Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lian Ye and a girl engage in a coin toss gamble, with apples as stakes. The girl wins every round, despite Lian Ye's use of time magic to cheat.
• The coin's landing side changes to match the girl's unthinking answers, defying the laws of physics and probability.
• They end up with an equal number of apples, five each.

Character Developments

• Lian Ye: Realizes the girl's unique ability to always achieve favorable outcomes, even unintentionally. Admits he can't win against her in this gamble.
• The Girl: Reveals her arrogant, conceited, and overbearing personality. Shows her determination to win everything she wants.

Significant Themes

• Luck vs. Skill: The girl's wins are attributed to luck, while Lian Ye uses skill (time magic). However, luck proves superior in this scenario.
• Uncertainty and Certainty: The coin's landing side exists in an uncertain state until revealed, mirroring the girl's uncertain nature until she speaks.

Character Interactions

• Lian Ye and the Girl: Engage in a tense, high-stakes gamble. Lian Ye initially underestimates the girl but comes to respect her unique ability. The girl remains defiant and determined to win.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lian Ye and the orange-haired maiden engage in a high-stakes coin toss using a Saint Gold Coin.
• Lian Ye bets all his remaining apples (six) on the outcome, while the maiden is confident in her guess of 'heads.'
• Lian Ye tosses the coin, and it lands on its edge, neither heads nor tails, defying the maiden's expectation.

Character Developments

• Lian Ye demonstrates his skill and cunning by manipulating the coin to land on its edge, winning the bet.
• The maiden shows her sportsmanship and amusement in losing, indicating she values the experience and challenge more than the victory.

Significant Themes

• The theme of fate and destiny is challenged as the coin lands on its edge, defying the maiden's 'favored by destiny' status.
• The value of games and challenges beyond monetary gain is highlighted, with both characters enjoying the experience regardless of the outcome.

Character Interactions

• Lian Ye and the maiden engage in a playful, high-stakes game, with Lian Ye's victory leading to a lighthearted, respectful interaction between them.
• The maiden's confidence in her victory is challenged, leading to a moment of reflection and amusement in her loss.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lian Ye and a young woman engage in a verbal sparring match, with the woman challenging Lian Ye to touch her chest.
• Lian Ye declines, instead proposing a bet where the stakes are increased sixfold, leading to a bet involving six touches.
• Lian Ye suggests a 'breast touching coupon' that the woman can use at her discretion, which she refuses.
• Lian Ye reveals he hasn't had intimate relations with a woman he's just met and hasn't even exchanged names with her yet.
• The woman introduces herself as Priscilla-Bariyer, and Lian Ye introduces himself as Lian Ye.

Character Developments

• The young woman, Priscilla-Bariyer, is revealed to be tough, direct, and unconventional in her views on love and relationships.
• Lian Ye shows respect for women and understanding of basic principles, despite his questionable integrity.

Significant Themes

• The theme of respect and consent in relationships is highlighted when Lian Ye refuses to take advantage of the situation despite winning the bet.
• The theme of unconventional love and relationships is explored through Priscilla-Bariyer's unique perspective.

Character Interactions

• Lian Ye and Priscilla-Bariyer engage in a playful, amusing banter, with Lian Ye finding her company enjoyable and Priscilla-Bariyer liking Lian Ye despite their initial competitive dynamic.
• Priscilla-Bariyer's tough exterior crumbles when Lian Ye threatens to carve an 'X' on her forehead, showing her adaptability and willingness to compromise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lian Ye and Priscilla meet in an alley, and she challenges him to a game of chance over some apples.
• Lian Ye wins the bet, which allows him to touch Priscilla's chest.
• Their interaction is interrupted by three Royal Capital thugs (A-Zhen, A-Dun, and A-Han) and their followers.

Character Developments

• Lian Ye: He is revealed to be a skilled and confident individual who isn't bound by common customs. He's also not afraid of confrontations but prefers to avoid unnecessary trouble.
• Priscilla: She is shown to be arrogant, confident, and not afraid to take risks. She's also inexperienced in romantic situations and can be embarrassed despite her bold demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Social Status and Names: The chapter explores the significance of surnames and how they signify lineage and status in this world. Priscilla and Lian Ye, not having surnames, are seen as unusual.
• Power Dynamics: The interaction between Lian Ye and Priscilla, as well as the subsequent encounter with the thugs, highlights the theme of power dynamics and how characters navigate these situations.

Character Interactions

• Lian Ye and Priscilla: Their interaction is playful and flirtatious, with Priscilla challenging Lian Ye and him responding in kind. Despite her initial boldness, Priscilla is shown to be less experienced in romantic situations.
• Lian Ye and the Thugs: Lian Ye expresses annoyance at the thugs' presence, seeing them as an impediment to his plans. He's not afraid of them but prefers to avoid a confrontation if possible.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Priscilla, the Incarnation of Arrogance, encounters thugs in a narrow alley and is rescued by Lian Ye.
• Lian Ye, a skilled swordsman, easily defeats the thugs with his 'Gilded Wakayaku Re' technique.
• Priscilla and Lian Ye have a brief exchange, and Priscilla invites him to hold her hand as they leave.

Character Developments

• Priscilla: She displays her arrogant and self-centered nature, blaming the street design for her not knowing the way and criticizing the former royal family for their lack of taste.
• Lian Ye: He shows his prowess in swordsmanship and a calm, collected demeanor, contrasting with Priscilla's arrogance.

Significant Themes

• Arrogance vs. Humility: Priscilla's extreme arrogance is juxtaposed with Lian Ye's humility, highlighting the consequences of excessive pride.
• Power Dynamics: The power imbalance between Priscilla and the thugs, and later between Priscilla and Lian Ye, is evident, illustrating how power can influence behavior.

Character Interactions

• Priscilla and Lian Ye: Their interaction is marked by Priscilla's haughty attitude and Lian Ye's calm, almost amused responses, creating a dynamic tension between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lian Ye and Priscilla meet after she gets lost. He guides her out of the alley.
• Priscilla's attendant, Al, finds them. He's wearing a full-face black helmet and has only one hand.
• Al expresses surprise that Priscilla lost to Lian Ye.

Character Developments

• Priscilla: Shows arrogance and a lack of concern for her attendants' well-being.
• Lian Ye: Displays indifference to Priscilla's behavior and maintains a calm demeanor.
• Al: Revealed to be missing a hand and has a casual attitude, contrasting with his intimidating appearance.

Significant Themes

• Arrogance and pride (Priscilla)
• Indifference and calmness (Lian Ye)
• Appearance vs. reality (Al's intimidating appearance vs. his casual attitude)

Character Interactions

• Lian Ye and Priscilla: They exchange witty banter, with Lian Ye guiding her out of the alley despite her arrogance.
• Priscilla and Al: Al finds Priscilla and expresses surprise that she lost to Lian Ye. Priscilla acknowledges her loss.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lian Ye and Priscilla part ways after their brief encounter, with no guarantee of meeting again.
• Al, Priscilla's servant, fetches the Dragon Carriage for their departure.
• Lian Ye reappears in the alley where he first met Priscilla, finding it in disarray due to his previous actions.
• Reinhard, Lian Ye's next transaction partner, makes a dramatic entrance.

Character Developments

• Priscilla is revealed to be a grounded person despite her strange personality and initial off-putting impression.
• Lian Ye shows understanding and acceptance of Priscilla's true nature, comparing her to a spoiled kitten.
• Reinhard is introduced as Lian Ye's next transaction partner, making a grand entrance.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and unpredictability of the kingdom and capital, reflecting the transient nature of encounters and relationships.
• The contrast between appearances and true nature, seen in Priscilla's case.
• The theme of dramatic entrances, highlighted by both Priscilla and Reinhard.

Character Interactions

• Lian Ye and Priscilla share a brief, light-hearted exchange before parting ways.
• Al shows diligence and care towards Priscilla, treating her like a beloved daughter.
• Lian Ye and Reinhard are set up to interact, with Reinhard's entrance hinting at their upcoming transaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lian Ye and Reinhard discuss Lian Ye's ability to walk on clouds, which Reinhard finds strange.
• Felt visits Rom's new home and reflects on her future, feeling uncertain about her path.
• Lian Ye appears suddenly while Felt is lost in thought, startling her.
• Lian Ye expresses his desire to "toy with" Felt, causing her to threaten him with Emilia's intervention.

Character Developments

• Reinhard shows curiosity and acceptance of Lian Ye's unique abilities.
• Felt begins to consider her future beyond thievery, feeling a need for a "reset" in her life.
• Lian Ye demonstrates his unpredictable nature and audacious ambition.

Significant Themes

• The unpredictability of fate and the desire to control one's own destiny.
• The struggle of adapting to new circumstances and learning new skills.
• The complex dynamics of mentorship and guidance, with Lian Ye taking a proactive role in Felt's life.

Character Interactions

• Reinhard and Lian Ye share a friendly exchange about Lian Ye's abilities.
• Felt and Lian Ye have a tense interaction, with Felt feeling both annoyed and threatened by Lian Ye's sudden appearance and bold statement.
• Felt's relationship with Rom is shown to be one of genuine affection and concern for each other's well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Felt, a former petty thief, is recognized by the Dragon God as a Royal Selection Candidate and participates in the Royal Selection, despite Emilia's initial worry and uncertainty about Felt's ability to adapt.
• The Dragon Carriage arrives at the Royal City, and the group enters the Royal Throne Hall, where the Royal Selection will commence.
• Roswaal, the Chief Court Mage, greets them, and they wait for the arrival of the Conviction members.
• Emilia, nervous about her identity as a Silver-haired Half-Elf, enters the hall wearing a hooded cloak.

Character Developments

• Felt: Despite her humble beginnings, she is recognized as a Royal Selection Candidate, showing potential for growth and adaptation to new circumstances.
• Emilia: She is anxious about Felt's whereabouts but understands the gravity of the Royal Selection. She is also nervous about her identity as a Half-Elf in the Royal Throne Hall.
• Roswaal: He is at ease in the Royal Throne Hall, showing his familiarity with such settings and his position as the Chief Court Mage.

Significant Themes

• Identity and belonging: Emilia's anxiety about her Half-Elf identity in the Royal Throne Hall highlights the theme of identity and belonging in the Royal Selection.
• Adaptation and growth: Felt's recognition as a Royal Selection Candidate despite her humble beginnings raises the theme of adaptation and growth.

Character Interactions

• Emilia and Lian Ye: They discuss Felt's participation in the Royal Selection, with Lian Ye reassuring Emilia that Felt will be fine.
• Roswaal and Lian Ye: They chat casually, showing their familiarity with each other despite their different personalities.
• Emilia and Roswaal: Roswaal introduces Crusch Karsten to Emilia, highlighting the formidable opponent she faces in the Royal Selection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Introduction of Anastasia Hoshin, president of the largest merchant guild in the Free City, as a Royal Selection Candidate.
• Lian Ye considers if Anastasia or Crusch might have hired the 'Gut Hunter' to obstruct Emilia.
• Priscilla-Bariyer, the 'Bloodied Bride,' arrives at the Royal City, revealed to be another Royal Selection Candidate.

Character Developments

• Anastasia Hoshin: Portrayed as a harmless yet cunning merchant, with significant political and economic resources.
• Priscilla-Bariyer: Revealed to have exceptional luck and talent, with the ability to achieve optimal solutions even by guessing.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and alliances among the Royal Selection Candidates.
• The importance of not jumping to conclusions and considering all possibilities.

Character Interactions

• Lian Ye observes and considers the interactions and potential motivations of Crusch, Anastasia, and Priscilla.
• Lian Ye's past interaction with Priscilla creates an awkward situation upon their reunion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lian Ye and Roswaal discuss potential suspects behind Emilia's assassination attempt, with Anastasia Hoshin and her followers being prime suspects.
• Lian Ye meets Priscilla and Al again in the throne room. Priscilla addresses Lian Ye as 'Darling', a term not used in the common language of Lugunica.
• Lian Ye and Al reveal they are from another world, beyond the Great Waterfall at the end of the continent's map.

Character Developments

• Lian Ye: Shows his knowledge about the Royal Selection Candidates, proving he's more involved than he initially seemed. He's also more open about his origins from another world.
• Priscilla: Shows a hint of genuine joy upon meeting Lian Ye again, indicating she might have developed feelings for him. She also displays a serious and considerate side when she offers Lian Ye to join her camp.
• Al: Reveals he's an old man beneath his helmet, showing a sense of humor and understanding of Lian Ye's jokes.

Significant Themes

• Trust and understanding: Lian Ye and Al's shared origin fosters a sense of trust and understanding between them, despite their initial misunderstandings.
• Acceptance of the unknown: Lian Ye's openness about his origins from another world encourages others to accept and believe in the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Lian Ye and Roswaal: They discuss the Royal Selection Candidates, with Roswaal showing surprise at Lian Ye's knowledge.
• Lian Ye and Priscilla: Priscilla addresses Lian Ye as 'Darling', hinting at her feelings for him. She also shows genuine joy and consideration when she invites Lian Ye to join her camp.
• Lian Ye and Al: They share a moment of understanding and camaraderie when they reveal their shared origin from another world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Roswaal and Lian Ye discuss their alliances in the Royal Selection.
• Priscilla flirts with Lian Ye, trying to win him over to her side.
• The 'Conviction', the council managing the country, enters the Throne Hall.

Character Developments

• Lian Ye reveals his support for Emilia but isn't ready to join Priscilla's faction yet.
• Priscilla shows genuine interest in Lian Ye, going as far as to call him 'Darling' and trying to physically intimate with him.
• Lian Ye is uncomfortable with Priscilla's advances but doesn't reject her outright.

Significant Themes

• Alliances and political maneuvering in the Royal Selection.
• The power dynamics between the candidates and the Conviction.
• The theme of attraction and flirtation between Priscilla and Lian Ye.

Character Interactions

• Roswaal and Lian Ye have a friendly, honest conversation about their allegiances.
• Priscilla actively pursues Lian Ye, trying to win him over to her side, while Lian Ye is hesitant and uncomfortable with her advances.
• The Conviction enters, representing the traditional power structure of the country.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lian Ye and Al attend a Royal Selection event in the Throne Hall.
• The empty throne remains unoccupied, indicating the absence of the king.
• Lian Ye stands with the knights, while civil officials and nobles are separated.
• Lian Ye meets Felix, a cross-dressing member of the Royal Guard, who offers Lian Ye a Royal Guard uniform.
• Julius, a knight, reprimands Felix for offering the uniform to an outsider.
• Reinhard mediates, explaining Julius's strict nature.

Character Developments

• Lian Ye remains sarcastic and nonchalant, showing no interest in Felix's offer.
• Al is more mature and steady, having been tempered by his experiences in the other world.
• Felix is audacious and flirtatious, trying to involve Lian Ye in his cross-dressing interests.
• Julius is strict and serious, maintaining the image of the Royal Capital Knights.
• Reinhard is amiable and mediates between Lian Ye and Julius.

Significant Themes

• The theme of freedom and non-conformity is highlighted through Felix's cross-dressing and Lian Ye's disregard for societal norms.
• The theme of tradition versus progress is shown through Julius's strict adherence to rules and Lian Ye's disdain for them.

Character Interactions

• Lian Ye and Felix engage in playful banter, with Felix trying to involve Lian Ye in his cross-dressing interests.
• Lian Ye and Julius have a tense interaction, with Lian Ye dismissing Julius's reprimand of Felix.
• Reinhard mediates between Lian Ye and Julius, showing his amiable nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Royal Selection ceremony begins.
• The fifth candidate, Felt, is announced and enters the throne hall.
• Felt, a former slum dweller, now dressed in formal attire, walks confidently into the hall.
• Felt attempts to kick Lian Ye but is stopped.

Character Developments

• Lian Ye shows admiration for Felt's transformation and adaptability.
• Felt demonstrates courage and confidence in her new role.

Significant Themes

• Social mobility and transformation.
• The struggle against preconceived notions and discrimination.

Character Interactions

• Lian Ye admires Felt's resilience and adaptability.
• Felt shows defiance and courage in the face of Lian Ye, despite the power imbalance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Felt is upset about her new attire and surroundings, leading to a maid fainting.
• Lian Ye reveals that Felt is the fifth Royal Selection Candidate, as her emblem has lit up.
• Reinhard confirms that Lian Ye fairly won the emblem from him in a Flag Duel.
• The Astrea Family acknowledges Lian Ye's ownership of the emblem and will support Felt.

Character Developments

• Felt: Struggles to accept her new role and situation.
• Lian Ye: Shows confidence and directness in revealing he stole the emblem, but also displays humility and understanding of the situation.
• Reinhard: Stands up for Lian Ye and accepts his loss, demonstrating his integrity and loyalty.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and politics within the Royal Selection.
• Acceptance of change and new roles.
• Integrity and honesty in competition.

Character Interactions

• Felt and Lian Ye: Felt is frustrated with Lian Ye's nonchalant attitude, while Lian Ye remains calm and confident.
• Lian Ye and Reinhard: Reinhard supports Lian Ye, showing their growing camaraderie despite their competitive relationship.
• Lian Ye and the Conviction members: Lian Ye's straightforwardness surprises and confuses the Conviction members, leading to mixed reactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dragon Ball recognizes Felt as the Witch, validating her participation in the Royal Selection.
• Civil officials question Felt's suitability to be king due to her witch status and previous behavior.
• Emilia, also disadvantaged, feels the criticism directed at Felt.
• Lian Ye, Felt's father, intervenes, defending both Felt and Emilia.

Character Developments

• Felt: Her status as the Witch is confirmed, but her suitability to be king is questioned.
• Emilia: She sympathizes with Felt's situation, sharing a sense of mutual appreciation.
• Lian Ye: He shows concern for Felt and Emilia, revealing his protective nature and belief in their potential.

Significant Themes

• The qualifications and nature of kingship: Whether one is born into royalty or can earn the title through growth and merit.
• The impact of prejudices and stereotypes: How Felt's witch status influences others' perceptions of her suitability to be king.

Character Interactions

• Lian Ye and Felt: Lian Ye defends Felt against criticism, showing his support and belief in her potential.
• Felt and Emilia: They share a sense of mutual appreciation, bonding over their disadvantaged positions in the Royal Selection.
• Civil officials and candidates: The civil officials criticize Felt and, by extension, Emilia, highlighting the prejudices against them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lian Ye, a transmigrator, questions the birthright of nobles and kings, arguing that people are born equal, not superior or inferior.
• He notes that many anime protagonists are born into powerful families, like the Royal Selection candidates in Lugunica Kingdom.
• When civil officials dismiss non-noble candidates, Roswaal intervenes, defending Emilia's half-elf status and Felt's unknown origin.
• Lykelt, a civil official, realizes Felt's royal lineage due to her golden hair and red pupils, a trait of the Lugunica royal bloodline.
• A member of the "Conviction" suggests that Felt might be the royal princess who went missing fourteen years ago.

Character Developments

• Lian Ye: Questions the validity of birthright and nobility, showing his egalitarian beliefs.
• Roswaal: Demonstrates his powerful presence and loyalty to Emilia, correcting Lykelt's disrespectful language.
• Felt: Unknowingly reveals her royal lineage, causing a stir among the civil officials.

Significant Themes

• Nobility and Birthright: The chapter explores the idea of whether one's status is determined by birth or earned through actions.
• Equality: Lian Ye's perspective highlights the idea that all people are born equal, regardless of their family background.

Character Interactions

• Lian Ye and Roswaal: They work together to defend the non-noble candidates, showing a united front against the civil officials.
• Lykelt and Felt: Lykelt's realization of Felt's lineage leads to a significant revelation and changes the dynamics between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lian Ye, the 'Knight of Knights', shows the highest respect to Felt by kneeling and placing his sword before him.
• Lian Ye reveals he knows Felt's true identity as a royal, having seen the truth through time.
• Lian Ye demonstrates his 'Power of Time' by reversing and then aging a throne, causing chaos among the court.
• His use of time magic leads the court to suspect him of being the 'Witch of Envy'.
• Lian Ye clarifies he is not the witch but the 'Guardian of Time'.

Character Developments

• Lian Ye: Reveals his knowledge of Felt's identity and his powerful time magic abilities. He also shows a calm and composed demeanor despite the chaos caused by his actions.
• Felt: Implicitly confirmed as a royal by Lian Ye's actions, but his identity remains unknown to the court.

Significant Themes

• Time and its manipulation: Lian Ye's power over time is a central theme, showing its ability to reveal truth, cause chaos, and spark fear.
• Identity and perception: Lian Ye's appearance and actions challenge the court's expectations of the 'Guardian of Time' and lead to misunderstandings about his identity.

Character Interactions

• Lian Ye and Felt: Lian Ye's actions show respect and recognition of Felt's true identity, but he does not reveal this to the court.
• Lian Ye and the court: Lian Ye's demonstration of time magic causes chaos and suspicion among the court, leading to accusations of being the 'Witch of Envy'.
• Lykelt and Felt: Lykelt acknowledges Felt's royal lineage but warns him about the hardships he will face, questioning if Felt is prepared.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lian Ye, a civil official, approaches Felt to discuss the Royal Selection, but Felt refuses to participate.
• The other candidates, including Priscilla, express their disinterest in Felt's absence.
• Priscilla claims she will be the sole remaining candidate, angering Felt.
• Felt and Priscilla nearly come to blows, but Lian Ye intervenes.
• Emilia embraces Felt to protect her from Priscilla.

Character Developments

• Felt: Shows stubbornness and pride, refusing to participate in the Royal Selection. She also displays quick temper and impulsiveness when provoked by Priscilla.
• Priscilla: Exhibits arrogance and overconfidence, dismissing other candidates' qualifications for the throne. She also shows hostility towards Felt.
• Lian Ye: Demonstrates wisdom and diplomacy by intervening between Felt and Priscilla to prevent a fight.
• Emilia: Shows protective instincts towards Felt, embracing her to shield her from Priscilla.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The candidates' interactions highlight the power struggle and dynamics at play in the Royal Selection.
• Pride and Arrogance: Both Felt and Priscilla display excessive pride, leading to tension between them.
• Protectiveness: Emilia's actions towards Felt emphasize the theme of protection and care.

Character Interactions

• Felt vs. Priscilla: The tension between Felt and Priscilla escalates due to their pride and differing views on the Royal Selection.
• Lian Ye's Intervention: Lian Ye steps in to prevent a fight between Felt and Priscilla, showing his diplomatic skills.
• Emilia's Protection: Emilia's embrace of Felt demonstrates her protective instincts and caring nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Emilia accuses Priscilla, who remains unfazed and threatens Emilia.
• Lian Ye intervenes, attempting to de-escalate the situation.
• Priscilla surprisingly chooses to appease Emilia, avoiding immediate conflict.
• Lian Ye provokes Felt, causing her to display her power and determination.

Character Developments

• Priscilla shows unexpected restraint and diplomacy, choosing to appease Emilia instead of escalating the conflict.
• Felt demonstrates her resilience and pride, refusing to be looked down upon despite her past.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and social status in the Royal Selection.
• The consequences of past actions and the struggle for redemption (Felt's backstory).

Character Interactions

• Priscilla and Emilia: Priscilla's threat and subsequent concession highlight the power imbalance and Priscilla's unpredictability.
• Lian Ye and Felt: Lian Ye's provocation leads Felt to display her power and resolve, showing her determination not to be a mere pawn in the Royal Selection.