Ch. 281The Monoliths Collapse
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Church, led by "Chosen of God" like Rentaro Satomi and Enju Aihara, launches a war two years after its formation, aiming to control cities.
- The Church masters the ability to control and drive away Gastrea, using this power to destroy Monoliths surrounding cities, causing panic among the populace.
- The Church attacks four cities simultaneously, defeating their defenses within a day, and the Gastrea show no interest in entering the Monolith-less cities.
- Other cities, fearing they'll be next, attempt to assassinate Church officials and, in desperation, launch nuclear missiles to destroy all cities except their own. However, an unknown force destroys the missiles in space.
Character Developments
- Rentaro Satomi and Enju Aihara, as "Chosen of God," gain power and status, with Enju focusing on conquering Rentaro.
- Other "Cursed Children" face hardships, with the Church initially not intervening to help them.
Significant Themes
- The struggle for power and control between the Church and other cities.
- The Church's ability to control and drive away Gastrea, challenging the established understanding of the creatures.
- The desperation and willingness to cause mutual destruction among the cities.
Character Interactions
- The Church, led by Rentaro and Enju, works together to control cities and drive away Gastrea.
- Other cities attempt to assassinate Church officials, showing their desperation and fear.
- The unknown force that destroys the nuclear missiles hints at a new player or power in the conflict.