Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu and Rhode travel to Avigstone, the capital of the Northern Province in the Chris Empire.
• Sulu observes the empire's conservative and traditional style, contrasting with the Federation's advancements.
• Rhode goes to conduct a transaction at night with the Mason Guild, while Sulu stays at an inn called 'Hande' and uses spirits to track Rhode secretly.

Character Developments

• Sulu demonstrates his caution and resourcefulness by using spirits to monitor Rhode's movements, showing his growth as a Planeswalker.
• Rhode shows his business acumen and connections by arranging a transaction with the Mason Guild, indicating his expanding influence.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between tradition and progress, represented by the Chris Empire and the Federation.
• The power of knowledge and resources, as Rhode seeks rare materials and Sulu uses his understanding of spirits to gain information.

Character Interactions

• Sulu and Rhode work together but maintain a level of secrecy, showcasing their trust and understanding of each other's capabilities.
• Rhode interacts with the Mason Guild, demonstrating his connections and influence in the black market.
• Sulu uses spirits to track Rhode, highlighting the power dynamics between them and Sulu's growing independence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rhode, a client of Sulu's, engages in a risky transaction with a shady figure, hinting at potential danger.
• Sulu obtains a Black Flame Crystal from Rhode, intending to advance his Eclipse Mage profession.
• Sulu successfully promotes to Eclipse Mage, but his Planeswalker form activates simultaneously, causing a temporary conflict.
• Sulu learns about the advancement requirements for Spirit Mage, including the challenging 'Spirit Sacrifice' ritual.

Character Developments

• Sulu demonstrates his strategic thinking and caution by observing Rhode's transaction and planning his next move.
• Sulu successfully promotes his Eclipse Mage profession, gaining new abilities and attributes.
• Rhode shows his resourcefulness and connections by procuring the Black Flame Crystal for Sulu.

Significant Themes

• Risk vs. Reward: Rhode's transaction highlights the theme of taking risks for potential gains, while Sulu's advancement shows the rewards of calculated risks.
• Power and Control: Sulu's new abilities and the 'Spirit Sacrifice' ritual emphasize the theme of power and control, both over one's own abilities and external forces.

Character Interactions

• Sulu and Rhode interact briefly, with Rhode delivering the Black Flame Crystal and Sulu dismissing him after receiving it.
• Sulu interacts with his Attribute Panel, using it to monitor his advancement and learn about the Spirit Mage requirements.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu decides to advance to [Spirit Mage] and chooses the Dragon World for his Spirit Sacrifice ritual.
• Sulu and Rhode are followed by crows sent by the Crow Family, who are after the trade route controlled by Rhode's bear.
• Sulu uses his Domain of Darkness to destroy the crows and attracts the attention of the Crow Family.
• Sulu confronts and kills the Crow Family's [Servant of the Crow], Crow, and awaits the arrival of another Crow Family member, Monaghan.

Character Developments

• Sulu demonstrates his power and confidence, showing no fear of the Crow Family's threats.
• Rhode shows concern for Sulu's safety and the potential consequences of killing the Crow Family's member.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Sulu's display of power attracts unwanted attention and puts him on a collision course with the Crow Family.
• Greed: The Crow Family's greed for the trade route controlled by Rhode's bear leads to their confrontation with Sulu.

Character Interactions

• Sulu and Rhode: They travel together, and Rhode warns Sulu about the potential consequences of killing the Crow Family's member.
• Sulu and the Crow Family: Sulu confronts and kills Crow, and later awaits the arrival of Monaghan, showing no fear of the Crow Family's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu and Monaghan, both legends, move to the outskirts to avoid collateral damage in the city.
• Sulu uses his Mythical Domain-like ability to control dark elements, gaining an advantage over Monaghan.
• Monaghan uses an illusion spell, but Sulu breaks it with his solar corona.
• Sulu returns to Rhode, and they continue their journey.

Character Developments

• Sulu demonstrates his power and control over dark elements, proving his strength as a Tier 5 professional.
• Monaghan shows his ability to cast illusions but is ultimately defeated by Sulu.
• Rhode remains calm and collected, showing no signs of worry despite the encounter with Monaghan.

Significant Themes

• The power and responsibility of legendary professionals.
• The consequences of rash actions and the importance of understanding the rules and boundaries.
• The pursuit of strength and the challenges of ascending to higher tiers.

Character Interactions

• Sulu and Monaghan face off, showcasing their abilities and determining the outcome of the conflict.
• Rhode and Sulu interact briefly, with Sulu updating Rhode on the resolution of the issue and their continued journey.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu decides to leave Green Tree Castle, despite Dunstan's warnings about his high travel frequency and pending missions from the Federation.
• Sulu refuses to become a reserve Guardian of the Federation, choosing to maintain his independence.
• The Church of the Goddess of Light, displeased with Sulu's refusal of their mission, plans to target him. Alfred, the Minister of the Department of Faith Theory, orders Sulu's arrest and plans to use his brother Sean as bait.
• Stephen Wellesley, head of Bureau 11, decides to use a remote island with ruins of the suspected God of Misfortune for a potential Tier 5 battle between Sulu and the Church.

Character Developments

• Sulu demonstrates his resolve to maintain his independence and continue advancing, despite the Church's hostility.
• Alfred reveals his fanatical devotion to the Goddess and his willingness to use underhanded tactics to eliminate perceived threats like Sulu.
• Stephen Wellesley prioritizes the Federation's interests, choosing to use Sulu and the Church's conflict to his advantage.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and control between the Church and Sulu, with each side determined to assert their will.
• The consequences of Sulu's decision to maintain his independence, leading to increased scrutiny and danger from the Church.
• The use of personal connections and family ties as leverage in the conflict between Sulu and the Church.

Character Interactions

• Sulu and Dunstan discuss Sulu's travel frequency and pending missions, with Dunstan advising caution and Sulu maintaining his resolve to leave.
• Alfred and his assistant discuss Sulu's refusal of the Church's mission and plan his arrest, with Alfred using Sean as bait to lure Sulu into a trap.
• Stephen Wellesley considers the potential conflict between Sulu and the Church, deciding to use the remote island as a battleground to further the Federation's interests.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu, having returned to the Dragon World, arrives at an inn filled with revelers trying to drown out their fears of nighttime monster attacks.
• The innkeeper lets Sulu in after he identifies himself as a traveler, and Sulu requests a room, cider, and dinner.
• Sulu learns that eight years have passed in the Dragon World since the fall of the Black Dragon, and the Dragon Queen has abolished the Duke of Wolf Castle title.

Character Developments

• Sulu: Shows caution in using his powers, adheres to self-imposed principles, and demonstrates curiosity about the changes in the Dragon World.
• Innkeeper: Initially fearful, he warms up to Sulu after he enters and shows hospitality.
• Bard: Provides historical context and current events to Sulu, revealing the Dragon Queen's actions.

Significant Themes

• Fear and coping mechanisms (revelry to drive away fear)
• Time discrepancy between the Dragon World and the Main World
• The Dragon Queen's rise to power and her actions against the Wolf Castle family

Character Interactions

• Sulu interacts with the innkeeper, who is initially wary but later shows hospitality.
• Sulu converses with the bard, learning about recent events in the Dragon World.
• The innkeeper and his wife perform a ritual to welcome Sulu, showing their superstitious beliefs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu learns about the changes brought by the Dawn of Gods: increased transcendent creatures, dangerous nights (Night Invasion), and the rise of powerful knights and wizards.
• The Dragon Queen's rule is mentioned, and the legend of the Dragon Slayer (Sulu) is popularized.
• A monster attacks the town, and the sheriff, Aldo, seeks mercenaries to deal with it, offering rewards.
• Sulu joins the group to help, revealing himself as a Wizard.

Character Developments

• Sulu: Shows interest in the new situation and decides to help, revealing his identity as a Wizard.
• David: A young, adventurous knight who seeks power and is eager to join Sulu.
• Captain of the White Feather Mercenary Group: Warns David about the dangers of adventuring and the high mortality rate among young dreamers.

Significant Themes

• The impact of the Dawn of Gods on society: increased danger, power shifts, and new opportunities.
• The allure of adventure and the pursuit of power among the young.
• The prejudices and misconceptions surrounding Wizards.

Character Interactions

• Sulu interacts with the bard, learning about the changes in the world.
• Sulu meets David, a young knight seeking adventure and power.
• Sulu and the White Feather Mercenary Group travel together, with the captain warning David about the dangers of adventuring.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group arrives at the town where the monster resides, in the mayor's residence.
• The monster is revealed to be an out-of-control Arrogant Wizard, not a true monster.
• Sulu uses a spell (Air Palm) to reveal the monster, causing chaos among the townspeople.
• The monster is identified as an Extraordinary species, a true Extraordinary species, which are creatures that ordinary people cannot deal with using weapons.

Character Developments

• Karl, the leader of the White Feather Mercenary Group, shows concern for his teammates and the townspeople, negotiating with the sheriff for information.
• Sulu, the wizard, is revealed to be more powerful than initially thought, casting a powerful spell casually.
• David, a member of the White Feather Mercenary Group, is shown to be vulnerable to the monster's mental corruption, retching uncontrollably.

Significant Themes

• The danger of out-of-control Arrogant Wizards and their influence on others.
• The power dynamics between wizards and ordinary people.
• The fear and revulsion that extraordinary species inspire in ordinary people.

Character Interactions

• Karl and Sulu interact, with Karl recognizing Sulu's power and seeking his opinion on the situation.
• The members of the White Feather Mercenary Group support Karl in his negotiation with the sheriff.
• Sulu interacts with the out-of-control Arrogant Wizard, questioning it and temporarily suppressing its madness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A monster, once a Wizard of the Arrogant School, attacks Sulu.
• Sulu eliminates the monster, revealing it was a former Wizard who lost control and became obsessed with arcane power.
• The next day, townspeople gather outside the villa, discussing the previous night's events.
• Karl hints to David about the occult symbols in the villa, suggesting they could be a path to mysterious power.
• Sulu confronts an old Arrogant School wizard, the mastermind behind the previous night's events, who seeks occult knowledge obtained by the transformed monster.

Character Developments

• Sulu demonstrates his power and knowledge, showing he's a formidable force.
• David is traumatized by the events but remains curious about mysterious power.
• Karl shows concern for David's well-being and offers guidance.
• The old Arrogant School wizard reveals his obsession with occult knowledge and willingness to sacrifice others for it.

Significant Themes

• The corrupting influence of power and knowledge.
• The consequences of obsession and disregard for prohibitions.
• The allure and danger of the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Sulu and the old Arrogant School wizard have a confrontational exchange.
• Karl offers guidance to David, showing a protective and mentoring side.
• David and Karl discuss the events, with David still grappling with his curiosity about mysterious power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The old warlock is revealed to be a member of the Radical Faction of the Arrogant School, obsessed with the whispers and the 'truth' of Sivinardo.
• He uses the Words of Arrogance to silence the townspeople, demonstrating his power and madness.
• Sulu recognizes the old warlock as a former minor figure from the Arrogant School and uses his Psychic Thaumaturgy to learn about the school's schism.
• The Arrogant School has split into the Rationalist and Radical Factions, with the Radical Faction gaining dominance and suppressing the Rationalists.
• The old warlock's Apprentice, who turned into a monster, was an experiment gone wrong, and the old warlock rushed to collect the 'inheritance.'

Character Developments

• The old warlock is revealed to be a fanatical member of the Radical Faction, willing to manipulate and harm others in his pursuit of 'truth.'
• Sulu demonstrates his power and knowledge, confirming his identity as the Arrogant Mentor and showing his disdain for the Radical Faction's methods.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of obsession and the pursuit of knowledge at any cost.
• The consequences of ignoring warnings and the importance of heeding them.
• The struggle between rational thought and fanaticism.

Character Interactions

• Sulu and the old warlock: Sulu recognizes the old warlock and uses his powers to learn about the Arrogant School's schism, while the old warlock is terrified of Sulu's true identity.
• The old warlock and the townspeople: The old warlock uses his power to silence the townspeople, demonstrating his disregard for their lives.
• The old warlock and his Apprentice: The old warlock is willing to let his Apprentice take risks and go mad in the pursuit of knowledge, only rushing to collect the 'inheritance' when things go wrong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu, now revealed as a powerful figure, arrives in the Dragon World and confronts an old wizard from the Arrogant School, killing him without hesitation.
• Sulu decides to visit the Dragon Queen, Messiah, to learn more about the current state of the world.
• He meets Messiah and her Green Dragon, Dragon, which is in its youth stage and not yet a Fifth Rank dragon.

Character Developments

• Sulu shows no mercy in dealing with enemies, demonstrating his ruthless nature.
• Messiah has grown into a mature and powerful queen, but her strength is not as high as Sulu expected.
• Dragon, Messiah's Green Dragon, has grown rapidly but is still not an adult dragon.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and the changes it brings.
• The power dynamics between different factions and the struggle for dominance.
• The importance of strength and power in maintaining one's position and protecting others.

Character Interactions

• Sulu and Messiah reunite, with Sulu showing affection towards Messiah by patting her head, a gesture she is no longer used to.
• Sulu imparts advanced mystical knowledge to Messiah about dragon development and the potential for dragons to become professionals.
• Sulu asks Messiah about the state of the Violet Territory and the Arrogant School, revealing that he is aware of the situation and is interested in its outcome.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu meets Ham, his former student, now an older, emotionally unstable Fourth-Rank Mage.
• Sulu discovers Ham's spirit body is polluted by the influence of the Mad God, Sivinardo.
• They discuss Allen Smith, the leader of the Radical Arrogant Faction, who is a nineteen-year-old genius with a 'rational madness.'

Character Developments

• Ham: Struggles with guilt and emotional instability due to past mistakes and the influence of the Mad God.
• Allen Smith: Revealed to be a young, powerful, and terrifyingly rational madman.

Significant Themes

• The 'price' of obtaining extraordinary power, as seen in the spiritual pollution of Arrogant Wizards.
• The duality of reason and madness, exemplified by Allen Smith's character.

Character Interactions

• Sulu and Ham: Mentor and student reunite, with Sulu attempting to help Ham with his spiritual issues.
• Sulu and Messiah: They discuss Allen Smith and plan for Sulu's Spirit Sacrifice ritual.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu needs to perform a 'Spirit Sacrifice' ritual with at least 9,999 sentient beings to advance his passive skills and attributes.
• The ritual requires a recovering Spirit Tide and can only be held in the Royal Capital, causing some logistical challenges.
• Sulu decides to announce his identity as the Dragon Slayer to facilitate the ritual.

Character Developments

• Sulu demonstrates his strategic thinking and adaptability in planning the ritual.
• Messiah shows her political acumen by suggesting Sulu announce his identity to gain support for the ritual.
• Ham displays caution and concern about the potential risks of the ritual.

Significant Themes

• The power of rituals and their requirements (Spirit Tide, number of participants, etc.).
• The importance of reputation and influence in gaining support for large-scale events.
• The risks and benefits of divination in the Dream Spirit World.

Character Interactions

• Sulu, Messiah, and Ham discuss the logistics and potential risks of the ritual.
• Sulu performs a divination in the Dream Spirit World to identify potential interferences with his ritual.
• Sulu and Messiah reach an understanding, with Messiah agreeing to support the ritual in exchange for Sulu's reputation boosting her rule.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu, while performing a divination, sees a terrifying entity sealed in a Bone Burial Ground in the Spirit World.
• His divination awakens the entity prematurely, causing it to start breaking through its seal.
• Sulu realizes he's lost in the Spirit World and must find his way back to his body.
• He identifies the awakening entity as a Tier 6 powerhouse, a Mythical Body, and escapes before it can discover him.

Character Developments

• Sulu demonstrates his divination abilities and Planeswalker powers, but also shows concern for the consequences of his actions.
• The entity in the Bone Burial Ground is revealed to be a Tier 6 powerhouse, suggesting a significant threat.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and limitations of divination.
• The consequences of disturbing powerful entities.
• The struggle between faiths and the influence of True Gods.

Character Interactions

• Sulu interacts with the awakening entity, though not directly, showing his ability to communicate with powerful beings.
• Allen Smith, a young man with a scholarly temperament and a black mark between his brows, is identified as a potential threat or ally, depending on his allegiance to the Lord of Madness.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu Portley, the Dragon Slayer and Queen's teacher, returns and plans a massive sacrifice in the Royal Capital.
• The Queen supports Sulu, mobilizing her direct military forces, and raids several noble manors.
• The Mother Earth Church plans to disrupt the ritual, considering it blasphemy against their Goddess.
• Arrogant Wizards, mentored by Sulu, attack churches across various territories.
• The Pope of the Mother Earth Church considers descending upon the Violet Territory to force Allen (a powerful Arrogant Wizard) to return and defend it.

Character Developments

• The Queen shows unwavering support for Sulu's ritual.
• The nobles temporarily retreat, acknowledging the Queen's power and resolve.
• The Pope of the Mother Earth Church demonstrates her leadership and determination to protect her faith.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political maneuvering between the Queen, nobles, and the Church.
• The consequences of challenging mainstream faith and the potential backlash.
• The struggle between ancient traditions and new powers, represented by Sulu's ritual and the Church's response.

Character Interactions

• The Queen and Sulu work together, showing unity and shared goals.
• The nobles discuss and react to the Queen's actions, demonstrating their fear and caution.
• The Mother Earth Church's leadership interacts, showing internal disagreements and power dynamics.
• Sulu's influence on the Arrogant Wizards is evident, as they act on his behalf without his direct involvement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Arrogant School causes trouble for the Mother Earth Church, indirectly helping Sulu.
• Sulu performs a Spirit Sacrifice ritual in the Royal Capital, with over ten thousand participants.
• The ritual reaches the Myriad Spirit World, and spies among the participants confess their sins.
• An entity from the Bone Burial Ground, sealed within the bones, emerges due to the ritual.

Character Developments

• Sulu demonstrates his ability to influence and control large crowds using Psychic Thaumaturgy.
• Sulu's power and influence grow, as he successfully performs a powerful ritual.

Significant Themes

• The power of belief and collective consciousness.
• The Ancient Spirit World's indifference and majesty.
• The consequences of Sulu's actions and the rituals he performs.

Character Interactions

• Sulu interacts with the crowd, guiding them through the ritual and evoking strong emotions.
• Sulu's actions indirectly affect the spies among the participants, causing them to confess their sins.
• The entity from the Bone Burial Ground reacts to the ritual, showing that Sulu's actions have consequences beyond his immediate control.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A giant bone hand descends from the sky, threatening the Royal City where a ritual is being performed.
• Sulu's Shadow Clone uses Spirit Chain to block the bone hand, preventing it from crushing the city.
• The bone hand is revealed to be from a Tier 6 entity, the Bone Overlord, who is suppressed by the Material World's rules.
• Sulu completes the 'Spirit Sacrifice' ritual, attracting the Bone Overlord's attention.
• Sulu promotes to Spirit Mage in a unique, annihilating process.

Character Developments

• Sulu demonstrates his power and resourcefulness by using Shadow Clones to protect himself and the city.
• The Bone Overlord is revealed to be a powerful, Tier 6 entity.
• An elderly ascetic from the Church of Mother Earth considers intervening but decides against it.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Material World's rules in suppressing stronger entities.
• The struggle between Sulu and the Bone Overlord, representing the conflict between the Dragon Slayer and the Church of Death.
• The theme of sacrifice, with Sulu willing to sacrifice his Shadow Clones to protect the city.

Character Interactions

• Sulu and his Shadow Clone work together to face the Bone Overlord.
• The elderly ascetic from the Church of Mother Earth considers helping Sulu but ultimately does not intervene.
• Sulu's promotion process is unique and destructive, unlike his previous promotions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu ascends to Tier 6, becoming a Spirit Mage.
• He faces two trials: forming a Mythical Body and withstanding Mind Annihilation.
• Sulu successfully completes the trials, gaining a new Mythical Body and the Spirit Spell skill.

Character Developments

• Sulu gains a new Mythical Body, which is entirely composed of spiritual symbols and can adapt to harsh environments.
• He obtains the Spirit Spell skill, allowing him to utilize the power of the Spirit World directly.
• Sulu's understanding of his profession deepens, realizing the significance of the Spirit Sacrifice ritual.

Significant Themes

• The ambiguity between life and death, existence and disappearance.
• The power and significance of the Ancient Spirit World.
• The challenges and rewards of ascending to higher tiers in one's profession.

Character Interactions

• There are no character interactions in this chapter as Sulu is alone during his ascension process.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu advances to Spirit Mage and learns about Spirit Spells.
• A massive humanoid skeleton, a Bone Overlord, emerges from the Spirit World and threatens the Royal Capital.
• Sulu intervenes and uses his Mythical Domain to clash with the Bone Overlord, ultimately banishing it to the Myriad Spirit World.

Character Developments

• Sulu demonstrates growth in his powers as a Spirit Mage, showcasing his ability to control Shadow Clones across worlds and his new Mythical Domain, Nightmare.
• Messiah, the Queen, shows fear and desperation in the face of the Bone Overlord's power but finds hope in Sulu's intervention.

Significant Themes

• The power of mythical beings and the consequences of their actions.
• The struggle between fear and hope in the face of overwhelming power.
• The theme of banishment as a solution to a problem, rather than destruction.

Character Interactions

• Sulu and Messiah: Sulu reassures Messiah and agrees to save her Royal Capital and people.
• Sulu and the Bone Overlord: They clash in a battle of Mythical Domains, with Sulu ultimately banishing the Bone Overlord.
• The Bone Overlord and the people of the Royal Capital: The Bone Overlord instills fear and chaos among the people, who flee in panic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Royal Capital residents return to find the Central Plaza marked with white bone spikes and a massive handprint, remnants of the White Bone Demon God's attack.
• Sulu, now with two Shadow Clones, plans to return to the Main World while keeping one in the palace to assist Messiah.
• Sulu's main body awakens in the cavern, having adapted to his new body and mind.
• Sulu obtains 'Divine Knowledge' from Sivinardo, revealing the tiers of godhood and the path to becoming a Demigod.

Character Developments

• Sulu has grown stronger, with his Shadow Clones inheriting his Tier 6 abilities, and his main body adapting to a new, enhanced form.
• Sulu's passive skills have surged due to the Divine Knowledge: Occult Lore (LV6 → LV8), Demon Hunting Lore (LV4 → LV6), and Ancient Hebraic (LV4 → LV8).

Significant Themes

• The power and mystery of gods, and the path to becoming one.
• The limitations of human form and lifespan, and the desire for immortality.
• The cost and difficulty of advancing to higher tiers of power.

Character Interactions

• Sulu interacts with his Shadow Clones, planning their roles and locations.
• Sulu's mind merges with the phantom of his future self on the Rainbow Bridge, revealing his new, unnamed Tier 7 unique profession.