Ch. 1321The Bell (Part 1)
Key Plot Points and Events
- Percival recounts his past, revealing his role in forming the Round Table Army with Oberon's help.
- The group learns about the Spear of Selection and its history from Percival.
- The group enters Norwich through the sewers, meeting Earl Peperoncino, and begins the battle to take the city.
- The group advances towards Vault City, finding it strangely undefended.
- Caster rings the Pilgrimage Bell of Norwich using the Staff of Selection.
Character Developments
- Percival: Shows his strong beliefs and leadership, revealing his past and the origins of the Round Table Army.
- Caster (Artoria): Demonstrates her determination to protect the people and her resolve to ring the bell, showing growth as a leader.
- Earl Peperoncino: Shows his strategic mind and understanding of the situation, proving to be a valuable ally.
Significant Themes
- The struggle against oppression and the desire for change (Percival's motivation for forming the Round Table Army).
- The consequences of past actions and the weight of history (the Spear of Selection's history and Ash's emotions).
- The power of unity and cooperation (the Round Table Army and Chaldea working together to take Norwich).
Character Interactions
- Percival and Gareth: Gareth admires Percival's strength and ideals, while Percival treats Gareth kindly.
- Percival and Earl Peperoncino: They meet for the first time, with Percival initially mistaking Peperoncino for a Fae Death Lord due to his appearance.
- Caster and the group: Caster leads the group to Vault City, showing determination to ring the bell despite the potential danger.