Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The God of Suffering, once the Child of Dawnbreak, now a divine aberration, attempts to advance to Longevity One by receiving blessings from two Age Controllers (Dawnbreak and Fallen Corona) atop a pyramid.
• He successfully absorbs an immortal characteristic from the Sun King's Spear, but his advancement is interrupted by an unknown entity.
• The God of Suffering's advancement fails, and he dies from the backlash.

Character Developments

• The God of Suffering: His ambition and desperation to become a Longevity One are evident. His failure and subsequent death mark a significant turning point in his character arc.
• Aaron (in Auclair's spirit body): He reveals his ability to manipulate the Spirit Realm using the Power of Secret Source, demonstrating his immense power and cunning. He interferes with the God of Suffering's advancement, leading to his death.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and its consequences: The God of Suffering's desire for power leads him to attempt a dangerous advancement, ultimately resulting in his demise.
• The power of destiny: Aaron's manipulation of the Spirit Realm to disrupt the God of Suffering's advancement highlights the significance of destiny and the Spirit Realm in the advancement of powerful beings.

Character Interactions

• The God of Suffering and Aaron: Their interaction is brief but pivotal. Aaron, seated upon the obsidian throne, mockingly watches the God of Suffering's failed advancement, revealing his superior power and knowledge.
• The God of Suffering and the Age Controllers: Though not physically present, the Age Controllers' blessings play a significant role in the God of Suffering's attempt to advance. Their blessings are ultimately insufficient to save him from his fate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Arthur VI and Duke Aergai witness the 'God of Suffering's' failed ascension due to an 'evil spirit' named Auclair Sothos in the Spirit Realm.
• The 'God of Suffering's' scheme to ascend is crushed by an unknown existence, leading to the collapse of the pyramid and the breaking of the Blood Pact Law binding cultists.
• Aaron (Auclair Sothos) returns to the mortal world and begins the 'Furnace' ritual to advance under the gaze of tens of thousands, attempting to absorb seven non-human remnants.

Character Developments

• Arthur VI: Shows envy and curiosity about the 'God of Suffering's' ascension attempt and the mysterious existence behind it.
• Aaron (Auclair Sothos): Demonstrates his strategic thinking and daring by gambling on his luck and teleporting away from the Spirit Realm. He begins the 'Furnace' ritual to advance his powers.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for ascension among Primordials and Age Controllers.
• The consequences of breaking the Blood Pact Law and the relief felt by cultists.
• The dangers and risks involved in Aaron's advancement ritual.

Character Interactions

• Arthur VI and Duke Aergai discuss the events unfolding in the Spirit Realm, trying to understand the mysterious existence behind the 'God of Suffering's' failure.
• Aaron interacts with the crowd in Speech Square as he begins his 'Furnace' ritual, drawing their attention and gazes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Aaron learns about the 'Furnace Heart,' the key to advancing in the 'Yao' pathway.
• He attempts to forge the 'Furnace Heart' using the 'Sun King's Broken Spear' and the radiance of 'Dawnbreak' stolen from the pyramid.
• Aaron successfully creates the 'Furnace Heart,' advancing to the Fourth Primordial of the 'Yao' pathway, becoming a 'Furnace.'
• His advancement is noticed by 'Dawnbreak' in the Spirit Realm, but it's too weak to punish him yet.
• In the mortal world, Aaron's advancement is witnessed by Arthur VI and the military, who decide to apprehend him due to his suspected connection to the Count of Green Forest and the evil spirit Auclair.

Character Developments

• Aaron successfully unlocks the Fourth Primordial, transforming into an inhuman form, and learns to control his new powers.
• Arthur VI and the military recognize Aaron's threat and decide to intervene.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and cost of advancement in the Primordials, with Aaron's rapid progress raising suspicion and attracting unwanted attention.
• The inhuman nature of extraordinary beings and the consequences of unlocking the Fourth Primordial.

Character Interactions

• Aaron interacts with 'Dawnbreak' in the Spirit Realm, feeling its fury at his advancement.
• Arthur VI and the military discuss Aaron's background and decide to apprehend him.
• Aaron uses his new powers to escape from the military, showing off his growing strength and cunning.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Aaron successfully converts his spirituality to 'Yao' using Furnace Heart, gaining the ability to wield core non-human abilities of other pathways.
• He experiments with his newfound powers, including Spirit Realm Teleportation and Furnace Fire.
• Aaron discovers he can consume and convert spiritual materials into 'Yao' spirituality, accelerating his advancement.
• He realizes that eating mystical items could quickly meet the requirements for his next advancement.

Character Developments

• Aaron advances to become a Non-Human Existence, gaining new abilities and understanding the Furnace's power.
• He becomes more aware of the changes in his psyche after becoming a Non-Human Existence.

Significant Themes

• The power and versatility of Aaron's Furnace ability.
• The potential dangers and changes in Aaron's psyche as he advances.
• The acceleration of Aaron's progression through consuming spiritual materials.

Character Interactions

• Aaron interacts with Kebo Phil, the former 'Magician,' but not directly.
• Sylvia spots Aaron but fails to catch up to him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Aaron, the protagonist, defeats the God of Suffering, a powerful mystic, and takes his spiritual remnant and a fragment of the Sun King's Spear.
• Aaron reflects on the recent events, including the rapid expansion of the Desire Spirit Sect, the deaths of thousands in Plymouth, and the potential consequences for mysticism's public discussion.
• Aaron assesses the actions and outcomes of the Fallen Corona, Dawnbreak, and the Mother of Night, the other major players in the incident.

Character Developments

• Aaron demonstrates his power and strategic thinking by defeating the God of Suffering and reflecting on the broader implications of the event.
• The God of Suffering is revealed to be driven by ambition and a desire for immortality.
• The other mystics—Fallen Corona, Dawnbreak, and the Mother of Night—are shown to be powerful, cunning, and willing to make sacrifices to achieve their goals.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: The desire for power and immortality drives the actions of the mystics, leading to conflict and tragedy.
• Consequences of Actions: The actions of the mystics have far-reaching consequences, affecting not just themselves but also the broader world and its inhabitants.
• Rationality vs. Insanity: The Fate-Ruling Gods are described as insane, while the Age Controllers are more rational, highlighting the different approaches to power and competition among these beings.

Character Interactions

• Aaron interacts with the other mystics indirectly through his reflections on their actions and motivations.
• The other mystics interact with each other through their actions and reactions to the events, demonstrating their power dynamics and alliances.
• Aaron's internal monologue reveals his thoughts and assessments of the other characters, providing insight into his perspective and understanding of the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Plymouth is under heavy police and military surveillance due to the recent attack during the Pope's speech.
• Metana Jacques and her mother return home, where they are immediately taken into custody by Military Intelligence for investigation.
• The Blood Cup Archbishop of the Lotus Eaters society survives the attack and obtains a powerful spiritual remnant, the Spirit Realm Wraith, from the Invis Kingdom's Eminence.
• The 'Lord of Corpse Collection' punishes the Blood Cup Archbishop for his failures and issues divine oracles to investigate several individuals and groups, including the Sothoth Family and the 'Spirit of Void'.
• Flander, the president of the 'Gourmet Association' and a favored servant of the 'Mother of Night', meets with Bokin Soren, the leader of the 'Blood of Decay', to discuss their service to the 'Mother of Night'.

Character Developments

• Metana Jacques remains calm and composed despite the circumstances, showing maturity and resilience.
• The Blood Cup Archbishop's power and status are reinforced, but he also faces punishment and divine oracles from the 'Lord of Corpse Collection'.
• Flander demonstrates his power and influence as a favored servant of the 'Mother of Night', striking fear into Bokin Soren and the 'Blood of Decay'.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of the attack on the Pope and the subsequent investigation.
• The power dynamics and competition among evil believers and societies.
• The divine oracles and punishments from the 'Lord of Corpse Collection', highlighting the consequences of failure and the importance of serving the 'Mother of Night'.

Character Interactions

• Metana Jacques and her family are taken into custody by Military Intelligence, showing the extent of the investigation and the suspicion cast upon them.
• The Blood Cup Archbishop interacts with the 'Lord of Corpse Collection', demonstrating the power and consequences of divine oracles.
• Flander interacts with Bokin Soren, showcasing the power dynamics between the 'Gourmet Association' and the 'Blood of Decay', and the importance of serving the 'Mother of Night'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The occult world is stirred by the Plymouth tragedy.
• Nicholas Inam, bishop of the Green Forest Diocese, is appointed as 'Cardinal Archbishop' of Plymouth.
• The kingdom revises its decision to fully disclose the mystical to the public due to political pressure.
• The Holy Spirit Church faces threats from emerging Churches of the True Gods.
• Percy Anias, an Investigation Bureau member, is transferred to Plymouth.

Character Developments

• Nicholas Inam is promoted due to the vacuum of power in the Holy Spirit Church's upper ranks.
• Percy Anias seeks a fresh start in Plymouth after his past actions have branded him as "untrustworthy."

Significant Themes

• The political manipulation of the mystical world and its consequences.
• The struggle for power and influence within religious institutions.

Character Interactions

• Nicholas Inam recognizes Percy Anias as a possible member of the Invisible Cult but keeps his suspicions to himself.
• Percy Anias reflects on his past actions and seeks a new beginning in Plymouth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Aaron discovers a new passive ability of the Furnace, allowing him to receive prayers from believers in a limited area.
• Nicholas Inam, a devout believer of the Spirit of Unknown Void, departs Green Forest City for Plymouth.
• Aaron considers using the Spirit of Unknown Void to establish a communication group but realizes the limitations of the Furnace's range.
• Aaron contemplates forging high-status materials into mystical items to amplify the Spirit of Unknown Void's status and abilities.

Character Developments

• Aaron shows concern for his believers and considers using the Spirit of Unknown Void to establish a communication group.
• Nicholas Inam's devotion is rewarded with a response from the Spirit of Unknown Void, strengthening his faith.

Significant Themes

• The relationship between believers and their deities, and the consequences of divine intervention.
• The limitations of power and the need for adaptation and innovation.
• The potential influence of powerful beings from the Spirit Realm on the mortal world.

Character Interactions

• Aaron and Nicholas Inam have a one-sided interaction through Aaron's new ability, with Aaron responding to Nicholas's prayer.
• Aaron interacts with his own thoughts, using the Thought Storm ability to brainstorm solutions to his problems.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lilliat is suffering from the lingering effects of the "Truth Balance" at her residence.
• Aaron, disguised as Rapier, visits Lilliat and helps alleviate her symptoms using his "Sage" ability.
• Aaron reveals he has become a Non-Human Existence by opening the Four Primordials.
• Aaron offers to help Lilliat with her spiritual accumulation issue by having her pray to The Fool.

Character Developments

• Lilliat: Struggles with the negative effects of the "Truth Balance" and is concerned about her rapid spiritual accumulation.
• Aaron: Has advanced rapidly and become a Non-Human Existence, demonstrating his "Sage" ability to help Lilliat.
• Vernon Doran: Shows humility and fear when meeting Aaron, indicating he is aware of the power of the organization Lilliat is involved with.

Significant Themes

• The rapid advancement and potential dangers of becoming a Non-Human in the mystical world.
• The power dynamics between individuals and organizations in the mystical world.
• The importance of knowledge and historical understanding, as well as the potential dangers of excessive thirst for it.

Character Interactions

• Lilliat and Aaron: Lilliat is grateful for Aaron's help and invites him into her home. Aaron offers assistance with her spiritual issues.
• Lilliat and Vernon: Vernon greets Aaron with humility and fear, indicating he is aware of the power of the organization Lilliat is involved with.
• Aaron and Vernon: Aaron assesses Vernon and offers polite greetings, while Vernon shows deference to Aaron.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Aaron visits Lilliat to warn her about the danger of exposing her Invisible Cult affiliation and to offer guidance on her Transcendent path.
• Aaron reveals that he participated in the 'Lecture Hall Massacre' and opened the Fourth Primordial.
• Aaron suggests that Lilliat should cultivate both Crimson and Underworld to balance her madness and avoid losing control.

Character Developments

• Lilliat shows concern for her father's well-being and is devoted to managing the museum.
• Aaron demonstrates his understanding of various Transcendent paths and their potential, showcasing his knowledge and wisdom.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and consequences of exposing one's affiliation with the Invisible Cult.
• The importance of choosing the right path for Transcendents to avoid losing control and maintain rationality.
• The balance between different spiritualities (Crimson and Underworld) to mitigate madness.

Character Interactions

• Aaron and Lilliat discuss her future path as a Transcendent, with Aaron acting as a mentor and guide.
• Lilliat expresses her gratitude and devotion to Aaron, seeing him as a respected figure.
• Aaron considers taking Lilliat with him on a journey but respects her decision to stay.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Aaron shares secret knowledge about unlocking the Seventh Primordial and longevity.
• Lilliat receives a letter from her father's Spirit Realm messenger, Hyde.
• The Doran family receives news of an attack on a Green Banyan Council stronghold and decides to move.
• Aaron offers to help the Doran family, and they plan to leave Green Forest City by train.

Character Developments

• Aaron shows concern for Lilliat's safety and offers help.
• Lilliat expresses her desire to protect her family but is rebuked by her father.
• Vernon prioritizes a peaceful life and is willing to flee from danger.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Beyonders and the Age Controllers.
• The importance of secrecy and misinformation in protecting oneself.
• The desire for a peaceful life versus the necessity of action.

Character Interactions

• Aaron shares valuable knowledge with Lilliat, showing mentorship.
• Lilliat and her father discuss their plans to leave, revealing their differing priorities.
• Aaron offers help to the Doran family, showing camaraderie among descendants of Sothos.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Aaron, Vernon, and Lilliat board a train to escape the 'Blood of Decay.'
• Vernon has a disturbing dream about danger on the train.
• Blood Hunters of the 'Blood of Decay' attack them on the train.
• Lilliat uses her beetle swarm to defeat the initial attackers.
• A Blood Hunter takes a little girl hostage to negotiate his escape.
• Aaron uses a 'Thought Maze' to incapacitate the Blood Hunter.

Character Developments

• Vernon: Realizes Lilliat's power and is shocked by her non-human combat ability.
• Lilliat: Proves her growth and power by handling the Blood Hunters.
• Aaron: Demonstrates his divination skills and uses a 'Thought Maze' to incapacitate the enemy.

Significant Themes

• The power of divination and its limitations (Vernon's dream vs. Aaron's divination).
• The consequences of cowardice and compromise (Vernon's initial mindset).
• The use of non-human powers and their impact on society (Lilliat's beetle swarm).

Character Interactions

• Aaron tests Lilliat by not using 'Spirit Realm Teleportation' to escape.
• Vernon and Lilliat have a strained relationship, with Vernon underestimating Lilliat's power.
• Aaron, Vernon, and Lilliat work together to defend against the Blood Hunters' attack.
• Aaron uses his power to save the hostage and defeat the Blood Hunter leader.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Aaron, Vernon, and Lilliat arrive in Shadorn, the City of Thousand Sails, after teleporting from the train.
• They witness a ghost ship approaching the harbor, causing terror and foreboding.
• Meanwhile, in a small town near Plymouth, William discovers that the Desire Spirit Sect has been dismantled, and he meets his Spirit Realm companion, Bran, a White Tower Raven.

Character Developments

• Aaron demonstrates his ability to teleport through the Spirit Realm, hinting at his inhuman-grade Strange Object of Shadow.
• Vernon and Lilliat show signs of extraordinary abilities, sensing the ominous presence from the deep sea.
• William, now free from his vendetta, enjoys his new life but struggles with Bran's chattiness.

Significant Themes

• The unknown and terrifying power from the deep sea foreshadows an impending disaster.
• The contrast between Aaron's calm and Vernon's and Lilliat's fear highlights their different levels of experience and composure.
• William's internal struggle with Bran represents his desire for a peaceful life versus the chaos that follows extraordinary beings.

Character Interactions

• Aaron, Vernon, and Lilliat form a tense alliance, with Aaron leading them due to his superior abilities and knowledge.
• William's relationship with Bran is one of exasperation and dependence, as Bran provides valuable information but also causes trouble.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tristan, a psychologist, is studying mental illnesses and their prevalence in society.
• He reviews a case file of Dani, a secretary suffering from auditory and visual hallucinations, nightmares, and a suspected connection to the mysterious death of a night pilot.
• Tristan himself experiences a vivid nightmare of sinking in a deep sea, seeing a sunken ship, and encountering a terrifying creature.
• In the city, an unknown disease causing nightmares and unconsciousness, dubbed the "Nightmare Disease," is spreading.
• Aaron, Lilliat, and Vernon discuss the possible connection of the disease to the "Nightmare Law," a power of the Sixth Primordial.

Character Developments

• Tristan: Shows professional dedication and curiosity about mental illnesses, but is also vulnerable to experiencing the same symptoms as his patients.
• Aaron: Maintains his calm and analytical demeanor, connecting the dots between the mysterious events and the "Nightmare Law."

Significant Themes

• Mental Health: The prevalence and severity of mental illnesses in society.
• The Power of Dreams: The influence of dreams on reality and the potential danger they pose.
• The Sixth Primordial: The mysterious and terrifying power that seems to be behind the recent events.

Character Interactions

• Tristan: Interacts with Dani's case file, trying to understand her condition.
• Aaron, Lilliat, and Vernon: Discuss the recent events, share their concerns, and consider their options.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Aaron learns about the Age Controllers and the upcoming months of 'Fallen Corona' and 'Rancher.'
• He decides to stay in the city, while Vernon wants to leave.
• Aaron goes to the Church Hospital to contract the sleeping curse, finding it eerily silent and contaminated.
• He finds an invitation to the 'Shipwreck Auction House' on a nurse and returns to the apartment.

Character Developments

• Aaron shows determination to stay in the city despite the risks.
• Vernon shows concern for Lilliat's safety, wanting to leave the city.
• The driver and his daughter, Raya, show kindness and desperation in their situation.

Significant Themes

• The 'Nightmare Law' curse and its terrifying spread.
• The upcoming Age Controllers and their potential disasters.
• The contrast between Aaron's fearlessness and others' fear and desperation.

Character Interactions

• Aaron, Vernon, and Lilliat discuss their plans for the upcoming months.
• Aaron interacts briefly with the driver and his daughter, Raya.
• Aaron encounters investigators from the local Investigation Bureau at the Church Hospital.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Garde, the Lamplighter of the Sunset School, arrives in Shadorn to investigate the 'sleeping sickness' and its connection to the 'Nightmare Law.'
• Aaron voluntarily enters the 'Nightmare' to attend the 'Shipwreck Auction House' event, revealing that the 'Nightmare' is the dreamscape of the entire city, with infected individuals appearing as wanderers.
• Aaron boards a carriage driven by a coachman and his daughter, Raya, who are infected and asleep in reality.

Character Developments

• Garde displays her mechanical appearance and status as a Lamplighter, seeking information about the 'Nightmare' and its connection to the 'secret of the sunset.'
• Aaron demonstrates his ability to control the Spirit of Void, allowing him to enter the 'Nightmare' without being fully contaminated by the 'Nightmare Law.'

Significant Themes

• The 'Nightmare' as a manifestation of a spreading 'Law' and its connection to the 'secret of the sunset.'
• The blurring line between reality and dreamscape, with infected individuals appearing as wanderers in the 'Nightmare.'

Character Interactions

• Garde interacts with Stephen, the local representative of the Sunset School, seeking information about Shadorn Port and the 'Nightmare.'
• Aaron interacts with the coachman and his daughter, Raya, in the 'Nightmare,' revealing their infected state in reality.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Aaron attends an auction in the dream, held in a sunken ship in Shadorn Harbor.
• The auction house, Sunken Ship Haven, specializes in selling ancient spiritual relics, sunken-ship documents, and a statue of 'Damo', a Dominator of the deep sea.
• Aaron is the first to arrive, followed by other Beyonders, including a Mechanical Mentor and military intelligence agents.
• The auction begins with a fragment of a ship's figurehead from the Fabri era.

Character Developments

• Aaron remains calm and composed throughout the auction, showing no signs of fear or discomfort despite the eerie atmosphere and the presence of other Beyonders.
• The maid serving Aaron is revealed to be a descendant of a noble family, now helplessly serving as a maid in the dream.

Significant Themes

• The Rancher's influence and chaos, as the auction house deals with treasures from the deep sea, hinting at the potential catastrophe if the anomaly in Shadorn continues to develop.
• The struggle for power and resources among Beyonders, as they bid on ancient spiritual relics.

Character Interactions

• Aaron interacts minimally with the other Beyonders, observing them from his seat.
• The maid serving Aaron shows deference and respect towards him, as well as reverence towards 'Damo'.
• The one-eyed pirate bids on the first item, showing interest in the fragment of the ship's figurehead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Aaron attends an auction in Sunken Ship Haven, where terrifying objects are sold to prevent disasters.
• The auction includes items like a Dark Rapier, a navigational log, and a sunken-ship document called the 'Sunfall Chapter.'
• Aaron and Lady Garde, a Non-Human Existence from the Sunset School, compete for the Sunfall Chapter, driving its price up to 3,000 Turner.
• After winning the Sunfall Chapter, Lady Garde and several of her followers are swallowed by the dream, indicating they've paid a severe price.

Character Developments

• Aaron shows interest in ancient history and mystical knowledge, but also displays caution when sensing something amiss.
• Lady Garde demonstrates determination to obtain the Sunfall Chapter, even at great personal cost, hinting at her school's interest in ancient secrets.
• The Military Intelligence Bureau agent reveals the kingdom's interest in the Sunfall Chapter and its potential connection to recent Age Controller activities.

Significant Themes

• The power of ancient knowledge and its potential dangers.
• The consequences of defying the rules of this dreamscape.
• The struggle between individuals and organizations for powerful artifacts.

Character Interactions

• Aaron and Lady Garde engage in a bidding war for the Sunfall Chapter, showing mutual disregard for the other's interests.
• The Military Intelligence Bureau agent indirectly warns other bidders not to compete for the final auction item, the Great Demon Statue.
• Aaron and Lady Garde maintain a polite, yet tense, exchange throughout their bidding competition.

Summary

Key Plot Points

• The auction of the Great Demon Statue, an otherworldly and terrifying artifact, begins.
• Aaron, a Beyonders, outbids Invis agents for the statue, revealing the kingdom's intention to abandon those suffering from 'nightmare sickness.'
• Aaron breaks the contract with 'Sunken Ship Haven' and causes the dream city to collapse.

Character Developments

• Aaron demonstrates his power and cunning, breaking the contract and causing the dream city to collapse.
• Invis agents are revealed to be willing to sacrifice people for the statue, showing their ruthlessness.
• Madam Garde, the auctioneer, is terrified by Aaron's actions.

Significant Themes

• The power of dreams and the consequences of manipulating them.
• The ruthlessness of secret societies and governments in pursuing power.
• The terrifying nature of otherworldly entities and their creations.

Character Interactions

• Aaron interacts with Invis agents, Madam Garde, and other Beyonders, revealing the kingdom's true intentions and causing chaos at the auction.
• The auction attendees react with shock and fear as Aaron breaks the contract and causes the dream city to collapse.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Aaron destroys the Angel-level Strange Object, removing the dream influence from Shadorn Port.
• Aaron senses people divining him and eliminates two groups: the Sunset School and the Special Investigation Bureau.
• The people of Shadorn Port awaken from their dream and celebrate.

Character Developments

• Aaron demonstrates his power and cunning by destroying the Angel-level Strange Object and eliminating threats.
• Miss Garde, the Lamplighter of the Sunset School, reveals her Non-Human form and struggles against Aaron.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Aaron's actions have far-reaching effects, both positive (awakening the city) and negative (eliminating threats).
• The struggle against the unknown: Miss Garde faces an opponent she cannot fully understand or defeat.

Character Interactions

• Aaron and Miss Garde: Their interaction is a tense and deadly confrontation, with Aaron ultimately defeating Miss Garde.
• Aaron and Lilliat: Aaron reassures Lilliat that the people of Shadorn Port will awaken and leaves to deal with threats.
• Aaron and the people of Shadorn Port: Aaron's actions indirectly save the entire city, though the people are unaware of his involvement.