Ch. 621An Attack Targeting an S-Class Mage
Key Plot Points and Events
- A group of five elite warriors, led by No. 5, arrives at a villa in God Capital to prepare for a mission.
- They are equipped with Drive Weapons, which are powerful magical weapons that enhance the user's body and can be used regardless of the user's magical attainments.
- The mission target is Noah, an S-Class Mage who can absorb and replicate all attacks, including Heavenly Thunder and Super Compression.
- The team plans to lure away Noah's guard, a Miko named Alania, to weaken his defenses. They aim for a one-hit kill, using No. 6's mind control and No. 7 and No. 5's combined attack.
- The operation begins, and the team causes chaos in the city, drawing Noah out. Simultaneously, other S-Class Mages and Mikos are under attack across the city.
Character Developments
- No. 5 (Captain): He is calm, strategic, and well-informed, leading the team with confidence.
- No. 3 (Older Man): He is experienced and analytical, questioning the plan's feasibility and suggesting alternatives.
- No. 7 (Burly White Man): He is confident and aggressive, choosing the largest number as his code name to assert dominance.
- No. 4 (Asian Youth): He is eager and compliant, following the captain's orders without question.
- No. 6 (Cold Black-haired Woman): She is silent and mysterious, her role and personality remain unclear.
- Noah: He is young, powerful, and determined to protect his life. He becomes enraged by the repeated assassination attempts.
- Alania (Miko): She is responsible, worried, and aware of the potential consequences of the ongoing attacks.
Significant Themes
- Power and Invulnerability: The chapter explores the idea of power being both a blessing and a curse, with Noah's invulnerability drawing unwanted attention and attacks.
- Strategy and Planning: The team's success relies on their ability to strategize and adapt to their target's defenses.
- Loyalty and Duty: Alania feels a strong sense of duty to protect Noah and prevent further escalation of the conflict.
Character Interactions
- No. 5 and the Team: The captain leads the team with clear instructions and expectations, fostering a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose.
- Noah and Alania: Their dynamic shifts from mentor and student to allies facing a common enemy, with Noah growing more protective and Alania more worried.
- The Team and Other S-Class Mages/Mikos: The team's actions indirectly put other powerful figures in danger, drawing them into the conflict.