Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Ghost Knight, a territorial monster, is spotted around the shrine.
• Brando devises a simple plan to lure and ambush the Ghost Knight.
• The mercenaries are skeptical but follow Brando's instructions.

Character Developments

• Brando demonstrates confidence and expertise in his plan, though it seems simple to others.
• Antitina shows concern for Brando's safety and questions his reasoning.
• Tiger Sparrow, the mercenary captain, expresses worry about Brando's abilities.
• Romane displays fearlessness and curiosity towards the Ghost Knight.

Significant Themes

• Trust in Brando's abilities and decisions, despite their apparent simplicity.
• The power dynamics between Brando and his companions, with Brando maintaining a position of authority.

Character Interactions

• Brando reassures Antitina and Tiger Sparrow, attempting to instill confidence in his plan.
• Antitina and Tiger Sparrow express their concerns to each other.
• Brando interacts with Romane, though briefly, noting her fearlessness and curiosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Brando, now a level 130 warrior, prepares for battle against the Undead, acquiring special arrows from Elemental Envoys.
• He plans to lure the Undead from the shrine using signal arrows, demonstrating his understanding of game mechanics.
• Tiger Sparrow, the core of the Highland Retainer card, reveals knowledge about card mechanics, including graveyard tactics and card types.

Character Developments

• Brando shows strategic thinking and understanding of game mechanics, indicating his growth as a character.
• Tiger Sparrow displays knowledge about card mechanics, highlighting his role as a core and assistant to Brando.

Significant Themes

• The blend of game mechanics and real-world strategy in Brando's approach to battle.
• The relationship between core and derivative cards, as shown through Brando and Tiger Sparrow's interaction.

Character Interactions

• Brando interacts with the Elemental Envoys, displaying a mix of authority and understanding.
• Brando and Tiger Sparrow discuss card mechanics, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• Brando's interaction with Romane and Antitina is brief but shows a level of familiarity and comfort.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Brando and Tiger Sparrow encounter the Ghost Knight, a powerful undead creature.
• Brando uses Ice Shard Arrows to slow down the Ghost Knight, causing its attack and recovery times to increase.
• Brando and Tiger Sparrow engage in a chase with the Ghost Knight, with Brando predicting and countering the Ghost Knight's moves.
• Brando and Tiger Sparrow retreat to a low-lying area to use the terrain to their advantage.

Character Developments

• Brando demonstrates his strategic thinking, battle instincts, and calmness under pressure.
• Tiger Sparrow shows admiration for Brando's bravery and skill, despite his initial reluctance to fight the Ghost Knight.
• Antitina and Romane watch the battle from a distance, with Romane expressing excitement and admiration for Brando's abilities.

Significant Themes

• Bravery and skill in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The importance of strategy and adaptability in battle.
• The power dynamics between different classes and ranks in the world of Eluin.

Character Interactions

• Brando and Tiger Sparrow work together, with Brando giving orders and Tiger Sparrow following them, demonstrating a level of trust and teamwork.
• Antitina and Romane watch the battle, with Romane expressing admiration for Brando's abilities, suggesting a growing respect for him despite her initial dislike.
• The Ghost Knight and Brando engage in a tense, strategic battle, with Brando predicting and countering the Ghost Knight's moves, showing a deep understanding of its abilities and tactics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ghost Knight's third attack is slowed by the Tiger Sparrow's Wind Bind Arrow.
• Brando and the Tiger Sparrow retreat to a predetermined ambush point, avoiding the Ghost Knight's Thousand Man Charge.
• The Ghost Knight stops at an invisible line, unable to reach Brando and the mercenaries due to its limited activity range.
• The mercenaries, now within the Ghost Knight's attack range, dodge its attacks and retaliate with ranged weapons, unable to be hit.

Character Developments

• Brando demonstrates his strategic prowess and knowledge of the game world, predicting the Ghost Knight's limited range and devising a strategy to exploit it.
• The Tiger Sparrow and the mercenaries gain newfound respect for Brando's tactics and leadership.
• Antitina becomes suspicious of Brando's abilities and the divine intervention theory.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and strategy in warfare.
• The contrast between Brando's advanced gaming knowledge and the more traditional combat methods of the mercenaries.
• The theme of divine intervention and its implications on the characters' beliefs.

Character Interactions

• Brando and the Tiger Sparrow work together to outmaneuver the Ghost Knight.
• The mercenaries follow Brando's orders, entering the Ghost Knight's attack range despite their initial disbelief.
• Antitina questions her initial belief in divine intervention, while Romane expresses her pride in Brando's abilities.
• The mercenaries and the Tiger Sparrow gain a newfound appreciation for Brando's tactics and leadership.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Brando plans to attack the Ghost Knight from behind as it retreats.
• Brando uses alchemy to create a powerful rope, the "Demon Binding Rope," to restrain the Ghost Knight.
• The Ghost Knight, injured and retreating, is pursued by mercenaries but escapes.

Character Developments

• Brando demonstrates strategic thinking and resourcefulness, using alchemy to create a powerful tool against the Ghost Knight.
• Tiger Sparrow shows quick thinking and leadership, preventing mercenaries from pursuing the retreating Ghost Knight.

Significant Themes

• Trust and reliance on Brando's abilities and judgment.
• The power of alchemy and its potential dangers (Brando's life force is drained).

Character Interactions

• Brando and Tiger Sparrow have a brief exchange, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• The mercenaries follow Tiger Sparrow's orders, demonstrating their trust in his judgment.
• Brando's actions inspire confidence in the mercenaries, highlighting his leadership role.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Brando uses Guiding Arrows to set up a tripwire, catapulting the Ghost Knight into the air.
• He then uses the Ruby Ring to cast Fireball, defeating the Ghost Knight.
• The Ghost Knight is revealed to be the soul of an underage Silver Elf maiden.

Character Developments

• Brando demonstrates his strategic thinking and powerful magic, reaching level 23 and nearing his second Talent unlock.
• The Ghost Knight is revealed to be a young elf maiden, humanizing the enemy and adding depth to the story.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the fierce Ghost Knight and the young elf maiden's true form highlights the theme of appearances being deceiving.
• The revelation of the Ghost Knight's identity also touches on the theme of the consequences of war and the innocence lost to it.

Character Interactions

• Brando and his mercenary team work together to defeat the Ghost Knight.
• The wild elf sisters and Romane express concern for the young elf maiden, showing empathy and compassion.
• Brando's interaction with the Ghost Knight's true form adds a layer of complexity to his character, showing his ability to adapt and his capacity for empathy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Brando and his companions encounter Medisa, a Silver Elf girl ghost, at the ancient royal tomb.
• Medisa reveals she's a substitute for her cursed sister, the princess, and seeks Brando's help to retrieve her sister's necklace from lizardmen.
• Brando agrees to help Medisa in exchange for her assistance in gaining the approval of the ancient kings' souls.

Character Developments

• Medisa: Shows resilience, selflessness, and resourcefulness. She's willing to sacrifice herself for her sister and manipulates Brando into helping her.
• Brando: Struggles with his cold, game-focused mindset and shows empathy towards Medisa's plight.
• Antitina: Demonstrates empathy and understanding towards Medisa's situation.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Medisa's willingness to sacrifice herself for her sister and Brando's agreement to help her.
• Manipulation: Medisa's manipulation of Brando to gain his assistance.
• Empathy: Brando and Antitina's emotional response to Medisa's plight.

Character Interactions

• Brando and Medisa: Brando is initially cold and focused on the game's objectives but becomes emotionally invested in Medisa's story. Medisa manipulates Brando into helping her.
• Antitina and Medisa: Antitina empathizes with Medisa's situation and is moved by her plight.
• Brando and Antitina: They work together to decide how to help Medisa and gain the ancient kings' approval.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Brando decides to save Medisa, the elven girl, by sealing her soul into a Fate Card to prevent her from dissipating.
• Medisa agrees to be sealed, with the condition that Brando helps her see her sister once.
• Brando successfully seals Medisa's soul into a Fate Card, obtaining a Silver-quality card named "Unicorn Knight (Eternal Song I)".

Character Developments

• Brando shows compassion and understanding towards Medisa's situation, willing to help her despite the risk and cost.
• Medisa reveals her desire to see her sister, demonstrating her love and longing for her family.
• Tiger Sparrow supports Brando's decision to save Medisa, showing his loyalty and understanding of his lord's actions.

Significant Themes

• Compassion and empathy towards enemies, even in the face of adversity.
• The power of contracts and agreements, both in the context of the game mechanics and as a metaphor for relationships.
• The cost of helping others, both in terms of resources and personal sacrifice.

Character Interactions

• Brando, Romane, and Antitina work together to save Medisa, showing unity and cooperation despite their initial enmity.
• Brando and Tiger Sparrow have a silent conversation, demonstrating their understanding and trust in each other.
• Medisa's wish to see her sister highlights the emotional bond between her and her family, despite the circumstances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Brando explains the rules of summoning Fate Cards to his companions.
• Brando reveals a part of his true identity as Brando the Spellweaver.
• Medisa, as the Ghost Knight, leaves behind a pair of boots and a crystal after her defeat.
• Brando identifies the crystal as the Ghost Knight Crystal, which grants +10% output Power upon equipping.
• Brando decides to make a trip to Ambersell due to the crystal's value.
• Brando finds a pair of Blood-Iron Greaves, which he equips, and decides to have the elder sister of the Elemental Envoy pair clean up the battlefield from now on.

Character Developments

• Brando: Shows his strategic thinking and knowledge of the game's mechanics. He also displays his ability to earn trust and keep secrets.
• Antitina: Shows curiosity and disbelief about the crystal's value. She also displays her understanding of the world's geography.
• Romane: Shows her merchant background by questioning the crystal's value and Brando's claims.
• The mercenaries: Display their excitement and disbelief about the crystal's value and Brando's plans.

Significant Themes

• The value of rare items and their impact on character abilities.
• The importance of trust and earning it, as shown by Brando's actions.
• The power dynamics between Brando and his companions, with Brando holding the most knowledge and power.

Character Interactions

• Brando and Antitina: Brando shares information about the crystal, and Antitina questions its value.
• Brando and Romane: Brando pinches Romane's face, and she kicks him in response, showing their playful dynamic.
• Brando and the mercenaries: Brando shares his plans, and the mercenaries react with excitement and disbelief.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The altar in the shrine of the Elven Goddess Saya is reopened after nearly two centuries, revealing the Silver Elf Imperial Guards and eventually King Aisotan, an ancient Elf ancestor.
• Brando seeks Aisotan's help to deal with the Lizardman Bandits in the forest, revealing his knowledge of the Min'er People, Tree Shepherds, and the impending return of the Dark Dragon.
• Aisotan agrees to help, lending his guards to Brando's group to combat the Lizardmen, but warns that they cannot leave the altar area for too long.

Character Developments

• Brando demonstrates his knowledge of ancient history and his ability to interact with high-level NPCs, gaining Aisotan's trust.
• Antitina learns about the true nature of the Tree Shepherds and the potential return of the Dark Dragon, causing her to question the world's current state of affairs.
• Aisotan shows a softer side when discussing Medisa, revealing that he cares for her despite his initial cold demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Trust and alliances between different races, forged out of necessity for survival.
• The consequences of past actions and the lingering effects of ancient conflicts.
• The power dynamics between the living and the dead, and the limitations of the latter.

Character Interactions

• Brando and Aisotan: Brando gains Aisotan's trust by demonstrating his knowledge of ancient history and his desire to combat the forces of darkness. Aisotan, in turn, shows respect for Brando's honesty and agrees to help him.
• Brando and Antitina: Brando shares his knowledge of the ancient world with Antitina, causing her to question the current state of the world and the potential return of the Dark Dragon. They work together to gain Aisotan's help against the Lizardmen.
• Aisotan and Medisa: Aisotan shows concern for Medisa's well-being, asking Brando's group to take care of her, revealing a softer side to his character.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The battle is over, and Conrad surveys the battlefield with the Black Fire Cult's Dark Priests.
• Conrad searches for the Grand Duke Rune's heir but finds no trace of him.
• Conrad interrogates and executes captured Grey Wolf Mercenaries, except for Redi, the white-haired youth.
• Conrad asks Redi about the group that traveled with him, and Redi reveals information about Brando's group.

Character Developments

• Conrad: Shows ruthlessness and indifference towards prisoners, focusing solely on gathering information about Brando's group.
• Redi: Initially defiant, he becomes terrified and desperate to survive, ultimately revealing information about Brando's group to Conrad.

Significant Themes

• Fear and its impact on individuals (Redi's transformation from defiance to desperation).
• The dehumanization of enemies (Conrad's treatment of prisoners).
• The importance of legacy and recognition (Redi's desire to die heroically).

Character Interactions

• Conrad and Redi: Conrad intimidates and interrogates Redi, while Redi initially tries to provoke Conrad but eventually surrenders information.
• Conrad and the Dark Priest: They exchange glances, suggesting they understand each other's thoughts without speaking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Redi, the surviving mercenary leader, offers information to Conrad in exchange for his life and a chance to lead the Paper Card Mercenary Group.
• Conrad tasks Redi with chasing and capturing Brando's group, promising to make Redi the leader if he succeeds. Qian, a captured girl, is also offered as a reward.
• Brando's group continues northeast, unaware of the pursuit. Brando senses a card resonance, indicating another card from his 'Eternal Song' deck is nearby.

Character Developments

• Redi: Shows ambition and willingness to betray his former group for personal gain. He harbors secret feelings for Qian and the blind girl, Aiko.
• Conrad: Demonstrates manipulative skills, understanding human nature, and a lack of remorse for his actions.
• Brando: Shows concern for his companions' well-being and determination to find the resonating card.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and ambition (Redi's actions)
• Manipulation and control (Conrad's actions)
• Perseverance and determination (Brando's actions)

Character Interactions

• Conrad and Redi: Conrad manipulates Redi into agreeing to the mission, playing on his ambition and desire for power.
• Brando and his group: Brando shows concern for Romane and Antitina's well-being, demonstrating his leadership and responsibility towards his companions.
• Conrad and the Dark Priest: They discuss their plans and share a sinister understanding, highlighting their shared goals and methods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Brando's group encounters a group of fleeing mercenaries from the Grey Wolf Mercenary Group, led by Sanford.
• They are pursued by a dozen high-ranking Black Fire Cultists on Inferior Demon mounts.
• Brando's Unicorn Knight card reacts, indicating another card's presence in the forest.

Character Developments

• Brando remains calm and strategic, considering the potential benefits and risks of the situation.
• Sanford shows desperation and urgency in seeking Brando's help.
• The elven commander demonstrates keen observation skills, noticing hidden figures in the forest.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between different factions (Black Fire Cultists, lizardmen, elves, mercenaries).
• The potential value of spoils and BOSSes in a game-like world.
• The importance of alertness and observation in survival and strategy.

Character Interactions

• Brando and Sanford: Brando agrees to help Sanford's group, showing a willingness to assist others in need.
• Brando and the elven commander: The commander provides crucial information about the forest, demonstrating their value as allies.
• Brando and Tiger Sparrow: Brando's mercenary captain hints at Brando's potential as a Spellweaver, but Brando seems indifferent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Brando encounters Milfit, a powerful figure with Golden Rank Level 1 strength, in the forest.
• Redi, a former Grey Wolf Mercenary, is revealed to have joined the Black Fire Cultists and is present with Milfit.
• Brando's group is ambushed by the Black Fire Cultists, including Redi and Milfit.

Character Developments

• Brando shows his power and patience, initially trying to coax Milfit out before using force.
• Milfit demonstrates her strength and combat prowess, blocking Brando's Wind Bullet without injury.
• Redi reveals his betrayal, joining the Black Fire Cultists to seek revenge on Brando and Macaro.

Significant Themes

• Power and strength: Milfit's display of power and Redi's alliance with a powerful force to seek revenge.
• Betrayal and trust: Redi's betrayal of his former companions and Brando's shock at being accused of being Aiko.
• Revenge: Redi's motivation for joining the Black Fire Cultists is revenge against Brando and Macaro.

Character Interactions

• Brando and Milfit: Brando tries to engage Milfit in conversation, but she responds aggressively, leading to a display of power from both sides.
• Brando and Redi: Redi blames Brando for his current situation and seeks revenge, leading to a tense standoff between them.
• Redi and his former companions: Redi's betrayal is revealed, causing shock and anger among his former companions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Redi, a former companion of Sanford and the Grey Wolf Mercenaries, defects to Conrad and returns with a group of Black Fire Cultists, including a Gold-tier warrior, Qian.
• Brando, Sanford, and the mercenaries are cornered, but Brando remains calm and composed.
• Brando reveals that the Silver Elf guards with him are actually Templar Knights, the continent's strongest heavy infantry, each empowered with elemental powers.
• Brando orders the Templar Knights to attack, overwhelming the Black Fire Cultists.

Character Developments

• Brando demonstrates his calm and strategic thinking under pressure.
• Redi shows his arrogance, betrayal, and underestimation of Brando's capabilities.
• Sanford displays leadership and influence among the Grey Wolf Mercenaries.
• Qian, now a Gold-tier warrior, remains distant and uncooperative with Redi.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and its consequences (Redi's actions and the reaction of his former companions).
• Power dynamics and underestimation of opponents (Redi underestimates Brando and the Silver Elf guards).
• Leadership and loyalty (Sanford's influence over the Grey Wolf Mercenaries).

Character Interactions

• Brando and Redi: Brando remains composed and confident, while Redi is arrogant and underestimates Brando, leading to his downfall.
• Sanford and Redi: Sanford expresses disappointment and disgust towards Redi's betrayal.
• Qian and Redi: Qian shows no loyalty or cooperation with Redi, waving his hand away when he tries to pat her face.
• Brando and the mercenaries: Brando comforts Romane, showing a caring side, while the mercenaries look to him for guidance and protection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Phoenix Guard's elven heavy infantry easily defeats the Black Fire Cultists, revealing the latter's regression in combat techniques.
• The Grey Wolf Mercenaries are shocked to see twenty awakened Templar Knights among the elves.
• Qian, now a Divine Envoy, protects Redi from the elves and tells him to find Lord Conrad.
• Brando decides to take Qian with them and have the elves handle Redi.
• Conrad and the Dark Priest meet with Hyukil, the Lizardman commander, at the Barrogon Ruins, seeking his help.
• Brando realizes the plot has changed and decides to face the challenge head-on.

Character Developments

• Brando shows his strategic thinking and calmness under pressure, deciding to face the changed plot.
• Qian, now a Divine Envoy, displays remnants of her original personality, protecting Redi and showing a fighting spirit.
• Redi reveals his betrayal and provides information to Brando, hoping for mercy.
• Hyukil, the Lizardman commander, shows he's been doing his job, investigating the King's Tomb, despite his crude aesthetic taste.

Significant Themes

• Regression of civilization and combat techniques, as seen in the Black Fire Cultists' crude methods compared to the Silver Elves' advanced techniques.
• The struggle between one's original consciousness and divine influence, as seen in Qian's character.
• The consequences of betrayal, as seen in Redi's situation.

Character Interactions

• Brando and the Silver Elves: Brando gives commands using ancient gestures, and the elves follow his orders.
• Qian and Redi: Qian protects Redi, showing remnants of her original personality.
• Conrad, the Dark Priest, and Hyukil: They meet to discuss a plan, with Conrad offering a 'big fish' as a benefit for Hyukil's help.
• Brando and his group: They discuss what to do with Qian and Redi, with Brando deciding to take Qian and have the elves handle Redi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Brando realizes the mission's complexity and the number of enemies they'll face, including Lizardman Bandits, Black Fire Cultists, Conrad's Dark Mercenaries, and a powerful Lizardman commander, Heyujir, and Conrad, a Gold Tier mercenary.
• Brando and the Silver Elf commander observe Lizardman Dragon Rider Cavalry scouting, indicating that the enemy is preparing for their arrival.
• Brando decides to proceed with their original plan, aiming to outmaneuver and outwit the enemy rather than relying on brute force.

Character Developments

• Brando demonstrates strategic thinking and confidence in his abilities, aiming to prove himself to the Silver Elf commander.
• Sanford, a former Grey Wolf mercenary, shows loyalty and understanding of Brando's kindness, swearing allegiance to him despite Brando's lack of overwhelming strength.
• The Silver Elf commander, Menis, remains skeptical of Brando's claims and abilities but agrees to wait and see his plan in action.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategy and intelligence over brute force.
• The power dynamics between Brando and the Silver Elf commander, with Menis initially doubting Brando's capabilities.
• The theme of trust and loyalty, as shown between Brando and Sanford.

Character Interactions

• Brando and the Silver Elf commander discuss their observations and plans, with Menis questioning Brando's confidence and abilities.
• Brando reassures Sanford about their chances of victory, showing leadership and confidence.
• Brando and Menis agree to a sort of wager, with Menis waiting to see Brando's promised victory.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kojin, a Lizardman Dragon Rider squadron leader, is tasked with finding a human party in the jungle, a dangerous mission that doesn't suit his strengths.
• He leads his team into the forest, unaware that they're being watched by Brando and his group.
• Brando's group captures Kojin after killing his subordinates. Kojin expects to be interrogated and possibly tortured for information.
• Brando uses a silence spell on Kojin, demonstrating his magical power, and threatens him with soul torment to ensure cooperation.

Character Developments

• Kojin: Realizes the danger of his situation and decides to cooperate with Brando to save his life.
• Brando: Shows his ability to intimidate and control NPCs, using his knowledge of their typical behaviors and a display of magical power.

Significant Themes

• Survival and self-preservation: Kojin's primary concern is saving his own life, even at the cost of betraying his people.
• Power dynamics: Brando's display of magical power establishes his dominance over Kojin, who is now willing to do anything to please him.

Character Interactions

• Brando and Kojin: Brando uses his knowledge of typical NPC behavior and a display of magical power to intimidate Kojin into cooperating.
• Kojin and Hyukil: Kojin reports to Hyukil, his superior, about the human party's retreat, hoping to avoid punishment for his earlier mistake.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kojin, a Lizardman officer, returns and reports that humans attacked them from the south, leading to the death of four Lizardmen.
• Conrad, Hyukil (Lizardman commander), and a Dark Priest argue about the human's strategy and decide to split into three groups to chase them.
• Brando and his group observe the enemy forces gathering and splitting into three groups as planned.

Character Developments

• Kojin shows fear and anxiety, hoping that Brando will keep his promise to return his soul.
• Conrad, Hyukil, and the Dark Priest display their strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• Brando demonstrates his strategic prowess and adaptability, changing his plan upon realizing the importance of defeating the Dark Priest.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and flexibility in battle plans.
• The use of strategy and deception to outmaneuver opponents.
• The value of information and reconnaissance in warfare.

Character Interactions

• Kojin interacts with Hyukil, reporting the attack and showing fear.
• Conrad, Hyukil, and the Dark Priest argue and make decisions together.
• Brando, Sanford, the Silver Elf commander, and Romane discuss the enemy's movements and Brando's plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Brando and his group use Dragon Mounts to reach the battlefield.
• Brando sets up an ambush for an approaching Lizardmen army.
• Brando decides to use a divide-and-conquer strategy, with elves as the vanguard and mercenaries for ranged suppression.

Character Developments

• Brando shows sympathy and understanding towards Romane's discomfort, demonstrating his growing care for his companions.
• Brando feels nervous before the battle, a contrast to his usual calm demeanor, indicating his growth and adaptability to new situations.
• Menis, the Silver Elf commander, shows a hint of willingness to teach Brando, suggesting a shift in his perception of Brando.

Significant Themes

• The theme of growth and adaptation is evident in Brando's character development.
• The theme of trust and understanding is shown in Brando's interaction with Menis, hinting at a potential alliance or friendship.

Character Interactions

• Brando and Romane: Brando shows understanding and care towards Romane's discomfort, while Romane teases Brando playfully.
• Brando and Menis: Brando tries to engage Menis in conversation, showing interest in Menis' background and skills. Menis, initially cold, shows a hint of willingness to teach Brando, indicating a shift in his perception of Brando.