Ch. 1741Constance's March
Key Plot Points and Events
- The battle for Eagle City begins with a Burning Crystal Cannonball destroying the city's protective shield.
- The city walls are bombarded, and Guardian Giants and the Northern Territory Legion storm the city.
- The city falls, and the final monstrous beast is defeated by the Guardian Giants.
- Survivors are found in a church cellar, including an Imperial soldier who organized their escape.
Character Developments
- Constance: She returns to her original body, leading her clones (consciousness carriers) into battle. She shows empathy and determination to save survivors, expressing her belief in human agency over divine intervention.
- Lia: She accompanies Constance, revealing that the Guardian Giants' "For Mother" battle cry refers to their actual mothers. She shows embarrassment when discussing this.
- Guardian Giants: They demonstrate immense strength and loyalty, playing a crucial role in the battle.
Significant Themes
- Corruption vs. Salvation: The city is thoroughly corrupted, but a small group of survivors is found, highlighting the theme of hope amidst despair.
- Divine Intervention vs. Human Agency: Constance's statement, "Gods will not save you. Gods will do nothing—only humans will save this world," emphasizes the theme of human responsibility and action.
Character Interactions
- Constance and Lia: They discuss the Guardian Giants' battle cry, showing a growing familiarity and camaraderie.
- Constance and the Survivors: She shows compassion towards the survivors, ensuring they are cared for and asking about their survival story.
- Constance and the Old Woman: The old woman attributes their survival to divine intervention, but Constance rejects this notion, emphasizing human agency.