Ch. 401Web of Fate
Key Plot Points and Events
- Ian is suspected to have left earlier to help Pield repair his limbs and deal with the Flame Demon.
- Gousmorg integrates into the Allied Forces, gaining trust by behaving impeccably and staying by Ian's side.
- Ian forges a High Sequence Mana greatsword for Gousmorg, enhancing his reputation as an alchemy master.
- The Allied Forces set off deeper into the wasteland, with Ian serving as Belgrio's ace scout.
- Ian discovers that Aiolanga is trapped in the Tu Kingdom through the Fate Card.
Character Developments
- Ian: Advances his strength towards a higher High Sequence, discovers the truth about Aiolanga's isolation, and learns about the Fate Web.
- Gousmorg: Gains the trust of the Allied Forces, receives a High Sequence Mana greatsword from Ian, and maintains a low profile.
- Belgrio: Seems more relaxed and less tense with Ian by his side, trusts Ian implicitly.
- Duro: Distracted by the arrival of his Empire's reinforcements, reports Kristo and Adan's dereliction of duty to the command post.
Significant Themes
- Trust and loyalty: Gousmorg gains the trust of the Allied Forces, while Duro remains loyal to his people and reports the Mountain Demon Empire's reinforcements.
- Power and isolation: Ian discovers Aiolanga's isolation and the power of the Fate Web, which can break free from such restraints.
- Fate and destiny: Ian learns about the Fate Web and its abilities, challenging his beliefs about Fate.
Character Interactions
- Ian and Belgrio: Ian serves as Belgrio's ace scout, making him more relaxed and less tense.
- Gousmorg and Duro: Gousmorg stays with Duro to avoid suspicion, but they have little to talk about, as Duro is distracted by his Empire's reinforcements.
- Ian and the Mountain Demon Empire reinforcements: Ian takes note of Kristo and Adan's actions, disapproving of their attempt to poach Duro.
- Ian and the Fate Web: Ian learns about the Fate Web, its abilities, and Aiolanga's isolation, leading him to dissolve the Fate Card and enter the Fate Web's space.