Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryan uses propaganda to promote the Primal Church and the Creator, leading to a significant increase in believers.
• Elvian and Sesia are briefed on Ryan's plans for the Southern Continent and the Primal Church.
• Ryan reveals his multiple Chosen powers to Elvian and Sesia and invites them to join the Primal Church.
• Sylvia successfully connects with Baalshatt through a ritual and is summoned to the Misty Space.

Character Developments

• Ryan: Becomes more open about his plans and powers, aiming to gather allies for the Primal Church.
• Elvian: Accepts Ryan's invitation to join the Primal Church after seeing the benefits and lack of other options.
• Sesia: Trusts Ryan more after their cultivation session and agrees to join the Primal Church.
• Sylvia: Successfully connects with Baalshatt and is summoned to the Misty Space, demonstrating her devotion and ambition.

Significant Themes

• Faith and its power: The importance of faith in the Primal Church and the power it brings to believers.
• Trust and alliance: Ryan's efforts to build trust and form alliances with key figures like Elvian and Sesia.
• Ambition and devotion: Sylvia's ambition to become a god and her unwavering devotion to Baalshatt.

Character Interactions

• Ryan, Elvian, and Sesia: Ryan reveals his plans and powers to Elvian and Sesia, leading to their decision to join the Primal Church.
• Sylvia and Baalshatt: Sylvia successfully connects with Baalshatt through a ritual, demonstrating her devotion and ambition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sylvia visits the Creator's palace on St. Gero Island but is abruptly sent away without any response.
• Sylvia interprets this as a sign that the Creator needs her help and plans to meet Ryan, the Holy Son of the Primal Church, to confirm her suspicions.
• The Gate of Janus issues a continental meeting invitation to various powers, including the Primal Church, to discuss the situation in the Southern Continent.

Character Developments

• Sylvia becomes more determined to prove herself as the chosen one and gain the Creator's authority.
• Ryan decides to attend the continental meeting under the guise of the Primal Church's Holy Son to investigate Janus's intentions and maintain his safety.

Significant Themes

• Faith and its role in the power dynamics of the Rhea Continent.
• The silence of the gods and its impact on the balance of power among the churches.
• The struggle for influence and control among the churches and imperial powers.

Character Interactions

• Sylvia and Ryan's indirect interaction through Sylvia's visit to the Creator's palace and her plan to meet Ryan.
• Kachia and Kachina's discussion about the continental meeting and their support for Ryan's actions in the Southern Continent.
• The various powers on the continent preparing to attend the continental meeting, with their own agendas and suspicions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryan learns that Sylvia is in the Southern Continent and decides to infiltrate the Gate of Janus headquarters in St. Gero City to find the Sovereign's Temple.
• Ryan and Witch K successfully enter the headquarters, observing the wealth and power of the Gate of Janus.
• Ryan calls Lin Qi to guide them to the Janus Temple, bypassing the Pope's orders.
• Witch K temporarily takes the souls of the Paladins guarding the Janus Temple entrance.

Character Developments

• Ryan demonstrates his strategic thinking and adaptability in navigating the Gate of Janus headquarters.
• Witch K showcases her power and ruthlessness by temporarily taking the souls of the Paladins.
• Lin Qi asserts her authority as the Saintess, overriding the Pope's orders.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence within the Gate of Janus, reflected in the conflict between the Pope Faction and the Saintess Faction.
• The integration of Supernatural power into society, as seen in St. Gero City's management system.
• The role of faith and wealth in religious institutions, exemplified by the Gate of Janus's wealth and the people's desire for extraordinary power.

Character Interactions

• Ryan and Witch K work together to infiltrate the headquarters, with Witch K providing support and Ryan navigating the complex political landscape.
• Ryan and Lin Qi collaborate to reach the Janus Temple, with Lin Qi using her authority as the Saintess to bypass obstacles.
• Witch K's actions demonstrate her loyalty to Ryan and her willingness to act ruthlessly when necessary.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryan and Lin Qi arrive at the Trial Space to find the Advancement Fragment.
• They locate the fragment in a lake, but neither can retrieve it.
• Ryan enters the Misty Space and connects with a star, seeing an inverted woman on a crucifix.
• A wooden boat appears on the lake with Janus's phantom on it.
• Janus refuses to turn around, revealing that she can't see Ryan because 'He' will also see him.

Character Developments

• Ryan: Shows determination to retrieve the fragment and prove himself to Janus. He discovers a new aspect of the Misty Space and encounters a mysterious inverted woman.
• Lin Qi: Assists Ryan but doesn't play a significant role in this chapter.
• Janus: Reveals that Ryan's memories are sealed by the Four Gods (Incarnations of his negative emotions) and that the truth about the Rhea Continent's disaster is too harmful for Ryan to know yet.

Significant Themes

• The power of truth and its potential harm.
• The importance of retrieving Ryan's memories and power to restore order.
• The mysterious nature of Outsiders and their potential connection to the inverted woman.

Character Interactions

• Ryan and Lin Qi: Work together to find the fragment, with Ryan relying on Lin Qi's knowledge of the location.
• Ryan and Janus: Interact for the first time, with Janus providing cryptic information about Ryan's past and the current situation. Ryan tries to learn more about Janus but is met with refusal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryan learns that the inverted cross woman is sealed by Janus, and the gods' silence is related to this seal.
• Janus reveals that the four gods were born from Ryan's negative emotions and that Janus in Ryan's space-time is already dead.
• Janus gives Lin Qi the Authority of Space-Time, making her the new Lord of Space-Time.
• Ryan discovers that the last Advancement Fragment is inside the Silver Cross Sword, which is revealed to be the God of Order.
• Ryan absorbs the final Advancement Fragment, advancing to Tier 7.

Character Developments

• Ryan: Realizes the truth about the gods and Janus, advances to Tier 7.
• Lin Qi: Becomes the new Lord of Space-Time after receiving the Authority of Space-Time.
• Janus: Dissolves after giving Lin Qi the authority, but its power continues to seal the inverted cross woman.

Significant Themes

• The truth behind the gods and their silence.
• The inheritance of Divine Authority and the consequences of becoming a god.
• The power of Order and its manifestation as a sword.

Character Interactions

• Ryan and Janus: Janus reveals its past and gives Lin Qi the Authority of Space-Time before dissolving.
• Ryan and Lin Qi: They discuss Lin Qi's newfound power and Ryan's plans for the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryan and Lin Qi leave the trial space and encounter a clash between Witch K and Cardinal Bishop Carls.
• Carls orders his men to seize Ryan and Lin Qi, suspecting them of colluding with other churches.
• Ryan demonstrates his immense strength by easily defeating a Seventh Tier Transcendent, shocking Carls and his men.
• The Ascetics and Templar Knights arrive, and Carls claims he was merely sparring with Ryan and Lin Qi.

Character Developments

• Ryan's strength has grown significantly, allowing him to defeat Seventh Tier Transcendents with ease.
• Carls is revealed to be secretly supporting the Saintess Faction and is looking for an opportunity to turn the tables on Pope Sylvia.
• Lin Qi remains calm and collected in the face of danger.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics within the Church, with Carls and Sylvia at odds.
• The importance of strength and reputation in the world of Transcendents.

Character Interactions

• Ryan and Witch K work together, with Ryan taking the lead in combat.
• Carls and his men underestimate Ryan's strength, leading to their surprise and shock.
• Lin Qi and Ryan present a united front against Carls and his men.
• The Ascetics and Templar Knights arrive, adding another layer of tension to the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryan, Lin Qi, and Witch K visit St. Gero City, where Ryan defeats Archbishop Tickus.
• Ryan and Archbishop Carls reach an agreement to cooperate against Sylvia.
• Sylvia learns about Ryan's sudden increase in power and suspects the Creator's involvement.
• Helen reveals to Sylvia the Primal Church's ritual for converting faith power.

Character Developments

• Ryan's power increases significantly, likely due to the Creator's reward.
• Sylvia becomes more determined to become a god and sees Ryan as a threat.
• Helen's loyalty to Sylvia is reinforced, but she's also drawn to Ryan.
• Archbishop Carls sees an opportunity to become Pope and agrees to cooperate with Ryan.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power struggle within the Church.
• The influence of the Creator and divine authority.
• The consequences of corruption and betrayal of one's faith.

Character Interactions

• Ryan and Carls form an alliance against Sylvia.
• Sylvia and Helen discuss the Primal Church's ritual and Ryan's true strength.
• Helen struggles with her loyalty to Sylvia and her growing connection to Ryan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryan brings talents from Augustus and the Northern Federation to support the Primal Church's logistical work.
• The Holy Blood Army, led by Shally, invades the Kingdom of Oen, facing strong resistance from the Blood Cult and other countries.
• The Iron Blood Legion, led by Magana, arrives to aid the Holy Blood Army, turning the tide of the battle.
• Ryan explores the Misty Space, discovering potential connections to his power and the stars.
• Helen relays a message from Sylvia, who wants to meet with Ryan.

Character Developments

• Ryan continues to expand the Primal Church's influence and explores the Misty Space, seeking to understand its secrets and his connection to it.
• Sylvia, driven by her desire to become the Divine Oracle of Janus, searches for the Primal Church's strongholds and the Balshatt Relic Site, finding evidence of Balshatt's existence and the deities ruling during that era.
• Helen, now loyal to Ryan, acts as a mole for him, relaying messages between him and Sylvia.

Significant Themes

• The power of faith and its connection to the Misty Space and the stars.
• The struggle for influence and control between the Primal Church and other church factions, particularly Sylvia's pursuit of the Divine Oracle of Janus.
• The exploration of Ryan's past and his connection to the Misty Space and the stars.

Character Interactions

• Ryan and Sylvia's interaction is tense, with Sylvia trying to uncover the truth about the Primal Church and Ryan evading her questions.
• Ryan and Helen's interaction is cooperative, with Helen acting as a mole for Ryan and relaying messages between him and Sylvia.
• Ryan and Magana's interaction is competitive, with Magana trying to outdo Shally in capturing the Kingdom of Oen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sylvia, the Pope of Janus, visits Ryan, seeking a deal to access a sacred location for a power conversion ritual.
• Ryan refuses her offer, stating that the Primal Church's development is inevitable and he won't trade time for the church's secrets.
• Sylvia reveals she has met the Creator and believes she is more qualified for godhood than Ryan.
• Ryan agrees to Sylvia's condition to prove her piety: the Gate of Janus must convert to the Creator's faith.
• Sylvia adds a condition: Ryan must share the Creator's will with her and take her to the ritual location if she is recognized by the Creator again.

Character Developments

• Sylvia: Shows ambition and confidence in her potential for godhood, driven by her desire to become a god and her belief in her meeting with the Creator.
• Ryan: Maintains his calm and composed demeanor, refusing Sylvia's deal and setting conditions to test her sincerity.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and desire for power: Both Sylvia and Ryan exhibit strong ambition, with Sylvia wanting to become a god and Ryan aiming to expand the Primal Church.
• Faith and belief: The chapter explores the characters' beliefs in the Creator and their willingness to prove their piety.

Character Interactions

• Sylvia and Ryan: Their interaction is marked by negotiation, with Sylvia trying to convince Ryan of her qualifications and Ryan setting conditions to test Sylvia's sincerity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryan and Helen discuss using Sylvia's desperation to purge the Pope Faction, aiming to strengthen Lin Qi's position as the future Pope.
• Ryan guesses that faith in Janus will converge on him, leading to a bold plan to gather all Divine Authority.
• Lin Qi begins grinding in the Chaos Space to level up from 70 to 80.
• Ryan creates a new character, Shana, a Son of the Sun bounty hunter, and equips her with top-tier items from other alts' backpacks.

Character Developments

• Ryan becomes more strategic and long-term in his planning, considering the future convergence of faith and the need for new characters to inherit divine authority.
• Lin Qi demonstrates her combat prowess and potential against high-level monsters in the Chaos Space.
• Shana, the new character, shows exceptional combat ability even at low levels, thanks to Ryan's equipping her with powerful relics.

Significant Themes

• The convergence of faith and the potential gathering of Divine Authority by Ryan.
• The strategic planning and long-term vision of Ryan, considering the future of his alts and the gods.
• The power dynamics within the Gate of Janus and the Church, with Sylvia and Carls fighting for control.

Character Interactions

• Ryan discusses plans with Helen, his most trusted alt.
• Ryan interacts with Lin Qi through the Chaos Channel, observing her progress and providing guidance.
• Shana interacts with her bounty hunter teammates, demonstrating her combat prowess and leaving a strong impression on them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryan attempts to contact the Earth Goddess using the mark and a ritual.
• He decides to create a new character to cultivate and determine the tasks to be done.
• Ryan performs a divination ritual to find the Blood God's location and encounters a terrifying power.
• He decides to have Lin Qi contact the Blood Cult for more information about the Blood God's situation.

Character Developments

• Ryan: He becomes more determined to find the Blood God and retrieve his memories. He also realizes the danger of seeking out the Outer Gods and the need to find the cause of their situation.
• Lin Qi: She is about to reach level 71 and is expected to reach level 80 in about two months, which will make her a god. She is also helping Carls to manage Sylvia.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for Divine Authority and the danger of seeking out the Outer Gods.
• The power of divination and the risks involved.
• The complexity of Ryan's relationships with his wives and the potential conflict between them.

Character Interactions

• Ryan and Adele: They have a light-hearted conversation about tea, with Adele teasing Ryan about his preference for milk over black tea.
• Ryan and Lin Qi: They discuss the situation with the Blood Cult and Carls' request for help with Sylvia.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryan and Lin Qi discuss Carls' request for help against Sylvia. Ryan decides to wait and reinforce Carls later, as he's currently dealing with threats from the Primal Church and the Witches.
• Grand Duke Magana successfully captures the Kingdom of Oen, and Shally is to meet with the Temple of War in three days.
• Rumors spread about the Augustus Empire's involvement in the Southern Continent and the Primal Church's true intentions.
• Ryan decides to investigate the malfunctioning Sun Emblem in the Augustus Empire.

Character Developments

• Ryan remains calm and strategic in his decisions, prioritizing his current tasks over Carls' immediate needs.
• Lin Qi continues to level up, showing dedication to her personal growth.
• Witch K reveals her age and experience, showing weariness from her long life and loneliness.
• Barnes, an elder of the Burning Covenant, shows respect and deference to Ryan and Witch K.

Significant Themes

• Patience and strategic planning in dealing with complex situations (Ryan).
• The passage of time and its effects on individuals (Witch K).
• The power dynamics and politics within the Burning Covenant and the Primal Church.

Character Interactions

• Ryan and Lin Qi discuss Carls' request, with Ryan showing his strategic thinking and Lin Qi her understanding and support.
• Ryan and Witch K decide to investigate the Sun Emblem together, showing mutual respect and trust.
• Barnes interacts with Ryan and Witch K, showing deference and understanding of their power and status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryan and Witch K enter a room containing the Sun Emblem, a sacred object of the Burning Covenant.
• Ryan attempts to use the Sun Emblem for Witch K's ritual, but it triggers a space-time displacement, sending Ryan to a fixed loop scene from the Old Days.
• In this scene, Ryan witnesses pilgrims being slaughtered by Chaos Demons and sees a Priestess who wasn't present during his previous awakening ritual.
• Ryan decides to fight against the demons and clears the initial wave, but a much larger demonic army emerges from the Abyss.
• The Sun God, Heross, finally appears and attacks the demons with a powerful golden beam, but a giant, dark hand reaches out towards Ryan.

Character Developments

• Ryan: Shows bravery and determination in defending the pilgrims against the demons. He also demonstrates his ability to control the Sword of Order and use the Janus Mark for escape.
• Witch K: Not present in this chapter, but her ritual with Ryan is the catalyst for his journey into the fixed loop scene.

Significant Themes

• Faith and its role in the lives of the pilgrims.
• The power of gods and the consequences of their absence or inaction.
• Ryan's growing strength and confidence in his abilities.

Character Interactions

• Ryan interacts with two pilgrims—a young man and an old man—learning about their motivations and the nature of their pilgrimage.
• Ryan fights alongside the pilgrims and guards against the Chaos Demons, showcasing his protective instincts.
• Ryan and the Sun God, Heross, have a brief interaction through Heross's attack on the demons, but they do not meet directly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryan encounters a dark entity while trying to reach the Sun God's Temple.
• The entity, disguised as the Sun God Heross, tries to lure Ryan into the temple.
• Ryan realizes the entity is an imposter and escapes using his Authority of Space-Time.
• The entity reveals it can manipulate space-time and traps Ryan in the altered space.
• Ryan deduces the entity's limitations and decides to wait for rescue.

Character Developments

• Ryan demonstrates quick thinking and calmness under pressure, using his knowledge of space-time manipulation to deduce the entity's limitations.
• The entity, despite its power, shows frustration and emotional instability, hinting at a past connection with Ryan.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and understanding over brute force.
• The consequences of past actions and the lengths enemies will go to for revenge.
• The importance of patience and strategic thinking in dire situations.

Character Interactions

• Ryan's interaction with the entity reveals his cunning and ability to read people, even in disguise.
• The entity's frustration with Ryan's calmness and lack of fear indicates a personal history between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryan and 'Heross' have a tense standoff in the sealed space.
• Ryan is pulled out by the Sun God's power, saved by Witch k using the Sun Emblem.
• The Sword of Order transforms into a small fairy, Doro, who claims to be the God of Order and calls Ryan 'Master'.

Character Developments

• Ryan: Shows calm and composure in the face of 'Heross'. Successfully retrieves the Sun Emblem and revives the God of Order, though Doro's memory is damaged.
• 'Heross': Remains mysterious and hostile, revealing little about her past or intentions.
• Doro: Transforms from the Sword of Order into a small fairy, showing signs of amnesia but recognizing Ryan as her 'Master'.
• Witch k: Shows concern for Ryan's safety, aids in his rescue, and remains suspicious of Ryan's relationship with Doro.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances, as seen in the standoff between Ryan and 'Heross', and the potential threat posed by 'Heross' if she recovers her power.
• The nature of divinity and godhood, explored through Doro's transformation and amnesia.
• Trust and suspicion, evident in Witch k's uncertainty about Ryan's relationship with Doro.

Character Interactions

• Ryan and 'Heross': Engage in a tense, silent standoff, with 'Heross' refusing to communicate and Ryan attempting to negotiate.
• Ryan and Witch k: Work together to escape the sealed space, with Witch k rescuing Ryan using the Sun Emblem. They then discuss the situation with Doro and plan to meet with Barnes and Shana.
• Ryan and Doro: Interact briefly, with Doro recognizing Ryan as her 'Master' but showing signs of amnesia. Ryan accepts Doro's transformation without much surprise or concern.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryan takes Shana for her job change, then returns to the castle and enters Vainay's room with Doro.
• Doro reveals she can sense and break Ryan's soul contracts, starting with Carls' contract.
• Ryan discovers Doro can enter the Misty Space and suspects she's the key to unlocking its secrets.
• Ryan aids Shana's training using the Sun Mark's power, significantly boosting her level.
• Ryan validates the training method with his other wives and plans to visit them to do the same.
• Ryan learns about conflicts within the Church and plans to return to St. Gero City.

Character Developments

• Ryan: Realizes Doro's potential and plans to use her to unlock the Misty Space's secrets. Experiments with aiding his wives' training using the marks' power.
• Doro: Reveals she can sense and break soul contracts, and can enter the Misty Space.
• Shana: Completes her job change and gains significant levels through training with Ryan.
• Shally: Plans to infiltrate the Temple of War to find clues about the Blood God.
• Carls: Panics as Sylvia gathers evidence against him and hopes Ryan will help him fight the Pope.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Misty Space and the role of Doro in unlocking its secrets.
• The use of the marks' power to aid training and improve strength.
• The conflicts within the Church and the power struggles among its officials.

Character Interactions

• Ryan and Doro: Ryan discovers Doro's abilities and plans to use her to unlock the Misty Space's secrets.
• Ryan and Shana: Ryan aids Shana's training using the Sun Mark's power, significantly boosting her level.
• Ryan and his other wives: Ryan plans to visit them to aid their training using the marks' power.
• Ryan and Witch K: Ryan asks Witch K to wait for him in Arcadia while he completes a mission assigned by the Creator.
• Ryan and the Kachiya sisters: Ryan returns to Arcadia to aid the sisters' training and discuss the Empire's campaigns against the Eastern Continent countries.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryan meets Kachia, the real Empress of Arcadia, and they discuss their respective plans and the future of their empires.
• Ryan creates a new character, Olia, to prepare for the takeover of Divine Authority.
• Carls, the leader of the Gate of Janus' opposition faction, is sealed by Sylvia, the Pope, who intends to kill him.
• Carls tries to convince Sylvia that Ryan is manipulating her and suggests using his "death" as bait to lure Ryan to St. Gero City.

Character Developments

• Kachia reveals she knows about Ryan's true identity and accepts his plans for the time being.
• Ryan creates Olia to serve as a future Earth Goddess.
• Carls, desperate, tries to manipulate Sylvia to protect himself and the Gate of Janus.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power struggles within religious institutions (Gate of Janus).
• Manipulation and deception in political and religious affairs (Ryan, Carls).
• The importance of strategic alliances and cooperation (Arcadia and Augustus Empires).

Character Interactions

• Ryan and Kachia discuss their plans and reach an understanding.
• Ryan and the Witch K work together to level up Olia.
• Sylvia and Carls have a tense confrontation, with Carls trying to convince Sylvia to spare him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sylvia kills Carls, the Cardinal Bishop, to prevent his escape during the trial.
• Ryan returns to Port of Misi and receives news of Carls's death from Lin Qi.
• Sylvia visits Ryan and requests his help in preparing Lin Qi for the Papacy.
• Sylvia asks Ryan to handle Lista, who has betrayed her and joined Carls's side.

Character Developments

• Sylvia: Shows her ruthlessness and decisiveness in killing Carls to maintain control within the Church. Her single-minded pursuit of becoming a god is further emphasized.
• Ryan: Demonstrates his political acumen by navigating the complex power dynamics within the Church and maintaining his alliance with Sylvia.
• Lista: Betrays Sylvia and joins Carls's side, likely driven by his desire for Helen. His actions ultimately lead to his death at the hands of the witch K.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Sylvia's actions highlight her desire to maintain control within the Church, while Ryan's maneuvering shows his understanding of the importance of power dynamics.
• Ambition and Greed: Sylvia's single-minded pursuit of godhood and Lista's obsession with Helen illustrate the destructive potential of unchecked ambition and greed.

Character Interactions

• Sylvia and Ryan: Their interaction shows their mutual understanding and trust, with Sylvia asking Ryan to help prepare Lin Qi for the Papacy and Ryan agreeing to handle Lista.
• Helen and Lista: Helen's indifference towards Lista and her decision to let the witch K handle him show her growing detachment from Lista, likely due to her growing feelings for Ryan.
• Lista and the witch K: Their interaction highlights the witch K's power and her role as a enforcer for Sylvia, as well as Lista's tragic downfall due to his obsession with Helen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lista's death is ruled a suicide, causing little stir in Port of Misi.
• Ryan receives a letter in Ancient Lottean, inviting him to the City of Desire.
• Witch K reveals she fought the City Lord of Desire two hundred years ago.

Character Developments

• Ryan remains calm and collected, even when faced with potential danger from the City Lord of Desire.
• Witch K shows pride in her past victories but is open to causing more trouble in the City of Desire.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics between different entities (Church, City of Desire, Primal Church).
• The potential consequences of actions, as seen in Ryan's consideration of blowing up the statue of Desire.

Character Interactions

• Ryan and Witch K discuss the City Lord of Desire and her invitation.
• Ryan and Jonathan (Old Joe) interact briefly, with Jonathan revealing he was chased by the City Lord of Desire.

Key Plot Points

• Ryan and Witch K enter the City of Desire without issue, finding it technologically advanced and well-managed.
• The City Lord is absent, and guards claim she's out of town.
• Ryan learns that the City Lord left instructions with Elder Bernard to keep the councilors informed of her absence.

Character Developments

• Ryan remains calm and determined despite the City Lord's absence.
• Witch K shows understanding of the City Lord's methods and helps guide Ryan.
• Dilia, despite her limited role, provides valuable information about the City Lord's absence and the relationship between Old Joe and a girl related to one of the Seven Great Elders.

Significant Themes

• The City of Desire's advanced application of supernatural power in daily life.
• The City Lord's mysterious and calculated methods.
• The power dynamics and information control within the City of Desire.

Character Interactions

• Ryan and Witch K work together, with Witch K providing insight and guidance.
• Ryan interacts with Dilia, who provides useful information despite her initial limitations.
• Ryan encounters a guard at the City Lord's castle, who dismisses him as another ambitious visitor.