Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Richard and his group arrive at the San Jose Royal Magic Academy (Black Robe School) led by King Nio.
• Nio reveals that San Jose has been quietly working on a grand project for decades, exhausting their resources, which has limited their external actions.
• Nio introduces Francis, a genius magic apprentice who proposed the theory of Light Magic Guidance, which suggests that different types of light can be used to accomplish various tasks within the elemental realm.

Character Developments

• Richard: Maintains his independent stance, refusing to work for anyone, including Nio.
• Night Jade: Demonstrates her lack of knowledge about certain historical figures and events, showing her age and limited experience in the human world.
• Nio: Shows pride in the Black Robe School and reveals his dedication to the grand project, displaying confidence in San Jose's strength and future.

Significant Themes

• The potential of magic to benefit humanity on a larger scale.
• The limitations of current magical knowledge and practices.
• The dedication and perseverance required for groundbreaking research and innovation.

Character Interactions

• Richard and Night Jade: Their interaction shows Night Jade's naivety and Richard's patience and understanding towards her.
• Richard and Nio: They maintain a respectful yet tense relationship, with Richard expressing his unwillingness to serve Nio, while Nio remains confident in his nation's strength and projects.
• Nio and the group: Nio leads the group, sharing his knowledge and pride in the Black Robe School, while the group listens and reacts with varying levels of interest and skepticism.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Richard learns about San Jose's unique research on Light Magic Theory, which can convert ordinary light into different spectra using crystals as lenses.
• Nio, the King of San Jose, demonstrates a prototype weapon, the Ray Casing, which uses crystals to focus and amplify elemental energy.
• Richard and Night Jade visit a firing range and witness the Ray Casing's destructive power, capable of piercing through granite walls.

Character Developments

• Richard shows understanding of Light Magic Theory, surprising Nio.
• Nio reveals his regret at the scarcity of crystals and the limited practical application of their research.
• Richard suggests a novel idea of training low-level mages to use Ray Casings, which Nio finds intriguing.

Significant Themes

• The potential of unconventional magic theories and their practical applications.
• The importance of affordable and mass-producible military technology.
• The limitations of human capabilities and the pursuit of knowledge.

Character Interactions

• Richard and Nio engage in a conversation about Light Magic Theory, with Richard providing valuable insights.
• Night Jade expresses her greed for crystals and shock at the number of Ray Casings produced by San Jose.
• Richard and Night Jade exchange glances, expressing their surprise at the military implications of San Jose's research.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, a rookie journalist, is unexpectedly assigned to interview Richard, a legendary figure with numerous titles.
• The interview covers Richard's life, from his first major battle (the Transverse Mountains Campaign) to his role in the war against the Titans, including famous battles like the Battle of Sadness Valley Sniping and Ragnarök.
• The interview ends with Richard expressing regret for marrying multiple wives and his desire to be a traveler.

Character Developments

• The protagonist shows growth in confidence and professionalism during the interview.
• Richard is portrayed as a humble and approachable figure despite his legendary status.

Significant Themes

• Luck and Destiny: The protagonist's life is marked by unexpected good fortune, hinting at a larger destiny.
• War and Sacrifice: The interview covers the cost of war, with many lives lost in the battles against the Titans.
• Power and Responsibility: Richard's power and influence come with the responsibility of protecting various races and maintaining peace.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Richard interact professionally, with the protagonist gaining confidence and Richard showing his approachable side.
• Richard's wives are mentioned but not present, highlighting the complexity of his personal life.