Ch. 321Orlist: What? It's just enslaving gods. I thought it was a deal with the Outer Gods.
Key Plot Points and Events
- Isaac discovers a Small World with spatial fluctuations, unlike any he's seen before.
- He needs specific materials (Star Radiance and Time Dust) for his ritual but faces difficulties acquiring them.
- Isaac encounters Orlist, a Great Star Archmage and Time Magic Conduction master, who initially refuses to help due to Isaac's reputation as a Mad Wizard.
- Isaac convinces Orlist to help by pretending he'll trade with Outer Gods if he can't get the materials.
- Orlist gives Isaac a valuable Manuscript containing principles and structures of Star Sign and Time Factions.
- Orlist invites Isaac to his Magic Capital to show him something related to the Day of the Divine Star.
Character Developments
- Isaac demonstrates his cunning and persuasive skills in convincing Orlist to help him.
- Orlist shows his disdain for Mad Wizards and his desire for academic exchange and improvement in magic.
- Isaac's eagerness to learn and improve is evident in his reaction to Orlist's praise and invitation.
Significant Themes
- The tension between Mad Wizards and other Wizards, with Orlist's disapproval of Mad Wizards' practices.
- The importance of academic exchange and improvement in magic, as emphasized by Orlist.
- The value of legitimate sources of knowledge and power, as opposed to relying on Outer Gods.
Character Interactions
- Isaac and Orlist's interaction shows Isaac's ability to navigate complex social situations and Orlist's willingness to help despite his initial reservations.
- Isaac's internal monologue reveals his understanding of the challenges Mad Wizards face and his determination to clean up his image.