Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Velin, the ambassador of the Expeditionary Army, arrives in Titon City and meets King Merezhakli and Queen Elsa.
• Velin is given a tour of the Royal Palace, where plants symbolize the Royal Family's support for the Expeditionary Army.
• A welcome banquet is held, and Velin meets various influential figures in the Titon Kingdom.
• Velin is taken to Kongmingsi Manor, his residence during his stay, which houses numerous art collections.

Character Developments

• Velin demonstrates maturity and diplomatic skills, earning the title of an "old fox" for his political acumen.
• Kyle, Velin's bodyguard, remains steadfast and vigilant throughout the events.

Significant Themes

• Diplomacy and political maneuvering.
• The power dynamics between the Expeditionary Army and the Titon Kingdom.
• The importance of art and culture in Titon Kingdom.

Character Interactions

• Velin interacts with King Merezhakli and Queen Elsa, establishing a friendly rapport while subtly conveying the Expeditionary Army's stance.
• Velin meets various Titon nobles at the banquet, skillfully navigating conversations and avoiding commitments.
• Rogier, a Titon official, serves as Velin's guide, providing insights into Titon Kingdom's culture and politics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Velin and Kyle arrive at Kongmingsi Manor, where Velin meets Lord Rogier, who offers to guide him through the art collection.
• Velin decides to stay in the Titon Kingdom for half a month to observe the political situation.
• Kyle meets with various ministers and nobles on Velin's behalf, accepting gifts but feigning ignorance about the Expeditionary Army's intentions.
• In the Titon Kingdom's Royal Capital, a masked woman (implied to be the First Princess, Bertha) plots against her siblings and the Storm Church.
• Velin finally agrees to meet Rogier's contact, setting up a meeting on Wilk Mountain outside the city.

Character Developments

• Velin: He remains patient and strategic, biding his time to understand the Titon Kingdom's political landscape before making his move.
• Kyle: He demonstrates loyalty and obedience to Velin, following his orders without question.
• Rogier: He persistently tries to arrange a meeting between Velin and his contact, suggesting he is a reliable intermediary.
• The masked woman (Bertha): She shows ambition and ruthlessness in her plans to consolidate power and eliminate potential threats.

Significant Themes

• Power struggle: The competition among royal family members and nobles for control of the Titon Kingdom's legions and political influence.
• Manipulation: Velin's strategic use of Rogier and Kyle to gather information and maintain a facade of neutrality.
• Ambition: The characters' desires for power, influence, and control, driving their actions and decisions.

Character Interactions

• Velin and Rogier: They maintain a cordial relationship, with Rogier serving as an art commentator and Velin using him to gather information.
• Velin and Kyle: Velin gives Kyle orders, and Kyle follows them without question, demonstrating their master-servant relationship.
• The masked woman (Bertha) and Marquis Servis: They discuss their plans to test the Third Princess and cleanse the legions of Storm Church influence, showing their alliance against common enemies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Elsa, the Titon Queen, rises to power by manipulating her brother's exile and stripping her siblings of power, starting a 30-year war to consolidate her rule.
• Elsa abdicates, enthroning her husband Merezzakli, and retreats behind the scenes, continuing to govern.
• Speculations about Elsa's true intentions and methods abound, with theories ranging from orchestrating her brother's escape to being possessed.

Character Developments

• Elsa: Transforms from a kind princess to a powerful queen, displaying political acumen and ruthlessness.
• Babivie: Elsa's brother, initially exiled, later executed by the Kingdom of Skalovi.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Elsa's rise to power and her siblings' desire for the throne drive the plot.
• Manipulation and Deception: Elsa's political maneuvers and the speculations about her true intentions highlight the theme of deception.
• War and its Consequences: The 30-year war weakens all parties involved and serves Elsa's purposes.

Character Interactions

• Elsa and Babivie: Their sibling relationship is marked by conflict and manipulation, with Elsa ultimately gaining the upper hand.
• Elsa and Merezzakli: Their relationship is not extensively explored, but Elsa's decision to enthrone Merezzakli suggests a level of trust and cooperation.
• Velin and Star: Velin teases Star, threatening to shear its feathers if it doesn't study the Common Tongue, showing a playful yet firm side of their relationship.
• Velin and Kyle: They discuss business, with Velin delegating the disposal of spoils of war to Kyle and giving him instructions for an upcoming meeting.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kyle meets a masked woman, Rely, atop Wilk Mountain, who is revealed to be the Sixth Princess of the Titon Kingdom.
• They enter the Messier Demiplane to discuss Rely's plans to resist her mother, Queen Elsa.
• Rely reveals that her younger sister, Alebella, is both her mother's and her uncle's biological daughter, suggesting a complex family history involving ancient ruins and remnant souls.

Character Developments

• Kyle: Shows his power and confidence by dealing with Rely's assassins effortlessly. He listens intently to the conversation, eager to uncover secrets.
• Rely (Sixth Princess): Reveals her ambition and determination to resist her mother's plans. She demonstrates knowledge of ancient texts and remnant souls, suggesting a deep understanding of her kingdom's history.
• Velin: Shows curiosity and intelligence in his conversation with Rely, quickly grasping the complexities of the situation and asking insightful questions.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Rely's desire to seize power from her mother highlights the theme of ambition and the struggle for power within royal families.
• Family Secrets: The revelation of Alebella's parentage and the ancient ruins beneath the Royal Tomb emphasize the theme of hidden family secrets and their impact on political dynamics.
• Ancient History: The mention of remnant souls and ancient ruins suggests a connection to the magical inheritance severed fifty thousand years ago, hinting at a deeper history that could influence current events.

Character Interactions

• Kyle and Rely: Their initial meeting is tense but polite, with Kyle showing deference to Rely's status as a princess.
• Velin and Rely: Their conversation is a formal negotiation, with Velin asking insightful questions and Rely revealing key information about her family and plans.
• Rely and Velin: Their interaction is cordial, with both parties showing respect and curiosity towards each other's knowledge and intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Velin remains cautious about Rely's true identity and avoids making significant promises.
• Velin and Kyle wager on Rely's true identity: Velin bets on Fourth or Fifth Princess, Kyle bets on Third Princess Ailebella.
• Velin uses a spell, [Parasitic Sleep], to incapacitate spies around Cummings Manor.
• Velin witnesses a noble youth humiliating a common boy and his family, leading to the boy fainting.

Character Developments

• Velin shows caution and strategic thinking in dealing with Rely.
• Kyle shows loyalty and understanding of Velin's strategies.
• The noble youth, Nois, displays arrogance and cruelty, while the boy shows resilience and dignity.

Significant Themes

• Caution and strategic thinking in dealing with unknown entities (Velin and Rely).
• Class struggle and power dynamics between nobles and commoners.
• Humiliation and resilience in the face of adversity (the boy).

Character Interactions

• Velin and Kyle: Velin shares his thoughts on Rely's identity with Kyle, and they make a wager.
• Velin and the crowd: Velin observes the interaction between the noble youth and the common boy, showing empathy for the boy's situation.
• The noble youth and the boy: The noble youth humiliates the boy and his family, leading to the boy fainting.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Velin and Kyle arrive in the Titon Kingdom's capital, witnessing a wealthy merchant's guards being beaten without intervention.
• They observe a large army march through the streets, and Velin decides to follow them.
• Outside Abigail Manor, they find hundreds of guards' corpses, and the King and Queen arrive, inviting Velin inside.
• Velin learns about an assassination attempt on Princess Ailebella and Queen Elsa's intention to negotiate with him.
• Kyle captures the surviving assassin and discovers a hidden cave with other assassins, learning about the Kamit Merchant Guild's involvement.

Character Developments

• Velin shows indifference to the commoners' plight but is interested in the army's march and the assassination attempt, suggesting his priorities lie with political intrigue and power dynamics.
• Kyle demonstrates his stealth and interrogation skills, revealing his competence as Velin's assistant.
• Queen Elsa displays anger and determination to punish those responsible for the assassination attempt, hinting at her protective nature towards her daughter and her political resolve.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political intrigue: Velin's observations and actions highlight the complex power struggles within the Titon Kingdom.
• Indifference to commoners' suffering: Velin's lack of intervention in the tavern brawl suggests a disregard for the lives of common people, focusing more on his own interests.
• Loyalty and deception: The assassins' loyalty to their master and Kyle's discovery of their true allegiance raise questions about trust and deception among the characters.

Character Interactions

• Velin and Kyle: Velin treats Kyle as an assistant, delegating tasks to him and expecting results. Kyle, in turn, carries out his tasks efficiently and reports back to Velin.
• Velin and the King and Queen: Velin interacts politely with the King and Queen, showing respect while gathering information and expressing his intentions to negotiate.
• Kyle and the assassins: Kyle captures and interrogates the assassins, revealing their loyalty and the involvement of the Kamit Merchant Guild in the assassination attempt.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Velin and Kyle interrogate four captured assassins using soul-searching.
• The assassins reveal they belong to an organization called the Flower of Teputa and were ordered to assassinate Princess Ailebella.
• Velin and Kyle suspect the assassination might be a test of Rogier's loyalty to Ailebella.
• Queen Elsa deploys half of the Elsa Legion to search the Royal Capital for conspirators.
• Velin initiates formal negotiations with King Merezzakli of the Titon Kingdom.

Character Developments

• Velin demonstrates his strategic thinking and ruthlessness in interrogation.
• Kyle shows proficiency in soul-searching and understanding political undercurrents.
• The captured assassins display loyalty to their organization and lack of personal knowledge about their superiors.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political intrigue within the Royal Capital.
• The use of ruthless methods for information gathering and maintaining control.
• The theme of loyalty and its manipulation by various factions.

Character Interactions

• Velin and Kyle work together, with Velin giving orders and Kyle carrying them out, showing a clear hierarchy in their relationship.
• The captured assassins interact with Velin and Kyle, revealing information under duress.
• Velin and King Merezzakli are set to engage in diplomatic negotiations, suggesting a potential alliance or conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Velin and Kyle begin negotiations with King Merezzakli and Queen Elsa of the Titon Kingdom.
• Velin uses a magic device to create a shield, preventing eavesdropping.
• Velin presents Duke Ister's non-negotiable demand: eradicate the Storm Church within six months.
• Over several rounds of negotiations, both sides discuss army, governance, faith, and reparations.
• On January 8th, they sign the "Titon Eleven Agreements" or "Cummings Palace Accord," marking the Titon Kingdom's entry into the Order faction.
• Elsa orders the assembly of the army at the southeastern border.

Character Developments

• Velin demonstrates his diplomatic skills and willingness to make deals for profit.
• Queen Elsa shows political acumen, understanding Velin's hints, and making tough decisions for her kingdom's survival.
• King Merezzakli reveals his military prowess, accepting his role in leading the army.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political maneuvering between the Titon Kingdom and the Order faction.
• The consequences of religious conflict and the struggle for control.
• The importance of strategic alliances and compromises in governance.

Character Interactions

• Velin and Kyle: Velin leads the negotiations, while Kyle supports him with magic.
• Velin and the royal couple: Velin presents demands and makes deals, while the royals negotiate and accept terms.
• Elsa and Merezzakli: They work together, with Elsa making strategic decisions and Merezzakli accepting his role in leading the army.
• Elsa and her ministers: She gives orders and warns them against disloyalty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Velin visits Queen Elsa at her castle to discuss the spokesperson selection.
• Elsa offers to extend the deadline for eradicating the Storm Church if Velin helps, in exchange for three treasures.
• Elsa reveals she knows about Alebella's true parentage and captures Ryley, Velin's mother.
• Elsa displays her ruthless and manic side, revealing her true self and her philosophy of war.

Character Developments

• Velin: He tries to manipulate Elsa into extending the deadline, using his maternal grandfather as leverage. He remains calm and composed even when Elsa reveals she knows about Alebella and captures Ryley.
• Elsa: She shows her cunning and manipulative side, using Merezhak to root out rebels. She reveals her ruthless and manic nature, displaying her true self.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deception: Both Velin and Elsa try to manipulate each other, with Velin attempting to use Elsa's desperation to his advantage, and Elsa using her power to uncover and eliminate threats.
• Power dynamics: The chapter explores the power struggle between Elsa and the Grand Duchy of Brera, as well as the power dynamics between Elsa and Velin.
• Madness and ruthlessness: Elsa's descent into madness and her willingness to do whatever it takes to protect the Titon Kingdom is a significant theme.

Character Interactions

• Velin and Elsa: Their interaction is tense and filled with hidden meanings. Both try to read each other and gain the upper hand in their negotiations.
• Elsa and Ryley: Elsa's interaction with Ryley reveals her ruthless and manic side, as well as a brief moment of tenderness towards her daughter.
• Velin and Ryley: Although they don't interact directly in this chapter, Velin's concern for Ryley's safety is evident in his thoughts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Velin retrieves Rely from Elsa, revealing Rely's true identity as Lydia Gertvos, Queen Elsa's daughter.
• Elsa initiates a purge of families connected to the 'rebel families' and seizes their wealth.
• Velin returns to Cummings Manor with Rely and decides to protect her.
• Velin receives three treasures from Elsa and sends them to his maternal grandfather for study.

Character Developments

• Rely/Lydia: Reveals her true identity and decides to leave her past behind, embracing a new life as Rely.
• Elsa: Shows her ruthless and calculating nature, prioritizing state and family interests above all else.
• Velin: Gains insight into Elsa's true nature and decides to protect Rely, remaining neutral in the Titon Kingdom's internal affairs.

Significant Themes

• Power and Manipulation: Elsa's actions highlight her use of power and manipulation to maintain control.
• Identity and Betrayal: Rely's reveal as Lydia explores the theme of identity and the consequences of betrayal.
• Neutrality and Non-Interference: Velin's decision to remain neutral and not interfere in the Titon Kingdom's affairs.

Character Interactions

• Velin and Elsa: Their interaction reveals Elsa's cold and calculating nature, while Velin remains calm and collected.
• Velin and Rely: Velin offers Rely protection and understanding, allowing her to start anew.
• Velin and Kyle: Velin shares his plans with Kyle, entrusting him with tasks related to the treasures and Rogier.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kyle returns alone from his mission, with his uncle absorbed in research.
• Velin gathers intelligence and analyzes the western region's situation, as the war intensifies with multiple countries involved.
• The Titon Kingdom betrays the Storm Church, leading to a civil war and international intervention.
• The order faction (Goddess of Life and Goddess of Harvest) gains a significant advantage over the indigenous gods' united faction.
• Velin decides to accelerate his plans, aiming to secure spoils of war and promotion to Count.
• Velin learns about a War Beast Puppet that will awaken upon the Beast God's demise, which could potentially be controlled by embedding three crystals within it.

Character Developments

• Velin demonstrates strategic thinking and decisiveness, analyzing the war's direction and making timely decisions.
• Kyle shows understanding and agreement with Velin's plans, indicating his growth as a capable assistant.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances in the war between different factions.
• Velin's ambition for promotion and securing spoils of war.
• The potential control over the War Beast Puppet as a strategic advantage.

Character Interactions

• Velin and Kyle discuss the war's direction and plans, showcasing their mutual understanding and respect.
• Velin interacts with Miller, his servant, to summon Kyle and prepare for his departure.
• Velin's interaction with Queen Elsa is implied, as he plans to request preparations for his troops' arrival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Sky City, Floflo Floating City, descends near Titon City, causing awe and fear among its residents.
• Elsa, the queen, decides not to implement a curfew but sends military supplies to the Visha Barracks.
• Velin, after hesitation, uses a Spatial Teleportation Spell to visit his maternal grandfather on the Floflo Floating City.
• Velin is subjected to a series of trials by his grandfather, starting with a battle against 120 High-Gold Magic Combat Puppets.
• Velin successfully completes the first trial and moves on to the next stage, facing 360 High-Gold Magic Combat Puppets.

Character Developments

• Velin: Realizes the need to improve his combat skills and takes the trials seriously.
• Elsa: Shows strategic thinking by not implementing a curfew and preparing military supplies.
• Duke Moravia (Velin's maternal grandfather): Demonstrates his power and influence by orchestrating Velin's trials.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The Floflo Floating City's appearance demonstrates the power imbalance between it and Titon City.
• Growth and responsibility: Velin's trials emphasize the importance of honing one's skills and facing responsibilities.
• Family dynamics: The relationship between Velin, his father Kyle, and his maternal grandfather shows the complex nature of family bonds and expectations.

Character Interactions

• Velin and Duke Moravia: Their interaction shows the grandfather's stern approach to Velin's growth and Velin's determination to prove himself.
• Elsa and Virginia: Elsa's decision-making process is shown through her interaction with Virginia, demonstrating her leadership and strategic thinking.
• Velin and Kyle (implied): Velin's thoughts reveal his understanding of his father's actions and his resolve to improve himself despite his father's methods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Velin successfully completes the final trial in the Trial Secret Realm, obtaining a badge with unknown text.
• He returns to the Floating City, where his grandfather, the Duke of Moravia, reveals that the Beast God and the Goddess of Life have reached a transaction, leading to the imminent end of the war.
• Velin assembles the Fifteenth Army at the Velisha Barracks, with Hebrew as the acting commander. He announces that they will march after a three-day rest.

Character Developments

• Velin demonstrates maturity and strategic thinking after completing the trials, showing a deeper understanding of the political landscape.
• Hebrew proves to be a capable acting commander, earning respect from the generals and soldiers of the Fifteenth Army.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and influence is emphasized as Velin's status and capabilities are recognized by the nobles of the Titon Kingdom.
• The theme of transactions and alliances is highlighted through the deal between the Beast God and the Goddess of Life.

Character Interactions

• Velin interacts with his grandfather, the Duke of Moravia, who reveals crucial information about the war's end and expresses pride in Velin's accomplishments.
• Velin and Hebrew share a moment of respect and camaraderie as the Fifteenth Army assembles, demonstrating their strong working relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Velin and Elsa reach an agreement: the Titon Kingdom allows the Expeditionary Army's Fourth Legion's Fifteenth Army to recruit soldiers within its borders, and Velin will introduce Elsa to his maternal grandfather.
• The Fifteenth Army, 230,000 strong, sets out on April 11th, with Velin planning to recruit soldiers in the Titon Kingdom's Jinslin District.
• The army arrives at Jinslin City after three days and nights of marching. Nobles gather to meet Velin, hoping to send their family members into the Fifteenth Army for protection.
• At a banquet, Velin asks Governor Rodney about his allegiance to Elsa or her successor. Rodney bows to Velin, showing respect and seeking guidance.

Character Developments

• Velin: He shows political acumen by advising nobles to support Princess Alebella, demonstrating his understanding of the power dynamics at play.
• Governor Rodney: He shows deference to Velin, indicating his willingness to follow Velin's advice regarding the political situation.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The chapter explores the shifting alliances and power struggles between Elsa, the nobles, and the Expeditionary Army.
• Loyalty and Survival: The nobles' primary concern is ensuring their families' survival, leading them to seek protection from the Expeditionary Army.

Character Interactions

• Velin and Governor Rodney: Their interaction shows Velin's influence and Rodney's deference, with Velin advising Rodney on political matters.
• Velin and the nobles: Velin's words at the banquet cause the nobles to regard him with reverence, highlighting his growing influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lord Velin presents a proposal to the Titon Kingdom's nobles, which they dismiss.
• The Prance Family, a powerful military noble family, is annihilated by the Expeditionary Army.
• Velin starts recruiting adventurers and mercenaries for the Fifteenth Army, attracting thousands in just five days.

Character Developments

• Lord Velin: Shows cunning and patience, understanding the nobles' dismissive attitude but choosing not to push further.
• Rodney (Governor of Jinslin District): Struggles with the political situation, aware of the Queen's ruthlessness and the precariousness of his position.
• Count Wilder: Remains ambiguous about his loyalties, hinting at a potential alliance with Rodney's father.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political intrigue: The nobles' dismissive attitude towards Velin's proposal and the subsequent annihilation of the Prance Family highlight the shifting power dynamics and the ruthless nature of politics.
• Wealth and resources: The abundance of gifts sent to Velin and the wealth of the Titon Kingdom contrast with the poverty and desperation of the adventurers and mercenaries seeking to enlist in the army.

Character Interactions

• Velin and Rodney: Their interaction at the banquet is brief but tense, with Velin feigning drunkenness and Rodney considering Velin's proposal but ultimately dismissing it.
• Rodney and the Counts: The meeting between Rodney and the six Counts reveals their unease and uncertainty about the political situation, with each Count trying to protect their own interests.
• Velin and Miller: Velin tasks Miller with leading the recruitment drive, showing trust in his subordinate and giving Miller an opportunity to prove himself.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Velin recruits over 7,000 Professionals in the Jinslin District, forming the Yalan Army.
• The Yalan Army is retrained under Adrian's iron-fisted command, facing resistance and harsh disciplinary measures.
• The Fifteenth Army, including the Yalan Army, departs for the Saint Marta District, arriving at Mailing City.
• Velin takes control of Mailing City's defenses, and the Governor reveals the city's significant population loss due to war.
• Velin meets with Marquis Servis, who presents two operational methods for the joint army. Velin chooses to operate separately, targeting the Recard District.
• The Fifteenth Army sets off, with Kyle leading the Yalan and Blackrock Armies as the vanguard. They capture thirteen cities, expanding the Yalan Army to 20,000 soldiers.

Character Developments

• Velin demonstrates strategic thinking and decisiveness in choosing the Recard District's operation.
• Adrian proves to be a stern and effective commander during the Yalan Army's retraining.
• Kyle shows eagerness and ruthlessness in expanding the Yalan Army's numbers through conquest and selection.

Significant Themes

• The brutal nature of war and its impact on civilian populations.
• The importance of strategic decision-making and adaptability in warfare.
• The consequences of disobedience and the need for strict military discipline.

Character Interactions

• Velin and Adrian: Velin shows concern for Adrian's workload and chooses to bypass the Upper Army's camp.
• Velin and the Governor of the Saint Marta District: Velin questions the Governor about Mailing City's population loss, revealing the Governor's evasiveness.
• Velin and Marquis Servis: Velin and Servis negotiate the operational methods for the joint army, with Velin choosing to operate separately.
• Velin and Kyle: Velin supports Kyle's aggressive expansion methods and understands Kyle's eagerness for experimentation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kyle's combined Yalan and Blackrock armies crush the Storm Church's Guardian Army, killing over 30,000 and capturing over 50,000.
• The remnants of the Storm Church's army retreat eastward, preparing for a decisive battle in the Milar District.
• The Breller Grand Duchy's Expeditionary Army, stationed in Radley, leaves by sea for the Milar District.
• The Yalan Army arrives in Radley and provides relief to the remaining residents.
• Kyle orders the Blackrock Army to halt and plans to attack the border of the Recard and Milar Districts.
• In Cabras City, the Storm Church's Branis and Parichmos factions argue over strategy.

Character Developments

• Kyle demonstrates strategic prowess and determination in pursuing the Storm Church's army.
• Adrian shows compassion towards the commoners in Radley.
• Bishop Bewes and Bishop Label exhibit internal conflict and power struggle within the Storm Church.

Significant Themes

• The decline of the Storm Church's power and morale.
• The impact of war on civilians and the common people.
• Internal power struggles within the Storm Church.

Character Interactions

• Kyle and Adrian coordinate their military strategies.
• The Storm Church's bishops argue over their response to the advancing armies.
• Adrian interacts with the Lord of Radley, Queller, showing kindness towards the suffering population.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Archbishop Inald of the Storm Church convenes a congress to discuss resisting and counterattacking the Army of Other Gods.
• He announces that the Storm God will soon return, boosting the morale of the Storm Church members.
• Kyle, Hebrew, and Velin launch a three-pronged attack on the Midal District, with Kyle and Hebrew attacking from the north and south, respectively, and Velin ready to advance from the central region.

Character Developments

• Archbishop Inald shows determination to protect his Church and is willing to take drastic measures, even deceiving others, to save the situation.
• Kyle demonstrates strategic thinking and respect for his subordinates, entrusting Hebrew with a crucial part of the invasion plan.
• Hebrew maintains his confident and boastful demeanor, eager to prove his worth.

Significant Themes

• Faith and its consequences: Inald's unwavering faith in the Storm God leads him to make drastic decisions, while the soldiers' faith in their God boosts their morale.
• Leadership and strategy: Kyle, as the main commander, shows strategic prowess in planning the invasion, while Inald struggles to maintain control over his forces due to the Church's lack of skilled military commanders.

Character Interactions

• Inald interacts with the other high-ranking members of the Storm Church, using the announcement of the Storm God's imminent return to rally their confidence and unity.
• Kyle interacts with his generals, entrusting them with important tasks and showing respect for their abilities.
• Hebrew interacts with Kyle, expressing his eagerness to prove himself and maintain his status as a powerful commander.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Velin, leading the Fifteenth Army, arrives at a ruined town and bypasses it to reach a castle.
• They find the town's lord and several bodies, seemingly killed by the Badako Army.
• A group of Storm Knights, escorting a Candidate Saintess, approaches the castle, pursued by the Miens Army.
• Velin orders his Silver Wolf Knights to intercept and capture the Storm Knights.
• The Storm Knights sacrifice themselves to protect the Candidate Saintess, who is eventually captured by the Silver Wolf Knights.

Character Developments

• Velin shows indifference to the town's fate and focuses on capturing the Storm Knights, indicating his prioritization of military objectives over civilian lives.
• The Storm Knights display unwavering loyalty and sacrifice themselves to protect the Candidate Saintess, demonstrating their devotion to their cause.
• The Candidate Saintess remains defiant and unresisting even after capture, showing her strong will and determination.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Sacrifice: The Storm Knights' willingness to die for their cause and the Candidate Saintess highlights the theme of loyalty and sacrifice.
• Indifference to Civilian Suffering: Velin's lack of reaction to the town's fate suggests a theme of indifference to civilian suffering in the face of military objectives.

Character Interactions

• Velin interacts with Miller, his second-in-command, discussing the situation and issuing orders.
• The Storm Knights interact with the Candidate Saintess, showing their loyalty and willingness to sacrifice themselves for her protection.
• Velin interacts with the captured Candidate Saintess, questioning her identity and background.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Velin, the Candidate Saintess of the Storm Church, is captured and sent to Kyle, the Lord of the Blackrock Army, to be used as a bargaining tool.
• Kyle plans to execute Velin publicly during the siege of Cabras City to demoralize the defenders and crush the Storm Church's fighting spirit.
• On August 3rd, Kyle carries out his plan, beheading hundreds of Storm Church clergy in batches, and publicly humiliates Velin by stripping her clothes off.
• Inald, the Archbishop of the Storm Church, watches these events unfold and is filled with rage and despair.

Character Developments

• Kyle demonstrates his ruthlessness and strategic prowess by using Velin as a pawn to weaken the enemy's morale.
• Velin remains fearless despite her predicament, showing courage and resilience.
• Inald's faith is shaken, and he struggles with the possibility of his church's extinction if Velin is executed.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Kyle's actions showcase the power imbalance between the Blackrock Army and the Storm Church, with Kyle exploiting the situation to his advantage.
• Faith and Belief: The public humiliation of Velin challenges the Storm Church's teachings and the believers' faith, potentially leading to a crisis of belief.
• Sacrifice: Both sides are willing to make sacrifices for their goals, with Kyle using Velin and the Storm Church clergy, and Inald prepared to risk his life to save Velin.

Character Interactions

• Kyle and Velin: Kyle uses Velin as a tool to weaken the enemy, while Velin maintains her dignity and courage despite her situation.
• Kyle and Inald: Kyle's actions provoke Inald, pushing him to the brink of despair and potentially leading to a confrontation.
• Velin and Inald: Although not interacting directly, Velin's predicament drives Inald to consider risking his life to save her, highlighting the bond between them.