Ch. 1Opening the Gene Lock
Key Plot Points and Events
- Kolun Sumin, the Kellen Family's second son, is set to unlock his Gene Lock at 16, the age when one's potential is revealed.
- The Kellen Family estate is filled with guests, including dignitaries, expecting Sumin to follow his brother's record-breaking achievements.
- Sumin's Gene Lock is successfully unlocked, but his Gene Level is only 1 point, and his Brain Domain Level is -3, indicating he's a cripple with no cultivation potential.
- Due to Imperial law, Sumin must work on a logistics planet for five years. Clarence, disappointed, disowns Sumin and sends him away.
Character Developments
- Kolun Sumin: Initially seen as a fool obsessed with mechanical parts, Sumin's Gene Lock unlock reveals his lack of cultivation potential. Despite being disowned, he successfully analyzes a million mechanical parts, triggering an unknown system in his mind.
- Kolun Clarence: The Kellen Family patriarch, Clarence, is initially proud and expectant of Sumin's potential. After learning of Sumin's crippled state, he becomes disappointed and disowns him.
- Kellen.Suri: Sumin's older brother, Suri, is jealous and wary of Sumin. He subtly influences a bureaucrat to invoke Imperial law, sending Sumin away.
Significant Themes
- Potential and Expectations: The chapter explores the expectations placed on Sumin due to his brother's achievements and the disappointment that follows when Sumin fails to meet those expectations.
- Disability and Worth: Sumin's lack of cultivation potential leads to him being labeled a cripple and deemed worthless by his family and society.
Character Interactions
- Kolun Clarence and Kolun Sumin: Clarence initially expects great things from Sumin but becomes disappointed and disowns him after learning of his lack of potential.
- Kellen.Suri and Kolun Sumin: Suri is jealous and wary of Sumin, subtly influencing others to send Sumin away.
- Kolun Sumin and Mechanical Parts: Sumin's obsession with mechanical parts is a significant aspect of his character, ultimately leading to an unknown system being activated in his mind.