Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The academy becomes livelier with the return of students from the war front.
• Bailing returns, confident for her graduation assessment.
• Reilo struggles with choosing between "Ancestral Clone" and "Heliocentric Theory" for his academic path.
• Reilo decides to pursue "Heliocentric Theory" and tells Gubo, who is disappointed but accepts his decision.

Character Developments

• Reilo: Struggles with his academic path, ultimately decides to pursue "Heliocentric Theory" despite Gubo's expectations.
• Gubo: Initially expects Reilo to inherit his "Ancestral Clone" research, but accepts Reilo's decision and feels ashamed for his past arrogance.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit of truth and personal beliefs.
• The struggle between following expectations and forging one's own path.
• The weight of mentorship and the impact of a mentor's expectations.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Gubo: Their relationship is tested as Reilo decides to pursue a different academic path than what Gubo expects. Gubo initially feels disappointed but ultimately accepts Reilo's decision.
• Reilo and Bailing: Bailing's return brings a sense of normalcy and humor, contrasting with Reilo's internal struggle. She supports Reilo's decision without judgment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Starry Sky Academia's origin and current state are discussed. It lacks support from Utolan practical technology, making it difficult to establish large scientific research institutes.
• Reilo struggles with how to conduct in-depth research and complete multiple Starry Sky Academias.
• The graduation assessments for third-year students are held, with Bailing participating. The first and second-year advancement assessments also take place, revealing new Titleholders.

Character Developments

• Reilo remains focused on his research and is recognized as a TitleHolder, [Eye of the Sun], though he's kept in the shadows by Gubo.
• Bailing is confident and determined as she prepares for her graduation assessment.
• Gubo is stressed due to the front-line war and Bailing's upcoming assessment, leading him to make decisions about Bailing's future.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for recognition and support of Starry Sky Academia.
• The importance of research and academic achievements for personal growth and societal influence.
• The tension between personal ambition and institutional control, as seen in Gubo's handling of Reilo.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Bailing's sibling bond is strengthened as they express their care and support for each other.
• Gubo and Bailing's relationship is strained due to differing opinions about Bailing's future.
• Reilo's recognition as a TitleHolder highlights the divide between him and other students, as well as the tension between him and Gubo.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo becomes the center of attention in Class 11 after being named "Eye of the Sun" on the Elite Rank list.
• Reilo explains his title to Xiao Kang, mentioning coincidences and misunderstandings.
• Bai Xing and Megana discuss Reilo's abilities and his potential as a secret weapon for the academy.
• Hell, a psychic user, interacts with Reilo, finding inspiration in his quote.
• Instructor Jenny returns from the front lines, congratulating the class on their growth and acknowledging Reilo's title.
• The class observes a moment of silence for students who died during the advancement assessment.
• Reilo exchanges his Elite Rank points for materials to craft a high-level Magic Wand.

Character Developments

• Reilo remains calm under the sudden attention, hinting at his status as a secret weapon.
• Xiao Kang is excited and incredulous about Reilo's title and abilities.
• Bai Xing and Megana are suspicious of Reilo's true strength and his connection to the academy's higher-ups.
• Hell is inspired by Reilo's quote and takes notes.
• Instructor Jenny is elated about her recent promotions and bonuses.

Significant Themes

• Recognition and acceptance of one's abilities and potential (Reilo, Hell).
• The impact of titles and reputations on interpersonal dynamics (Reilo, Class 11).
• The value of academic exchange and guidance (Instructor Jenny, Reilo).

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Xiao Kang: Reilo explains his title to Xiao Kang, and they decide to attend Bai Xing's birthday party together.
• Bai Xing and Megana: They discuss Reilo's abilities and plan to probe him at Bai Xing's birthday party.
• Hell and Reilo: Hell is inspired by Reilo's quote and takes notes, hinting at a potential mentor-mentee relationship.
• Instructor Jenny and Class 11: Jenny congratulates the class on their growth and acknowledges Reilo's title, encouraging academic exchange.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo and Gubo have a heart-to-heart conversation about Reilo's academic pursuits and Gubo's past mistakes as a mentor.
• Reilo explains his 'Sun Eye' technique and his pursuit of stellar academics to Gubo.
• Gubo shares valuable insights about magical guide materials (Obsidian, Moon Crystal Stone, Star Crystal) and suggests Reilo search for Gulan ruins.
• The next day, Reilo starts studying about Gulan Civilization and their ruins.
• An old man delivers a letter and a gift from Prince Chen to Reilo.

Character Developments

• Gubo: Realizes his past mistakes in mentoring Reilo, feels ashamed, and begins to respect Reilo's academic pursuits.
• Reilo: Gains confidence in his stellar academic research and feels validated by Gubo's respect.

Significant Themes

• Respect: Gubo learns to respect Reilo's academic pursuits and ideals.
• Mentorship: Gubo reflects on his past mentorship and aims to improve.
• Academic Pursuits: Reilo's dedication and passion for stellar academics are emphasized.

Character Interactions

• Gubo and Reilo: They have a profound conversation about their academic views, leading to mutual respect.
• Lianyi and the Old Man: Lianyi receives a letter and a gift from Prince Chen for Reilo from the old man.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo receives a letter and a wooden box from Prince Chen, containing a Moon Crystal Stone.
• Prince Chen requests Reilo's help in retrieving his cousin Prince Ling's body for a proper burial.
• Reilo agrees and meets with Prince Chen, delivering Prince Ling's body in exchange for a letter of introduction to a family of mysterious scholars who control a source of Moon Crystal Stone.

Character Developments

• Reilo: Shows hesitation in getting involved with Prince Chen's political disputes but is tempted by the Moon Crystal Stone. He maintains his detachment from politics while being pragmatic about his needs.
• Prince Chen: Demonstrates his political acumen by using his cousin's body to gain favor with the Emperor and secure an equal chance to compete for the throne. He shows respect and eagerness to gain Reilo's support.

Significant Themes

• Political intrigue and power struggles among the nobility.
• The value of alliances and support in political climates.
• The pursuit of knowledge and resources (Moon Crystal Stone) for personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Mistress Lianyi: Lianyi warns Reilo about the dangers of getting involved in political disputes, but Reilo remains undeterred.
• Reilo and Prince Chen: They meet in secret, with Prince Chen attempting to gain Reilo's loyalty and support while offering a valuable resource (Moon Crystal Stone) in exchange for Reilo's help in retrieving Prince Ling's body.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Prince Chen requests Reilo's allegiance, surprising him as he's just a beginner student.
• Reilo learns about the three princes' backgrounds and their potential supporters.
• Reilo declines Prince Chen's invitation, considering it too risky.
• Reilo attends Bai Xing's birthday banquet, where he meets Stia, a noblewoman interested in him for a marriage alliance.

Character Developments

• Reilo demonstrates political awareness and caution, declining Prince Chen's invitation due to the high risk involved.
• Bai Xing shows concern for Reilo's preferences, warning Stia about his disinterest in strong perfume.
• Stia reveals her ambition and willingness to pursue a marriage alliance with Reilo for her family's benefit.

Significant Themes

• Political Intrigue: The struggle for power among the three princes highlights the dangerous nature of politics and the risks of choosing the wrong side.
• Social Class: The contrast between Reilo's commoner background and Stia's noble status emphasizes the impact of social class on marriage alliances and personal choices.
• Ambition: Both Stia and Reilo display ambition—Stia for securing a beneficial marriage, and Reilo for advancing his academic pursuits despite political pressures.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Gubo discuss the political situation, with Gubo warning Reilo against involvement due to his current status.
• Bai Xing and Stia discuss Reilo, with Bai Xing revealing her knowledge of Reilo's preferences and warning Stia about his disinterest in strong perfume.
• Stia's ambition is revealed through her conversation with Bai Xing, showing her determination to secure a beneficial marriage alliance for her family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Megana attends Bai Xing's birthday banquet wearing a blue evening gown.
• Alida, a Viscount's son, asks Megana to dance, but she declines, citing a prior commitment.
• Xiao Kang and Reilo arrive together, having discussed a plan regarding Bai Xing.
• Reilo receives gifts from Xiao Kang and Megana, who then invites him to dance.
• Megana and Reilo engage in an academic exchange about mental and soul power during the dance.
• Stiya, jealous of Megana's interaction with Reilo, complains about Megana's behavior.
• At the end of the banquet, Megana asks Reilo about his mentor's views on Prince Ping.

Character Developments

• Megana: Shows interest in Reilo's academic pursuits and subtly inquires about his mentor's political leanings.
• Reilo: Demonstrates his dedication to academic pursuits and maintains his political neutrality.
• Xiao Kang: Shows off his dancing skills and continues to pursue Bai Xing.
• Stiya: Reveals her jealousy and conservative noble attitudes.

Significant Themes

• Academic pursuits and their importance to characters.
• Noble status and its influence on social interactions and political leanings.
• Jealousy and competition among nobles, particularly in romantic contexts.

Character Interactions

• Megana and Reilo: Engage in an academic exchange, hinting at a potential romantic interest.
• Stiya and Megana: Stiya expresses jealousy and disapproval of Megana's behavior.
• Xiao Kang and Bai Xing: Xiao Kang continues to pursue Bai Xing, dancing with her at the banquet.
• Alida and Megana: Alida asks Megana to dance, but she declines, causing him to leave disappointed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Stia, a Baron's daughter, plans to marry Reilo, a commoner student with a bright future, to secure her own glory.
• Stia follows Reilo after a banquet and is killed by an assassin hired by the White Prince.
• Reilo escapes death using a Moon Crystal Stone and the Dream Moon Technique.
• The assassin, Death Sandglass Sizeren, is captured and identified by Reilo.

Character Developments

• Stia: Shows ambition and desperation to secure her future, leading to her death.
• Reilo: Demonstrates quick thinking and resourcefulness in escaping the assassin's attack. He also shows no remorse for Stia's death, indicating his growing ruthlessness.
• Death Sandglass Sizeren: Reveals his loyalty to the White Prince and his fear of Reilo, who he believes is a devil.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and its consequences (Stia's pursuit of glory leading to her death).
• The power of desperation and resourcefulness (Reilo's survival against the assassin).
• Fear and disbelief in the face of the unknown (Sizeren's reaction to Reilo's survival).

Character Interactions

• Stia pursues Reilo, leading to her death.
• Reilo identifies the assassin, leading to his capture.
• Gubo comforts Reilo over Stia's death and expresses his satisfaction with Reilo's calm demeanor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo is targeted by a curse, turning him into decaying wood.
• He discovers the curse's true form and uses his own curse to resist it.
• The curse caster is an old man using a remote-controlled wooden sculpture.
• Reilo decides to leave the academy for the Guyue Family in Ximoer Duchy to attend the 'Magic Eye Festival.'

Character Developments

• Reilo: Realizes the academy is not safe, decides to leave for further learning and safety.
• Gubo: Shows concern for Reilo's safety, offers to send him to another academy but understands Reilo's decision to leave.

Significant Themes

• Safety and security: Reilo's realization that even hiding within the academy doesn't guarantee safety.
• Curse and counter-curse: The battle between the curse and Reilo's own curse, highlighting the complex nature of curses.
• Travel and learning: Reilo's decision to leave the academy to enter a new stage of learning.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Gubo: Reilo shares his plan to leave with Gubo, who expresses concern but understands Reilo's decision.
• Reilo and the curse caster: Although they don't interact directly, Reilo's resistance to the curse and the caster's interference show their indirect conflict.
• Reilo and Prince Chen: Reilo mentions Prince Chen's letter of recommendation, hinting at their connection and Prince Chen's help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo prepares for his journey by refining his first proper Magic Wand using high-grade materials.
• He successfully refines the Magic Wand, which undergoes an unknown mutation, resulting in a wand with a flame warhammer form and a gravity fireball attack.
• Gubo gifts Reilo an exquisite X Mask with additional abilities for his protection.
• Reilo bids farewell to his mentors, Lianyi and Gubo, and departs from the academy.

Character Developments

• Reilo demonstrates his skill and determination in refining the Magic Wand, showing growth as an alchemist.
• Gubo reveals his past and shows concern for Reilo's safety, indicating his affection for his disciple.
• Lianyi expresses her worry for Reilo's safety and provides him with advanced magic scrolls to aid him.

Significant Themes

• Mentorship and guidance: Gubo and Lianyi provide Reilo with knowledge, tools, and advice to prepare him for his journey.
• Growth and self-reliance: Reilo takes a significant step in his alchemical journey by refining his first proper Magic Wand and preparing to face the world alone.
• Partings and new beginnings: Reilo's departure from the academy signifies the end of his student life and the start of his adventures in the Grand Duchy.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Gubo: They work together to refine the Magic Wand, and Gubo gifts Reilo the X Mask and shares his past experiences.
• Reilo and Lianyi: They exchange a heartfelt farewell, with Lianyi expressing her concern and providing Reilo with advanced magic scrolls.
• Reilo and his mentors: Reilo's departure from the academy highlights the strong bond he shares with his mentors, who have prepared him for his journey and shown their affection for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo and Gubo flee from Saint Grand Fort, with Reilo adopting the identity of Mr. X for his travels.
• Reilo visits several cities in the southern Grand Duchy, experiencing their prosperity and technological advancements.
• He joins a D-class mercenary group, Thunder Hammer Guardians, to escort travelers to Cell City in Morsi Duchy.
• The group arrives at a remote town in Morsi, where they encounter a drunken mercenary harassing their employer, Mitina.

Character Developments

• Reilo's mindset matures through his travels, and he gains significant experience and knowledge.
• Mitina, a young mage, is revealed to have a complex family situation and is being pressured to marry for political gain.
• Reilo shows concern for the less fortunate, comparing Morsi to his hometown of Lake Onyx.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the north and south of the Grand Duchy, highlighting the latter's technological advancements and prosperity.
• The struggle for power and influence within noble families, as seen in Mitina's family situation.
• The harsh reality of life for common people in remote areas like Morsi.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Gubo part ways, with Gubo expressing hope for Reilo's future in Fladick.
• Reilo joins the Thunder Hammer Guardians mercenary group, with the members showing respect and deference to him as a mage.
• Mitina and Mia, her guardian, are revealed to have a complex relationship, with Mia acting protectively towards Mitina.
• The Thunder Hammer Guardians mercenary group stands up for Mitina when she is harassed by a drunken mercenary.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A tavern girl is harassed by a drunken mercenary, Grellos, from the Battle Flag Mercenary Group.
• The Thunder Hammer Guardian Mercenary Group, led by Yuri, intervenes to defend the girl, leading to a tense standoff.
• Reilo, under the alias Mr. X, steps in and publicly reprimands Grellos for insulting Grand Duchy mages, using a display of magic to intimidate him.
• The Battle Flag Mercenary Group apologizes and pays compensation to avoid further conflict.
• Reilo retreats to his room, where he is later visited by Yuna, Yuri's sister, who expresses her admiration for his power and offers herself to him in exchange for his help in growing the mercenary group.

Character Developments

• Reilo (Mr. X): Reilo demonstrates his power and influence as a mage, earning respect and fear from the mercenaries. He shows a willingness to keep a low profile but is not afraid to assert his authority when necessary. He is also tempted by Yuna's advances but remains focused on his studies.
• Yuri: Yuri is portrayed as a protective and responsible older brother, willing to make sacrifices for his sister's happiness. He is determined to grow the Thunder Hammer Guardian Mercenary Group despite the challenges they face.
• Yuna: Yuna is shown to be resourceful and determined, willing to do whatever it takes to help her brother and secure a better future for herself. She is also aware of her own allure and uses it to try and sway Reilo.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: The chapter highlights the power dynamics between the mercenary groups and the influence wielded by mages like Reilo.
• Brother-Sister Bond: The bond between Yuri and Yuna is a central theme, with Yuri's desire to protect and provide for his sister driving much of his actions.
• Ambition and Sacrifice: Both Yuri and Yuna are willing to make sacrifices to achieve their goals, whether it's Yuri's dream of growing the mercenary group or Yuna's desire to secure a better future for herself.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Grellos: Reilo's interaction with Grellos demonstrates the power imbalance between mages and mercenaries, with Grellos quickly backing down once Reilo shows his magic.
• Yuri and Yuna: The sibling bond between Yuri and Yuna is evident in their conversation, with Yuri willing to make sacrifices for his sister's happiness and Yuna determined to help her brother achieve his dreams.
• Reilo and Yuna: Yuna's advances towards Reilo highlight the power dynamics between them, with Yuna using her allure to try and sway Reilo, while Reilo remains focused on his studies despite the temptation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Grand Duchy's vast territories take nearly ten days to cross by air or two months on foot.
• The group encounters a terrifying Black Sandstorm, which is revealed to be caused by migrating Storm Elves.
• They face two Death Sand Scorpions, which Reilo uses as specimens for his research.

Character Developments

• Reilo demonstrates his strength and fearlessness by facing the Black Sandstorm and the Death Sand Scorpions.
• Mitina shares information about the Guyue Family and the Eye of the World, revealing her concern for her brother's upcoming exploration.

Significant Themes

• The vast and dangerous territories outside human city-states.
• The power of the Sandstorm God and the mysterious Eye of the World.
• Reilo's obsession with collecting specimens and his continuous research.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Mitina: Reilo tolerates Mitina's curiosity and learns about the Guyue Family from her.
• The group: They rely on each other for survival during the Black Sandstorm and the encounter with the Death Sand Scorpions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo and the Thunder Hammer Guardians arrive in Cell City, Morsi Duchy.
• Reilo notices a giant, luminous eye atop a castle in the city, which he believes is related to the power of the Gulan Civilization.
• Reilo delivers Mitina and Miya to the Guyue Family and parts ways with the mercenary group.
• Reilo meets with Master Wade of the Guyue Family, who agrees to help him gain access to the Eye of the World and potentially trade for Moon Crystal Stone.

Character Developments

• Reilo demonstrates his determination and focus on his mission, prioritizing it over socializing with the mercenary group.
• Mitina shows affection and attachment to her brother and expresses disappointment in Reilo's departure.
• Yuna accepts Reilo's decision and chooses not to pursue him further.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of ancient civilizations, such as the Gulan Civilization, and their remnants in the present world.
• The importance of connections and alliances, as seen in Reilo's meeting with Master Wade and the Guyue Family's political maneuvering.

Character Interactions

• Reilo interacts briefly with Mitina and Miya, delivering them safely to the Guyue Family.
• Reilo meets with Master Wade, discussing access to the Eye of the World and the potential trade of Moon Crystal Stone.
• Reilo's mysterious demeanor intrigues the Thunder Hammer Guardians and the Guyue Family members, leading to them addressing him as "Master."

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo visits the Guyue Family's trading stalls during their annual grand event, exploring for potential intermediary partners.
• The Guyue Family's elders discuss the Sun Moon Magic Eye Pyramid and its significance.
• A disgruntled Guyue Family member vents his frustrations in a secret room.
• A woman and a bronze-masked man (Curse) discuss their plans in another secret room.
• Reilo purchases Moon Crystal Stone from the Guyue Family, receiving more than expected.

Character Developments

• Reilo shows discernment in choosing an intermediary partner, prioritizing intelligence over combat prowess.
• The Guyue Family's elders reveal their ambition to establish the Morsey Academy of Natural Sciences.
• A disgruntled Guyue Family member expresses resentment and decides to live for himself.
• The woman and Curse reveal their plans and pasts, hinting at their organization's goals and Curse's history.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power: The Guyue Family's elders, the woman, and Curse all display ambitions for power and influence.
• Sacrifice and resentment: The disgruntled Guyue Family member feels punished and resentful due to his family's demands.
• Betrayal and belonging: Curse and the woman discuss betrayal and the concept of home, suggesting complex loyalties.

Character Interactions

• Reilo encounters Hell at the trading stalls, with Hell showing interest in a Rampaging Golden Thunder Eagle egg.
• Reilo interacts with Guyue Family members regarding the purchase of Moon Crystal Stone, receiving more than expected due to the family's respect for Prince Chen.
• The woman and Curse discuss their plans, revealing their organization's goals and Curse's past as a genius hypnotist.

Plot Points and Events

• Reilo observes the strange demonic eye atop the Grand Family's castle, feeling a stronger connection to it and the moon.
• He prepares for the Eye of the World exploration by creating a gravity fireball and sealing it.
• On the day of the exploration, Reilo encounters Dylan and Zi Yan, who have a tense exchange due to a past conflict.
• The Guyue Family elders explain the rules and distribute Spirit Eyes to the participants.
• The Eye of the World opens, and Reilo, along with two scholars, enters the exploration site through a stone bowl filled with Sacrifice.

Character Developments

• Reilo strengthens his connection to the moon and prepares for the exploration.
• Dylan and Zi Yan show growth in their powers and confidence.
• Reilo observes the dynamics between different families and scholars, noting the presence of elite students and Fighters.

Significant Themes

• The Eye of the World exploration event highlights the dangers and rewards of ancient civilization treasures and the importance of caution and preparation.
• The theme of identity and disguise is reinforced as Reilo wears a mask and observes others wearing masks as well.

Character Interactions

• Reilo silently observes Dylan and Zi Yan's confrontation, using the X Mask to mark Zi Yan.
• Reilo joins a group with two scholars to enter the Eye of the World, showing his adaptability and willingness to work with others when necessary.

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of ten people, including Reilo, are teleported into a strange, energy-scarce space with eerie red thorn plants and black energy tendrils.
• The tendrils absorb energy from offerings and magical materials, and eventually attack and kill a greedy female student.
• A scholar suggests ambushing others at the entrance of certain floors for easy looting, and most of the group agrees.
• Reilo decides to explore on his own, marking the scholar with a hunting mark.

2. Character Developments

• Reilo: Shows curiosity and caution in exploring the new environment, prioritizes exploration over looting, and uses his abilities strategically.
• The Scholar (crying-face mask): Reveals his experience and cunning, proposing an ambush strategy to exploit others.
• The Female Student: Greed leads her to ignore the danger, resulting in her death.

3. Significant Themes

• Greed vs Caution: The female student's greed leads to her demise, while Reilo's caution helps him avoid danger.
• Cooperation vs Independence: Reilo chooses to explore independently, while others prefer to cooperate for mutual gain.
• Danger and Opportunity: The space presents both danger (black tendrils) and opportunity (ancient treasures).

4. Character Interactions

• Reilo and the Scholar: Reilo marks the scholar, hinting at future conflict or surveillance.
• The Group: Most members agree to the scholar's ambush plan, showing unity in their greed. Reilo and another group of three scholars choose to explore independently.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo finds himself in a dense forest of Blood Eye Trees, which are associated with the Blood Demon.
• He encounters and defeats a group of deformed Blood Ravens, then captures one to use as a scout.
• He discovers a blood pool with a giant toad at its center and meets Miya, a scholar from the Finland Natural Sciences Academy.
• They agree to cooperate to catch a blood elf in the pool, with Reilo providing the Blood Raven and Miya providing a Black Powder Bomb.
• The toad swallows the bomb, but it also creates an illusion, causing them to lose the blood elf.
• Reilo collects valuable specimens from the toad's corpse and returns the Intermediate Crystal to Miya before they part ways.

Character Developments

• Reilo demonstrates his strategic thinking, adaptability, and scholarly curiosity in exploring the new environment and studying its creatures.
• Miya shows her ambition, impatience, and competitive nature, but also her willingness to cooperate when it suits her.

Significant Themes

• The power of cooperation vs. individual ambition.
• The value of specimens and knowledge in the academic world.
• The dangers and illusions present in exploration and discovery.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Miya initially show mutual curiosity but maintain a guarded relationship.
• They cooperate to catch the blood elf but ultimately fail due to the toad's illusion.
• Reilo's decision to return the Intermediate Crystal to Miya shows his integrity and willingness to act fairly, despite their failed cooperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo, still searching for the second floor's entrance, encounters and defeats mutated Treants using his magic wand and Harmless Suggestion.
• He realizes his current combat style limits energy absorption for his gravity fireball.
• Reilo witnesses a scholar sacrificing his companion to a swarm of Magic Insects, led by a red beetle species.
• Reilo pursues the surviving scholar, who attempts to drag him down with him. Reilo uses his gravity fireball to kill the scholar and escape the swarm.

Character Developments

• Reilo's Self-Control reaches its first stage's full potential, enhancing his physical strength to that of a formal Fighter.
• Reilo decides to focus solely on Starry Sky Academia, abandoning Self-Control for personal growth.
• The surviving scholar is revealed to be a follower of the Sandstorm God, willing to sacrifice others for power.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and personal growth vs. seeking divine power or easy solutions.
• The consequences of betraying one's principles and beliefs.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and the surviving scholar engage in a chase, with the scholar attempting to drag Reilo down with him.
• Reilo's disdain for the scholar's betrayal of academic principles is evident in their brief exchange.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo finds a Divine Decree in his spatial box, instructing him to prevent the Guyue Family from obtaining the Sun and Moon Magic Eye on the fifth level.
• He enters the second level of the Magic Eye Pyramid, discovering it to be the living quarters of the Gulan Civilization.
• Reilo meets Mitina's brother, Mr. X, and his female Fighter companion. They explore the second level together.

Character Developments

• Reilo continues to demonstrate his intelligence and curiosity, studying the ancient civilization's remnants and their mathematical foundation.
• Mr. X and his companion show interest in relics and profits from selling them to academies.

Significant Themes

• The mysterious and advanced nature of the Gulan Civilization.
• The potential extraterrestrial origin of humans, hinted at by Reilo's speculations.

Character Interactions

• Reilo joins Mr. X and the female Fighter in exploring the second level, sharing their discoveries and knowledge about the ancient civilization.
• They cooperate to navigate the ruins, with Reilo providing intellectual insights and the others contributing practical knowledge and strength.