Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Velin attends the coronation ceremony, adhering to strict etiquette, traveling in a designated carriage.
• The convoy passes through a heavily guarded Royal Palace gate, with Velin's Space Bracelet detected and verified.
• Upon arrival, Velin heads towards Michael Palace, where the ceremony will take place, amidst a dense crowd of influential figures.

Character Developments

• Velin maintains his composure and dignity, both inside and outside the carriage.
• Duke Moravia, Velin's maternal grandfather, shows concern for Velin's well-being and safety.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The ceremony highlights the power and influence of the attendees, with the potential paralysis of the kingdom if they were all gone.
• Etiquette and Ceremony: The strict adherence to rules and protocols emphasizes the importance of these traditions in the kingdom's hierarchy.

Character Interactions

• Velin and Duke Moravia reunite, with the Duke expressing his desire to see Velin, not on behalf of King Belgrave.
• Velin and the Duke engage in a brief conversation before the Duke uses Space Teleportation, hinting at a potential secret meeting or revelation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Velin awakens to find himself in a great hall with six dukes, who have bet on his strength and abilities.
• Duke Moravia reveals he bet that Velin can defeat the chosen representatives of the other six dukes in a battle of strength.
• The dukes introduce their chosen representatives, each with unique abilities and strengths.
• Velin and the representatives enter a demiplane for the battle.

Character Developments

• Velin: Shows curiosity and strategic thinking, planning to use his Ice Warrior's might without revealing his full strength.
• Duke Moravia: Reveals his cunning and manipulative side, setting a trap for the other dukes to secure war materials for Velin's war.
• The Representatives: Each displays confidence and pride in their abilities, setting the stage for the upcoming battles.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation among the nobility.
• The importance of strength and reputation in the political arena.
• The tension and anticipation leading up to a high-stakes competition.

Character Interactions

• Velin and Duke Moravia: Their relationship is revealed to be that of grandfather and grandson, with Duke Moravia supporting Velin's war efforts.
• The dukes: They interact with a mix of competitiveness, skepticism, and camaraderie, each vying for their chosen representative's victory.
• Velin and the Representatives: Tension builds as Velin acknowledges each representative, setting the stage for their upcoming battles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Velin, the Qixing Count, challenges six dukes to a battle to decide the coronation's outcome.
• A massive arena descends from the sky, becoming the battlefield.
• Velin summons one hundred and forty-four High-tier Soul Intent Ice Warriors to fight on his behalf.
• The six dukes' juniors engage in battle with the Ice Warriors, demonstrating excellent coordination.

Character Developments

• Velin shows his strategic prowess and confidence in his summons' abilities.
• The six dukes' juniors display their combat skills and teamwork.
• Duke Moravia shows pride in Velin's abilities and considers potential alliances.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategy and preparation in battle.
• The value of teamwork and coordination in combat.
• The significance of honor and reputation in duels.

Character Interactions

• Velin interacts with his summons, showing confidence in their abilities.
• The six dukes' juniors communicate and coordinate during the battle.
• The six dukes discuss potential alliances and boasting opportunities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Six more High-tier Soul Intent Ice Warriors join the battle, increasing the pressure on the six individuals.
• Berserker Mesarion is blasted away after 50 seconds against eight Ice Warriors.
• Nature Warlock Calebros summons ten more Vine Giants to defend against the eight Ice Warriors.
• Velin, the God-Bestowed Count, considers adding more Ice Warriors but decides against it.
• Life Priest Telius heals the injured Mesarion and sends him to help Magic Knight Melistra.
• Six more Ice Warriors join, making it 24 against 6.
• Calebros, with Life Restoration miracles, withstands seven fatal injuries.
• Velin reveals a stronger Ice Warrior, Orleskal Pordren, comparable to his own strength.
• Calebros and Orleskal prepare for a one-on-one battle.

Character Developments

• Velin shows strategic thinking and confidence in his Ice Warriors' abilities.
• Calebros demonstrates resilience and strategic use of his powers.
• Mesarion shows determination but struggles against the Ice Warriors.
• Telius displays selflessness in healing his allies before his own fall.

Significant Themes

• Strength in numbers vs individual prowess.
• Strategic thinking and adaptability in battle.
• Resilience and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Velin observes the battle with interest, considering his involvement.
• Calebros and Telius work together to keep their team in the fight.
• Duke Moravia and Duke Liman discuss their grandchildren's abilities.
• Velin and Calebros exchange words before their duel, showing respect for each other's strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Calebros, Duke Stoya's son, engages in a duel against an Ice Warrior.
• Velin, watching the duel, is surprised by Calebros's appearance and beauty.
• Calebros struggles to maintain his domain, nearing exhaustion.
• Velin intervenes, providing soul power to Calebros using one hundred thousand Keke Seven-Colored Crystals.
• Duke Stoya concedes the duel on Calebros's behalf.
• Velin plans to collect a debt of one hundred thousand High-grade Magic Crystals for his assistance.

Character Developments

• Calebros shows his strength and determination in the duel.
• Velin demonstrates his generosity and willingness to help, but also his shrewdness in seeking payment.
• Duke Stoya shows concern for his son's safety and well-being.

Significant Themes

• The power of nature and its domains.
• The value of soul power and its exchange for magic crystals.
• The importance of contractual agreements and debts.

Character Interactions

• Duke Stoya interacts with other dukes, showing their competitive and sometimes mocking nature.
• Velin interacts with Calebros, showing respect and gratitude towards the Ice Warriors.
• Duke Moravia interacts with Duke Stoya, showing understanding and agreement to pay Velin's requested debt.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Velin leaves the Main Hall with the six dukes.
• Duke Moravia offers to pay Velin's fees for purifying the demiplane, leading to a negotiation over the price of the Seven-Colored Crystals.
• Velin agrees to sell Duke Moravia five hundred thousand Seven-Colored Crystals for 1.55 million Intermediate Magic Crystals or 120,000 High-grade Magic Crystals.
• Velin struggles to find his way out of the Royal Palace due to the magic array blocking his senses.

Character Developments

• Velin demonstrates his business acumen and negotiation skills while dealing with his grandfather.
• Duke Moravia shows his shrewdness and willingness to exploit his grandson's situation for profit.
• Velin's ambition is hinted at, with his mother's potential disapproval mentioned.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between family members, with Duke Moravia using his authority to manipulate Velin.
• The value of resources and wealth, with the Seven-Colored Crystals being a highly sought-after commodity.
• The use of magic and its limitations, as seen with the magic array blocking Velin's senses.

Character Interactions

• Velin and Duke Moravia engage in a tense negotiation, with Velin trying to maintain his composure and Duke Moravia using his grandfatherly demeanor to his advantage.
• Velin's internal monologue reveals his thoughts and feelings, providing insight into his character.
• Velin's interaction with the guards is implied, as he plans to ask them for directions once he finds one.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Velin infiltrates the palace but finds no one.
• He observes a princess (in blue) attempting to manipulate a young guard named Thor.
• The princess uses her Soul Skill to glimpse the future, but fails.
• Velin plans to gift the princess and Thor to Valient, a future favor.

Character Developments

• Velin: Shows curiosity and strategic thinking, planning to use the princess and Thor as future leverage.
• Princess (in blue): Reveals her manipulative nature, using her influence and future visions to control others.
• Thor: Shows loyalty and resistance to the princess's advances, but ultimately yields to protect his brother.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and power dynamics: The princess uses her status and influence to control others, while Velin plans to use the princess and Thor for his own gain.
• Future uncertainty: The princess's failed attempt to glimpse the future underscores the uncertainty of one's destiny.

Character Interactions

• Velin observes the princess and Thor, leading to his plan to gift them to Valient.
• The princess manipulates Thor, threatening him with his brother's future to secure his loyalty.
• Velin interacts with various nobles, showcasing his status and influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Velin attends the king's coronation ceremony, seated between Marquis Philerian and an Ascetic Monk named Elder Scent.
• The altar has eleven tiers, with seating arrangements based on status and power.
• The ceremony begins with the abdication of the old king and the crowning of the new, with twelve Legendaries taking their positions.
• The ceremony's duration can vary, typically ending between 7:30 PM and 9:00 PM.

Character Developments

• Velin shows humility and willingness to learn the ceremony's rules from his companions.
• Marquis Philerian reveals his family's history and the scandal surrounding his adoptive mother, Verani.

Significant Themes

• Respect for power and status, as demonstrated by the seating arrangements and the deference shown to Legendaries.
• The importance of family and lineage, highlighted by the Philerian family's history and Velin's distant familial connection to Elder Scent.

Character Interactions

• Velin interacts with Marquis Philerian and Elder Scent, learning about the ceremony's rules and the Philerian family's history.
• Velin observes his elder brother's arrival with two powerful Marquises.
• The old king's abdication and the new king's crowning are anticipated, with the Legendaries taking their positions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The coronation ceremony of the new king, Valient Silvis, begins.
• Belgrave, the old king, reflects on his reign as he ascends the altar.
• Legendary figures and the Pontiff of the Church of Life arrive to witness the ceremony.
• The ceremony begins, and the news of the new king's ascension spreads across the Royal Capital and beyond.

Character Developments

• Belgrave: Reflects on his reign, acknowledging the millions who died due to his decisions. He accepts his role as a guide for the new king.
• Velin: Reflects on his service to Belgrave and the impending departure of another Legendary, Tadius. He also wonders about Anastasia's whereabouts.

Significant Themes

• The weight of power and responsibility, as seen through Belgrave's reflections on his reign.
• The cycle of power and succession, with Belgrave passing the throne to his grandson.
• The impact of a king's decisions on the lives of common people, as shown through the reactions of people in the Royal Capital.

Character Interactions

• Belgrave and Calix Silvis: Calix assists Belgrave up the altar, signifying the passing of power.
• Belgrave and the Legendaries: Belgrave bows to the arriving Legendaries, acknowledging their power and status.
• Velin and Belgrave: Velin watches Belgrave's ascent with a mix of respect and reflection on their shared history.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Felix receives an appointment letter from the king, naming him governor of Saint Lun Province, a trap to neutralize him.
• Felix's wife, Tilia, forces him to choose between death (by her hand) or going to Saint Lun Province.
• Valient Silvis, Felix's illegitimate son, is crowned the 26th King of Ilia Kingdom in a grand coronation ceremony.
• Belgrave, the 25th King, abdicates his throne to Valient in the presence of the Goddess of Life's proxy, Saintess Anastasia.

Character Developments

• Felix accepts his fate and decides to live, aiming to outlast the old king and see him die.
• Valient demonstrates maturity and composure, showing regal bearing and respect during his coronation.
• Belgrave reflects on his past and acknowledges Valient's royal qualities.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Felix's desire to outlast the old king, Belgrave's manipulation of Felix, and Valient's ascension to power.
• Legacy and Succession: Belgrave's reflection on his reign and Valient's acceptance of the crown.
• Choice and Consequence: Felix's choice to live and Tilia's role in forcing his hand.

Character Interactions

• Felix and Tilia: Their tense interaction leads to Felix's decision to live and go to Saint Lun Province.
• Belgrave and Valient: Belgrave guides Valient through the coronation ceremony, acknowledging his son's readiness to rule.
• Valient and the Legendary figures: Valient pays respect to the twelve Legendary figures, acknowledging their status and his new role as king.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duke Belgrave abdicates after 124 years of reign, having fulfilled his mission as King.
• Valient Silvis is crowned the 26th King of the Ilia Kingdom by Saintess Anastasia.
• Valient takes his oath, pledging to defend the kingdom, uphold justice, and nourish his people.
• The coronation ceremony concludes with a grand banquet, where status determines the quantity and quality of dishes served.

Character Developments

• Duke Belgrave: Abdicates after a long reign, feeling a sense of relief and lightness.
• Valient Silvis: Ascends to the throne at a young age (23), feeling a heavy sense of responsibility rather than excitement.
• Velin: Shows enthusiasm for the banquet, comparing the food to Kyle's cooking.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and Duty: Valient's newfound responsibility as King, Belgrave's relief after abdication.
• Status and Privilege: The banquet's dishes reflect one's status in the kingdom's hierarchy.

Character Interactions

• Valient and Belgrave: Belgrave abdicates, and Valient takes the throne, marking a smooth transition of power.
• Valient and Nobles: Nobles pledge loyalty to Valient, and he, in turn, fulfills his obligations as King.
• Velin and Marquis Philerian/Elder Scent: Velin expresses his hunger and enjoyment of the food, surprising the Marquis and Elder.

Key Plot Points and Events

• After the coronation banquet, Velin leaves with five unopened bottles of Pota Wine.
• The process of appointing ministers for the new king is explained.
• Belgrave and Valient discuss the appointment of ministers and military leaders.
• Belgrave hands over a black book containing secrets about pieces planted in the kingdom to Valient.

Character Developments

• Velin: Shows responsibility and respect for tradition by taking the unopened wine.
• Belgrave: Demonstrates wisdom and foresight in preparing for Valient's reign.
• Valient: Shows strategic thinking and understanding of his grandfather's plans.

Significant Themes

• Power Transition: The handover of power from Belgrave to Valient is a central theme.
• Decision-Making: The process of choosing ministers and military leaders highlights the importance of decision-making in governance.
• Secrets and Leverage: The black book signifies the use of secrets and influence in politics.

Character Interactions

• Belgrave and Valient interact as grandfather and grandson, with Belgrave guiding Valient in his new role as king.
• Velin's interaction with the two individuals at the banquet is brief but shows respect and adherence to tradition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Valient, now the King, selects ministers for his cabinet, including the Minister of the Interior, but doesn't choose his uncle, Velin Ex.
• Velin has a brief, unexplained premonition of trouble.
• Duke Moravia appoints his son, Imol, as the Minister of Military Patrol, giving him half a month to capture Anklor or Galros, or persuade Velin to take the position.
• Velin receives an invitation from his uncle Imol for a reunion at High Tower Mountain Manor.

Character Developments

• Valient shows responsibility and decisiveness in selecting ministers.
• Velin remains calm and collected, showing no immediate reaction to the invitation.
• Imol is shown to be cunning and willing to use his nephew for his own gain.

Significant Themes

• Power and Responsibility: Valient's new role as King requires him to make decisions that affect the kingdom.
• Family and Loyalty: Velin's relationship with his uncle Imol is complex, with Imol's true intentions unclear.

Character Interactions

• Valient and Velin: Valient doesn't choose Velin for a minister position, hinting at a potential rift between them.
• Velin and Xuemya: They discuss Velin's upcoming meeting with his uncle, with Xuemya teasing Velin about his potential role as Minister of Finance.
• Imol and Duke Moravia: Imol's conversation with his father reveals his assignment to capture or persuade Velin, showing their manipulative relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Velin arrives at Imol's manor, greeted by an elaborate display of wealth and power.
• Imol leads Velin and Xuemya through his estate, showcasing its opulence and magical features.
• Velin and Imol have a private conversation in the Windcliff Garden, where Imol asks Velin for help with an unspecified matter.

Character Developments

• Velin: He maintains a polite but distant demeanor towards Imol, indicating he's aware of Imol's ill intentions. He's also intrigued by Imol's wealth and considers 'robbing' him.
• Imol: He's desperate for Velin's help, going to great lengths to impress him with his wealth and hospitality. He's also worried about his father's disapproval.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and Power: Imol flaunts his wealth and power to impress Velin and gain his favor.
• Trust and Deception: Velin is cautious and distrustful of Imol, while Imol tries to hide his true intentions.
• Family Dynamics: The relationship between Imol, Velin, and their father is complex, with Imol seeking Velin's help to avoid his father's punishment.

Character Interactions

• Velin and Imol: Their interaction is tense yet polite, with Velin keeping Imol at arm's length while Imol tries to ingratiate himself.
• Velin and Xuemya: Xuemya observes the interaction between Velin and Imol, finding it amusing. She doesn't intervene but supports Velin's decisions.
• Imol and Velin's Father: Imol is worried about his father's disapproval, suggesting a strained relationship between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Velin and Xuemya have a lavish meal at Uncle Imol's, costing approximately two million gold coins.
• Imol tries to persuade Velin to accept the position of Military Patrol Minister, but Velin is reluctant.
• Imol reveals that Velin's maternal grandfather suggested this role for Velin as a test.
• Velin declines the offer, citing his grandfather's test and his own high knight rank.

Character Developments

• Velin shows political acumen and caution, understanding the implications of the Military Patrol Minister position and declining it to avoid potential traps.
• Imol is revealed to be more interested in enjoying life than pursuing political power, despite initially pushing for Velin to take the role.
• Duke Moravia is shown to be manipulating political appointments and is aware of Velin's knowledge about his father's past as Military Patrol Minister.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political intrigue among the nobility.
• The consequences of accepting political positions without full understanding.
• The importance of caution and careful decision-making in political contexts.

Character Interactions

• Velin and Imol engage in a subtle power play, with Imol trying to influence Velin's decisions and Velin skillfully evading Imol's attempts.
• Velin and Xuemya are shown to be a united front, leaving the gathering together when Velin decides he's had enough.
• Duke Moravia observes the interaction between Velin and Imol, revealing his interest in Velin's political ambitions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Valient finalizes his cabinet, appointing Lakil as the Palace Steward.
• Lakil's background and career are detailed, showing his loyalty and impartiality.
• Xuemya analyzes the new ministers, noting the absence of Conservative Noble Faction members.
• Velin and Xuemya discuss Valient's plans to weaken the Conservative Noble Faction through wars.
• Velin decides to meet Valient the next day and then return home.

Character Developments

• Valient: Shows himself to be a strategic and ruthless ruler, aiming to weaken the Conservative Noble Faction.
• Lakil: Demonstrates his loyalty and impartiality through his long career in the Ilia Kingdom's military and government.
• Xuemya: Reveals her political acumen and understanding of the kingdom's factions, having studied the situation in Velin's absence.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The struggle for power among different factions within the Ilia Kingdom.
• Loyalty vs. Self-Interest: Lakil's loyalty contrasts with the self-interest of the Conservative Noble Faction.
• Ruthlessness in Rulership: Valient's willingness to use wars to weaken political opponents.

Character Interactions

• Velin and Xuemya: The couple discusses politics, with Xuemya showing her political insight and Velin revealing his desire for revenge against the "Royal Family."
• Velin and Valient: Velin plans to meet Valient the next day, setting the stage for potential political discussions or conflicts.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Valient, now King, meets with Lakil, his former teacher, for the first time since his ascension.
• Valient relaxes Lakil, instructing him to behave more informally during private meetings.
• Valient discusses a 20-year plan to improve the kingdom and asks Lakil to assist in removing corrupt officials.
• Valient reveals his stance on his uncle, the God-Bestowed Count, stating he won't interfere as long as he doesn't threaten the royal family's rule.
• Valient shares his intention to marry the daughter of the Eagle Marquis once she comes of age, forming a marriage alliance.
• Valient entrusts Lakil with delivering military supplies to the Eagle Marquis in secret.
• The God-Bestowed Count requests an audience with Valient.

Character Developments

• Valient: Displayed his political acumen and willingness to make strategic alliances, showing he's ready to rule.
• Lakil: Struggled with the change in Valient's status but eventually adapted, demonstrating his loyalty and understanding of politics.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances: Valient's decision to support the God-Bestowed Count through the marriage alliance highlights the importance of political maneuvering and strategic partnerships.
• Change and adaptation: Lakil's struggle with Valient's new status and his eventual adjustment reflect the theme of change and the need to adapt to new circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Valient and Lakil: Their conversation showcased their evolving relationship, with Valient asserting his authority while Lakil navigated the change in their dynamic.
• Valient and the God-Bestowed Count: Though not present, the God-Bestowed Count's influence was evident, with Valient's actions indicating a complex relationship between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lakil, the Eagle Marquis, visits King Valient to discuss an alliance. Valient gives him a token of agreement.
• Valient meets Velin and Xuemya, the God-Bestowed Count and his wife, displaying different faces for each encounter.
• Velin reveals that he has a spy in the royal palace and offers this information as a gift to Valient.

Character Developments

• Valient shows political acumen and adaptability by presenting different faces to different people.
• Velin demonstrates his loyalty and trust in Valient by revealing sensitive information.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and political maneuvering in ruling.
• The value of loyalty and trust in relationships.

Character Interactions

• Valient and Lakil: Valient shows magnanimity and warmth when dealing with Lakil, while Lakil remains respectful and formal.
• Valient and Velin: Valient shows deference and sincerity to Velin, while Velin is initially surprised but ultimately trusts Valient.
• Valient and the head maid: Valient's different faces cause the head maid to question her ability to adapt to his changing moods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Velin and Xuemya return to Star Moon Fort after five days in the Royal Capital.
• Kyle brings back the second batch of spellcasters from the Holy Dragon Kingdom, totaling 12,826 spellcasters and their families, numbering 87,935 people.
• Velin decides to end the recruitment after this batch, with a total of 170,000 people, close to Candlelight Town's capacity of 200,000.
• Kyle reports purchasing 110 Floating Battleships from the Aixi Magic Kingdom, including 10 kilometer-class and 100 hundred-meter-class ships, for 1,473,700 High-grade Magic Crystals.
• Velin decides to form the Third Floating Fleet with 12 ships, including 5 Arcane Eye Floating Battleships, to be commanded by Xuemya.

Character Developments

• Velin shows concern about the increasing number of spellcasters and the debt incurred from purchasing Floating Battleships.
• Kyle demonstrates his efficiency and loyalty in negotiating and managing the spellcaster recruitment.
• Xuemya expresses interest in the Arcane Eye Floating Battleships and shows eagerness to command a fleet.

Significant Themes

• The rapid growth of the Qixing Territory's population and resources, leading to logistical challenges and increased debt.
• The strategic importance of Floating Battleships and the potential military advantage they provide.
• The potential for secret deals between the Dawn Church and the Aixi Magic Kingdom, hinting at political intrigue.

Character Interactions

• Velin and Xuemya discuss the Arcane Eye Floating Battleships and the formation of a new fleet.
• Velin and Kyle discuss the spellcaster recruitment, the purchase of Floating Battleships, and the formation of the Third Floating Fleet.
• Velin shows affection towards Xuemya by agreeing to her request for an Arcane Eye Floating Battleship and allowing her to command a fleet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Velin and Xuemya discuss the allocation of spellcasters for the Arcane Eye Floating Battleship, with Velin allocating 200 slots initially.
• They discuss the scarcity of Soul Intent Tier Arcanists specializing in the mental aspect.
• Velin mentions that Qixing Territory has over 32,000 spellcasters, with 2,137 Arcanists and 3,238 Druids, making Elementalists the majority.
• They receive news about the Corrupt Cult's stronghold, which appears to have been abandoned.
• Velin speculates that the Corrupt Cult had an internal conflict and was forced to retreat.
• Xuemya jokes about the Corrupt Cult joining the Order faction, to which Velin responds that he would protect her and Kyle equally.

Character Developments

• Velin shows his dedication to his work, continuing to build the floating battleship despite his busy schedule.
• Xuemya displays her strategic thinking and knowledge of the territory's spellcaster population.
• Green, a Gold intermediate spellcaster, is shown to be diligently improving his skills by absorbing soul power from Seven-Colored Crystals.

Significant Themes

• The scarcity and importance of skilled spellcasters, particularly Arcanists specializing in the mental aspect.
• The ongoing threat of the Corrupt Cult and the mystery surrounding their retreat.
• The balance between work and personal life, as seen in Velin's commitment to his projects and his promise to return home to Xuemya.

Character Interactions

• Velin and Xuemya discuss territory matters and share a moment of playful banter about their importance to Velin.
• Velin and Xuemya work together to manage the territory, showing a harmonious partnership.
• Green is shown to be independently improving his skills, indicating his dedication to his role in the Potion Cultivation Center.