Ch. 1Slave in the Dungeon
Key Plot Points and Events
- The chapter opens with Leon, a recently graduated corporate slave, waking up in a dungeon in Mary Geoise, the Holy Land, after an unexplained incident at sea.
- Roswald, a Celestial Dragon, arrives with his children, Charlos and Sharlia, to inspect a special slave they've acquired.
- Leon, bound to a wooden frame, is the only slave in the dungeon. He's been unconscious due to a colossal entity merging with him, causing his body to emit heat.
Character Developments
- Leon: He's trying to regain control of his body and adapt to his current situation. He's aware of the transmigration trope but finds himself in a dire situation instead of the expected 'ding' and stat allocation.
- Roswald: He's arrogant and believes Celestial Dragons are the noblest race, with other races fit only to be their slaves. He's excited about taming powerful slaves.
- Charlos: He's foolish and ignorant, only interested in mermaids. He's given Leon as a gift by his father.
Significant Themes
- Power Dynamics: The chapter explores the power dynamics between the Celestial Dragons and other races, with the former viewing others as inferior and fit only for slavery.
- Transmigration Trope: The chapter plays with the common transmigration trope, subverting expectations by placing the protagonist in a dire situation instead of the usual 'ding' and stat allocation.
Character Interactions
- Roswald and Charlos: Roswald gifts Leon to Charlos, expecting him to enjoy taming a powerful slave. Charlos, however, seems uninterested due to Leon's lack of immediate appeal.
- Leon and the Black-Suited Guard: The guard inspects Leon, noting his unusual heat-emitting ability, but shows no sympathy for his situation.