Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Landen learns that the Federal Council is facing opposition due to the Carola Mountains' sovereignty issue.
• Avina visits Landen, asking for his help to sway the Council in their favor.
• Landen decides to produce more Enchantment Scrolls to benefit the Federation and considers a plan to silence opposing countries.
• The four surrounding countries mobilize an army of around 5,000 troops to besiege the Carola Mountains.

Character Developments

• Landen demonstrates strategic thinking and understanding of political dynamics, deciding to help Avina and her father.
• Avina shows concern for her father's political position and is willing to ask Landen for help.
• The Lizardfolk leader, Kazvito, displays a desire to prove his worth in battle.

Significant Themes

• Political Manipulation: Landen understands the need to produce benefits to sway the Federal Council and considers using force to silence opposing countries.
• Military Strategy: Landen plans to use his troops strategically against the invading forces, considering the enemy's low morale and quality.
• Family and Loyalty: Landen considers his father-in-law's position and decides against a full-scale slaughter of the enemy troops.

Character Interactions

• Landen and Avina discuss political matters, with Landen teasing Avina about their future, to which she responds playfully.
• Landen interacts with Kazvito, promising him compensation for his troops' efforts in the form of a new battle plan.
• The leaders of the four surrounding countries discuss their strategy, with the Count from the Frost Duchy pushing for a full-scale attack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alfred and his team have been engaged in multiple battles against the Tree Planters, with the enemy's numbers dwindling each time.
• Alfred suspects the Tree Planters are preparing for a major attack.
• An intelligence officer arrives with news of a large Tree Planter force (2000 people) heading towards Enchantment City, which is part of Landen's plan.
• Alfred's team decides to act according to Landen's orders, prioritizing the bigger picture.

Character Developments

• Long, Alfred's strongest subordinate, becomes more cautious after nearly falling victim to an enemy faking death.
• Alfred remains calm and strategic, expecting a larger enemy attack and planning accordingly.

Significant Themes

• Caution and preparedness in the face of potential threats.
• The importance of intelligence and information gathering in strategic planning.
• The need to prioritize the bigger picture when making decisions.

Character Interactions

• Alfred and Long discuss the potential enemy attack and their response.
• Alfred interacts with the intelligence officer, who brings news of the large Tree Planter force.
• Long expresses anger at the thought of not being able to fight the large Tree Planter force, but Alfred reassures him that they have a plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Count of the Frost Duchy leads a four-nation army towards the Carola Mountains, expecting to face the remaining troops of Enchantment City.
• The King of the Frost Duchy is surprised to see only a few hundred enemies, sparking a discussion among the generals about possible enemy tactics.
• Landen, the protagonist, and his allies prepare for battle, with Landen orchestrating their strategy to deceive the enemy.
• Landen sends out reinforcements and orders Kazvito, the Lizardfolk Leader, to engage the enemy, while also awaiting the arrival of Alfred and his troops.

Character Developments

• The Count of the Frost Duchy reveals his pride and excitement in leading the four-nation army, hinting at his ambition.
• Landen demonstrates his strategic thinking and knowledge of the Federation's strengths and weaknesses, showing his growth as a leader.
• Tior, Landen's intelligence chief, proves her competence by providing accurate information and integrating the Surface World's intelligence network.

Significant Themes

• Strategy vs. Brute Force: Landen emphasizes the importance of strategy over brute force, contrasting with Kazvito's initial desire to charge in and defeat the enemy.
• Intelligence and Information: The chapter highlights the importance of intelligence and information gathering, with Tior's actions showing the value of a well-run intelligence network.
• Ambition vs. Caution: The Count's ambition is juxtaposed with the King's caution, illustrating the different approaches to leadership and decision-making.

Character Interactions

• Landen interacts with Kazvito, lecturing him on the importance of strategy and learning from others.
• Landen consults with Tior about the whereabouts of Alfred and his troops, demonstrating their effective working relationship.
• The King and the Count interact, with the King issuing orders and the Count expressing his excitement and pride.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The young king and his allies are preparing to battle against Landen and Speaker Wimbledon, who have taken refuge in the mountains.
• The young king asks General Mark from a neighboring country to lead the first charge against the enemy.
• General Mark's cavalry unit is decimated by Landen's Lizardfolk unit's fast and accurate javelin attacks, leading to a retreat.

Character Developments

• The young king shows confidence and a single-minded focus on victory, with little concern for potential losses.
• General Mark demonstrates strategic thinking but prioritizes minimizing his troops' losses.
• Landen reveals his disdain for the enemy's capabilities and his confidence in his own forces.

Significant Themes

• The contradiction between wanting to minimize losses and achieve a decisive victory.
• The importance of understanding and adapting to the enemy's unique capabilities.
• The young king's unconcern for losses, highlighting his willingness to sacrifice for victory.

Character Interactions

• The young king and General Mark collaborate but have different priorities: the king focuses on victory, while General Mark aims to minimize losses.
• Landen taunts the enemy, showing his confidence and disrespect for their abilities.
• Tior, Landen's companion, is mentioned but doesn't actively participate in the conversation or events.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alfred's cavalry, with less than ninety soldiers, lures a larger enemy force (Tree Planter Organization) into a trap.
• They engage in a cat-and-mouse chase for three days, with Alfred's group feigning exhaustion to keep the enemy pursuing.
• Alfred leads his cavalry to a predetermined battlefield where they surprise the four-nation army and the Tree Planter Organization into clashing.
• The four-nation army, initially hesitant, joins the battle upon realizing the Tree Planter Organization's true intentions.

Character Developments

• Alfred: Proven to be a strategic and cunning commander, willing to make sacrifices to achieve his goals. He successfully provokes the two enemy forces into battle.
• Landen: Shows understanding and appreciation of Alfred's tactics, indicating his own strategic prowess.

Significant Themes

• Strategy and Deception: Alfred uses strategic maneuvers and deception to outwit his enemies and gain an advantage.
• Sacrifice for the Greater Good: Alfred's troops make sacrifices to ensure the success of their mission, highlighting their commitment and loyalty.

Character Interactions

• Alfred and Landen: Landen acknowledges Alfred's achievements and expresses his approval, indicating a growing respect between them.
• The Four-Nation Army and the Tree Planter Organization: The two forces, initially unaware of each other's true intentions, are manipulated into clashing by Alfred's tactics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The young king of a nation is fleeing after a crushing defeat in battle.
• He realizes he was deceived by his trusted Count, who orchestrated the alliance against Landen.
• The battle's turning point was a surprise cavalry unit and devastating javelin attacks from the sky, which indiscriminately killed soldiers from both sides.
• The young king escapes, leaving behind his loyal Count, who is captured by Landen.

Character Developments

• The young king: Initially ambitious, he becomes a fugitive, questioning his own judgment and the loyalty of his subordinates.
• The Count: Driven by greed and ambition, he betrays his king and allies with Landen. His schemes backfire, leading to his capture and eventual death from blood loss.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and trust: The Count's betrayal of his king and the young king's subsequent loss of trust in his subordinates.
• Greed and ambition: The Count's desire for power and control drives him to make reckless decisions, ultimately leading to his downfall.
• The cost of war: The battle results in heavy casualties on both sides, highlighting the devastating consequences of conflict.

Character Interactions

• The young king and his personal guard captain: The guard captain saves the king's life by pulling him off his horse and fleeing with him.
• Landen and the Count: Landen captures the Count, who blames Landen for stealing his rightful power and unity of the nations. The Count dies from his injuries and blood loss.

Key Plot Points

• The Federation of a Hundred Nations Council convenes in full for the first time in twenty years due to the Carola Mountains incident.
• Speaker Wimbledon announces the resolution and asks if anyone has objections.
• Council members from the opposing faction accuse Wimbledon of protecting the "murderer," Landen, and demand severe punishment.
• Wimbledon reveals that Landen's troops were actually from the Tree Planter Organization, not his subordinates, and that they were defending against an attack.

Character Developments

• Speaker Wimbledon demonstrates his authority and calm demeanor under pressure.
• The opposing council members show their bias and lack of understanding of the true events.
• The neutral council members remain quiet, observing the situation.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and corruption within the council.
• The importance of truth and evidence in decision-making.
• The consequences of biased and uninformed judgment.

Character Interactions

• Wimbledon confronts and reprimands the opposing council members.
• Wimbledon implies that the deputy speaker, the true leader of the opposition, is aware of the Tree Planter Organization's actions.
• Wimbledon appeals to the council members from the affected nations to appreciate Landen's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Speaker Wimbledon reveals information about the Tree Planter Organization, leading to a significant political victory.
• Landen's territory, Yuanwang City, can be upgraded to Level 3.
• Upon upgrading, Yuanwang City expands, gains new city walls and a moat, and its buildings become taller and more numerous, including a new royal palace.
• Enchantment City, however, shows no visible changes after the upgrade attempt.

Character Developments

• Landen remains calm and collected after his political victory, more interested in the territory upgrade.
• Speaker Wimbledon demonstrates his strategic prowess and political maneuvering.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political maneuvering within the Federation of a Hundred Nations.
• The significance and benefits of upgrading territories in the game-like world.

Character Interactions

• Landen interacts with the Lord System interface, upgrading his territory.
• No direct interactions between characters are mentioned in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Enchantment City's light show ends, leaving Landen intrigued by the city's remaining secrets.
• Landen attempts to study new functions but finds Iron Egg, the City Core, missing.
• Iron Egg, in the woods, transforms into a ball of light when Enchantment City's light show begins.
• Iron Egg commands a Magic Construct, leading to a confrontation with humans in the forest.

Character Developments

• Landen: Realizes there are still secrets in Enchantment City, struggles with Iron Egg's disappearance.
• Iron Egg: Shows intelligence and control over Magic Constructs, demonstrates combat ability against humans.

Significant Themes

• Discovery and mystery: Landen's curiosity about the city's secrets.
• Growth and adaptation: Iron Egg's evolution and newfound abilities.
• Conflict and power: Tension between humans and Enchantment City's inhabitants.

Character Interactions

• Landen and Iron Egg: Landen's absence leads Iron Egg to explore and defend the city independently.
• Iron Egg and Humans: Iron Egg confronts and defeats a group of humans threatening Enchantment City.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Landen is attacked by projectiles upon leaving the Lord's Mansion.
• Iron Egg, Landen's Territory Guardian, is revealed to have gained combat abilities due to the territory's upgrade.
• Iron Egg demonstrates its combat power by defeating several attackers and landing a hit on Old Wang.
• Landen tests Iron Egg's strength by having it spar with Old Wang.
• Iron Egg uses a skill, absorbing light from Enchantment City to enhance its power.

Character Developments

• Landen: Shows surprise and delight at Iron Egg's new combat abilities. He tests Iron Egg's strength to assess its usefulness in protecting the territory.
• Iron Egg: Proves its combat prowess by defeating multiple attackers and holding its own against Old Wang. It also demonstrates a skill that absorbs energy from the territory.
• Old Wang: Defends against Iron Egg's attacks, showcasing his strength and skill. He is forced back by Iron Egg's power but maintains a defensive stance.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The chapter highlights the importance of strength and power in protecting the territory and facing challenges. Iron Egg's new combat abilities shift the power dynamics, providing Landen with a formidable ally.
• Territory Development: The upgrade of the territory has led to Iron Egg gaining new abilities, emphasizing the benefits of developing and strengthening the territory.

Character Interactions

• Landen and Iron Egg: Landen is surprised and pleased with Iron Egg's new abilities. He interacts with Iron Egg to understand its strength better. Iron Egg, proud of its new powers, communicates its capabilities through body language and actions.
• Landen and Old Wang: Landen tests Iron Egg's strength by having it spar with Old Wang. Old Wang defends against Iron Egg's attacks, showcasing his skill and strength.
• Iron Egg and Old Wang: Iron Egg demonstrates its combat prowess by exchanging blows with Old Wang. Despite Iron Egg's power, Old Wang maintains a defensive stance, showing his experience and skill.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Landen rescues Old Wang from the collapsed wall.
• Iron Egg flees after overhearing Landen and Old Wang's conversation.
• Landen returns to Yuanwang City through the Teleportation Gate.
• Lu Zijing reveals that the territory's mines, farms, and citizens have seen significant improvements due to the Territory All-Round Buff.
• Viktor, the old blacksmith, becomes a Grandmaster and wants to thank Landen.
• Landen and Lu Zijing visit the Youjian Tavern, where they meet Xu Ziling, a Chinese-speaking man who greets Landen as the City Lord.

Character Developments

• Landen: Shows pride in his territory's development and is curious about the changes brought by the Territory Upgrade.
• Lu Zijing: Continues to manage the territory and provides updates to Landen.
• Iron Egg: Displays increased strength and speed but still flees from Landen.
• Xu Ziling: Introduced as a refined and wise man who speaks Chinese and greets Landen as the City Lord.

Significant Themes

• The power of Landen's territory and its impact on its citizens and resources.
• The introduction of a new character, Xu Ziling, and his connection to the City Lord.

Character Interactions

• Landen and Old Wang discuss Iron Egg's strength and the possibility of defeating Dima.
• Landen and Lu Zijing discuss the changes in the territory and visit the Youjian Tavern together.
• Landen meets Xu Ziling at the Youjian Tavern, who greets him as the City Lord.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ziling, a legendary expert, arrives at Youjian Tavern.
• Landen, the tavern's owner, is surprised by Xu Ziling's strength, equivalent to a Grandmaster.
• Xu Ziling reveals he's not here as a subordinate but to celebrate his anniversary with his wife.
• He agrees to help Landen three times, with the conditions to be decided later.
• Xu Ziling disappears and reappears, disarming an assassin targeting Landen.
• Landen and Xu Ziling share a laugh about Xu Ziling's desire to greet his wife first.

Character Developments

• Landen: Realizes Xu Ziling's immense strength and accepts his help, showing excitement and disappointment when learning Xu Ziling isn't his subordinate.
• Xu Ziling: Shows calm and confidence in his abilities, reveals his marital status and anniversary plans, displays his Illusion Demon Body Technique, and demonstrates his understanding of men's thoughts.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: Xu Ziling's arrival highlights the disparity in their strengths, with Landen acknowledging Xu Ziling's superiority.
• Friendship and Brotherhood: Despite not being subordinates, Landen and Xu Ziling share a moment of camaraderie, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• Love and Marriage: Xu Ziling's anniversary plans emphasize the importance of his relationship with his wife.

Character Interactions

• Landen and Xu Ziling: They have a friendly exchange, with Landen trying to secure Xu Ziling's help and Xu Ziling being open and honest about his intentions.
• Xu Ziling and the Assassin: Xu Ziling disarms the assassin targeting Landen, showing his protective instincts and quick reflexes.
• Xu Ziling and Landen (laughter): They share a laugh about Xu Ziling's desire to greet his wife first, showing a moment of male bonding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Landen returns after a project launch, finds Yuanwang City has grown significantly, and plans to advance towards a Level 4 territory.
• Lu Zijing suggests Landen claim credit for the recent miracle to boost the territory's image and speed up operations.
• Landen returns to the surface world, where Hogg awaits him, and learns about two special spoils of war: Hearts of the City.

Character Developments

• Landen shows strategic thinking and ambition, planning for the territory's future.
• Lu Zijing demonstrates political acumen and understanding of modern terminology.
• Hogg grows into a more capable leader, following Landen's teachings.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and growth: Landen's desire to advance his territory and his plans to achieve this.
• Leadership: Landen's influence on Hogg's development as a leader.
• Resource acquisition: The Hearts of the City as valuable resources that can significantly impact the territory's growth.

Character Interactions

• Landen and Lu Zijing discuss territory management and strategies.
• Landen praises and acknowledges Hogg's growth as a leader.
• Landen and Hogg share a moment of trust and camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Landen acquires two Hearts of the City, one for offense and one for defense, which significantly improve his territory's defense facilities and troop training.
• The Hearts of the City also grant powerful active skills: 'Iron Wall Bronze Fortress' and 'All Out Attack'.
• Landen immediately implements intensive troop training using the improved training effects of the Hearts of the City.
• Tior presents Landen with scrolls containing maps and information about Abyss Valley, revealing a large demon presence and a human camp, with one scroll hinting at the presence of a familiar figure.

Character Developments

• Landen demonstrates strategic thinking by immediately utilizing the Hearts of the City to speed up troop training.
• Tior shows initiative and resourcefulness in sending scouts to Abyss Valley and bringing back valuable information.
• Landen's shock upon seeing a familiar figure on the burned scroll suggests a significant revelation or reunion.

Significant Themes

• The Hearts of the City represent power and advancement, highlighting Landen's strategic acquisitions and their immediate benefits.
• The maps from Abyss Valley underscore the growing threat of demons and the potential for human alliances or conflicts.
• The burned scroll hints at a mysterious connection or revelation, adding intrigue and anticipation.

Character Interactions

• Landen interacts with Tior, acknowledging her initiative and receiving valuable intelligence.
• Landen's shock at the burned scroll suggests a personal connection to the figure depicted, potentially leading to further interactions or revelations.
• The chapter does not include interactions with other characters, focusing primarily on Landen and Tior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Landen is in the hospital, writing this chapter.
• Tior reports that a group sent to investigate Abyss Valley returned with scrolls depicting a massive door, but all but one member died, and the survivor died soon after.
• Landen orders a perimeter to be set up around Abyss Valley to monitor comings and goings.
• Landen shows Nancy a scroll with an image of the Demon Gate, demanding she explain its appearance.
• Nancy admits she doesn't know how the gate was built so quickly.
• Landen gives Nancy a month to find her mother's family and convince them to help in the upcoming battle against the demons.

Character Developments

• Landen: Shows strategic thinking and determination in dealing with the demon threat.
• Nancy: Reveals her knowledge of the Demon Gate and her desperation to survive.

Significant Themes

• The looming demon threat and the urgency to prepare for it.
• The power dynamics between Landen and Nancy, and the shifting balance of power.

Character Interactions

• Landen and Tior: They discuss the situation in Abyss Valley, and Tior follows Landen's orders without question.
• Landen and Nancy: Their conversation reveals the existence of the Demon Gate and Nancy's lack of knowledge about its construction. Landen gives Nancy a chance to redeem herself, showing a mix of ruthlessness and opportunism.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Demon Gate is incomplete, with only basic Magic Patterns engraved and no materials to stabilize space or construct a passage.
• Landen, despite appearing relaxed, is vigilant due to the gate's early appearance and unexpected existences. He decides to seek help from Nancy's mother's side.
• A mysterious figure, later revealed to be a Plane Guardian, fights against an unknown assailant, who is eventually identified as another descending deity.

Character Developments

• Landen: Becomes more vigilant due to the Demon Gate's unexpected progress and seeks help from Nancy's mother's side, prioritizing his own needs over Nancy's feelings.
• Nancy: Not explicitly shown in this chapter, but her past experiences and knowledge about the Demon Gate are revealed.
• Mask (Plane Guardian): Survives an attack from the descending deity and reveals his identity as a Plane Guardian.

Significant Themes

• Vigilance and preparedness in the face of unexpected threats.
• The consequences of past actions and the return of old enemies.
• The power dynamics between different entities and the struggle for dominance.

Character Interactions

• Landen and Nancy: Landen pressures Nancy to seek help from her mother's side, disregarding her feelings.
• Mask (Plane Guardian) and the Descending Deity: They engage in a fierce battle, with the deity gaining the upper hand. Mask reveals his identity as a Plane Guardian after the deity drives away Valhalla.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Valhalla, injured and pursued, arrives in Enchantment City via a Teleportation Gate.
• Landen, initially thinking it's an attack, kicks Valhalla, causing the Gate to break and Valhalla to pass out.
• Valhalla reveals he was ambushed by an unknown Deity while pursuing Mesk, the God of Rogues.
• Valhalla has an internal injury that restricts his abilities, and he seeks Landen's help.

Character Developments

• Valhalla: Despite being injured and pursued, he maintains his dignity and decisiveness. He seeks help from Landen, showing a level of vulnerability not seen before.
• Landen: He demonstrates his quick thinking and calmness under pressure. He also shows concern for Valhalla's well-being and confidence in his ability to heal Valhalla's injury.

Significant Themes

• Trust and vulnerability: Valhalla's decision to seek help from Landen shows a level of trust and vulnerability, contrasting with his usual stoic and independent demeanor.
• Power dynamics: The ambush on Valhalla highlights the power dynamics among Deities and Plane Guardians, with an unknown Deity managing to injure Valhalla.

Character Interactions

• Valhalla and Landen: Their interaction is marked by a mix of banter and seriousness. Despite Landen's initial mistake in kicking Valhalla, their relationship remains professional and respectful, with Valhalla even expressing confidence in Landen's ability to heal him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Landen offers to heal Valhalla's injuries, but expresses uncertainty due to the strange energy suppressing Valhalla's power.
• Landen mentions the Elf King, who can heal injuries using nature's power, but implies his method is different and potentially more effective.
• Landen recognizes the attacker but keeps it secret, showing caution and fear of the attacker's lunacy.
• Landen spends two days researching and preparing for Valhalla's healing.
• Landen begins the healing process by cutting open Valhalla's arms, controlling the power within while Valhalla remains calm and cooperative.

Character Developments

• Valhalla shows curiosity, disbelief, and trust (or interest) in Landen's abilities.
• Landen displays confidence in his healing skills, familiarity with the attacker, and caution in dealing with the attacker's lunacy.
• Landen's healing method is revealed to be brutal and painful, contrasting with the Elf King's method.

Significant Themes

• Trust and distrust: Valhalla's interest in Landen's abilities stems from disbelief and a desire to verify Landen's claims.
• Power dynamics: The attacker's lunacy and Landen's caution highlight the power imbalance between them.
• Different approaches to healing: Landen's method is brutal and painful, while the Elf King's method is gentle and natural.

Character Interactions

• Landen and Valhalla discuss the Elf King's healing abilities and Landen's confidence in his own methods.
• Landen shows caution when discussing the attacker, fearing the lunatic's disregard for everything.
• Valhalla remains calm and cooperative during the painful healing process, showing trust in Landen's abilities.
• Landen's healing method involves cutting open Valhalla's body, requiring Valhalla's cooperation in controlling the power within.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Landen begins carving intricate patterns onto Valhalla's bones using special carving knives and materials.
• The process is extremely painful, but Valhalla remains stoic, only sweating once.
• After completing the pattern on one arm, Landen covers it with flesh and blood, and the bone glows briefly before returning to its normal appearance.

Character Developments

• Valhalla demonstrates remarkable pain tolerance and insight into Enchantment patterns, despite not being an expert in the field.
• Landen shows exceptional skill and control in carving the patterns, admiring Valhalla's endurance and understanding.

Significant Themes

• Pain and Endurance: Valhalla's ability to withstand extreme pain highlights his resilience and determination.
• Insight and Understanding: Valhalla's ability to discern the mysteries of Enchantment patterns without direct expertise showcases his profound understanding of magic and Plane Laws.

Character Interactions

• Landen and Valhalla interact with mutual respect and admiration. Landen acknowledges Valhalla's endurance and insight, while Valhalla appreciates Landen's skill and expertise.
• Their interaction is professional yet friendly, with Landen teasing Valhalla at the beginning and giving him a thumbs-up midway through the procedure.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Landen unties Valhalla after treating his injuries, revealing Valhalla's extraordinary physical recovery.
• Valhalla feels an extra power hidden within his limbs, which Landen confirms is part of the enchantment process.
• After three days, Valhalla undergoes another procedure where Landen injects a substance into his arms, causing a powerful energy reaction.
• Valhalla successfully contains the energy within his limbs, and the house experiences structural damage from the energy burst.

Character Developments

• Valhalla demonstrates his formidable physical constitution and senses, perceiving the power within his limbs before Landen's process is complete.
• Landen shows his expertise in enchantments and experimental procedures, understanding the potential energy reaction and taking precautions.

Significant Themes

• The power and limitations of Demigods are explored, with Valhalla's abilities and vulnerabilities highlighted.
• The theme of trust and understanding between Valhalla and Landen grows as they work together to complete the enchantment process.

Character Interactions

• Landen and Valhalla interact professionally, with Landen guiding Valhalla through the procedure and Valhalla following his instructions.
• Old Wang, Landen's assistant, is mentioned briefly, helping to close the door before the energy burst occurs.