Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter introduces the concept of "Going Premium," an in-story service that allows readers to access additional content and features.
• The narrator encourages readers to report errors to speed up updates, suggesting that manual repairs may take 1-3 days if automatic fixes fail.
• Readers are advised to find alternative books to read while waiting for updates to avoid boredom.

Character Developments

• No significant character developments in this chapter as it is primarily a meta-narrative addressing the reader.

Significant Themes

• Patience and understanding: The narrator asks readers to be patient while waiting for updates and repairs.
• Community engagement: Encourages readers to share the book to increase readership and speed up updates.

Character Interactions

• The narrator directly addresses the reader, creating an interactive and conversational tone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Teresa, the Princess of Presia, arrives in a helicopter, challenging Caroso to a duel.
• Merlin, the old woman from the game, arrives with the Avalon Academy delegation.
• Caroso and Merlin exchange tense words, hinting at a potential rivalry.

Character Developments

• Caroso: Shows off his strength and confidence in his duel with Teresa. He also displays a disdainful attitude towards Merlin.
• Teresa: Demonstrates her wild and straightforward nature, showing off her strength and expressing her friendship with Caroso.
• Merlin: Maintains a reserved and polite demeanor, but her true feelings are unknown. She feels threatened by Caroso for some reason.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power: Both Teresa and Caroso showcase their strength, while Merlin's aura hints at her formidable power.
• Rivalry: Tension builds between Caroso and Merlin, suggesting a potential rivalry between them.
• Friendship: Teresa's arrival and her friendly behavior towards Caroso highlight the importance of their friendship.

Character Interactions

• Caroso and Teresa: They engage in a friendly duel, displaying their strength and camaraderie.
• Caroso and Merlin: They exchange tense words, hinting at a potential rivalry or conflict between them.
• Teresa and Merlin: They meet for the first time, with Merlin expressing her pleasure at Teresa's presence and Teresa revealing her reason for attending the exchange.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Caroso and Teresa gatecrash the welcome ceremony.
• Teresa invites Caroso to return to the Presia Empire with her.
• Caroso and Teresa discuss the upcoming card-making competition.
• Caroso returns to class, where he and Elena are reprimanded by Teacher Bai for disrupting the lecture.
• Caroso chooses Nimel as his card-making assistant for the exchange event.
• Nimel is visited by her brother Maren, who is later assaulted by Caroso.

Character Developments

• Caroso Kolia: Shows interest in Teresa's strength and invites her to spar. He demonstrates his determination to participate in the card-making competition and chooses Nimel as his assistant.
• Teresa: Shows interest in Caroso's strength and invites him to return to the Presia Empire with her. She is confident in her abilities and challenges Caroso to a spar.
• Nimel Kolia: Feels wronged and upset when Caroso leaves without her. She stands up to her brother Maren, asserting her loyalty to the Kolia family.
• Maren Proudmoore: Attempts to reconnect with Nimel but is rebuffed. He is later assaulted by Caroso for disrespecting Nimel.

Significant Themes

• Family and Loyalty: Nimel's loyalty to the Kolia family is emphasized, contrasting with Maren's attempt to reconnect with her based on their shared Proudmoore blood.
• Strength and Confidence: Both Caroso and Teresa display confidence in their abilities, with Teresa challenging Caroso to a spar and Caroso choosing Nimel as his card-making assistant due to their established collaboration.

Character Interactions

• Caroso and Teresa: They bond over their shared interest in strength and spar, with Teresa inviting Caroso to return to the Presia Empire with her.
• Caroso and Nimel: Caroso demonstrates his trust in Nimel by choosing her as his card-making assistant, while Nimel stands up to Maren on Caroso's behalf.
• Nimel and Maren: Nimel rebuffs Maren's attempts to reconnect, asserting her loyalty to the Kolia family and her disdain for his disrespectful behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Caroso (Boss Caro) reveals that Nimel's brother, Maren, took her two-star legendary staff, and he didn't stop him.
• Caroso explains that Nimel's departure from the Prodemore family was not an injustice, as she was a burden to the family's revival plans.
• Bai intervenes and helps Caroso and Nimel understand each other better, with Caroso punishing Nimel for her own good and Nimel realizing Caroso's feelings.
• The card-making competition rules are announced: a three-star card with the theme of versatility, using only provided materials, and a limit of three card explosions per person.

Character Developments

• Caroso: Shows his protective side towards Nimel, reveals his feelings for her, and demonstrates his responsibility as her guardian.
• Nimel: Realizes Caroso's true feelings for her and understands that his punishments are for her own growth.
• Bai: Acts as a mediator and helps Caroso and Nimel understand each other better, showing her aunt-like wisdom and care.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and protection: Caroso's responsibility towards Nimel and his desire to protect her from future harm.
• Communication and understanding: The importance of open communication and understanding between Caroso and Nimel, with Bai's help.
• Growth and punishment: Caroso's belief in using punishment as a tool for Nimel's growth and self-reflection.

Character Interactions

• Caroso and Nimel: Their relationship deepens as Caroso reveals his feelings and Nimel understands his motivations.
• Caroso and Bai: Bai acts as a mediator and helps Caroso understand and express his feelings better.
• Card makers from different academies: They interact and share their opinions about the competition rules and material list.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Caroso decides to create an original, powerful card for the competition instead of using his existing cards.
• He spends two days simulating the card-making process in his mind to save materials and reduce failed attempts.
• On the third day, he finally starts making the card, attracting everyone's attention.
• Caroso successfully creates an epic card just five minutes before the deadline.

Character Developments

• Caroso demonstrates his exceptional card-making skills, innovation, and determination.
• Kong Bai and Kong, the teachers, show their admiration and support for Caroso.
• The students exhibit a mix of admiration, disbelief, and skepticism regarding Caroso's ambitious plan.

Significant Themes

• The importance of innovation and originality in card making.
• The value of thorough preparation and planning (simulating the process in mind).
• The pressure and risk of attempting something ambitious (making an epic card with limited materials).

Character Interactions

• Caroso and Nimel work together seamlessly as a card-making duo.
• Kong Bai and Kong discuss Caroso's potential and the competition.
• Students engage in debates and bets about Caroso's chances of success.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Caroso completes his card, Raging Element, in record time, shocking everyone with its Epic grade and unique effect.
• Caroso faints due to exhaustion after completing the card, but he's quickly revived by the headmaster and dean.
• The Prince receives a message from King, revealing that Grand Duke Kolia wants to station a division in the royal capital to study advanced military knowledge and is willing to pay thirty percent less for the Hand of Greed.
• The Prince learns that Caroso is the only way to win one more match in the warrior exchange.

Character Developments

• Caroso proves himself to be an extraordinary genius, capable of creating Epic cards in record time.
• The Prince's plans are thrown into disarray by Caroso's card, and he becomes more determined to eliminate Caroso.
• King reveals that Grand Duke Kolia is willing to compromise regarding the marriage alliance between Elena and Caroso.

Significant Themes

• Genius and talent: Caroso's abilities highlight the theme of extraordinary talent and its potential impact on the world.
• Power dynamics: The struggle between the Prince and Grand Duke Kolia, as well as the potential threat of Presia and Iberia, emphasizes the importance of power and influence in politics.
• Friendship and approval: Caroso's desire to prove himself to his friends and gain their approval explores the theme of camaraderie and mutual support.

Character Interactions

• Caroso interacts with the Netizens, who support and encourage him, leading to his desire to prove himself to them.
• The Prince and King discuss the situation in the royal capital and the potential threat posed by Grand Duke Kolia.
• Caroso's fainting leads to a collective effort by the teachers to revive him, highlighting their concern for his well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Caroso wakes up after fainting, finds Nimel caring for him, and kisses her on the forehead at the Netizens' request.
• Caroso learns about Teresa's rampage in the arena and decides to face her.
• Caroso and Teresa engage in a fierce, brutal fight, injuring each other severely but enjoying the challenge.

Character Developments

• Caroso: Shows his rational side upon waking up and follows the Netizens' request to kiss Nimel. He also demonstrates his strength and skill in the fight against Teresa.
• Teresa: Proves her formidable strength and speed, equal to Caroso's. She shows concern for Caroso's choice of profession, believing he should have become a Warrior.

Significant Themes

• The power of the God of War's favor, which allows Caroso to compete with Teresa despite not having a professional imprint.
• The enjoyment and thrill of competition and combat, shown by both Caroso and Teresa.

Character Interactions

• Caroso and Nimel: Caroso kisses Nimel on the forehead at the Netizens' request, showing a rare moment of affection.
• Caroso and Teresa: The two engage in a brutal, intense fight, testing each other's limits and enjoying the challenge. They show mutual respect and concern for each other's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Caroso and Teresa have a thrilling duel, ending in a draw and mutual respect.
• Caroso receives the Twilight Chrome pistol as a reward from the headmaster.
• Caroso decides not to sell his newly invented card and keeps it for himself.
• Caroso punishes Nimel for her actions during the card-making exchange but also rewards her with money.
• Nimel is approached by Maren, who tries to explain himself, but she ignores him.

Character Developments

• Caroso: Proves himself as a formidable warrior, shows maturity in handling rewards and punishments, and displays affection towards Nimel.
• Teresa: Recognizes Caroso's strength and accepts him as a friend and equal opponent.
• Nimel: Shows growth in her understanding of her feelings for Caroso and stands up to Maren.
• Maren: Continues to pursue Nimel despite her clear disinterest.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and mutual respect (Caroso and Teresa)
• Rewards and punishments (Caroso's handling of Nimel)
• Unrequited love (Maren's pursuit of Nimel)

Character Interactions

• Caroso and Teresa: Become friends after their intense duel.
• Caroso and Nimel: Caroso shows affection and concern for Nimel, while Nimel grows more confident in her feelings for Caroso.
• Nimel and Maren: Nimel ignores Maren's attempts to talk to her, showing her resolve in the matter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nimel challenges Maren to a duel to prove her loyalty to the Kolia family and her resolve.
• The duel takes place in the arena, with rules accommodating their tier differences (Maren Tier Four, Nimel Tier Three).
• Nimel uses her Ice Element and Ice Dragon's Breath cards in combination, creating an enhancement effect that suppresses Maren.

Character Developments

• Nimel: Shows determination and growth, willing to fight for her beliefs and prove herself. She also demonstrates strategic thinking by combining cards for a greater effect.
• Maren: Struggles to keep up with Nimel's card usage and tactics, revealing his underestimation of her abilities.

Significant Themes

• Family loyalty and identity: Nimel's desire to prove herself to the Kolia family and distance herself from Maren.
• Growth and self-assurance: Nimel's development from an obedient child to a confident individual willing to stand up for herself.
• The power of strategy and adaptability: Nimel's innovative use of cards highlights the importance of strategic thinking in battles.

Character Interactions

• Nimel vs. Maren: Their duel represents a clash of wills and a test of their respective abilities and determination. Nimel's victory serves as a turning point in their relationship.
• Nimel's past interactions with Caroso and Maren influence her actions and motivations in the duel.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nimel, Caroso's younger sister, faces Maren (Nimel's older brother) in a match.
• Nimel uses strategic cardplay and enhances her ice magic, defeating Maren despite using more cards than allowed.
• Maren is severely beaten by Nimel's Ice Elements after refusing to surrender.

Character Developments

• Nimel shows strategic thinking and ruthlessness in battle, proving herself to be more than just a well-behaved student.
• Maren's arrogance and inability to accept defeat lead to his downfall.

Significant Themes

• The power of strategic thinking and adaptability in battle.
• The consequences of arrogance and underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Nimel and Maren's sibling rivalry comes to a head in their match.
• The Vice Principal tries to intervene but is ultimately unable to stop Nimel's assault on Maren.
• The audience watches and reacts to the match, with many appreciating Nimel's skills and strategy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Caroso hears about Nimel beating Maren and is pleased that she's finally standing up for herself.
• Caroso visits Professor Alita, an S-class card maker, to request her help in creating a team of card makers.
• Alita reveals her past struggles to obtain Water of Blessing and New Moon Gold for her injured father.
• Caroso offers to obtain the New Moon Gold for Alita within a week if she agrees to join his team.

Character Developments

• Caroso: Shows determination and confidence in his abilities, as well as empathy for Alita's situation.
• Alita: Reveals her past struggles and resentment towards nobles, but also shows a softer side when talking about her father.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the wealthy and the ordinary people.
• The power dynamics between nobles and commoners.
• The importance of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Caroso and Alita: Their conversation reveals their shared determination and mutual respect, despite their different backgrounds.
• Caroso and the students: Caroso overhears students discussing Nimel's actions, showing his connection to the school and its students.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Caroso decides to take a few more days off to prepare for the upcoming card crafter exchange.
• He requests seven days off and promises to attend the exchange and make up his missed classes afterward.
• Caroso reveals that he will be taking Teresa around Azure Wolf Province to build a good relationship with her, as per his father's instructions.

Character Developments

• Caroso shows modesty about his achievements in the card crafter exchange, despite his impressive scores.
• Elena becomes jealous and worried about Teresa's relationship with Caroso, hinting at her growing feelings for him.
• Bai shows understanding and support for Caroso's decision to take leave, recognizing his potential as a student.

Significant Themes

• The importance of education and making up for missed classes.
• The political nature of noble marriages and the influence of parents in arranging them.
• The competitive nature of card crafting and the high standards expected of students.

Character Interactions

• Caroso interacts with Bai, requesting more leave and expressing his desire to make up his missed classes.
• Caroso discusses Teresa with Elena, causing her to feel jealous and worried about their relationship.
• Rayne greets Caroso upon returning to class and praises his performance in the card crafter exchange.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Caroso is intercepted by the Vice Principal and Merlin after class.
• Merlin invites Caroso to join Utopia, a planned research institution for outstanding card makers, warriors, and mages to study dungeons and promote technological progress.
• Utopia is proposed to be mobile, established on an aircraft carrier, and will not participate in large-scale wars.
• Caroso agrees to cooperate with Utopia in the future but shows no interest in joining immediately.

Character Developments

• Caroso demonstrates maturity and understanding beyond his years in his conversation with Merlin.
• Merlin shows her vision for Utopia and her belief in Caroso's potential.

Significant Themes

• The protection and nurturing of talented individuals (card makers) for the betterment of society.
• The differences between large factions and smaller, more mobile organizations.
• The temptation of research and the pursuit of knowledge.

Character Interactions

• Caroso and Merlin have a respectful and straightforward conversation about Utopia.
• Caroso expresses his loyalty to his comrades, prioritizing them over Utopia's offer.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Caroso finds Teresa training with a heavy sword, and she offers to help him with a task.
• Caroso asks Teresa to accompany him to a Third-tier dungeon in five days.
• Caroso attends the Warrior exchange meeting, where he discusses combat experiences with students from other academies.

Character Developments

• Caroso: Shows humility in asking for Teresa's help, revealing his strategic planning for the dungeon. He also demonstrates his calm and calculated demeanor in combat.
• Teresa: Exhibits her straightforward and violent nature, offering to beat up Caroso's rival. She also shows her pride and confidence in her fighting abilities, believing Caroso could have won their fight if he had more emotion.

Significant Themes

• The importance of emotion and passion in combat, as opposed to pure logic and calculation.
• The differences in fighting styles and philosophies between Warriors from different academies.

Character Interactions

• Caroso and Teresa: Their interaction shows mutual respect and understanding of each other's strengths. Teresa offers to help Caroso, and they discuss their fight, with Teresa providing insight into Caroso's lack of emotion in combat.
• Caroso and other students: Caroso discusses combat experiences with students from Bear Country Academy and Avalon Academy. He shares his views on the elegance of combat and the importance of preserving oneself, contrasting with the more aggressive and fearless approach of the Bear Country Academy students.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Caroso leaves the Warrior Academy exchange event, conflicted about Teresa's advice to embrace emotions.
• He attends the Card Maker exchange event, where he shares his insights on other students' cards and presents his own epic card.
• Caroso engages in debates with other card makers, learning and teaching throughout the event.

Character Developments

• Caroso: Struggles with internal conflict regarding emotions, shows growth in card making knowledge and skills.
• Bai: Facilitates the card maker exchange event, supports Caroso's learning and growth.
• Other Card Makers: Show varying levels of skill and knowledge, challenge and learn from Caroso.

Significant Themes

• The importance of emotional control vs. expression in combat and life.
• The value of learning and growth through debate and exchange of knowledge.
• The balance between innovation and fundamentals in card making.

Character Interactions

• Caroso interacts with other card makers, debating and learning from one another.
• Bai interacts with Caroso, supporting his growth and facilitating the exchange event.
• Caroso's internal conflict is discussed with his netizen companions, influencing his thoughts and decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Caroso and Nimel spend days creating practical cards for dungeon conquest.
• On the agreed day, Caroso, Nimel, and Teresa prepare to leave for the dungeon, meeting Dean Kong on the way.
• Kong gifts Caroso three 'Communication Snail' cards, which allow communication within a 400-meter radius.
• Kong reveals that the card will be mass-produced and released in two days.

Character Developments

• Caroso shows his strategic thinking and care for his team by accepting the cards but not using them immediately.
• Teresa displays her concern for lower-level adventurers and her strategic mind.
• Kong demonstrates his kindness and generosity, wanting to make the card freely available.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and Strategy: Caroso and his team prepare for the dungeon, and Teresa strategizes about the card's release.
• Kindness and Generosity: Kong's desire to make the card freely available highlights his benevolent nature.
• Honesty and Trust: Kong trusts Caroso with his secret, showing their good relationship.

Character Interactions

• Caroso interacts with Kong for the first time since school started, receiving the cards and Kong's trust.
• Teresa and Nimel bond over their excitement for the new card, showing their team spirit.
• Kong shows favoritism towards Caroso, giving him more cards than others, hinting at their close relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Caroso realizes Kong blocked him and gave him cards due to his S++ spiritual power potential.
• Caroso, Teresa, and Nimel arrive at the Royal Capital, Cantwell, to enter a tier-advancement dungeon with a special entrance in a chaotic tavern.
• They wait for the dungeon entrance to appear between 9:10 PM and 9:20 PM, facing Fourth-tier opponents inside.

Character Developments

• Caroso shows maturity and understanding of societal dynamics, expressing his desire to improve the Azure Wolf Province.
• Teresa displays her adventurous spirit and appreciation for the lower class's lifestyle, questioning the possibility of an equal society.

Significant Themes

• Social inequality and the desire for change.
• The impact of personal strength and effort on societal treatment.
• The human nature of craving fairness while maintaining hierarchy.

Character Interactions

• Caroso and Teresa engage in a philosophical conversation about societal fairness and change, revealing their views on the matter.
• Caroso shows concern for Nimel's well-being, preventing her from drinking alcohol.
• Teresa shares her enjoyment of the lower class's lifestyle, contrasting with Caroso's perspective on their hardships.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Caroso and his group (Teresa, Nimel, Will) enter a tavern where they encounter drunken men harassing women. They are protected by Will, a seventh-tier Strong One.
• They head to a seemingly ordinary wall in the tavern's kitchen, which ripples and allows them to pass through, revealing a hidden dungeon entrance.
• Merlin, a priest, arrives with adventurers and forces her way in, seeking the New Moon Gold inside.

Character Developments

• Caroso: Shows determination and trust in the bullet comments' guidance.
• Teresa: Demonstrates curiosity and courage, following Caroso into the dungeon despite potential danger.
• Merlin: Reveals her ability to use Mage spells, showing versatility as a priest and determination to find the New Moon Gold for Alita.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and information (bullet comments guiding Caroso).
• Trust and loyalty (Caroso's trust in the bullet comments, Teresa following him).
• Ambition and determination (Merlin's pursuit of the New Moon Gold for Alita).

Character Interactions

• Caroso and Teresa: They work together, showing mutual trust and respect.
• Will and Teresa: Will shows concern for Teresa's safety but is unable to stop her from entering the dungeon.
• Merlin and Will: Merlin uses her power to force Will to let her and her adventurers enter the dungeon.
• Merlin and the adventurers: Merlin hires adventurers to help her find the New Moon Gold, showing she's willing to use resources to achieve her goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious wax museum dungeon, initially thought to be a cooperative instance, turns out to be a trap.
• Players are deceived into thinking their allies are real, but they are actually monsters in disguise.
• Teresa, a powerful adventurer, discovers the truth and fights against the monsters.
• The dungeon level increases to Fourth-tier, indicating a more challenging environment.

Character Developments

• Caroso: Realizes the truth about their supposed allies and tries to communicate with Teresa secretly.
• Teresa: Discovers the deception, adapts her strategy, and fights against the monsters using surprise attacks and tactical planning.
• Nimel: Realizes the truth but decides to observe the situation before acting.
• Monsters: Revealed to be disguised as the players' allies, they aim to use the players for some purpose.

Significant Themes

• Deception and trust: The dungeon exploits the players' trust in their supposed allies, leading to confusion and danger.
• Adaptation and strategy: Teresa's ability to adapt her tactics based on the situation highlights the importance of strategic thinking in overcoming challenges.
• Communication and teamwork: Caroso's attempt to communicate with Teresa secretly emphasizes the importance of clear communication among team members.

Character Interactions

• Caroso and Nimel: They share a secret understanding, with Nimel deciding to observe the situation before acting.
• Teresa and the monsters: Teresa fights against the monsters, using surprise attacks and tactical planning to gain an advantage.
• The person in the black robe and the statue: The person in the black robe seeks guidance from the statue, interpreting the malfunctioning magic circle as a test from their lord.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The dungeon levels up to Tier 4, causing panic among the adventurers.
• A priest dies mysteriously, melting into wax, reducing the number of survivors to 19.
• Caroso suspects the dungeon could level up to Tier 6, like the Wax Museum they previously cleared.
• Caroso triggers a wax figure, which comes to life and attacks him. Fake Teresa defeats it, demonstrating her near-identical skills to the real Teresa.

Character Developments

• Caroso remains calm and analytical, using the situation to gather information and test the dungeon's mechanics.
• Fake Teresa shows proficiency in mimicking Teresa's skills and behavior, fooling the adventurers and Caroso.

Significant Themes

• Deception and mimicry: The fake adventurers and monsters mimic the real ones, creating confusion and uncertainty.
• Trust and betrayal: The adventurers' trust in their leaders (Caroso and Teresa) is tested, and the leaders' true intentions remain unclear.
• Survival and sacrifice: The adventurers must navigate the dungeon's dangers while trying to ensure their own survival and that of their group.

Character Interactions

• Caroso and Fake Teresa: They work together to manage the adventurers and test the dungeon's mechanics, maintaining their facade of being the real Teresa and Caroso.
• Caroso and the Adventurers: Caroso reassures the adventurers and tries to guide them, while also gathering information about the dungeon's changes.
• Fake Teresa and the Adventurers: Fake Teresa calms the adventurers and tries to keep them in line, mimicking Teresa's authoritative and reassuring demeanor.