Ch. 1401I Will Ignite the Sea!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Savior Aesc's true mission was to forge the Sword of Stars and save Fairy Kingdom from destruction, but she chose to save it by other means due to the kindness shown by the Rain Clan.
- Aesc and Cloud learn about the fairies' true nature and the inevitability of Fairy Kingdom's destruction. They decide to find Queen Morgan to discuss ruling the Fairy Kingdom together.
- Aesc helps a human become the new king of Fairy Kingdom, but the fairies poison him and his followers, leading to Aesc's pursuit.
- Aesc turns to darkness, understanding that she is Queen Morgan, and begins ruling the Fairy Kingdom with absolute power.
- Cloud is sealed in a crystal by Aesc and awakens in the present, where Artoria and others are searching for him.
- The anti-Morgan faction launches a war against Morgan. Cloud and Artoria witness Morgan's betrayal and dismemberment by the fairies.
- Cloud goes berserk, killing many fairies and leaving with Morgan's remains. Artoria and others are attacked by the fairies.
- Cloud, enraged by the fairies' actions, decides to destroy the Fairy Kingdom using his powers.
Character Developments
- Aesc (Queen Morgan) evolves from a kind savior to a tyrannical ruler after realizing the futility of her previous methods and the true nature of the fairies.
- Cloud transforms from a curious observer to a vengeful destroyer after witnessing the fairies' betrayal and Morgan's death.
- Artoria remains steadfast in her mission to protect the Fairy Kingdom and find Cloud, despite facing numerous challenges and attacks.
Significant Themes
- The corrupting influence of power and the consequences of unchecked freedom.
- The cyclical nature of destruction and rebirth in the Fairy Kingdom.
- The struggle between kindness and pragmatism in governing a chaotic realm.
Character Interactions
- Aesc and Cloud form a deep bond as they travel together, leading to Cloud's desire to protect Aesc and her vision for the Fairy Kingdom.
- Artoria and Cloud reunite after several thousand years, leading to a joint effort to protect the Fairy Kingdom and find a way to save it from destruction.
- The fairies' betrayal of Aesc (Queen Morgan) leads to a rift between them and Cloud, ultimately resulting in Cloud's decision to destroy the Fairy Kingdom.