac guides Barry through the fusion with the God of Slaughter’s divine spark.
• Isaac and Stephen form the core partnership of the chapter, joining forces to attempt the Divine Tome scheme against the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac proposes a partnership with the God of Gourmet to exploit the weakened Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood.
• The God of Gourmet agrees because the Lord’s divine flesh would provide ideal ingredients for developing his powerful new Divine Authority, All Things as Food. This authority would allow him to use anything in creation as food to improve his strength, abilities, and tactics.
• Isaac awakens the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood from Eternal Sleep through a Trade Ritual, offering flesh and blood to keep him conscious.
• At the same time, Isaac secretly prepares to enslave him. Using the [Sage of the Gods], he imposes a contract and repeatedly sends him a deliberately incomprehensible [Aphorism] called “Great Law.”
• Isaac’s wording is designed to resemble or evoke Great Creation, while its meaning describes a contract that permanently restricts one’s nature and freedom. The Lord is too weakened and mentally overwhelmed to properly analyze it.
• A silent divine battle begins in the Boundless Void. The God of Gourmet attacks the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood while Isaac waits for the ideal moment to activate his plan.
• The Lord is severely disadvantaged: he has already been damaged by a Floating City, defeated by the witch Filo, and awakened while possessing less than one percent of his former divine power. His Dimensional World is also sealed by the God of Gourmet’s Divine Realm.
• The God of Gourmet steadily tears pieces of divine flesh from him, both weakening him and improving his understanding of All Things as Food.
• The Lord becomes increasingly enraged and desperate, furious that someone he considers inferior is humiliating him.
• As his consciousness begins to collapse and he nears Eternal Sleep again, Isaac’s incomprehensible “Great Law” resurfaces in his mind, leaving him utterly confused and vulnerable.

Character Developments

• Isaac demonstrates patience, manipulation, and strategic cruelty. Rather than attacking directly, he engineers a situation that combines physical weakening, psychological pressure, and deceptive contract magic.
• The God of Gourmet becomes increasingly enthusiastic as the battle advances. Each piece of flesh he consumes strengthens his comprehension of All Things as Food, while the fight also satisfies his long-standing resentment toward the more powerful Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood.
• The Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood shifts from arrogance and fury to desperation and mental collapse. His injuries, humiliation, and inability to understand Isaac’s “Great Law” leave him unable to respond effectively.

Significant Themes

• Exploitation of weakness: Isaac and the God of Gourmet take advantage of the Lord’s accumulated injuries and temporary vulnerability.
• Knowledge as power: Isaac’s incomprehensible aphorism is dangerous because the Lord cannot interpret or defend against it.
• Manipulation and deception: Isaac disguises an enslavement contract as a philosophical law and deliberately exploits the Lord’s inability to think clearly.
• Revenge and resentment: The God of Gourmet’s excitement is fueled not only by cultivation but also by years of inferiority and suppressed anger.
• Cultivation through consumption: The battle turns the Lord’s body into both a source of power and the foundation for the God of Gourmet’s future Divine Authority.

Character Interactions

• Isaac and the God of Gourmet cooperate while concealing their full intentions from each other: the God believes they are merely dividing the spoils, while Isaac intends to enslave the Lord.
• The God of Gourmet humiliates and consumes the Lord, treating him as both an enemy and a source of ingredients.
• Isaac remains physically removed from the battle, observing and waiting for the precise moment to complete his contract.
• The Lord’s confused reaction to the repeated “Great Law” highlights the imbalance between Isaac’s calculated scheme and the Lord’s deteriorating mental state.

Chapter Summary

• The Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood is deceived by Isaac’s Proverb. Unable to understand Isaac’s cryptic message, the ancient demon god assumes it must be a “Great Creation,” since its information cannot be fully perceived or interpreted normally. Although he briefly suspects a trap, he is too weakened to investigate further.
• Isaac’s power continues devouring him. The God of Gourmet tears pieces from the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood, causing the demon god’s strength to diminish while the God of Gourmet grows stronger. Because the demon god is already severely injured and at risk of falling into eternal slumber, he desperately follows Isaac’s message and enters into a Divine Tome contract.
• The contract makes the demon god Isaac’s slave. Once the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood signs, he realizes too late that the contract has placed him under Isaac’s absolute control. He regrets being tricked, but the agreement cannot be undone.
• The Divine Tome undergoes a major transformation. A black hole appears between the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood’s existence and the Tome’s existence. Mysterious particles pour into the Tome, and its conceptual essence enters Mystery. Isaac recognizes this as a fundamental trait associated with Greatness and is stunned by the Tome’s evolution.
• Isaac considers the Tome’s new potential. He wonders whether its connection to Mystery might help him gain inspiration for constructing a wonder and accomplishing the Great Deed needed to reach the Fifth Tier. However, he understands that the Divine Tome cannot provide an easy shortcut to becoming a Great Wizard.
• Isaac stops the God of Gourmet from finishing the demon god. The newly enslaved Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood cries out to Isaac as “Master,” revealing that the contract has already taken effect. Isaac orders the God of Gourmet to stop, since the demon god is now his subordinate and further damage could force him into eternal slumber.
• The power dynamic is revealed. Isaac arrives with the mouse, the maid, and the transformed Divine Tome. The badly injured Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood assumes humanoid form, kneels before Isaac, and openly submits to him. The God of Gourmet is shocked to discover that he has lost their wager and that his former target now belongs to Isaac.

Character Developments and Interactions

• Isaac demonstrates strategic cunning, successfully exploiting the demon god’s desperation. He gains direct control over a powerful ancient god and becomes more interested in the Divine Tome’s connection to Mystery.
• The Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood shifts from an arrogant ancient demon god to a desperate, humiliated servant. His weakened condition forces him to accept a contract he immediately regrets.
• The God of Gourmet begins as the dominant attacker, feeding on and weakening the demon god, but ultimately loses control of the situation. His stunned reaction highlights the unexpected reversal.
• Isaac and the God of Gourmet move from cooperation to an implicit clash over ownership and advantage: Isaac claims the demon god as his subordinate, denying the Gourmet God further power.
• Isaac and the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood become master and slave through the Divine Tome contract.

Significant Themes

• Cleverness over strength: Isaac wins not through direct combat but by manipulating an enemy’s misunderstanding and desperation.
• The danger of incomplete understanding: The demon god mistakes Isaac’s ambiguous message for a Great Creation and pays for acting without understanding its meaning.
• Power and submission: The chapter dramatically reverses the hierarchy, turning an ancient god into Isaac’s servant.
• Transformation and transcendence: The Divine Tome’s entry into Mystery suggests the beginning of a Great essence and foreshadows Isaac’s future advancement.
• Gambling and betrayal: The God of Gourmet’s gamble ends in an unexpected loss, reinforcing the chapter’s theme that apparent victories can be overturned by hidden arrangements.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac uses the Divine Tome to channel an enormous supply of crimson life energy into the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood, combining it with the Flesh Dimension’s power to restore the demon god.
• The God of Gourmet is shocked by the speed of the recovery. Normally, the Flesh Dimension’s energy is suited to mutation and offense, not healing, and restoring injuries would require permanently damaging the dimension’s origin.
• The Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood rapidly regains the condition it lost during its confrontation with the God of Gourmet, eventually recovering to the strength of a normal Sixth-Tier True God.
• During the healing process, it becomes increasingly efficient at converting dimensional energy into recovery. This suggests it is adapting to Isaac’s life energy and improving its healing technique.
• Isaac and Francis exhaust their current reserves of Artificial Humans, which were used to generate sacrificial life energy. The Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood must now rely on its apostles and believers to gather resources and gradually restore itself.
• As a new member of Isaac’s organization, the demon god can no longer act secretly or perform actions that would implicate Isaac. The Divine Tome’s contract binds it absolutely.
• After recovering, the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood attempts to attack the God of Gourmet out of anger. Isaac simply orders it to stop, and the demon god is forced to obey instantly.
• The chapter reveals the frightening nature of the Divine Tome’s control: it does not erase consciousness or brainwash its victims. The bound god remains fully self-aware, hostile, and capable of thinking about rebellion—but becomes physically and conceptually incapable of acting against Isaac or the contract.
• The God of Gourmet realizes that it may face the same fate. It concludes that its only options are to submit completely—“become a dog”—or risk death.

Character Developments

• Isaac: Demonstrates the Divine Tome’s overwhelming authority and successfully transforms a hostile demon god into a controlled ally. His calm command reveals his confidence and the absolute nature of his power.
• Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood: Recovers from near-death and returns to Sixth-Tier strength, while also improving its healing efficiency. However, despite retaining its pride, anger, and independent thoughts, it loses all meaningful freedom under the Divine Tome’s contract.
• God of Gourmet: Remains traumatized by the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood’s recovery and hostility. It becomes deeply fearful after witnessing the contract’s restrictions, recognizing that its own future may involve total submission.
• Francis and the organization: Their Artificial Humans and sacrificial resources enable the demon god’s revival, but the supply is exhausted, forcing the organization to seek sustainable methods of restoration.

Significant Themes

• Power versus freedom: The Divine Tome’s control is more terrifying than ordinary possession or brainwashing because it leaves the victim’s mind intact while eliminating the ability to act freely.
• The cost of strength and recovery: Demon gods possess immense energy but are limited by the nature of their dimensional powers. Healing may require permanent sacrifices unless they receive outside assistance.
• Forced alliance and submission: The Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood officially joins Isaac’s organization, but its cooperation is not voluntary. The chapter presents alliance-building as a form of absolute domination.
• Fear of hidden power: The God of Gourmet’s terror comes not only from Isaac’s visible abilities but from the secrets behind the Divine Tome and the possibility that resistance itself is impossible.
• Adaptation and efficiency: The recovering demon god gradually learns to use life energy more effectively, showing that even powerful beings can evolve through exposure to new forces.

Character Interactions

• Isaac provides life energy to restore the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood while the God of Gourmet watches helplessly.
• The Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood directs intense hostility toward the God of Gourmet, blaming it for its injuries and humiliation.
• Isaac intervenes with a single command, forcing the demon god to abandon its attack.
• The God of Gourmet and the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood both recognize the terrifying implications of Isaac’s control, though the realization affects the God of Gourmet most directly because it may be bound next.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac reassures the God of Gourmet that Chi, the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood, is now bound by Isaac’s orders and cannot attack him.
• Despite Isaac’s promise that they are allies, the God of Gourmet fears the consequences of Chi’s knowledge of the Divine Tome and the danger posed by the wizard community. He voluntarily signs the Divine Tome contract, giving Isaac control over him.
• Isaac promises that Chi will stop recovering from his injuries and instead help the God of Gourmet complete the Divine Authority “All Things as Food.”
• Chi and the God of Gourmet become contract-bound allies under Isaac, though both privately blame each other for their downfall and resent their changed circumstances.
• Isaac’s defeat and subjugation of Chi causes him to become a recognized Demigod despite still being only Fourth Tier. His Demigod title is revealed as “Madheart Sage.”
• Isaac explains that “Madheart” reflects his identity as a Mad Witch, while “Sage” represents his exceptional wisdom, successful research, and history of completing advantageous transactions with Outer Gods—not merely his Great Deed, Sage of the Gods.
• Isaac reveals that the Divine Tome allows contracted gods to send their true bodies through the Main World’s World Wall without suffering power restrictions. Chi and the God of Gourmet are shocked by the Divine Tome’s importance, recognizing it as nearly the ultimate divine treasure.
• The two gods begin adapting to their new lives under Isaac. The God of Gourmet becomes optimistic that joining the wizard faction can help him rise from his previously insignificant position among the gods.
• While Isaac, Chi, and the God of Gourmet experiment on All Things as Food, the wider world reacts with disbelief to Isaac’s unprecedented advancement.
• Filo learns of Isaac’s ascension and realizes that Terra must now avoid conflict with Solomon and instead seek friendship. Isaac’s strength and status may already qualify Solomon as an empire.
• Filo summons Terra’s leaders to discuss the political consequences. Morgan, who had feared being sacrificed to gain Isaac’s favor, initially takes comfort in their grim expressions, but his relief ends when Filo announces Isaac’s new Demigod status.

Character Developments

• Isaac demonstrates confidence, generosity, and strategic authority. He treats Chi and the God of Gourmet as valuable collaborators rather than disposable servants, while remaining firmly in control through the Divine Tome.
• Chi / Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood shifts from a powerful but defeated god to a contract-bound member of the wizard establishment. Though resentful, he recognizes that serving Isaac may offer him a better future than continuing alone.
• God of Gourmet / Stephen David Dai moves from fear and suspicion to cautious hope. By signing the contract, he secures Chi’s assistance with his Divine Authority and gains the protection of the wizard faction.
• Filo becomes more politically cautious after Isaac’s advancement. She acknowledges that Isaac may be stronger than herself and immediately seeks to prevent hostility between Terra and Solomon.
• Morgan Terra remains trapped by Filo’s plans and fears being sacrificed for political advantage. Isaac’s rise makes his position even more uncertain and humiliating.

Significant Themes

• Power and political legitimacy: Isaac’s Demigod status transforms Solomon’s position and forces major powers to reconsider their alliances.
• Trust versus control: Isaac claims to trust Chi and the God of Gourmet, but that trust exists alongside absolute magical control through the Divine Tome.
• Adaptation to changing times: The gods recognize that the age of divine supremacy has ended and that wizard civilization now dominates the world.
• Unexpected advancement and unconventional paths: Isaac becomes a Demigod while still Fourth Tier, challenging established assumptions about rank, power, and advancement.
• New beginnings through submission: Chi and the God of Gourmet initially view their contracts as humiliating, but both begin to see them as opportunities for growth and survival.
• Envy and mutual resentment: Chi and the God of Gourmet blame one another for their predicament, even as they become partners under Isaac.

Character Interactions

• Isaac calms the God of Gourmet and negotiates his contract, offering reassurance and practical benefits.
• Chi and the God of Gourmet glare at each other and silently hold one another responsible for their enslavement.
• Isaac orders Chi to assist the God of Gourmet’s research, forcing the two former rivals into cooperation.
• Chi and the God of Gourmet follow Isaac through the portal into the Main World, where they experience the Divine Tome’s extraordinary benefits firsthand.
• Filo and Terra’s leadership prepare to revise their relationship with Solomon, recognizing that Isaac is now too powerful to antagonize.
• Morgan’s personal fears clash with Terra’s political needs, leaving him vulnerable as Isaac’s new status reshapes the balance of power.

Chapter Summary: “Fated Death’s Doubts! The Emperor’s Backup Plan?”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Filo reveals that Isaac of Solomon has become a Demigod while still at the Fourth Tier, earning the title Madheart Sage. This shocks the assembled Demigods, since such an achievement is virtually unprecedented.
• Filo explains that Isaac would likely defeat her in a direct battle, with roughly a 90% chance of victory, proving that Solomon must now be treated as a genuine empire rather than a minor power.
• She proposes that Morgan fight Caesar in a death match during the upcoming banquet, intending to end the feud between the two families. Morgan realizes that Terra may be sacrificing him to preserve the empire and leaves the meeting bitterly, though he reaffirms his loyalty.
• The leaders discuss the Battle of Fate and whether the Emperor might truly return. The Emperor was killed by Fated Death, a force believed to prevent even gods from resurrecting, but his numerous preparations suggest either a possible resurrection or another hidden plan.
• Filo raises the possibility that the Emperor’s true backup plan may involve the creation of a new Demigod, rather than his own return.
• Since neither Filo nor the old Demigod fully understands the Emperor’s arrangements—or the fate surrounding Caesar and Morgan—they decide to share their information with Isaac and ask him to analyze it.
• Filo sends Isaac a message requesting a meeting. Isaac agrees to meet three days later, recognizing that the mysterious fate surrounding his elder brother requires investigation.
• Isaac travels to Solomon Royal City with the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood. He also plans to inform Caesar and Gaia of his new status and improve Caesar’s strength.
• Isaac explains that becoming a Demigod has greatly expanded his practical abilities, especially through the Divine Tome, which allows the God of Gourmet to bypass the World Wall and provide powerful Holy Communion directly in the Main World.
• Isaac believes Caesar can be strengthened to at least Peak Fourth Tier and possibly Fifth-Tier combat strength, though Caesar must advance carefully because knights face strict limitations regarding when they can become Demigods.
• The chapter ends with Isaac appearing before Caesar and Gaia. They immediately sense his transformation, and Caesar is stunned to realize that his younger brother is a Fourth-Tier Demigod.

Character Developments

• Isaac is established as an unprecedented powerhouse. His Fourth-Tier Demigod status gives Solomon immense political and military weight, while his control over the Divine Tome and divine resources greatly increases his ability to support his allies.
• Filo becomes more pragmatic and politically decisive. She accepts that Morgan must likely die, but hopes to give his death strategic value by resolving Terra’s conflict with Solomon and fulfilling the Emperor’s plans.
• Morgan recognizes that his family intends to sacrifice him. Although bitter and mocking, he does not abandon his loyalty to the empire, revealing a stronger sense of duty than the others expected.
• Soths continues to respect Isaac after their previous battle. Rather than resenting Isaac’s rise, he admires it and acknowledges that their earlier attempt to befriend him was wise.
• The old Demigod changes his position on Isaac. Formerly unwilling to risk interfering with the Emperor’s arrangements, he now accepts that Isaac’s unprecedented existence has changed the situation and that they have no better option.
• Caesar remains central to the Emperor’s mysterious fate-related arrangements. His relationship with Morgan may determine the outcome of the Battle of Fate, but he is also shown to need further strengthening.
• Gaia and Caesar are visibly anxious over Filo’s advancement and Terra’s worsening situation, making Isaac’s sudden appearance and revelation especially shocking.

Significant Themes

• Unprecedented power and changing political balance: Isaac’s advancement while still at the Fourth Tier overturns established assumptions about Demigodhood and forces every major faction to reconsider Solomon.
• Fate versus human choice: The Emperor’s death by Fated Death and the possible Battle of Fate suggest that the characters may be caught in a plan established long before they understood it.
• Sacrifice for the greater good: Morgan’s expected death raises the question of whether loyalty to an empire justifies sacrificing individuals—even powerful and loyal ones.
• Uncertainty surrounding resurrection and legacy: The Emperor’s hidden preparations blur the line between resurrection, succession, and manipulation from beyond the grave.
• Trust and control: By asking Isaac to interpret the Emperor’s plans, Terra risks surrendering control over its own fate. Filo understands this but believes their circumstances leave them no alternative.
• Different advancement paths: The chapter contrasts knights and wizards, emphasizing how each power system has different limits, timelines, and methods for reaching Demigod strength.

Important Character Interactions

• Filo and Soths: Soths reacts with admiration to Isaac’s strength, while Filo uses his assessment to reinforce the need to treat Solomon seriously.
• Filo and Morgan: Filo effectively orders Morgan toward a death match with Caesar, while Morgan bitterly points out that Caesar’s brothers are closer than Filo and her own family.
• Filo, Soths, and the old Demigod: They debate whether the Emperor can resurrect and whether his backup plan involves a new Demigod. The old Demigod ultimately supports Filo’s decision to consult Isaac.
• Filo and Isaac: Filo seeks Isaac’s help with the Battle of Fate, hoping to gain insight while fearing that he may take control of the situation.
• Isaac and Caesar: Isaac intends to strengthen Caesar and investigate the fate surrounding him, while Caesar is left speechless upon discovering that Isaac has already become a Demigod.
• Isaac and Gaia: Isaac’s arrival initially alarms Gaia, but the revelation of the Madheart Sage leaves him stunned and likely reassures him that Solomon has gained an extraordinary protector.

Summary of “God of Justice and Thunder”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Caesar is stunned to learn that Isaac has advanced to the Fourth Tier as a Demigod. Isaac’s strength is even more shocking because he can reportedly kill a Sixth Tier god in direct combat, violating the normally absolute gap between tiers.
• Isaac’s advancement resolves Solomon’s immediate crisis and gives the Solomon Family the qualifications to establish an Empire, although it still lacks the territory and strength to do so in practice.
• Gaia worries that Isaac’s advancement came from another dangerous bargain with an Outer God, given Isaac’s identity as a Mad Witch. Isaac dismisses the concern, claiming his breakthrough resulted from a successful gamble.
• Isaac and Caesar discuss the Battle of Fate and the conflict between the Solomon and Morgan families. Filo has proposed settling their dispute, apparently because the Battle of Fate is connected to plans left behind by the Emperor.
• Caesar explains that winning the Battle of Fate grants an Authority related to fate, while losing means certain death. He also confirms that victory would not turn the winner into a vessel for the Emperor’s resurrection.
• Caesar remains at a severe disadvantage against Morgan. Although Isaac’s two [Boundless] divine techniques allow him to temporarily challenge Morgan despite the difference in rank, Morgan’s superior combat experience, techniques, and mastery of Authority would likely overwhelm him once those abilities ended.
• Isaac reveals that Filo’s Floating City was heavily damaged during the battle against the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood. As a result, Filo may only be able to use Demigod-level power once more in the near future, potentially giving Caesar a chance.
• Isaac then reveals the source of his information: he forcibly awakened and enslaved the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood, making it his familiar. He also possesses a method for enslaving gods and allowing them to bypass the Main World’s World Wall.
• Caesar and the hidden god react with alarm, but Isaac insists he does not intend to enslave every god he encounters and prefers power that originates from himself.
• Isaac meets Caesar’s mysterious god, who manifests as Augustine Saint Zeus, the God of Justice and Thunder. Augustine is revealed to be a Peak Seventh Tier existence and Half-Step God King who once controlled ninety-seven percent of the composite [Justice and Thunder] Dominion.
• Augustine’s innovative Dominion made him nearly unrivaled but also attracted the ambitions of gods and wizards. After the rise of wizardry, he allied with wizards seeking alternative paths beyond the Seventh Tier. He was eventually defeated and killed, with the wizards claiming fifty-one percent of his Dominion and the gods taking the remainder.

Character Developments

• Isaac: His power, ambition, and unpredictability grow dramatically. He is now a Demigod capable of defeating vastly stronger opponents, enslaving powerful gods, and manipulating major political and cosmic forces. Despite his frightening abilities, he remains pragmatic and prefers personally acquired power over relying on familiars.
• Caesar: He is relieved that Solomon’s crisis has ended but becomes more aware of the enormous gap between himself and Morgan. His confidence in winning the Battle of Fate is shaken, though Isaac’s information about Filo offers renewed hope.
• Gaia: He shifts from shock at Isaac’s advancement to concern over the dangerous means that may have produced it. His relief and gratitude show his deep attachment to Isaac and the Solomon Family.
• Augustine Saint Zeus: His identity and history are revealed. Once an exceptionally talented and ambitious near-God King, he ultimately fell because his unique Dominion made him a valuable target for both gods and wizards.
• The mysterious god within Caesar: Initially panicked by Isaac’s ability to enslave gods, the god quickly reassesses the situation and recognizes that Isaac’s actions are calculated rather than indiscriminately destructive.

Significant Themes

• Power beyond conventional limits: Isaac’s advancement and ability to defeat higher-tier beings challenge the established laws governing rank and strength.
• Risk and calculated gambling: Isaac repeatedly takes extreme risks, framing his success as the result of wagers and gambles. His willingness to stake everything contrasts with the cautious strategies of others.
• Political and familial power: Isaac’s strength protects the Solomon Family and creates the possibility of an Empire, showing how personal power affects entire nations and bloodlines.
• The dangers of ambition: Augustine’s fall demonstrates that extraordinary talent and ambition can attract enemies, especially when one’s power offers others a path to greater advancement.
• Trust and hidden identities: Caesar’s relationship with Augustine, as well as Isaac’s concealed ability to enslave gods, highlights the secrets and layered alliances shaping the conflict.
• Limits of rank and fate: Although power tiers impose supposedly unbreakable laws, characters such as Isaac and Morgan repeatedly find ways to circumvent them. The Battle of Fate also reinforces that some conflicts cannot be avoided indefinitely.

Character Interactions

• Isaac and Caesar: They speak as brothers and allies, discussing the Battle of Fate and weighing Morgan’s strength. Isaac provides strategic information and reassurance, while Caesar offers what he knows about fate and the Emperor.
• Isaac and Gaia: Gaia expresses gratitude for Isaac’s repeated protection of the family, while Isaac responds that family members need not thank one another.
• Isaac and the hidden god: The god is suspicious and frightened by Isaac’s capabilities, especially his ability to enslave gods. Isaac attempts to reassure him, though his casual attitude only emphasizes how abnormal his power is.
• Isaac and Augustine: Their meeting marks the revelation of Augustine’s true identity and establishes a connection between Isaac and one of the most extraordinary fallen gods in history.
• Caesar and Augustine: Augustine appears to guide or advise Caesar from within him, suggesting a close and unusual relationship. Isaac suspects the relationship may be more complicated than Caesar admits.

Chapter Summary: The Shortcut That Doesn’t Take Shortcuts

Key Plot Points and Events

• Augustine survives the siege despite losing all of his Dominions. The gods divide his [Justice and Thunder] Dominion, with the wizards obtaining 51%, but neither side gains enough to produce a new God King.
• The gods begin another round of open and covert struggles over the remaining Dominion, while the wizards cooperate peacefully to study their share and seek a new advancement path.
• Isaac is surprised by how quickly Augustine recovered from his defeat. Augustine reveals that he possesses a personal method of revival, though he refuses to explain why he helped Caesar.
• Isaac informs Caesar that he has become a Demigod and announces that he intends to strengthen Caesar.
• Caesar objects that he is still consolidating his foundations and cannot afford to take shortcuts. Isaac claims he has found a “shortcut” that will actually accelerate and support Caesar’s consolidation.
• Isaac introduces the idea of using Holy Communion. Augustine recognizes it as a powerful resource but is immediately concerned because higher-tier Holy Communion causes the consumer’s body and soul to become assimilated into the creating god.

Character Developments

• Augustine: Demonstrates extraordinary resilience by reviving after the destruction and division of his Dominions. He remains secretive, tactful, and proud, refusing to admit that his revival was connected to an agreement involving Caesar. Although weakened, he is still knowledgeable and cautious, especially regarding the dangers of Holy Communion.
• Isaac: Has officially advanced to Demigod status and now acts with greater confidence and authority. He is focused on improving Caesar’s strength but remains cryptic about his method, suggesting he has access to resources far beyond ordinary limitations.
• Caesar: Continues to prioritize strengthening the kingdom and protecting his surviving younger brother, Isaac. He is humble about his own potential and wants to advance properly rather than recklessly. Isaac’s proposal confuses him because it appears to combine a shortcut with genuine foundation-building.
• The wizards: Their cooperative response to obtaining the Dominion contrasts with the gods’ infighting. They view Dominion primarily as a research opportunity rather than a direct route to power.
• The gods: Their inability to control enough of [Justice and Thunder] leaves them divided and drives further conflict.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of shortcuts: Advancement cannot simply be forced without consequences. Isaac’s proposed method challenges the assumption that rapid progress must weaken one’s foundation.
• Power and assimilation: Holy Communion represents both immense power and the danger of losing one’s individuality to the god who created it.
• Resilience and hidden methods: Augustine’s revival emphasizes how beings at the highest levels of power operate by rules ordinary characters cannot fully understand.
• Factional conflict versus cooperation: The gods fight over fragmented resources, while the wizards unite around research and long-term advancement.
• Brotherly protection and responsibility: Caesar’s ambition is rooted in protecting his family and kingdom, while Isaac now seeks to protect and strengthen Caesar in return.

Important Character Interactions

• Isaac and Augustine: Isaac questions Augustine about his survival and his decision to help Caesar. Augustine evades the question, preserving the secret of his arrangement while recognizing the threat posed by Caesar’s mysterious crimson protector.
• Isaac and Caesar: Isaac tells Caesar about his Demigod advancement and offers to help him become stronger. Caesar worries about compromising his foundations, but Isaac insists that his plan will accelerate consolidation rather than undermine it.
• Isaac and Augustine regarding Holy Communion: Isaac turns to Augustine for confirmation of Holy Communion’s properties. Augustine understands its potential and its severe assimilation drawback, ending the chapter in confusion over why Isaac would propose using it.

Chapter Summary: “Isaac: Ah~ The God-Witch King Has Arrived”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac summons his Divine Tome and manifests a Fifth Tier incarnation of the God of Gourmet within the Main World, shocking Augustine. This demonstrates that Isaac’s control over the gods allows them to bypass the restrictions imposed by the World Wall.
• Augustine questions whether the God of Gourmet can safely use Holy Communion, since its former version caused the divine system to assimilate other lifeforms.
• Isaac explains that he and the God of Gourmet are developing a new Divine Authority, [All Things as Food], which will allow Holy Communion to avoid that flaw. Their research has already reached the Fourth Tier.
• Isaac offers his elder brother Caesar as a source of experimental data, allowing Caesar to undergo an enhanced Holy Communion process. Caesar expresses sincere gratitude, though he doubts how useful his contribution really is.
• Isaac leaves the detailed discussion to Augustine, Caesar, and the God of Gourmet, recognizing that each of them understands a relevant subject better than he does. He leaves behind an incarnation of the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood to provide necessary ingredients.
• Isaac considers helping his elder sister with her arcane research but decides not to interfere too deeply. He has already supplied data from the Star-Creation Experiment and his Miniature Black Hole, and further assistance could undermine her advancement by making the resulting Great Arcana effectively his.
• He considers eventually granting her his Sixth Tier [Analysis] Authority, but only after developing the corresponding Privilege Magic. This would help her research while solving the limits of Isaac’s own Authority of Analysis.
• Back at the mage tower, Isaac strengthens the Holy Master to Fourth Tier, continues his research, and modifies Lapis Lazuli’s advancement ritual. Lapis Lazuli has chosen greater strength over obtaining a genuinely human form, making her advancement more difficult.
• Three days later, Filo arrives with two companions through a teleportation array. Isaac greets her teasingly as the “God-Witch King,” setting up the next encounter.

Character Developments

• Isaac continues to demonstrate overwhelming power, foresight, and restraint. Despite possessing the ability to help his siblings extensively, he deliberately avoids taking over their advancement processes, understanding that personal research is essential to growth.
• He also shows a practical and patient attitude toward long-term goals, accepting that developing Privilege Magic and solving Lapis Lazuli’s transformation problems cannot be done immediately.
• Augustine is visibly shocked by the God of Gourmet’s Fifth Tier manifestation and remains cautious around Isaac’s plans. His knowledge and status still command respect from the gods.
• The God of Gourmet is humbled and cautious in Augustine’s presence. Although displeased by Augustine’s criticism, the god avoids confrontation, recognizing Augustine’s potential hidden power and relying on Isaac’s protection.
• Caesar displays humility and gratitude. Although he doubts his own usefulness as experimental data, he sincerely thanks Isaac for treating him as a brother and offering assistance.
• Lapis Lazuli is characterized as ambitious and willing to sacrifice appearance or convenience for greater strength. Her decision makes her advancement more difficult but reflects her priorities.
• Filo makes a notable entrance at the chapter’s end, arriving with two companions and immediately becoming the focus of Isaac’s attention.

Significant Themes

• Power and the World Wall: Isaac’s ability to bring a Fifth Tier divine incarnation into the Main World highlights the extent of his control over divine forces and his growing influence over the world’s fundamental restrictions.
• Research as Personal Advancement: The chapter emphasizes that true advancement comes from conducting one’s own research. Isaac refuses to solve every problem for his sister because doing so would deprive her of the developmental process required for her Great Arcana.
• Brotherhood and Mutual Support: Isaac aids Caesar not merely as an experiment but as an elder brother, framing cooperation and shared development as family responsibilities.
• Pragmatism and Limits: Isaac repeatedly acknowledges what he can and cannot currently accomplish, whether regarding Privilege Magic, Lapis Lazuli’s transformation, or his sister’s research.
• Strength Versus Form: Lapis Lazuli’s choice reflects the recurring conflict between physical beauty or human identity and the pursuit of greater power.
• Cautious Alliances: The God of Gourmet’s behavior toward Augustine shows that even powerful beings must respect past reputations, hidden abilities, and possible future threats.

Character Interactions

• Isaac and Augustine: Augustine silently observes Isaac’s actions and questions his intentions. Isaac responds by revealing the God of Gourmet and explaining the new Holy Communion research, reinforcing the trust and tension between them.
• Isaac and the God of Gourmet: Isaac directs the god’s research and protects him politically, while the God of Gourmet relies on Isaac and remains deferential toward Augustine.
• Isaac and Caesar: Isaac offers Caesar experimental assistance as a brother rather than merely as a test subject. Caesar responds with heartfelt thanks.
• Caesar, Augustine, and the God of Gourmet: The three collaborate on improving Caesar’s Holy Communion, combining Augustine’s knowledge of Caesar, the God of Gourmet’s expertise in Holy Communion, and Caesar’s knowledge of the Knight’s Path.
• Isaac and his elder sister: Though she does not appear directly, Isaac’s thoughts reveal his careful concern for her advancement. He supports her with data but avoids excessive intervention.
• Isaac and Lapis Lazuli: Isaac adapts her advancement ritual to reflect her decision to prioritize strength over acquiring a true human form.
• Isaac and Filo: The chapter ends with Isaac greeting Filo in a playful, teasing manner after her dramatic teleportation arrival.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Filo arrives with a mysterious Fifth-Tier black-armored knight and Grand Arcane Master Mensa Balos, revealing that Terra may have found a way to produce or rapidly elevate Fifth-Tier combatants.
• Isaac recognizes Mensa as a former Terra Imperial pillar who had supposedly joined the Truth Association. He concludes that Mensa’s departure was likely a cover for secretly repairing or assisting the Floating City on Terra’s behalf.
• The chapter explains the Floating City’s enormous capabilities:
  • It can create a Small World through its World Embryo function.
  • It can permanently reshape concepts within its range.
  • Combined with its vast energy supply, these powers can form a movable Divine Realm that can even be detonated and rapidly recreated.
• Isaac examines Filo after her advancement to Demigod and senses that she possesses roughly one and a half Divine Realms, exceeding what the Floating City should normally provide. He suspects this is connected to Triune Faith Power.
• Isaac reveals that he has gained Demigod status by controlling the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood, shocking both Filo and Mensa. They wonder whether he can control or even create other Sixth-Tier beings, but Isaac refuses to explain.
• Filo gives Isaac Terra’s intelligence regarding the Battle of Fate and asks whether the conflict between Terra and Solomon can finally be resolved.
• Isaac reassures them that Caesar will not lose, while carefully avoiding a more absolute prediction that could carry dangerous implications.
• Isaac confirms that the Emperor truly has a chance to resurrect and that his return is tied to the Battle of Fate. However, the Emperor’s resurrection is not dependent on possessing Caesar or Morgan.
• Isaac explains that the Emperor intends to use the Fate Aura produced by the Child of Destiny to break through his Fated Death and revive.
• The chapter concludes with Isaac reflecting on the Emperor’s intelligence and careful planning. The Emperor minimized his enemies and even arranged matters so that Morgan might have survived and become a Demigod had Isaac not altered the balance of fate.

Character Developments

• Isaac has become a Demigod despite technically remaining an Upper Fourth-Tier wizard. His power, analytical ability, and control over a god place him far beyond ordinary Fourth-Tier beings. He is increasingly confident but remains cautious about revealing his true capabilities.
• Filo has matured from the arrogant princess Isaac once knew into a serious Demigod capable of acknowledging reality and seeking reconciliation. Her control of unusual Divine Realm power suggests that her strength may exceed expectations.
• Mensa Balos is revealed to have remained loyal to Terra despite formally joining the Truth Association. His return implies that he was secretly involved in Terra’s long-term plans, especially concerning the Floating City.
• Caesar and Morgan remain central to the Battle of Fate. Isaac believes Caesar will survive or win, while Morgan would likely have achieved Demigod status if circumstances had not changed.
• The Emperor is recontextualized as an exceptionally capable strategist rather than merely a tyrant. His plans accounted for possible failures, minimized personal losses, and attempted to repair the damage caused by unexpected events.

Significant Themes

• Rapid changes in power and status: The gap between Fourth-Tier beings has become enormous, emphasizing how quickly the world’s power structure is evolving.
• Fate versus planning: The Emperor’s schemes, Isaac’s interventions, and the Battle of Fate all demonstrate the tension between calculated plans and unpredictable destiny.
• Reconciliation and maturity: Filo’s changed attitude shows personal growth and the possibility of ending long-standing political and familial grievances.
• Hidden loyalties and secret strategies: Mensa’s apparent defection and the Emperor’s concealed arrangements reveal how much of the conflict operates beneath the surface.
• The cost and limits of resurrection: The Emperor’s attempt to overcome Fated Death raises questions about whether even gods can return and what sacrifices or mechanisms resurrection requires.
• Power beyond conventional warfare: The Floating City and Isaac’s divine abilities demonstrate that the true conflicts of this era occur on conceptual, divine, and metaphysical levels rather than through ordinary military battles.

Character Interactions

• Isaac and Filo meet as fellow Demigods, each recognizing the other’s extraordinary advancement.
• Filo and Mensa are visibly shocked by Isaac’s control of the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood, but Isaac deliberately withholds further information.
• Filo appeals to Isaac to end Terra and Solomon’s hostilities, acknowledging their former conflict and her own personal responsibility.
• Isaac responds teasingly but approvingly to Filo’s growth, contrasting her former arrogance with her current realism.
• Isaac’s reassurances about the Emperor’s resurrection calm Filo, while Mensa and Filo initially fear that Isaac’s advancement could intensify the conflict.
• Isaac privately frames his actions as supporting Caesar, suggesting a deep personal loyalty to his “big brother” despite the enormous political and metaphysical stakes.

Chapter Summary: “Old Isaac, Want a Floating City?”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Filo and Isaac conclude that the Emperor’s resurrection should be allowed to proceed naturally, since neither has enough knowledge of fate magic to interfere safely.
• They recognize the overwhelming power of Anjie’s Magic Codex, Book of Ages, which can manipulate fate and prevent the Fate Faction from rising as long as Anjie remains alive.
• Isaac privately reveals that he could theoretically interfere with the Emperor’s revival—delaying, accelerating, stopping it, or even causing the Emperor to return in a nonhuman form. He could gain the necessary knowledge by capturing a deity with the Authority of Fate and entering its name into the Divine Tome.
• However, Isaac chooses cooperation over domination. He believes the conflict between Solomon and Terra has largely become political, especially since Solomon’s independence was declared when Terra was weak.
• Filo and Mensa struggle to find a meaningful way to continue their meeting. They had intended to:
  1. Give Isaac information about the Battle of Fate and ask for his analysis.
  2. Help strengthen Caesar or weaken Morgan for Terra’s benefit.
• Isaac’s brief analysis already resolves most of their concerns, and he refuses to let them interfere with his plans. Filo and Mensa therefore feel awkward about having little to offer.
• To open the possibility of deeper cooperation, Filo asks Isaac whether he is interested in acquiring a Floating City.
• Isaac is immediately intrigued and asks whether they know of another abandoned Floating City.

Character Developments

• Isaac demonstrates extraordinary strategic and magical insight. Although he lacks specialized knowledge of fate magic, he can quickly understand the Emperor’s resurrection method and theoretically devise several ways to manipulate it.
• He also shows restraint and political maturity by deliberately choosing not to seize control of fate-related power, preferring a mutually beneficial alliance.
• Isaac’s ambitions become clearer: he wants to move beyond relying on the Divine Tome and summoner-like shortcuts, seeking a more authentic path of transcendence. A Floating City represents an important step toward that goal.
• Filo and Mensa are shown as politically cautious but pragmatic. They want to limit Morgan’s strength while supporting Caesar, yet they also recognize Isaac’s overwhelming capabilities and adapt quickly by offering a potential Floating City.
• Filo’s own history with a repaired, half-ruined Floating City makes her a crucial example of how powerful such an artifact can be.

Significant Themes

• Acceptance versus intervention: The characters debate whether fate should be manipulated or allowed to unfold naturally.
• Power and restraint: Isaac possesses the means to control fate but deliberately avoids unnecessary interference, emphasizing cooperation and long-term stability.
• Political pragmatism: Former enemies such as Solomon and Terra may reconcile because their conflict is now more political than personal.
• The pursuit of true transcendence: Isaac views external power sources as shortcuts and seeks a deeper, more integrated path toward strength.
• Artifacts as extensions of their wielders: Floating Cities are portrayed as more than weapons; they are deeply connected to their owners and can function almost like bound mystical treasures.

Character Interactions

• Filo and Isaac compare their limited understanding of fate and agree that the Emperor’s return should currently be left alone.
• Isaac withholds the full extent of his abilities to avoid alarming Filo and the others.
• Filo and Mensa privately coordinate after realizing Isaac has already solved most of the problems they intended to discuss.
• Filo strategically introduces the possibility of another Floating City to establish a stronger partnership.
• Isaac’s immediate interest shows that the offer has successfully shifted the meeting from an awkward information exchange toward a potentially significant alliance.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac asks Filo whether any abandoned Floating Cities exist. Filo says none do, but reveals that Terra possesses two Floating City Production Lines.
• Isaac realizes these production lines are even more valuable than a completed Floating City because they are essential for manufacturing and repairing Floating Cities.
• The chapter explains the extreme rarity of these lines:
  • Each requires a suitable Small World with both an established civilization and abundant, renewable mineral resources.
  • The lines are difficult to maintain and eventually wear out.
  • Modern wizard organizations no longer provide them freely with Floating Cities, instead relying on aging shared or assigned production lines.
• Isaac concludes that Terra used one of its production lines to repair its damaged Floating City.
• Filo offers Isaac temporary access to the second line, clarifying that Terra still needs the first for repairs.
• She also warns him that both lines were excavated in poor condition. Though repaired enough to function, they are inefficient and can only produce outdated models. Their remaining service life, however, is still substantial.
• Isaac agrees to help provide both resources and technological improvements. He has a Small World, though its mineral output is limited and gathering enough resources will take time and luck.
• Two days later, Filo and her companions return to Terra Royal City satisfied, while Isaac receives the Floating City production-line technology promised in their agreement.
• Isaac identifies two major tasks:
  1. Modernize and optimize the outdated production-line technology.
  2. Develop an alternative to conventional Floating City production.
• He begins a new project, naming a grimoire “On a Divine Assembly-Line Replacement Plan for Floating City Production Line Technology.”

Character Developments

• Isaac demonstrates increased strategic ambition. Rather than merely seeking a Floating City, he recognizes that production-line technology could allow him to manufacture, repair, and potentially create his own Floating City.
• He remains pragmatic, acknowledging that acquiring or borrowing additional production lines from the Truth Association would be extraordinarily difficult.
• Isaac’s curiosity shifts toward innovation: he is less interested in perfectly reproducing the existing system than in discovering an alternative manufacturing method.
• Filo is shown as cautious but cooperative. She carefully protects Terra’s interests by offering only temporary access and explaining the production lines’ limitations.
• Filo and Mensa visibly relax once Isaac accepts the arrangement, revealing how important his agreement is to them.

Significant Themes

• Scarcity and strategic value: Floating City production lines are treated as civilization-level assets, far rarer and more valuable than ordinary magical technology.
• Technological decline and preservation: The wizard civilization’s former abundance has given way to scarcity, with aging infrastructure and reduced access to advanced knowledge.
• Mutual dependence and negotiation: Isaac, Filo, and Terra must exchange resources, technology, and access rather than simply buy or sell the production lines.
• Innovation versus imitation: Isaac recognizes that copying the existing technology may be impossible, motivating him to seek a fundamentally different solution.
• Industrial-scale magic: The chapter emphasizes that constructing magical superweapons depends not only on individual power but also on vast logistical systems, materials, workers, and specialized infrastructure.

Character Interactions

• Isaac questions Filo about abandoned Floating Cities, prompting her revelation about Terra’s two production lines.
• Filo negotiates carefully, offering one line while reserving the other for Terra’s repairs.
• Isaac asks whether Terra wants resources or technology, and Filo insists that they need both.
• Their agreement benefits both sides: Terra receives Isaac’s assistance, while Isaac gains access to the production-line technology and a possible route toward building his own Floating City.

Chapter Summary: “Divine Arsenal”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac studies the requirements for constructing a Floating City production line. The process requires a specialized Small World and highly trained Legendary Wizards or Arcane Masters, particularly those educated by the Truth Association.
• He realizes that the Truth Association’s control over production-line technology is maintained not only through technical knowledge and resources, but also through its monopoly on properly trained personnel.
• Isaac devises an alternative approach: instead of building a conventional Floating City production line, he plans to create an automated manufacturing system operated by a deity. If it can continuously produce equipment, it would fulfill the same practical purpose.
• He begins developing the “Divine Arsenal,” initially planning to create a Virtual Deity called the God of Alchemy.
• Isaac first intends to test whether a Fourth Tier Virtual Deity can perform the necessary work. However, he and the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood understand that a True God may ultimately be required, especially because lower-tier Virtual Deities cannot enter Small Worlds or establish Divine Realms.
• Isaac successfully creates the God of Alchemy’s Virtual Divine Spark, watched by the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood and the God of Gourmet.
• He then considers who should use the Divine Spark. A familiar would lack the intelligence for such highly technical work, so Isaac decides the candidate should be a human spellcaster.
• He weighs using his eldest sister’s mage tower or members of his own wizard organization. He rejects his sister’s organization because its members are tied to the Truth Association, and dangerous experimentation involving Virtual Divine Sparks would require approval.
• Isaac instead favors finding a willing volunteer among his own people, where voluntary participation is the only major ethical or organizational requirement.

Character Developments

• Isaac demonstrates his growing ambition and ingenuity by seeking to bypass the Truth Association’s technological monopoly rather than compete with its established production lines.
• He becomes increasingly willing to use controversial methods, including transforming a human spellcaster with a Virtual Divine Spark, though he recognizes the need for genuine consent.
• Isaac also shows greater awareness of how valuable his own time has become. He wants others—or automated divine systems—to handle routine labor while he focuses on advanced research.
• The Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood remains eager to see Isaac capture and exploit deities, but understands that the project must begin with controlled experimentation.
• The God of Gourmet and the Lord are visibly disturbed by the creation of the Virtual Divine Spark, emphasizing how unnatural and alarming Isaac’s methods appear even to gods.
• Isaac’s eldest sister is indirectly characterized as a powerful Grand Arcane Master responsible for training Arcane Masters, but her affiliation with the Truth Association limits her ability to approve dangerous experiments.

Significant Themes

• Innovation versus institutional monopoly: Isaac attempts to overcome the Truth Association’s exclusive control of Floating City production technology.
• Automation and the exploitation of labor: The Divine Arsenal would turn a deity into a tireless industrial worker, raising disturbing questions about divine servitude.
• The nature of divinity: The chapter explores whether Virtual Deities are “real” gods. Some True Gods reject them as artificial imitations, but their fear and defensiveness suggest that the distinction may be largely psychological.
• Ethics and consent: Isaac’s organization allows dangerous experimentation only when participants volunteer, contrasting with the stricter oversight of the Truth Association.
• Scientific pragmatism: Isaac treats divinity, godhood, and sacred power as systems that can be engineered and applied for practical purposes.

Character Interactions

• Isaac discusses and develops the Divine Arsenal concept alongside the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood, whose enthusiasm reflects his interest in capturing and using real gods.
• The Lord humorously resents the God of Gourmet, accusing him of being among the gods who refuse to acknowledge Virtual Deities as genuine.
• Both gods silently observe Isaac creating the God of Alchemy’s Virtual Divine Spark, their reaction combining fascination with horror.
• Isaac mentally compares his own organization with his eldest sister’s mage tower, ultimately choosing his own researchers because they can volunteer without Truth Association interference.

Chapter Summary: Alchemy Goddess Aili? Goddess of Dumb Luck!

Key plot points and events

• Isaac meets Aili, a timid Second Tier Grand Wizard recruited through Madheart.
• Aili’s rise has been almost entirely accidental: she was born a poorly educated serf, awakened witchcraft by unknowingly arranging objects into a ritual, and later advanced through fortunate opportunities and Isaac’s research assignments.
• Isaac recognizes that her extraordinary luck may make her an ideal candidate to receive a Virtual Divine Spark.
• He offers her the Virtual Divine Spark of the God of Alchemy, warning that becoming too deeply connected to the divine path could prevent her from continuing as a wizard even if the spark were removed.
• Aili accepts and fuses with the spark. She immediately transforms from a Second Tier Grand Wizard into a Fourth Tier God of Alchemy.
• Unlike previous divine fusions, Aili retains her independent will, her original magic power, and her wizard-based power system. Her magic does not become assimilated into the divine power.
• Aili discovers that the new divine power greatly enhances her intelligence and alchemical abilities, allowing her to instantly create a potion she had previously failed to brew.

Character developments

• Aili is revealed to be extraordinarily fortunate but lacking in education and confidence. Despite her humble origins, she shows loyalty to Isaac and chooses the divine fusion partly to improve her life and repay him. Her sudden elevation gives her vast power and enhanced understanding while preserving her identity as a wizard.
• Isaac demonstrates his ability to modify Virtual Divine Sparks and carefully considers the consequences of granting divine power. He values Aili’s “great fortune” and sees her as an important experiment and potential asset.
• The Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood becomes increasingly alarmed. Aili’s successful, independent fusion suggests that the possibility of escaping or resisting divine control is moving farther away.
• The God of Gourmet and the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood continue their petty rivalry, glaring at one another like competing dogs.

Significant themes

• Luck versus talent: Aili’s success comes not from knowledge or deliberate planning but from extraordinary coincidence and good fortune.
• Transformation without loss of identity: The chapter explores whether divine power must inevitably assimilate and alter its host. Aili’s fusion challenges that assumption.
• Power and responsibility: Isaac warns Aili about the risks of accepting divine power, emphasizing that immense strength may permanently change her future.
• Knowledge as empowerment: Aili’s new power does not merely increase her strength; it grants her understanding that years of education could not provide.
• Freedom versus control: Aili’s independence after fusion increases the threat perceived by the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood, who fears that Isaac’s experiments are strengthening the forces opposing him.

Character interactions

• Aili approaches Isaac with a mixture of fear and admiration because of his reputation as a Mad Witch and his remarkable research.
• Isaac explains the risks of the Virtual Divine Spark and confirms that Aili understands the consequences before proceeding.
• The Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood silently observes the fusion and becomes hostile toward Isaac, blaming him for worsening its prospects of freedom.
• The Lord and the God of Gourmet exchange mutual glares, continuing their humorous antagonism.
• After the fusion, Isaac asks Aili how she feels, and she demonstrates her new alchemical abilities by spontaneously producing a potion.

Chapter Summary: “The Third Great Deed?”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Aili successfully creates an Enlightenment potion without using physical materials, discovering the practical power of Isaac’s Divine Authority, [Magic Artifact].
• Isaac explains that the authority allows divine power to construct known magic items, though its effectiveness depends on the user’s understanding of creation and the authority itself.
• He gives Aili an alchemy textbook and assigns her a study task through [Sage of the Gods], hoping to improve her learning speed.
• Aili decides that wizard training must remain the foundation of her development if she is to become useful to Isaac.
• Over the next three months, Isaac and Aili work on the Divine Arsenal, specifically attempting to create a Mana Furnace based on both Legendary Wizard and Arcane Master principles.
• Aili’s abilities improve dramatically. She becomes comparable to a Fourth Tier alchemist, though the Mana Furnace remains extremely difficult because of her limited experience and the complexity of the design.
• Isaac believes the Divine Arsenal may eventually lead to a Great Deed, though he considers a true Great Creation unlikely.
• Separately, Isaac and the God of Gourmet successfully establish the Divine Authority [All Things as Food].
  • It can enhance the God of Gourmet’s divine power through eating.
  • It can produce Sixth-Tier Holy Communion capable of healing injuries and temporarily strengthening others.
• The God of Gourmet enthusiastically consumes the Holy Communion, while the injured Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood uses it for recovery. This gives both beings renewed hope and makes them somewhat less hostile toward the Divine Tome, though the Lord of Billions remains resentful.
• After reviewing Aili’s progress, Isaac approves her for a second modification surgery and prepares to attend Terra’s banquet with Lapis Lazuli, Smith, and Rona.

Character Developments

• Aili grows rapidly in both alchemy and wizardry. She learns to control divine power effectively and becomes a capable alchemist despite her originally weak foundation.
• Her dedication and desire to help Isaac become stronger, though she remains emotionally excitable and has difficulty maintaining a calm wizardly demeanor.
• Isaac continues acting as mentor, researcher, and planner. He refines the Divine Arsenal while carefully evaluating the limits of divine authorities and Great Creations.
• Isaac becomes more familiar with Aili’s personality and chooses patience rather than criticizing her excitement.
• The God of Gourmet gains confidence and enthusiasm from the success of [All Things as Food].
• The Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood gains a possible means of recovery, but remains deeply distrustful and resentful of Isaac’s broader plans.

Significant Themes

• Knowledge as the foundation of power: Divine authority can produce miraculous results, but true mastery still requires understanding, study, and technical skill.
• Cooperation between divine and mortal abilities: The Divine Arsenal depends on combining gods, wizardry, alchemy, and advanced magical theory.
• Progress through experimentation: Failure with the Mana Furnace does not invalidate Isaac’s theory; steady refinement and persistence remain central to advancement.
• The limits of shortcuts: Aili can use divine power to bypass material requirements, but she cannot bypass the need for foundational knowledge.
• Hope and controlled ambition: Isaac aims for a Great Deed while recognizing that a Great Creation is probably beyond the current project’s scale.
• Healing and reconciliation: The Holy Communion offers physical recovery and may gradually reduce resistance to Isaac’s plans, though resentment cannot be erased immediately.

Character Interactions

• Isaac mentors Aili directly, teaching her how to use [Magic Creation] and guiding her work on the Mana Furnace.
• Aili responds with intense loyalty and determination, promising not to disappoint Isaac.
• Isaac and the God of Gourmet collaborate on developing [All Things as Food].
• The God of Gourmet and the Lord of Billions of Flesh and Blood repeatedly consume Holy Communion for different purposes, forming an uneasy but productive partnership.
• Isaac evaluates Aili’s alchemical and wizardly progress, praises her improvement, and authorizes her next modification surgery.
• The chapter ends with Isaac, Aili, Lapis Lazuli, Smith, and Rona traveling together to Terra’s banquet.

Chapter Summary: Demigod Hunting Grounds

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isaac arrives in the Floating City with his group through a teleportation circle.
• His appearance immediately causes a commotion because everyone recognizes him as the Fourth Tier Demigod known as the [Madheart Sage]. The combination of such a low Tier and Demigod status challenges established beliefs about power progression.
• To avoid the growing disturbance, Isaac follows Mensa away from the teleportation plaza instead of searching for his elder brother. The plaza erupts into excited discussion after his departure.
• Mensa brings Isaac to a private meeting room, where he finds three Demigods:
  • [God Witch King] Filo Terra
  • [Magic Motion King] Tzeentch Carl Terra
  • [Sword Saint] Francis
• Isaac examines Francis and discovers the truth behind his deteriorating condition. Francis has sealed the power of a Dimensional Demon God inside his body, once using it to reach extraordinary strength. However, his old injuries have weakened his ability to control it, causing the demonic power to corrode and destroy his body.
• Isaac realizes that Francis had once been among the strongest Demigods, likely comparable to the Emperor, but that his current condition is progressively worsening and effectively irreversible.
• Filo reveals the purpose of the meeting: the group intends to enter the Demigod Hunting Grounds and asks whether Isaac will cooperate with them.
• Isaac considers the offer while reflecting on the Hunting Grounds, a Great Creation in the Boundless Void that periodically generates huge Small Worlds filled with rare resources.
• Because newly formed Small Worlds lack World Walls and contain resources usable even by Demigods, they are highly valuable. However, Sixth Tier beings—and, by convention, Fifth Tier Demigods—must wait three years before entering, or their power would destroy the worlds.

Character Developments

• Isaac is portrayed as powerful, observant, and reluctant to attract attention. Despite being the center of widespread curiosity, he prefers to avoid public chaos and quietly assess the situation.
• His knowledge and perception have advanced considerably. He can identify the nature of Francis’s internal corruption and understand the origin and danger of the sealed Dimensional Demon God power.
• Francis is revealed as a tragic powerhouse. His rapid rise from serf to Demigod came through extraordinary talent and luck, but his attempt to harness demonic power has left him trapped in a cycle of bodily recovery and destruction.
• Filo Terra takes the initiative in gathering powerful allies and appears to view Isaac as an important potential partner for the upcoming expedition.
• Tzeentch Carl Terra remains present as a legendary Demigod of Terra, while the chapter emphasizes the Empire’s declining state and the importance of its remaining old powers.
• Francis’s background is expanded: he rose through the Goblin Slayer Ritual, became a knight, and reached Demigod status so quickly that he never established a formal family name.

Significant Themes

• Power and accepted limits: Isaac’s existence as a Fourth Tier Demigod overturns conventional ideas about the relationship between Tier and divine strength.
• The cost of power: Francis’s condition demonstrates that extraordinary strength, especially power taken from a Dimensional Demon God, comes with devastating consequences.
• Aging and decline: Francis represents the fading glory of older Demigods and the physical price of past battles.
• Resource competition and danger: The Demigod Hunting Grounds promise immense wealth but also imply a struggle among powerful beings to claim its newly formed worlds.
• Isolation versus cooperation: Isaac values solitude, yet the scale of the coming expedition may require alliances among figures who would otherwise be rivals.

Character Interactions

• Mensa respectfully escorts Isaac through the crowded plaza, helping him avoid the public uproar surrounding his arrival.
• Isaac shares a familiar relationship with Filo, who directly approaches him with a proposal rather than treating him merely as a curiosity.
• Isaac carefully observes Filo, Tzeentch Carl, and Francis, while the three Demigods likewise study him because of his unprecedented status.
• Filo initiates the strategic discussion and invites Isaac to join the expedition, setting up a possible alliance between the powerful Demigods.