Ch. 961You Came to Kill Me?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Iver appears, his eyes swirling with an eerie purple mist, indicating he's no longer on the Path of Dedication.
  • Oswald, Iver's guardian, is weakened due to using his power on others, and is temporarily removed from his duties.
  • James Moriarty, Iver's adoptive father, acknowledges Iver's intention to challenge him, stating it's a battle between the Moriarty Family.
  • Oswald is asked to leave, as he can't interfere in the Moriarty Family's affairs.

Character Developments

  • Iver: He has left the Path of Dedication, symbolized by his eyes, and is now ready to challenge his adoptive father.
  • Oswald: He's weakened due to using his power on others, and is temporarily removed from his duties. He's conflicted about leaving James and Iver to face each other.
  • James Moriarty: He's lost his usual nonchalance and seems more serious. He acknowledges Iver's challenge and is ready to face him.

Significant Themes

  • Power and Responsibility: Iver's departure from the Path of Dedication shows the consequences of misusing power. Oswald's weakening also highlights the responsibility that comes with using power.
  • Family and Legacy: The Moriarty Family's unique inheritance system is central to the chapter. Iver and James are ready to face each other to determine the new Moriarty.
  • Loyalty and Betrayal: Oswald's loyalty to the Moriarty Family is tested. He's torn between his duty to protect James and the rules of the Church.

Character Interactions

  • Iver and James: Their interaction is tense yet understanding. They acknowledge each other's intentions and are ready to face off.
  • Oswald and James: Oswald is conflicted about leaving James to face Iver. He's torn between his duty to protect James and the rules of the Church.
  • Iver and Oswald: Iver shows concern for Oswald's wellbeing, but also acknowledges that Oswald can't interfere in the Moriarty Family's affairs.

Ch. 962Moriarty’s Inheritance

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Iver and Old James have a conversation under the moonlight.
  • Old James reveals he knew about Yulia's fate and didn't intervene, considering it an acceptable price for the greater good.
  • Iver hints at knowing about the Ouroboros Ring Ritual but denies performing it.
  • Old James asks Iver to join him, revealing his manipulation tactics and expressing concern for Iver's slow progress.
  • Iver, unperturbed, asks Old James about his presence there.
  • Old James admits he wants to control Iver's future and reveals he's been divining Iver's future, leading to the revelation that Iver is now Moriarty.

Character Developments

  • Old James: He shows vulnerability and concern for Iver, revealing his manipulative nature and desire to control the future. He also displays his power and wisdom by divining Iver's future.
  • Iver/Moriarty: He remains calm and composed throughout the conversation, hinting at his knowledge of the Ouroboros Ring Ritual. He also shows his maturity and resilience, not falling for Old James's manipulation attempts.

Significant Themes

  • Manipulation and Control: Old James's primary goal is to manipulate and control others, including Iver, to achieve his ends.
  • The Greater Good: Both characters discuss the concept of sacrificing individuals for the greater good, with Old James considering it acceptable and Iver not directly condemning it.
  • Knowledge and Power: The ability to know and control the future is a source of power for both characters, with Old James trying to maintain his advantage and Iver hinting at his own knowledge.

Character Interactions

  • Iver and Old James: Their interaction is a power play, with both trying to gain the upper hand. Old James attempts to manipulate Iver, while Iver remains composed and unyielding, hinting at his own secrets and power.

Ch. 963Moriarty

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Iver faces off against Old Moriarty, who summons a Thunderbird.
  • Iver counters with an ice wall, freezing the Thunderbird.
  • Old Moriarty attempts to attack Iver with a gravity manipulation spell, but Iver counters with a Shadow Cloak and shakes out multiple Old Moriartys.
  • Hellerchein joins the fight, attacking the clones, but Old Moriarty uses the Gray Angel's Spider Web to restrain them.
  • Old Moriarty reveals he has been preparing a spell for years: attracting an Asteroid to fall, with a radius of 50 kilometers.

Character Developments

  • Iver demonstrates his quick thinking and adaptability, countering Old Moriarty's spells effectively.
  • Old Moriarty reveals his true feelings towards the Angel and the Pillar God, showing contempt for them.
  • Hellerchein shows his loyalty and strength, following Iver's commands and attacking Old Moriarty's clones.

Significant Themes

  • The power of lies and illusions, as demonstrated by Old Moriarty's clones and the Spider Web.
  • The consequences of one's actions, as Old Moriarty's final spell threatens the nearby residential areas.

Character Interactions

  • Iver and Old Moriarty's relationship is further strained, with Old Moriarty showing no remorse for his actions.
  • Iver and Hellerchein work together, with Iver giving commands and Hellerchein executing them effectively.
  • Old Moriarty's contempt for the Angel and the Pillar God is revealed, showing a side of him not seen before.

Ch. 964Meteor, Nothing More

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Iver understands the asteroid impact as a rehearsal for the end of the world.
  • He considers using the asteroid as a weapon against the Fallen Angel, but realizes the sacrifice would be too great.
  • Iver transforms into a deer and uses a Tarot Card to create a giant oak tree, Treant Anastasia, to protect the city.
  • Old Moriarty's Soul is absorbed by Iver, granting him new Sin Beast abilities.
  • Iver uses his Sin Thorns to push back the asteroid, with Anastasia's help.

Character Developments

  • Iver accepts his role as a Savior, choosing to protect the city despite the risks.
  • Old Moriarty accepts his defeat and chooses to die in Iver's hands, leaving behind his knowledge and wealth for Iver.
  • Anastasia, the Treant, shows loyalty and obedience to Iver.

Significant Themes

  • The burden of responsibility and the consequences of one's actions (Iver's decision to save the city).
  • The cycle of life and death, and the acceptance of one's fate (Old Moriarty's acceptance of his defeat).
  • The power of nature and the divine (Anastasia's role in protecting the city).

Character Interactions

  • Iver and Old Moriarty: Iver learns the last lesson from Old Moriarty, who accepts his defeat and leaves behind his legacy.
  • Iver and Anastasia: Iver commands Anastasia to create a barrier to protect the city, showing his leadership and trust in her abilities.
  • Iver and the Asteroid: Iver uses his Sin Beast powers to push back the asteroid, demonstrating his strength and determination.

Ch. 965Fallen Angel: Well Killed!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Fallen Angel sits on the Stibium King's throne, polluting the palace with his decadent aura.
  • He summons a Dream Demon to show him a scene of the Child of Candle Holder (Pope) defending against a meteorite attack.
  • The Fallen Angel expresses disdain for the Pope's abilities and plans to let the curse ritual continue.
  • He reveals that Sprengel's Brand of Depravity has returned to him, implying her death.
  • He decides to activate the Jealousy Brand on the Pope during the challenge, potentially transforming him into a Night Demon.

Character Developments

  • The Fallen Angel: Shows arrogance, disdain for humans, and a desire to humiliate and transform the Pope into a Demon.
  • The Dream Demon: Shows respect and flattery towards the Fallen Angel, and some disdain for Sprengel.
  • The Pope (Child of Candle Holder): Shows strength and determination in defending against the meteorite attack, but the Fallen Angel underestimates him.

Significant Themes

  • The power and arrogance of the Fallen Angel, who looks down on humans.
  • The theme of transformation and corruption, with the Fallen Angel polluting the palace and planning to transform the Pope into a Demon.
  • The theme of death and consequences, with Sprengel's death and the potential transformation of the Pope.

Character Interactions

  • The Fallen Angel and the Dream Demon: The Fallen Angel summons the Dream Demon to show him the scene of the Pope's battle, and they discuss the Pope's abilities and the possibility of transforming him into a Demon.
  • The Fallen Angel and Sprengel (off-screen): The Fallen Angel reveals that Sprengel's Brand of Depravity has returned to him, implying her death, and he expresses a desire to humiliate and potentially transform the Pope in her place.

Ch. 966Righteous Fallen Children of the Moon

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Isabel, possessing Iver, learns about the meteorite impact and Iver's disappearance, feeling worried about her mission's success.
  • The soldiers defend against Demons all night, with Child of the Moon playing a crucial role in maintaining morale and protecting the camp.
  • The Child of the Moon begin to question their Blood Drain behavior and receive guidance from the Mist Angel, gaining a new ability called "Misting" and the promise of transformation into a new, immortal lifeform without the need for Blood Drain.
  • The Child of the Moon, now Righteous Fallen, actively lead the humans in battle, expanding their territory and repelling Demons, with the Mist Angel's influence growing.
  • The Demons request reinforcements, leading to the arrival of swarms of flies and the plague as the Sun reaches its peak.

Character Developments

  • Isabel: Feels anxious about her mission and the lives of the soldiers, but maintains a confident facade.
  • Child of the Moon: Question their Blood Drain behavior, receive guidance from the Mist Angel, and transform into Righteous Fallen, actively protecting humans and fighting Demons.

Significant Themes

  • The impact of Public Opinion and acceptance on the Child of the Moon's identity and behavior.
  • The consequences of questioning and challenging one's racial education and beliefs.
  • The influence of the Mist Angel on the Child of the Moon and the shift in their behavior.

Character Interactions

  • Isabel (as Iver) and the Grand Guardian, Ligeia: Isabel learns about Iver's disappearance through them.
  • Child of the Moon and humans: The Child of the Moon gain recognition and acceptance from humans, leading to a shift in their behavior and alliance.
  • Mist Angel and Child of the Moon: The Mist Angel guides the Child of the Moon, promising them transformation and influencing their actions.

Ch. 967Locust Plague and Gold

Key Plot Points and Events

  • A swarm of locust-like insects, accompanied by a Fly Demon, descends upon the army, causing illness and chaos.
  • A Greed Demon appears, scattering gold and treasures, controlling the soldiers with his Charm.
  • The mages teleport Saint Ruan and her allies to confront the Greed Demon.

Character Developments

  • Saint Ruan: Realizes the danger of the Greed Demon's Charm and decides to attack the main body directly.
  • Isabel: Quickly snaps out of the Greed Demon's Charm and understands the threat it poses.
  • The Soldiers: Fall under the Greed Demon's influence, becoming obsessed with wealth and losing their sense of order and reason.

Significant Themes

  • Greed and its corrupting influence.
  • The power of Charm and illusion over the mind.
  • The threat of disease and chaos in war.

Character Interactions

  • Saint Ruan and Isabel: Work together to assess the situation and plan their next move.
  • The Soldiers and the Greed Demon: Interact as the Demon's Charm takes effect, causing the soldiers to lose control.
  • The Fly Demon and the Greed Demon: Work together to cause chaos and destruction, with the Fly Demon bringing disease and the Greed Demon controlling the soldiers with his Charm.

Ch. 968Slaying the Greed Demon!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Greed Demon's true form is revealed as an old woman connected to the Demon by an umbilical cord.
  • The Greed Demon's power is concentrated, igniting a golden fire that turns "Iver" into Ligeia.
  • Ligeia awakens the controlled individuals and reveals the Greed Demon's weakness.
  • The Grand Guardian, Siegfried, and Mu attack the Greed Demon, ultimately killing him.
  • The Greed Demon's true form is killed, defeating the Sixth Level Demon.

Character Developments

  • Ligeia demonstrates her resistance to illusions and her strategic thinking.
  • Siegfried showcases his combat prowess and speed.
  • The Grand Guardian exhibits his strength and determination.
  • Mu uses his staff and strategic positioning to aid the team.

Significant Themes

  • Greed and its consequences.
  • The power of unity and teamwork against a formidable enemy.
  • The importance of identifying and exploiting an enemy's weakness.

Character Interactions

  • Ligeia, Siegfried, the Grand Guardian, and Mu work together to defeat the Greed Demon.
  • Ligeia's quick thinking and commands help the team overcome the Demon's control.
  • The team's combined strength allows them to defeat a powerful Sixth Level Demon.

Ch. 969Time, Stop

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The soldiers' morale is high after defeating the Greed Demon.
  • Ligeia suggests teleporting to fight the Fly Demon, but Siegfried insists on caution due to the increasing number of Fly Demon derivatives.
  • Ligeia, Siegfried, the Grand Guardian, Cardinal Galatea, Saint Ruan, and Yulia (teleported later) prepare to face the Fly Demon.
  • They teleport to the Giant Tree's location, where they encounter the Fly Demon's plague.
  • Saint Ruan uses Purifying Fire to cleanse the area.
  • The Insect Amber Master uses his Preservation spell to stop time, freezing the Fly Demons in place.

Character Developments

  • Ligeia shows decisive leadership in suggesting they fight the Fly Demon immediately.
  • Siegfried demonstrates strategic thinking by considering the risks and the increasing number of Fly Demon derivatives.
  • Yulia shows maturity and determination by insisting on joining the fight despite the risks.
  • The Insect Amber Master showcases his powerful Preservation spell, capable of stopping time.

Significant Themes

  • The power of unity and teamwork in facing adversity.
  • The importance of strategic thinking and caution in battle.
  • The theme of growth and maturity, seen in Yulia's determination.

Character Interactions

  • Ligeia and Siegfried have a productive discussion about their approach to fighting the Fly Demon.
  • Ligeia and the Grand Guardian discuss the potential risks of bringing Yulia into the battle.
  • Saint Ruan shows a protective and caring side towards Yulia.
  • The Insect Amber Master works in tandem with the others to prepare for the battle against the Fly Demon.

Ch. 970My Immortal Best Friend

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Insect Amber Master freezes time, revealing his immense power.
  • Yulia activates her Paradox Flame Butterfly, destroying the Fly Demons.
  • Cardinal Galatea uses her divine arts to flip the battlefield, bringing the Fly Demon closer.
  • The Fly Demon, a servant of the Fallen Angel, is defeated.
  • The Fallen Angel manifests, killing the remaining Fly Demons.
  • Iver appears, aged and transformed, challenging the Fallen Angel.

Character Developments

  • Yulia gains confidence and control over her powers.
  • Iver ages due to overuse of Dedication power, revealing his true age and status.
  • The Fallen Angel shows emotion, revealing his history with Iver.

Significant Themes

  • Power and its cost: Yulia and Iver both use powerful abilities with consequences.
  • Betrayal and trust: The Fallen Angel's history with Iver is marked by betrayal.
  • Immortality and aging: Iver's aging highlights the theme of time and mortality.

Character Interactions

  • Yulia and Ligeia work together to defeat the Fly Demon.
  • Iver challenges the Fallen Angel, revealing his true nature.
  • The Fallen Angel interacts with Iver, showing his complex emotions towards him.

Ch. 971Let Everyone See It

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Fallen Angel reveals his true regard for Iver, shocking everyone.
  • Saint Ruan realizes that Iver might be the Son of the Serpent Father, a part of Ring Angel.
  • Fallen Angel shares his wisdom and then activates Iver's Great Sin Imprints, causing him to mutate.
  • Iver's team attempts to attack Fallen Angel while he's focused on Iver, but their attacks are ineffective.

Character Developments

  • Iver: Maintains his composure despite the Fallen Angel's attacks and realizes the Fallen Angel's true target is the Ring Angel, not him personally.
  • Fallen Angel: Shows a more profound and wise side, revealing his intricate understanding of the Ring Angel's actions and motivations.
  • Saint Ruan: Realizes Iver's true identity and understands the Ring Angel's reincarnation process.

Significant Themes

  • The burden of heroism and the consequences of people's expectations.
  • The cyclical nature of life, death, and reincarnation.
  • The struggle between enemies and the complex nature of their relationship.

Character Interactions

  • Iver and Fallen Angel: Their conversation reveals the depth of their enmity and the Fallen Angel's desire for revenge against the Ring Angel.
  • Iver and his team: They attempt to support Iver and attack the Fallen Angel, but their efforts are initially ineffective.
  • Saint Ruan and others: They discuss Iver's true identity and the implications of his connection to the Ring Angel.

Ch. 972Falling Sun

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Iver attempts to break free from the Great Sin Imprint using his white wings but fails.
  • The Fallen Angel injects Strength into Iver, which is resisted by his wings.
  • The Fallen Angel tries to transform Iver into a Night Demon.
  • Siegfried charges at the Fallen Angel but is severely injured.
  • Saint Ruan heals Siegfried, and he continues to fight.
  • The Fallen Angel creates a Curse sphere to restrain Iver.
  • Iver realizes a flaw in the Curse sphere that could help him escape.
  • The Fallen Angel summons a giant purple-black Sun to destroy the battlefield.
  • Saint Ruan summons the Heaven Rakshasa to block the Sun, followed by Kastenning, the Eternal Vanguard, to support him.
  • The Fallen Angel removes his mask, revealing a face similar to Iver's.

Character Developments

  • Iver: Struggles to break free from the Great Sin Imprint, understands the Fallen Angel's trick, and realizes a way to escape the Curse sphere.
  • The Fallen Angel: Grows increasingly annoyed and uses more powerful attacks, revealing his face at the end of the chapter.
  • Siegfried: Charges at the Fallen Angel but is severely injured, then healed by Saint Ruan and continues to fight.
  • Saint Ruan: Summons powerful Apostles to defend against the Fallen Angel's attacks.
  • Kastenning: Summoned as an Apostle, fearlessly faces the Fallen Angel and defends the Heaven Rakshasa.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle against overwhelming power (Iver vs. the Great Sin Imprint, the Fallen Angel's attacks).
  • The importance of unity and support (Siegfried and Saint Ruan's actions, Kastenning supporting the Heaven Rakshasa).
  • The consequences of arrogance and underestimation of opponents (the Fallen Angel's growing anger and recklessness).

Character Interactions

  • Iver and the Fallen Angel: Iver tries to outsmart the Fallen Angel, while the Fallen Angel grows increasingly annoyed with Iver's resistance.
  • Siegfried and the Fallen Angel: Siegfried charges at the Fallen Angel but is severely injured.
  • Saint Ruan and her Apostles: Saint Ruan summons powerful beings to defend against the Fallen Angel's attacks.
  • Kastenning and the Heaven Rakshasa: Kastenning supports the Heaven Rakshasa, allowing him to continue defending against the Fallen Angel's attacks.

Ch. 973Three Punches, Double Kill!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Fallen Angel's true face is revealed to be identical to Pope Iver's, shocking everyone.
  • Iver realizes that the Shepherd (Lancelot) and the Ring Angel (Ai Shiping) also looked like him in the past.
  • The Fallen Angel breaks free from his restraints, transforming into his strongest form, resembling Iver.
  • The Fallen Angel demonstrates his power by defeating two powerful Apostles, Kastenning and the Heaven Rakshasa, with three punches.

Character Developments

  • Iver: Realizes the truth about his appearance and its connection to the Shepherd and the Ring Angel.
  • The Fallen Angel: Regains his full power and confidence, showing his true strength.

Significant Themes

  • Identity and appearance: The revelation of the Fallen Angel's face raises questions about Iver's identity and the connection between the Shepherd, the Ring Angel, and Iver.
  • Power and strength: The Fallen Angel's display of power emphasizes the theme of strength and its consequences.

Character Interactions

  • Iver and the Fallen Angel: Their similarities and potential connection are highlighted.
  • The Fallen Angel and the Apostles: The Fallen Angel's powerful attacks against Kastenning and the Heaven Rakshasa showcase his dominance and their vulnerability.

Ch. 974Paradise Lost and Paradise Lost

The Fallen Angel, after breaking free from the "Taurus" constraint, attacks the Heaven Rakshasa head-on, aiming to destroy his weapon and shatter his past. The Grand Guardian attempts to counterattack but is easily defeated. The Fallen Angel then targets Insect Amber and Saint Ruan, but Mu intervenes and blocks the attack. The Fallen Angel decides to use the ultimate spell of the Tower to the Heavens, drawing Mana from the earth and stripping away the Hero Party's protections. Iver, having escaped the Fallen Angel's seal, rejoins the battle and uses the same spell as the Fallen Angel, "Lost Paradise," to counterattack.

Key Plot Points and Events

  1. The Fallen Angel attacks the Heaven Rakshasa to destroy his weapon and past.
  2. The Grand Guardian attempts a counterattack but fails.
  3. The Fallen Angel targets Insect Amber and Saint Ruan.
  4. Mu intervenes and blocks the Fallen Angel's attack.
  5. The Fallen Angel uses the ultimate spell of the Tower to the Heavens.
  6. Iver escapes the seal and counters with "Lost Paradise."

Character Developments

  • The Fallen Angel shows his true authority as the "Angel of Sin and Punishment," aiming to destroy his enemies' pasts.
  • The Grand Guardian demonstrates his speed and determination but is ultimately no match for the Fallen Angel.
  • Mu shows his willingness to protect his companions, even at the cost of his own form.
  • Iver escapes the seal and reveals his connection to the Fallen Angel through their identical wings and the use of the same spell.

Significant Themes

  • The power of the past and the desire to destroy it.
  • The struggle between good and evil, represented by the Fallen Angel and the Hero Party.
  • The consequences of using ultimate power, as seen in the Fallen Angel's spell and its effects on the environment.

Character Interactions

  • The Fallen Angel and the Heaven Rakshasa clash over their pasts.
  • The Grand Guardian and the Fallen Angel engage in a brief but unequal battle.
  • Mu and the Fallen Angel face off, with Mu sacrificing himself to protect his companions.
  • Iver and the Fallen Angel have a tense standoff, with Iver ultimately countering the Fallen Angel's spell with his own "Lost Paradise."

Ch. 975The Ouroboros and Infinity

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The battle between Iver and the Fallen Angel causes the destruction of the magical sky screen, leaving the audience without updates.
  • Iver uses the legendary spell "Lost Paradise" (also known as "Ouroboros Ring"), which can theoretically reach infinite power.
  • The spell's first half disintegrates surrounding spells, and the second half accelerates Mana to extreme limits, releasing it as needles.

Character Developments

  • Cardinal Galatea recalls the origins of "Lost Paradise" and its creator, Ouroboros, her former friend.
  • The Fallen Angel struggles to defend against Iver's attacks, choosing not to risk a head-on collision.
  • Insect Amber revives his fallen teammates using his Amber magic.

Significant Themes

  • The power and danger of ultimate spells like "Lost Paradise."
  • The consequences of using such spells and their impact on the caster.
  • Friendship and cooperation between different races (Scaled Ones and Winged Ones).

Character Interactions

  • Cardinal Galatea remembers her past with Ouroboros, highlighting their friendship and collaboration.
  • Iver and the Fallen Angel engage in a high-stakes, high-risk battle, with Iver pushing the Fallen Angel to his limits.
  • Insect Amber and Saint Ruan work together to revive their fallen teammates.

Ch. 976Severed Arm!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • George and Philip, the Griffin, are revived.
  • Ligeia is rescued, but her body has mutated due to the Moulting Technique, and she's in a critical state.
  • The Fallen Angel's true strength is revealed after a clash with Iver's Lost Paradise.
  • Cardinal Fafna is captured and used as a weapon against Siegfried, but he manages to hold the Fallen Angel off.
  • The Wild Hunt King, Hellerchein, arrives and injures the Fallen Angel, giving Siegfried the opening to sever the Fallen Angel's left arm.

Character Developments

  • Ligeia's body mutates and becomes unstable due to incomplete Moulting, requiring victory to stabilize her form.
  • The Fallen Angel shows signs of fatigue and weakness after using Lost Paradise, revealing he's not invincible.
  • Siegfried's determination and resilience are highlighted as he continues to fight despite being repeatedly killed and revived.
  • Hellerchein's strength surpasses the Fallen Angel's due to card blessings, allowing him to injure the Fallen Angel.

Significant Themes

  • The consequences of incomplete transformations (Ligeia's Moulting).
  • The limits of power and the importance of conservation (Fallen Angel's fatigue).
  • The resilience and determination of the characters in the face of overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

  • Philip and the Grand Guardian work together to rescue Ligeia.
  • Siegfried and Hellerchein team up to injure the Fallen Angel, with Siegfried's persistent entanglement creating an opportunity for Hellerchein's sneak attack.
  • The Fallen Angel uses Cardinal Fafna as a weapon against Siegfried, highlighting the Fallen Angel's ruthlessness and desperation.

Ch. 977Fallen Angel Mechanics

Summary of Chapter "The Fallen Angel's Mechanism"

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Fallen Angel, now with a physical body, has an arm severed by Siegfried and Hellerchein.
  • The Fallen Angel's pain causes it to release chaotic, disordered Strength, blasting away the two.
  • The Fallen Angel enters its final stage, with its Strength exceeding the World's limit.
  • The Fallen Angel's first stage (spellcaster form) and second stage (King of Fighters form) are described.
  • The Fallen Angel transforms into its third stage, "Fallen," with a pure black aura making it impossible to approach.

Character Developments

  • The Fallen Angel's consciousness is damaged and shattered due to the pain and conflicting Strengths.
  • Iver acknowledges the Fallen Angel's Strength and prepares to face it.
  • The Grand Guardian accepts Iver's order to retreat with the injured and non-combatants.
  • Saint Ruan volunteers to face the Fallen Angel alongside Iver.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle between the Fallen Angel's consciousness and the Fallen Strength.
  • The power of the Fallen Angel and the challenge it poses to the characters.
  • The theme of facing one's fears and standing against evil (represented by the Fallen Angel's aura).

Character Interactions

  • Iver and Saint Ruan work together to face the Fallen Angel.
  • The Grand Guardian accepts Iver's order and retreats with the injured.
  • Hellerchein and Siegfried work together to sever the Fallen Angel's arm.
  • The Fallen Angel's aura affects the characters, causing them to struggle against their own desires and fears.

Ch. 978Killing the Fallen Angel! (9k-word update)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Iver dispels the "Corruption" from Hellerchein, revealing his true self and regaining clarity.
  • Saint Ruan activates her "Ultimate Sacrifice" ability to heal and strengthen the team.
  • The Fallen Angel's attacks are reflected back at the team due to the "Corruption" mechanic.
  • Cardinal Galatea uses an Advanced Divine Art to seal the Fallen Angel's counterattack ability.
  • The First Black Prime Minister uses his strongest spell, "All Things Must Die," to create a fatal wound on the Fallen Angel.
  • Iver decides to use the "Essence of Atlas" to resurrect and launch Lost Paradise a second time to kill the Fallen Angel.

Character Developments

  • Iver: Realizes the true power of his second life and decides to abandon it to face the Fallen Angel with renewed courage and determination.
  • Saint Ruan: Demonstrates her selflessness and dedication by activating her "Ultimate Sacrifice" ability to save the world.
  • Hellerchein: Loses control due to his wrath and becomes unable to follow Iver's commands.
  • The Fallen Angel: Shows signs of awakening and reflects on his past with Iver (Snake).

Significant Themes

  • Courage and determination in the face of death.
  • Selflessness and sacrifice for the greater good.
  • The consequences of one's actions and the past catching up with the present.
  • The power of unity and teamwork against overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

  • Iver and Saint Ruan: Iver expresses his understanding of Saint Ruan's desire to sacrifice herself, and she leaves the task of stopping the Fallen Angel to him.
  • Iver and Hellerchein: Hellerchein becomes uncontrollable due to his wrath, and Iver decides to use his second life to defeat the Fallen Angel.
  • The Fallen Angel and Iver (Snake): The Fallen Angel reflects on his past with Iver, and Iver launches Lost Paradise to defeat him.

Ch. 979World Ascension!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Iver defeats the Fallen Angel, completing the Ouroboros Ring Ritual.
  • The Fallen Angel's territory, Stibium, contracts and all Demons are sent back to the Dream Realm.
  • The Fallen Angel's last words are to kill the snake (Iver), but Iver promises to do so.
  • The Fallen Angel's crystal shatters, and a Deep Purple nova spreads across the world.
  • The Hourglass announces new laws, reducing the difficulty of Transcendence and changing the Seventh Level Promotion Ritual.
  • Saint Ruan dies from her Ultimate Sacrifice and is blessed by Iver and her teammates.

Character Developments

  • Iver: Proves his power by defeating the Fallen Angel and shows empathy by saying goodbye to Saint Ruan.
  • Saint Ruan: Completes her Dedication Path by sacrificing herself to save the world and is promoted to a Candle Holder Apostle.
  • Ligeia: Survives the battle but transforms into a silver-white giant egg and cannot respond to Saint Ruan's goodbye.

Significant Themes

  • Transcendence: The limit of the Path of Transcendence is opened, and the difficulty of Promotion is reduced.
  • Sacrifice: Saint Ruan's ultimate sacrifice for the world and her teammates.
  • Resilience: Iver's determination to defeat the Fallen Angel and his empathy towards Saint Ruan.

Character Interactions

  • Iver and the Fallen Angel: Iver defeats the Fallen Angel, and they exchange final words.
  • Iver and Saint Ruan: Iver says goodbye to Saint Ruan as she prepares to die from her Ultimate Sacrifice.
  • Saint Ruan and her teammates: Saint Ruan says goodbye to her teammates before her death.

Ch. 980Great Sin: Viennes of Corruption

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Iver retrieves an Angel Shard from the void left by the Fallen Angel.
  • The Angel Shard contains the laws of Corruption and Sin, hinting at the possibility of becoming a Fallen Angel or a Sin Angel.
  • Iver uses the Angel Shard to empower Viennes, his Night Demon's Great Sin Card, granting her new abilities and transforming her appearance.
  • Various events occur simultaneously in different parts of the Dream Realm, involving different entities: the Silver Crowned Dragon and Vortigern, the Heaven Rakshasa, the Winged Ones Maiden, Kastenning and the Light Bearer, Loki and the Lord of Scales and Feathers, and the Ring Angel.
  • The Ring Angel reveals his plan to continue his scheme, regardless of who is next.

Character Developments

  • Iver: He gains a powerful tool in the Angel Shard and uses it to enhance Viennes, showing his strategic thinking and willingness to take risks.
  • Viennes: She obtains new abilities and a more mature appearance, indicating her growth and potential as a formidable entity.
  • Loki: He receives the authority of [Lie] from the Lord of Scales and Feathers, further enhancing his deceptive capabilities.
  • Ring Angel: He expresses his determination to continue his plan, showcasing his unyielding nature despite facing setbacks.

Significant Themes

  • Power and Ambition: Characters like Iver and the Ring Angel seek power to achieve their goals, while Loki uses deception to gain an advantage.
  • Change and Adaptation: The Dream Realm and its inhabitants adapt to changes, such as the Heaven Rakshasa's recovery and the Ring Angel's acceptance of his situation.
  • Fate and Destiny: The Ring Angel's inability to see the resonating elements and his awareness of his place in the Timeline highlight the theme of fate and destiny.

Character Interactions

  • Iver and Viennes: Iver empowers Viennes, strengthening their bond and indicating his trust in her.
  • Loki and the Lord of Scales and Feathers: Loki receives the authority of [Lie], deepening their relationship and hinting at the Lord's support for Loki's plans.
  • Ring Angel and...: The Ring Angel's interactions with other entities are minimal, emphasizing his isolation and detachment from the current Timeline.
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