Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Arthur and his team encounter and defeat mutated humans in a small town.
• Arthur decides to take a young girl named Amy with them after the battle.
• Arthur returns to the manor after more than two months and advances his physical fitness using the acquired Crystal Cores.
• Arthur decides to attempt advancing to Official Wizard but finds the success rate low.
• Arthur decides to refine the Droplet Spirit Potion to increase his chances of successful advancement.
• Arthur obtains Spirit Grass from Sol, a necessary ingredient for the potion.

Character Developments

• Arthur demonstrates his combat skills and leadership by handling the mutated human threat and making decisions for the team.
• Arthur shows compassion by taking Amy with them to ensure her safety.
• Arthur displays strategic thinking by choosing to return to the manor instead of exploring further forbidden areas.
• Arthur's determination to advance to Official Wizard is reinforced by his low success rate simulation.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against mutated humans and anomalies.
• The importance of physical fitness and mental power for advancement in magic.
• The value of compassion and responsibility, as seen in Arthur's decision to take Amy with them.

Character Interactions

• Arthur interacts with Sidum, his team, and Amy during the mission.
• Arthur communicates with Sol, trading items for Spirit Grass to aid in his potion refinement.
• Arthur works with his team to search the small town for remaining mutated humans and anomalies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Adel spends hours refining a potion, the Droplet Spirit Potion, with a success rate of one out of four attempts.
• He tests the potion on himself, experiencing intense pain and a hallucinatory state, but his mental power significantly increases.
• Adel's body data shows a one-point increase in spirit, raising his estimated success rate for advancing to an Official Wizard to 82.7%.
• He receives a letter from Lord Sol, who hints at wanting his children to study under Adel and offers to handle future needs in exchange for Crimson Blood and potions.
• Adel agrees and sends some potions back with a messenger, also planning to visit Lord Sol's castle in a couple of days.

Character Developments

• Adel demonstrates his dedication and patience in refining potions, even when the success rate is low.
• He shows no fear in testing the potion on himself, indicating his confidence in his physical fitness and life force.
• Adel's strategic thinking is evident in his willingness to leverage Lord Sol's influence and resources for his own benefit.

Significant Themes

• Ambition: Adel's desire to advance to an Official Wizard and his willingness to use any means to achieve this, including testing powerful potions on himself.
• Resourcefulness: Adel's ability to adapt and make the most of his situation, as seen in his decision to ally with Lord Sol.
• Patience and Persistence: Adel's determination in refining the potion, despite the low success rate, reflects his patience and persistence in pursuing his goals.

Character Interactions

• Adel interacts with Bonnie, one of the survivors he brought back, showing no special treatment towards her despite her past.
• He communicates with Xid, his most trusted servant, regarding the investigation and the letter from Lord Sol.
• Adel's interaction with the messenger from Lord Sol's castle is brief but respectful, indicating his awareness of the importance of maintaining good relations with allies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Adel and Sol meet after several months, with Sol noticeably transformed by Adel's Knight's Breath.
• Sol presents Adel with Spirit Grass, crucial for Adel's experiment.
• Adel agrees to teach Sol's kin knight training, starting with a group of thirty.
• Among the tested, two are found to have Knight aptitude, one being Sol's child.

Character Developments

• Sol has become more robust, younger, and energetic due to the Knight's Breath.
• Adel shows satisfaction with the Spirit Grass and agrees to provide more Crimson Blood potions to Sol.
• Sol's kin display varied emotions after the aptitude test: disappointment for the majority, excitement for the two successful candidates.

Significant Themes

• The power and consequences of Adel's potions.
• The importance of bloodlines and inheritance in the wizarding world.
• The rarity and value of Knight aptitude.

Character Interactions

• Adel and Sol's relationship remains cordial, with Sol showing deference and Adel offering aid.
• Adel tests Sol's kin for Knight aptitude, showing impartiality and respect for the process.
• The successful candidates express excitement and gratitude towards Adel.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Adel leads a group of new recruits, including Stanel, Sol's child, along a desolate path.
• Adel successfully refines Droplet Spirit Potion three times in a row, improving his success rate.
• Adel consumes the potions, increasing his mental energy, and plans to advance to Official Wizard.
• Adel arranges his affairs and decides to begin his advancement immediately.
• Food supplies in the manor are depleting due to Adel's policy of exchanging materials for food, causing a potential shortage.

Character Developments

• Adel demonstrates his growing proficiency in alchemy and his determination to advance to Official Wizard.
• Stanel, Sol's child, is introduced as one of Adel's new recruits.
• Xid and Sidum, Adel's subordinates, show their loyalty and responsibility in managing the manor's affairs.

Significant Themes

• Adel's pursuit of power and growth, as seen in his dedication to advancing to Official Wizard.
• The importance of resource management and planning, as demonstrated by Adel's policy and the subsequent food shortage.

Character Interactions

• Adel interacts with his new recruits, showing his leadership and guidance.
• Adel consults with Xid and Sidum about manor affairs, demonstrating his trust in them.
• Adel's decision to write to Master Sol for food supplies shows his connection and reliance on his mentor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Adel, a Third-class Apprentice, prepares to advance to Official Wizard in his laboratory.
• He drinks a precious potion, Thorn Ancient Tree Sap, to aid his advancement.
• Adel attempts to solidify the refined Distortion Barrier spell in his mental sea, facing immense pressure and complexity.
• After successfully solidifying the spell, he must maintain it until it stabilizes, avoiding any accidents.
• Adel opens his eyes after the spell crystal in his mental sea has stabilized, marking his successful promotion to Official Wizard.

Character Developments

• Adel demonstrates determination, calmness, and confidence in his advancement process.
• He shows understanding of the risks and challenges involved in his promotion attempt.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and determination required for advancement in magical abilities.
• The importance of preparation and understanding of the process for successful advancement.

Character Interactions

• Adel interacts with the Chip in his mind, receiving updates on the spell refinement progress and mental sea changes.
• There are no physical interactions with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Adel successfully solidifies his Distortion Barrier spell, making it an innate talent that's more flexible and powerful.
• He explores the changes in his body after advancing to Official Wizard, noting the differences from ordinary humans.
• Adel decides to return to the Wizard world after six months to fulfill Edith's commission and keep an eye on the Yal family.
• He plans to intensify his exploration of the Apocalypse world during this time.
• A year later, Adel spars with his subordinates on the training ground, easily defeating them, including Sidum's powerful Life Energy-infused attack.

Character Developments

• Adel: Advances to Official Wizard, solidifies his Distortion Barrier spell, and adapts to the physical changes that come with his new rank. He also decides to return to the Wizard world to fulfill Edith's commission.
• Sidum: Shows improvement in his swordsmanship and Life Energy control, managing to land a powerful attack on Adel, albeit briefly.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and change: Adel adapts to his new physical form as an Official Wizard, and Sidum improves his skills through training.
• Power and growth: Adel's solidified spell demonstrates his increased power, and his decision to return to the Wizard world reflects his desire for further growth.

Character Interactions

• Adel and Sidum: They engage in a sparring match, with Adel easily defeating Sidum, highlighting the power gap between them.
• Adel and his subordinates: They watch Adel's sparring match with admiration and envy, showing their respect and awe for his power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Adel promotes Sidum to Knight and grants him a piece of cleared land as a reward.
• Adel reflects on his gains and decides to leave for a while, traveling to a secluded corner and using a gateway to return to his original world.
• Upon returning, Adel encounters a black tiger in a dim cave and uses his force field to kill it.
• Adel visits the nearest city, gathers information, and learns that the continent has been peaceful and House Fakus has prospered.
• He heads to the headquarters of the Southern Alliance, arriving at a fortified city with a magnificent palace.

Character Developments

• Sidum becomes a Knight and is granted land by Adel.
• Adel's strength, agility, constitution, and spirit have improved significantly due to his hunting activities.
• Adel's power and control over his force field have increased, allowing him to easily dispatch the black tiger.

Significant Themes

• The importance of bloodlines and ancestry in determining aptitude for Knights and Wizards.
• The value of cleared, safe land in a world filled with danger and Anomalies.
• The peace and stability of the continent, with no major upheavals in over a year.

Character Interactions

• Adel interacts with Sidum, promoting him to Knight and granting him land.
• Adel interacts with Ariel and other maids as they walk around the manor.
• Adel encounters and defeats the black tiger in the cave.
• Adel gathers information from people in the city about the continent and House Fakus.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Adel returns to the Southern Alliance headquarters, undetected until he speaks, revealing his presence to the guards.
• He easily bypasses the guards and enters the palace, where he's detected by a Second-class Apprentice.
• Adel reveals himself, causing shock among the present Wizard Apprentices, who sense his powerful Official Wizard aura.
• Kaige, an Elder of the Southern Alliance, recognizes Adel and is astonished by his advancement to Official Wizard.
• Adel seeks information about the Massen Region from Kaige.

Character Developments

• Adel has advanced to become an Official Wizard, demonstrating powerful mental energy and strength.
• Kaige is awestruck by Adel's advancement and shows deference to him.

Significant Themes

• The power and respect accorded to Official Wizards.
• The allure of more prosperous wizarding hubs like the Massen Region.

Character Interactions

• Adel and Kaige reunite, with Kaige expressing surprise and respect towards Adel's advancement.
• Adel requests Kaige's help in looking after his family, and Kaige agrees.
• Adel displays his strength to assert his status and protect his family's interests.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Adel prepares to leave the Southern Alliance port after a month-long stay, declining to wait for the Kingdom of Ku's delegation led by Great Knight Sidru.
• Adel embarks on a journey northwards, learning about the Wizard organizations' collective relocation and the academies' evacuation due to a ruin leakage causing severe pollution.
• Several months later, Adel joins a merchant caravan that is suddenly targeted by the Hand of Gale, a mysterious group marked by a black crystal arrow.

Character Developments

• Adel shows determination and decisiveness in his departure, acknowledging the transience of mortal life compared to Wizards' longevity.
• The middle-aged Knight in the caravan demonstrates his strength and authority, giving the caravan members an ultimatum to either pay double the fee or leave.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and the transience of mortal life compared to Wizards' longevity.
• The consequences of the ruin leakage and pollution on the Southern Continent.
• The caravan's predicament and the Hand of Gale's threat, highlighting the dangers and uncertainties of travel.

Character Interactions

• Adel interacts with Kaige, an Elder from the Southern Alliance, who tries to persuade Adel to stay and meet Sidru.
• Adel meets Gru, a bearded merchant in the caravan, who discusses their situation and decides to stay despite the risks.
• Adel observes a group of individuals in the caravan who emit a familiar aura of energy particles, hinting at their true nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group, including a young boy named Adel, is escorting a mysterious item, the Crimson Sword, towards Anfeng City.
• The Hand of Gale, a notorious bandit group led by the powerful Great Knight, Funong, intercepts them.
• Aimeila, a young Wizard from the Amenda family, is revealed to be the one in charge of the group and the Crimson Sword's escort.
• Warren, a Wizard from the opposing Amenda family faction, ambushes and defeats Aimeila, obtaining the Crimson Sword.

Character Developments

• Adel: Shows curiosity and determination when he learns about the Crimson Sword, hinting at his ambition and courage.
• Aimeila: Demonstrates her power as a Wizard and her resolve to protect the Crimson Sword, but ultimately falls to Warren's sneak attack.
• Warren: Reveals his cunning and ruthless nature, using a sneak attack and a unique magical item to defeat Aimeila.
• Funong: Proves his strength as a top-tier Great Knight by swiftly defeating Arul, Aimeila's escort.

Significant Themes

• Ambition vs. Cunning: Characters like Adel and Aimeila display ambition in pursuing the Crimson Sword, while Warren uses cunning to outmaneuver his opponents.
• Power Dynamics: The story explores the power dynamics between Wizards, Knights, and their respective magical and martial abilities.

Character Interactions

• Adel and the Apprentices: Adel eavesdrops on a conversation between two apprentices about the Crimson Sword, sparking his interest.
• Aimeila and Warren: Their interaction highlights the conflict between different factions of the Amenda family, with Warren's betrayal leading to Aimeila's defeat.
• Funong and Arul: Their brief encounter showcases the power and skill of top-tier Great Knights, with Funong's swift victory over Arul.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A violent explosion occurs, leaving a large pit and corrosive flesh and blood.
• Warren and Funong, after defeating Aimeila, are attacked by Lieru, leading to their retreat.
• Adel, observing from afar, pursues them.
• Warren and Funong are ambushed by Lieru and two Second-class Apprentices.
• Adel arrives and uses a powerful spell, Shadow Devour, to incapacitate the opponents.
• Warren and Lieru surrender their loot to Adel.

Character Developments

• Warren: Shows quick thinking and decisiveness in battle, but is also willing to surrender when faced with overwhelming power.
• Funong: Demonstrates loyalty to Warren, but is severely injured and near death.
• Lieru: Reveals himself as a traitor, attacking Warren and Funong for their loot.
• Adel: Displays immense power as an Official Wizard, using Shadow Devour to defeat multiple opponents with ease.

Significant Themes

• Greed and betrayal, as seen in Lieru's actions.
• Power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating opponents, shown in Warren and Funong's near-defeat.
• The value of information and knowledge, as seen in the importance of the crystal containing the Crimson Sword's data.

Character Interactions

• Warren and Funong: Show a strong bond, fighting together and retreating together.
• Lieru and the Second-class Apprentices: Demonstrate a lack of teamwork and coordination, leading to their defeat.
• Adel and the opponents: Show a clear power imbalance, with Adel easily defeating the others.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Adel finds a detailed map and valuable materials in a bag left behind by the Third-class Apprentice.
• Adel senses Mana fluctuations in the distance, indicating the presence of other Wizards in the city.
• Terence, an old man with a sick grandson, checks into the same hotel as Adel.
• Adel diagnoses the boy's condition as a Bloodline Disease.

Character Developments

• Adel: Shows his knowledge of Alchemy and Bloodline Diseases, and his willingness to help others.
• Terence: Reveals his desperation to find a cure for his grandson's Bloodline Disease.

Significant Themes

• The power and consequences of Bloodline Transplants.
• The value of detailed maps and resources in the world of Wizards.
• The importance of Alchemy in the Wizarding world.

Character Interactions

• Adel and Terence: They meet and Adel diagnoses Terence's grandson's condition as a Bloodline Disease. Terence seeks Adel's help to find a cure.
• Adel and the Third-class Apprentice (off-page): Adel finds valuable materials and a map left behind by the Apprentice, indicating a previous interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Adel meets Terence, an Official Wizard with a diluted ancient bloodline (Mora Earth Dragon).
• Adel learns about the boy, Terence's grandson, who has a weak body and a life expectancy of only three more years due to his bloodline disease.
• Adel agrees to help suppress the boy's symptoms and gains some bloodline knowledge from Terence in exchange.
• Adel and Terence travel to the inner city, passing through a restricted area guarded by Blood Wizards who have fought against alien creatures.

Character Developments

• Adel demonstrates his expertise in bloodline knowledge and his willingness to help Terence and his grandson.
• Terence shows his desperation for help and his eagerness to share his family's bloodline knowledge with Adel.

Significant Themes

• The dilution of ancient bloodlines over generations and their advantages.
• The struggle against alien creatures and the mental pressure experienced by Blood Wizards.
• The difficulty of travel due to the presence of non-human races blocking the roads.

Character Interactions

• Adel and Terence form a mutually beneficial relationship, with Adel providing medical help and Terence sharing his family's bloodline knowledge.
• Adel and Terence discuss the challenges posed by non-human races and the difficulties of travel in the region.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Adel enters the inner city, discovering it's inhabited by both wizards and ordinary people with protective gear.
• He visits the residential and commercial areas, recalling his time at Uraldo Academy.
• Adel hires a guide and visits antique shops, searching for items from other worlds to form a World Coordinate.
• He learns that traveling to the Massen Region requires an airship ticket, controlled by Wizard organizations.
• Adel rents a laboratory to create a potion, successfully creating a Silver Elixir.

Character Developments

• Adel shows curiosity and determination in exploring the inner city and searching for otherworldly items.
• He demonstrates patience and thoroughness in his potion-making process.

Significant Themes

• The coexistence of wizards and ordinary people in the inner city.
• The struggle to find otherworldly items and form a World Coordinate.
• The challenges and dangers of traveling to the Massen Region.

Character Interactions

• Adel interacts with a blue-robed young man who acts as his guide and an old man who owns an antique shop.
• He also interacts with the mechanical voice of the Chip in his mind, which guides him through potion-making.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Adel treats a boy with a Bloodline Disease using two precious potions: a Bloodline Potion and a Crimson Blood.
• Adel receives a Purification Potion formula from Terence as payment for treating the boy.
• Adel learns about Magic Crystals, a rare ingredient needed for refining Purification Potions.

Character Developments

• Adel demonstrates his skill as an Alchemist and his willingness to help others, even at a cost.
• Terence shows his gratitude and keeps his promise, providing Adel with valuable information about Purification Potions and Magic Crystals.

Significant Themes

• The value of potions and their scarcity, especially high-level and rare ones like Purification Potions.
• The difficulty of obtaining rare ingredients like Magic Crystals, which are crucial for refining certain potions.
• The dangers and challenges of obtaining military merits on the battlefield as a Blood Wizard.

Character Interactions

• Adel and Terence interact as a client and service provider, with Adel providing medical treatment and Terence offering valuable information in return.
• Adel and Terence discuss the rarity and difficulty of obtaining Magic Crystals, showcasing their shared knowledge and understanding of the potion-making process.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Terence reveals an alternative method to cure Bloodline Disease, besides becoming a Blood Wizard or going to the battlefield.
• Adel and Terence discuss the possibility of curing Adel's grandson's Bloodline Disease. Adel admits his current limitations in treating it.
• Terence asks Adel for his remaining Bloodline Potions, offering a trade: a map to an untouched Ancient ruin in exchange for the potions.
• Adel agrees to the trade. He receives a map and a bronze talisman from Terence.
• Adel decides to investigate the Hanluo Mountain Range, where the Ancient ruin is located.

Character Developments

• Adel: Shows his expertise in Bloodline knowledge and his limitations in treating Bloodline Disease. He demonstrates his willingness to make deals for personal gain.
• Terence: Reveals his resourcefulness and knowledge of Ancient ruins, showing he's more than just a simple merchant. He's determined to find a cure for his grandson's disease.

Significant Themes

• Power and Wealth: Both Adel and Terence are willing to make deals to gain power or wealth, reflecting the materialistic nature of their society.
• Ancient History and Knowledge: The value of Ancient ruins and knowledge is emphasized, showing the importance of understanding and utilizing the past.

Character Interactions

• Adel and Terence: They engage in a business transaction, each bringing valuable information to the table. Their interaction is cordial yet strategic, with both parties aiming to gain the most from the deal.
• Adel and the female apprentice: Their interaction is brief and professional, with the apprentice assisting Adel in finding quests at the Wizarding Guild.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Adel arrives at Night Maple Town, known for its Night Glow Mushrooms and a legendary tree that can turn someone into a true Knight.
• He observes Knight Apprentices preparing to pick mushrooms, suspecting they seek the legendary fruit.
• Adel follows them, picking and tasting a Night Glow Mushroom, which the Chip identifies as beneficial for improving physique over time.

Character Developments

• Adel shows interest in the town's legend and the potential benefits of the Night Glow Mushrooms.
• He demonstrates his keen observation skills and cautious approach by following the Knight Apprentices.

Significant Themes

• Potential and Transformation: The legend of the tree that can turn someone into a true Knight symbolizes transformation and the potential for growth.
• Caution and Observation: Adel's careful following of the Knight Apprentices highlights the importance of observation and caution in his actions.

Character Interactions

• Adel interacts with the coachman Stu, learning about the town's specialties and legends.
• He observes the Knight Apprentices but does not directly interact with them, maintaining a discreet distance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with a group of men, including Kaige and Cheshim, searching for the Moonlight Garden using a map.
• They encounter another group led by Shalo, who also seek the Moonlight Fruit.
• After waiting for the Night Glow Mushrooms' glow to fade, they find an iron gate leading to the garden.
• Inside, they find a garden filled with vibrant plants and a tall, ancient iron tree bearing Moonlight Fruits.
• Adel, a young man in a black robe, enters the garden and observes the Moonlight Fruits, discovering their true effect.
• He finds a crow watching him and proceeds to another part of the garden, where he finds skeletons and a blueprint for a mid-grade magical item.

Character Developments

• Kaige: He is introduced as a careful and knowledgeable young man, using a map to guide the group.
• Cheshim: He is shown to be sharp and hostile towards Shalo's group, but also respectful of the white-robed youth's wisdom.
• Shalo: He is portrayed as confident and imposing, not denying that he's following Kaige's group but not backing down.
• Adel: He is revealed to be a powerful and knowledgeable individual, able to detect magical fluctuations, sneak past others, and analyze the Moonlight Fruits' true effect.

Significant Themes

• Greed and Competition: The various groups are drawn to the Moonlight Garden by the promise of the Moonlight Fruits, leading to competition and tension.
• Perception vs. Reality: The Moonlight Fruits' true effect is revealed to be less powerful than the rumors suggest, highlighting the difference between perception and reality.
• Power and Knowledge: Adel's abilities and knowledge set him apart from the others, showing the power of expertise and skill.

Character Interactions

• Kaige and Cheshim: They work together, with Kaige using the map and Cheshim providing sharp senses and hostility towards Shalo's group.
• Cheshim and Shalo: They are hostile towards each other, with Cheshim accusing Shalo of following them and Shalo denying it.
• Adel and the Crow: There's a subtle interaction between Adel and the crow, with the crow watching Adel and Adel acknowledging its presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Adel discovers refining data for a Guardian Stone and a Crimson Sword.
• He encounters a mental appraisal attack while entering a dilapidated wooden house.
• Inside the house, he finds a diary written by an apprentice who knew about the Hanluo Mountain Range's ruins.
• Adel leaves the house and witnesses a confrontation between three groups of people over Moonlight Fruits.
• He returns to town and later travels to the Hanluo Mountain Range with his coachman.

Character Developments

• Adel demonstrates his calm and composed demeanor under mental pressure.
• He shows determination to obtain the inheritance of the Hanluo Mountain Range if it exists.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and knowledge, as seen in Adel's determination to obtain the inheritance.
• The consequences of failure, as illustrated by the apprentice's diary.

Character Interactions

• Adel interacts briefly with his coachman, showing him respect and gratitude.
• He observes three groups of people in conflict over Moonlight Fruits but chooses not to intervene.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Adel arrives at a desolate mountain town and stays at the inn, where he encounters Sisti and Andrew, both under someone's control.
• Sisti and Andrew, along with a group of apprentices, are led by a Third-class Apprentice named Mey尔多, who is discussing something upstairs with Lord Raman.
• Adel observes them secretly and discovers they are all under control using advanced spells like Morrla Parasitic Technique and Advanced Control Technique.
• Adel decides to investigate further and has dinner at the inn, keeping an eye on Sisti and Andrew.

Character Developments

• Adel: Shows his observational skills and concern for his old friends, Sisti and Andrew, despite his initial hesitation to approach them.
• Sisti: Has grown from a young girl to a Second-class Apprentice but is now under control, displaying a mix of familiarity and maturity.
• Andrew: Has lost his confidence and pride, appearing dejected and numb, indicating a significant change in his character.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and its effects on people (Sisti's growth, Andrew's change).
• Control and manipulation, both physical (Morrla Parasitic Technique) and mental (Advanced Control Technique).
• Adel's concern for his friends and his determination to help them, hinting at his loyalty and protective nature.

Character Interactions

• Adel observes Sisti and Andrew from a distance, showing his caution and investigative nature.
• Sisti and Andrew interact, revealing their shared past and current predicament, with Sisti mentioning Adel's name.
• Mey尔多 and the group of apprentices interact with Sisti and Andrew, showing their hierarchical structure and controlled state.
• Adel keeps a watchful eye on Sisti and Andrew during dinner, indicating his intention to intervene and help them.