Ch. 541Settling Accounts After the Dust Settles
Key Plot Points and Events
- Xuan Ye, as Prince Consort, signs a contract with the Northern Desert's Bloody Robe, securing Ronald's safety.
- Representatives from various factions leave, planning to breach the contract and punish Xuan Ye.
- They appeal to the Light Papacy's Saintess, who remains silent, and they disappear.
- Xuan Ye returns as King, bringing a Saint Rank Grandmaster to restore Ronald's authority.
- An Edict is issued to investigate and penalize illegal annexations, causing an uproar among outsiders and local aristocrats.
- Xuan Ye issues a widespread Edict, binding and punishing those who violated the new policy.
Character Developments
- Xuan Ye demonstrates his power and influence, using his connection to Ronald's destiny to issue a widespread Edict.
- The representatives show their disrespect and underestimation of Xuan Ye, leading to their disappearance.
- Local businesses, factions, and people of Ronald gain hope in Xuan Ye's return.
- Outsiders and local aristocrats initially scoff at Xuan Ye's policies but are later bound and punished.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and the influence of Saint Rank Grandmasters.
- The struggle between local forces and outsiders for control and resources.
- The establishment of laws and regulations in a chaotic world.
- The consequences of violating the law and the power of a widespread Edict.
Character Interactions
- Xuan Ye interacts with the Bloody Robe, showing his determination and cunning.
- Representatives from various factions interact, planning to breach the contract and punish Xuan Ye.
- Local forces and outsiders interact, protesting against the new policy and the establishment of laws.
- Xuan Ye interacts with the Saintess, who remains silent, and the people of Ronald, who gain hope in his return.