Vol. 23The Moon Bay Crisis

Shade uncovered the Radiance Messenger’s secrets, faced the Misfortune Demon, and searched for the Oasis Heart while Moon Bay’s factions and supernatural threats gathered. The Oasis Heart remained unfound, and Shade went to meet Illustrious Miss beneath the Moon.

  • Shade helped Young Mr. Gilott accept the release of his soul, completed Illustrious Miss’s fourth task, and discovered how the Radiance Messenger and a young Blue Dragon fused into Miss Maron, whom he named Angie Illustrious.
  • Shade and the Witches escaped the Seven-Tailed Player aboard the Radiance Messenger, then Shade returned to Spring and later fought and captured the dragon-winged Vampire Beast before learning Iluna planned to slay a dragon alone.
  • Shade and Miss Belinder investigated the abnormal light at the Belinder farm and found a Holy Grail inscribed “Source of Light,” then restored Gray-headed Eagle’s notebook and uncovered clues tied to Kalas Mountain and Detective Sparrow.
  • Shade went to the Dalmanin residence, broke Countess Dalmanin’s enchantment, and found Earl Dalmanin drained of his Life Force before rescuing Miss Belinder and the maids from a hidden chamber.
  • Shade and Doctor Schneider confronted the Black Crow at Belinder Big Ben, where Emilia awakened the Sword of Light and fought Pharnalius with their allies until Shade and the Doctor banished the Demon.
  • Shade returned to Belinder Manor with Emilia, reconciled with Bella after revealing his identity, and later joined Luvia, Leisha, and Miss Galina in preparing for their exams.
  • Shade entered the Gravel Gold Sand Sea in 4260, met Yadlin Sianuode, Liya Sandel, Ms. Meister, and Shelly Knight, and helped Grandma Sianode survive an illusion of her clan’s dead.
  • Shade and Mr. Bernhardt investigated the Bloodkin supplying the Dragon Devouring Order, then learned Baron Chandler had left after his factory burned and planned to pursue him before Shade went to meet Illustrious Miss.
Chapters 2210–2309 Read from Ch. 2210

Arc 89The Dragon and the Vampire Beast

Shade resolved the Radiance Messenger’s mystery, rescued its fused soul with the Witches, and returned to Moon Bay as supernatural incidents and factional conflicts escalated. After capturing a dragon-winged Vampire Beast, Shade learned that Iluna planned to leave soon to slay a dragon alone.

  • Shade helped Young Mr. Gilott accept his soul’s release, completed Illustrious Miss’s fourth task, and entered the shipwreck disaster in the Time Corridor.
  • Shade and the Witches uncovered how the Radiance Messenger and a young Blue Dragon had fused into Miss Maron, whom Shade named Angie Illustrious.
  • Shade and the Witches escaped the Seven-Tailed Player aboard the Radiance Messenger, and Shade returned to Spring with two leaves from the Tree Father.
  • Shade mastered Dragon Roar, then discovered that people in Moon Bay were melting into light as the Church investigated the Headless Serial Murder Case.
  • Shade arranged shelter for Emilia and the Unicorn at Bella Belinder’s manor while he and Mr. Bernhardt investigated the Bloodkin and hunted the Vampire Beast.
  • Shade and Mr. Bernhardt pursued the Vampire Beast through the city as Bloodkin, Dragon Devouring Order Cultists, and John Flynn became involved in the chase.
  • Shade fought the Vampire Beast and the Dragon Devouring Order Cultists on the beach, using Dragon Roar and Corrupt Blood Mist before overpowering the beast’s Dragon Breath.
  • Shade brought the Vampire Beast’s remains to Miss Belinder, warned Emilia about the factions gathering in Moon Bay, and later learned that Iluna planned to attempt to slay a dragon alone.
Chapters 2210–223425 summaries Read

Arc 90The Light and the Hidden Chamber

Shade investigated the abnormal light and the Sword of Light’s conditions while preparing for the threat surrounding Moon Bay. After uncovering Detective Sparrow’s clues and being cursed by Pharnalius, he found Miss Belinder and the maids unconscious in a hidden chamber, but Bella’s Whisper Element became completely restless when he tried to help her.

  • Luvia warned Shade and Iluna about the Dragon Devouring Order and gave Shade a compass pointing toward traces of the Ancient God Radiance Dragon.
  • Shade and John Flynn exchanged information about the Chosen Ones, while Flynn’s companion revealed their search for the Bloodkin relic Blood of Sorrow.
  • Shade and Miss Belinder explored the Vampire Beast’s sewer nest and found a Black Dragon Scale that had affected several creatures.
  • Shade and the witches used Emilia’s dream to expel the Midnight Footsteps, and Shade later joined the royal family’s opera performance as the Dragon.
  • Shade and Miss Belinder investigated a mass of abnormal light at the Belinder farm, where Shade purified it and found a Holy Grail inscribed “Source of Light.”
  • Shade and Miss Belinder discovered Gray-headed Eagle’s hidden room and restored a burned notebook whose clues connected a photograph to Kalas Mountain and Detective Sparrow’s investigation.
  • Shade and Doctor Schneider prepared to confront Crow, while Shade found that Pharnalius had cursed him with a feather from a watching Crow.
  • Shade went to the Dalmanin residence, broke Countess Dalmanin’s enchantment, and found Earl Dalmanin drained of his Life Force before rescuing Miss Belinder and the maids from a hidden chamber.
Chapters 2235–225925 summaries Read

Arc 91The Crow at Moon Bay

Shade and his allies confronted the Misfortune Demon at Belinder Big Ben, where Emilia drew the Sword of Light and Shade survived the Crow’s attack. After the battle, they gathered at Belinder Manor and returned to their preparations for the Moon Bay Incident and their exams.

  • Shade met Desire beneath Moon Bay and agreed to protect the city from the coming disaster, then investigated the Curse of Prejudice with Priest Augustus and helped him regain control.
  • Shade and Doctor Schneider traveled to Moon Bay to hunt the Black Crow, but Corpse in the Wall trapped Emilia and Little Unicorn inside Belinder Big Ben.
  • Shade drove back the Angel Level Relic with Silver Moon, but a Crow Feather pierced his heart and he appeared to die as Mr. Crow confronted Emilia.
  • Emilia rejected Mr. Crow’s offer, awakened the Sword of Light, and fought Pharnalius alongside Shade, Doctor Schneider, and Iluna until Shade and the Doctor banished the Demon.
  • Shade returned to Belinder Manor with Emilia, where Princess Margaret and the Witches learned what had happened and Bella reconciled with him after he revealed his identity.
  • Shade confirmed that Emilia’s Crow tattoo had vanished and explained the attention her Sword of Light had drawn, while Doctor Schneider discussed his plans to advance and asked Shade to keep their group together.
  • Miss Danist questioned Shade about Emilia’s sword, then arranged for Emilia and the Unicorn to stay with him until the Moon Bay Incident ended.
  • Shade showed Luvia, Leisha, and Miss Galina the relic coins, but Luvia postponed divination until he found the third dragon scale, and they agreed to study for their exams together.
Chapters 2260–228425 summaries Read

Arc 92The Oasis and Moon Bay

Shade searched a desert for the Oasis Heart, helping Grandma Sianode survive a deadly illusion and learning that the heart could transform land and heal. In Moon Bay, he investigated the Dragon Devouring Order with Mr. Bernhardt, while the search remained unfinished and Shade went to meet Illustrious Miss.

  • Shade entered the Gravel Gold Sand Sea in 4260, met Yadlin Sianuode, Liya Sandel, Ms. Meister, and Shelly Knight, and learned that each sought the Oasis Heart.
  • Shade and the God of Mist explored the desert, where Shade found a metal compass fragment and helped Grandma Sianode survive an illusion of her clan’s dead.
  • Shade returned home, then visited the being beneath Earl Dalmanin's Residence, who gave him Madeline's Love and tasked him with killing a masked intruder in Moon Bay.
  • Shade investigated Moon Bay with Mr. Bernhardt, questioning Captain Rudolf and John Flynn as they pursued the Bloodkin supplying the Dragon Devouring Order.
  • Shade and Mr. Bernhardt confronted Mrs. Jude, who admitted drinking blood from orphaned children, but Mr. Bernhardt let her go and promised to investigate her orphanage.
  • Emilia gave Shade information that the Oasis Heart could transform soil and climate and provide immense healing power.
  • At Princess Margaret’s banquet, Shade and Mr. Bernhardt investigated suspected Bloodkin, learned Baron Chandler had left after his factory caught fire, and planned to pursue him.
  • Shade received a letter from the Black-haired Girl and found Illustrious Miss waiting beneath the Moon at an angel-shaped fountain.
Chapters 2285–230925 summaries Read
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