Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Naimus, now the Son of God, faces resistance from old clergy members in Gas Spring City.
• The old clergy underestimate the severity of the situation and Guilliman's anger.
• Naimus investigates and finds evidence suggesting an old clergyman's involvement in illegal activities related to the Son of God Project.

Character Developments

• Naimus: Shows determination to investigate the Son of God Project's issues, despite resistance from old clergy.
• Old Clergy Members: Reveal their fixed patterns of thinking and dependence on past methods, even when facing new challenges.

Significant Themes

• Path Dependence: Characters' reliance on past methods and behaviors, even when they're no longer beneficial or appropriate.
• Divine Authority vs. Human Rights: The Church's prioritization of divine authority over individual rights.

Character Interactions

• Naimus vs. Old Clergy Members: Naimus faces resistance from old clergy who underestimate him due to his past as an experiment subject.
• Naimus and Thirty-Five: Naimus explains the concept of path dependence to Thirty-Five, helping him understand the old clergyman's irrational behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The old clergyman's attempts to undermine Naimus's investigation backfire when Guilliman intervenes, leading to the clergyman's confession and punishment.
• Naimus's investigation into personal files reveals no clear connection between the researchers and the flesh-and-blood monsters, leading to a deadlock.
• A Demon is captured, claiming to have information about Naimus.

Character Developments

• The old clergyman's true colors are revealed, showing his corruption and manipulation.
• Naimus demonstrates his investigative skills and determination, pushing the investigation forward despite obstacles.
• Prolos, the Golden Breed, is shown to have a long memory and a sense of justice.

Significant Themes

• Corruption and abuse of power within The Church.
• The consequences of past actions catching up to characters.
• The struggle between justice and personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Naimus's interactions with the old clergyman highlight the power dynamic between them and Naimus's growing influence.
• Guilliman's intervention shows his support for Naimus and his commitment to justice.
• Prolos's past interaction with the old clergyman reveals a complex relationship between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Naimus captures a Standard Demon, one of the four demons summoned by Ben.
• The Standard Demon reveals that demons have been disappearing due to excessive summoning, drawing attention to Gas Spring City.
• Naimus decides not to kill the Standard Demon but to seal it away for purification.
• The Standard Demon reveals that Ben summoned it and tasked it with finding a sin soul, intending to draw Naimus's attention to Gas Spring City.

Character Developments

• Naimus demonstrates his cunning and strategic thinking by not trusting the Standard Demon and sealing it away instead of killing it.
• The Standard Demon shows its manipulative nature and desperation to survive.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Naimus learns not to trust demons, and the Standard Demon tries to manipulate Naimus.
• The value of information: Naimus realizes that having identities in both the black and white worlds allows him to gain more complete information.
• The power of contracts: The Standard Demon tries to make a contract with Naimus to ensure its survival.

Character Interactions

• Naimus and the Standard Demon: Naimus outmaneuvers the Standard Demon, showing his strategic prowess, while the Standard Demon tries to manipulate Naimus into letting it go.
• Naimus and Moriturus: Moriturus helps capture and restrain the Standard Demon, showing his strength and loyalty to Naimus.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Naimus discovers connections between the Son of God Project and the recent demon activities.
• He reports his findings to Guilliman, who reveals that both involve 'broken numbers' and 'sinful souls.'
• Guilliman explains the origin of the Abyss and demons, and how sinful souls aid in demon advancement.

Character Developments

• Naimus becomes more determined to understand and utilize sinful souls for his own advancement.
• Guilliman demonstrates his extensive knowledge of demons and the Abyss.

Significant Themes

• The nature of demons and the Abyss, and their connection to broken numbers and sinful souls.
• The struggle against demons and the importance of eradicating them to prevent further corruption of the world.

Character Interactions

• Naimus and Guilliman discuss the recent events and demons' objectives.
• Guilliman shares crucial information about demons with Naimus, aiding his understanding and plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Naimus and Guilliman both ponder the nature of destiny and the Divine Rank.
• Guilliman tasks Naimus with investigating the Ben Family, suspecting they might have leaked information about the Sin Souls.
• Naimus realizes that the chaos in Gas Spring City could be orchestrated by a mastermind aiming to steal the Sin Souls.

Character Developments

• Naimus becomes more aware of his true potential and the Divine Rank's limitations.
• Guilliman remains vigilant about the Sin Soul leak but keeps his focus on Naimus due to the information gap.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and free will: Naimus and Guilliman explore the boundaries of destiny and the consequences of defying it.
• Manipulation and deception: The mastermind behind the scenes manipulates events to serve their own purposes.

Character Interactions

• Naimus and Guilliman share similar thoughts and suspicions about the Sin Souls, leading them to investigate further.
• Naimus's true body and the Fictional Demon Naimus remain unaware of each other's existence, but their actions influence one another.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Naimus begins investigating the Son of God Project's archives to find the mastermind behind the recent events.
• He obtains a list of people who accessed the archives, including Clement, a Golden Breed priest, and Rothes Levin, a member of the Levin Family.
• Naimus decides to use this opportunity to investigate the Levin Family and their secret art, the Recall Edict.

Character Developments

• Naimus demonstrates his determination and resourcefulness in uncovering the truth behind the Son of God Project.
• The administrator shows fear and indecision but ultimately cooperates with Naimus, revealing the list of archive accessors.
• Clement and Rothes Levin are introduced as potential suspects.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and knowledge, as seen in Naimus's relentless investigation and desire to learn the Levin Family's secret art.
• The consequences of secrecy and deception, as the Son of God Project's hidden information leads to suspicion and mistrust.

Character Interactions

• Naimus interacts with the administrator, using persuasion and a display of power to convince him to reveal the list of archive accessors.
• Naimus's thoughts and plans regarding Clement and the Levin Family are revealed, showing his growing suspicions and ambitions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Naimus begins meditating with Fortune, experiencing visions of his future self and enemies.
• He completes his cultivation, becoming a priest with a stat of eighty.
• Naimus discovers he can control his body directly with his spirit and stabilizes his physical abilities with psychic power.
• He identifies issues with his Meditation Technique and plans to update it.

Character Developments

• Naimus's spiritual power and stats increase significantly.
• He learns to control his body directly with his spirit and stabilize his physical abilities with psychic power.
• Naimus becomes more aware of the risks and limitations of his Meditation Technique.

Significant Themes

• The nature of belief and perception in religion.
• The potential dangers of foresight and the need for caution.
• The importance of continuous self-improvement and adaptation.

Character Interactions

• Naimus interacts with his future self and enemies in his visions.
• He communicates with the Grid, the channel of a god's faith, without believing in a specific god.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Naimus uses his understanding of Divinity to steal the God of Precepts' power of faith, disguising it as Fabricated Faith.
• He connects to the Grid of the God of Precepts, simulating Divine Art signals to draw off power of faith undetected.
• Naimus successfully casts a Divine Art, Sacred Fire, but deems it crude and decides to improve his technique.

Character Developments

• Naimus continues to explore and understand his mental power, comparing it to his swordsmanship.
• He reflects on the differences between spellcasters and practitioners of the life side, noting the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Naimus's self-faith and the faith of the God of Precepts.
• The convenience Naimus's identity provides in accessing secrets of The Church.
• The differences in cultivation between spellcasters and practitioners of the life side.

Character Interactions

• Naimus interacts indirectly with a priest in Gas Spring City, stealing their power of faith without their knowledge.
• Naimus reflects on his experiences with Isabella, comparing their respective casting abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Naimus investigates the Demon Warlock's activities and suspects Rothes Levin's involvement.
• The Flesh Monster appears again, attacking a merchant caravan near Gas Spring City.
• Naimus and his team rush to the scene, finding evidence of a struggle and the caravan's guards being overwhelmed.

Character Developments

• Naimus demonstrates his analytical skills and suspicion towards Rothes Levin.
• Thirty-Five showcases his spellcasting abilities and endurance with spiritual power.

Significant Themes

• Investigation and deduction as a means to uncover the truth.
• The power dynamics and political intrigue within Gas Spring City.

Character Interactions

• Naimus and Thirty-Five work together to gather information and respond to the Flesh Monster threat.
• The absence of Gotthard and Guilliman highlights the strategic planning behind the Flesh Monster's appearance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Naimus deduces that the recent attack on Gas Spring City was a probe aimed at him.
• He follows the trail of a flesh-and-blood monster to an underground sinkhole.
• Naimus enters the sinkhole and discovers an opening leading to a passage with traces of the monster.
• He encounters humanoid skinned frog creatures attacking him.

Character Developments

• Naimus demonstrates his strategic thinking and analytical skills by deducing the purpose of the attack and the nature of the sinkhole.
• He shows his courage and determination by entering the sinkhole to investigate.

Significant Themes

• The theme of investigation and discovery is prominent as Naimus follows the trail and enters the unknown underground passage.
• The theme of hidden threats is explored as Naimus realizes the attack was a probe and that the Church has enemies hidden in the dark.

Character Interactions

• Naimus and Thirty-Five work together, with Naimus leading the way and Thirty-Five providing light for illumination.
• Naimus's interaction with the enemy is imminent, as he is about to engage with the humanoid skinned frog creatures.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Naimus encounters transformed humans, now monsters, who have lost their humanity and personalities.
• He finds a group of people in a geological hollow, parasitized by flesh chunks that drive them to cannibalism and madness.
• Naimus and Thirty-Five encounter a flesh-and-blood monster in the water, which attacks them with whip-like claws.

Character Developments

• Naimus remains determined and unyielding in his pursuit of the flesh-and-blood monster, showing no mercy to the transformed humans.
• Thirty-Five demonstrates his loyalty and support by casting a specialized purification spell to help Naimus.

Significant Themes

• Loss of Humanity: The transformed humans have lost their personalities and understanding, becoming monsters.
• Moral Descent: The parasitized people experience a rapid moral decline, driven by the flesh chunks.
• Resistance vs. Acceptance: Some people resist the transformation, while others accept and embrace it.

Character Interactions

• Naimus and Thirty-Five work together to face the flesh-and-blood monster.
• The parasitized people interact with each other in a desperate, cannibalistic manner, driven by the flesh chunks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Naimus faces two flesh monsters, one large and one small, with the smaller one emitting a stench that interferes with mental perception.
• Naimus uses his sword and mental power to defeat the smaller monster, which is revealed to be a transformed priest.
• The larger monster escapes, and Naimus decides to pursue it despite an early venting of the Sky Whale's breath, which could pull him into the Abyss of Breath.

Character Developments

• Naimus demonstrates improved mental processing speed and computational ability, allowing him to analyze the situation quickly and adapt his strategies.
• Naimus shows no hesitation in killing the transformed priest, indicating his commitment to his mission and the greater good.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and mutations caused by flesh monsters.
• The importance of adaptability and quick thinking in survival situations.
• The potential consequences of disrupting the natural order, as seen in the early venting of the Sky Whale's breath.

Character Interactions

• Naimus orders Thirty-Five to evacuate the survivors, showing his concern for their safety.
• There's no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter, as Naimus faces the monsters alone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Naimus faces the Sky Whale's breath, which he compares to a natural disaster.
• He encounters a Flesh Monster in the passage, which uses Saint essence to counter Naimus's Dartmenly Family curse and disrupt his power.
• Naimus uses his mental power to shred the Flesh Monster and escapes through the Abyss of Breath.
• He discovers a prison cell in an unusual location within the Abyss of Breath.

Character Developments

• Naimus demonstrates his ability to use mental power to control elements, revealing a new aspect of his strength.
• He shows restraint in not using Saint Transformation immediately, indicating strategic thinking and self-control.

Significant Themes

• The power of mythical creatures and the limitations of the Steel Breed.
• The use of curses and countermeasures against them.
• The strategic importance of conserving one's strength and choosing the right moment to act.

Character Interactions

• Naimus's interaction with the Flesh Monster highlights his ability to adapt and counter unexpected threats.
• His discovery of the prison cell hints at a potential encounter with another character or information.

Plot Points and Events

• Naimus uses his power to teleport into the Abyss of Breath prison, where he finds Luolisha, an experimental subject from the orphanage.
• He frees her from her metal armor and names her Luolisha.
• Naimus decides to take Luolisha with him, intending to become her central will and guide her cultivation.

Character Developments

• Luolisha: Initially mad and emaciated from years of imprisonment and abuse, she regains her reason upon meeting Naimus. She is revealed to have a highly tempered Saint essence and spiritual will, needing only a central will to guide her cultivation.
• Naimus: He shows compassion and understanding towards Luolisha, seeing her potential and deciding to take her under his wing. He also demonstrates his power and influence by teleporting into the Abyss of Breath and freeing Luolisha.

Significant Themes

• Hope: Luolisha's hope for salvation drives her to believe in Naimus as her god.
• Power and Influence: Naimus's power and influence allow him to free Luolisha and offer her a new life.
• Potential and Guidance: Luolisha's potential is recognized by Naimus, who decides to guide her cultivation as her central will.

Character Interactions

• Naimus and Luolisha: Naimus shows kindness and understanding towards Luolisha, while she sees him as a savior or god figure. Their interaction sets the stage for a potential master-student relationship.
• Naimus and the Mastermind: While not present, the mastermind's influence is felt through their potential knowledge of Luolisha's condition and their research on Saint bloodlines. Naimus wonders if they have discovered Luolisha's potential yet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Naimus and Luolisha escape the Abyss of Breath after the air currents appear early.
• Naimus suspects that the mastermind behind the Demon incident might have noticed Luolisha but has a plan in mind.
• Naimus meets the warden of Gas Spring City Prison, Gerhard Gilka, who is a veteran priest with a condensed and tempered spiritual will.
• Luolisha is taken out of the prison, and Naimus reports his findings to Guilliman, including his suspicions about the Levin Family's involvement with Demon Warlock Ben.

Character Developments

• Luolisha: She is traumatized from her imprisonment and is initially overwhelmed by sunlight upon exiting the prison. However, she shows resilience and responds positively to Naimus's orders.
• Naimus: He demonstrates his protective nature towards Luolisha and his strategic thinking in investigating the Demon incident.
• Gerhard Gilka (Warden): He is portrayed as a stern, unyielding figure with a strong spiritual will, having tempered his steel-like resolve through countless trials.

Significant Themes

• Trauma and resilience: Luolisha's reaction to sunlight and her response to Naimus's orders highlight her resilience despite her traumatic past.
• Investigation and suspicion: Naimus's investigation into the Demon incident and his suspicions about the Levin Family emphasize the theme of uncovering hidden truths.
• Strength and willpower: Gerhard Gilka's character represents the theme of inner strength and willpower, achieved through perseverance and trials.

Character Interactions

• Naimus and Luolisha: Naimus shows concern and care for Luolisha, while she responds to his orders with obedience and determination.
• Naimus and Gerhard Gilka: Their interaction is formal and respectful, with Gerhard showing cordiality despite his stern demeanor.
• Naimus and Guilliman: Naimus reports his findings to Guilliman, indicating a hierarchical relationship where Naimus is a subordinate but also a trusted advisor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Guilliman, Azure Whale City's Grand Commander, considers the Levin Family, a powerful local noble house.
• He discusses the Levin Family's history and privileges with Naimus, who seeks to investigate them.
• Guilliman warns Naimus about the difficulties of investigating the Levin Family due to their privileges and arrogance.
• Guilliman reflects on the declining state of The Church and his own waning influence.
• He reveals his family's elitist creed and their commitment to preserving social order.

Character Developments

• Guilliman: Shows concern for Azure Whale City's stability and The Church's future. Reflects on his waning influence and the Robert Family's elitist creed.
• Naimus: Demonstrates understanding of Guilliman's concerns and agrees to investigate the Levin Family secretly.

Significant Themes

• Elitism: The Robert Family's belief in elitist rule and their commitment to preserving social order.
• Power and Influence: The decline of The Church and Guilliman's waning influence.
• Privilege and Arrogance: The Levin Family's privileges and their resulting arrogance.

Character Interactions

• Guilliman and Naimus: Guilliman shares his concerns and insights about the Levin Family and The Church with Naimus, who listens and understands.
• Guilliman and the Levin Family: Guilliman reflects on his past conflicts with the Levin Family and the difficulties of investigating them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Guilliman seeks an heir to carry on the Robert Family's ideals due to his declining health.
• Naimus, the Holy Son, is identified as a potential successor due to his exceptional talent and compassion.
• Guilliman begins testing Naimus by delegating authority and observing his character.
• Naimus intentionally displays both positive and negative traits to gain Guilliman's attention and investment.
• Luolisha, after being rescued by Naimus, begins cultivating under his guidance and rapidly improves her stats.

Character Developments

• Guilliman: Recognizes Naimus's potential and begins grooming him as a successor, while also noting his flaws.
• Naimus: Manipulates Guilliman's perception to gain his favor and investment, while also helping Luolisha cultivate.
• Luolisha: Overcomes her psychological itchiness and rapidly improves her cultivation stats under Naimus's guidance.

Significant Themes

• Succession and legacy: Guilliman's search for an heir to carry on the Robert Family's ideals.
• Talent and potential: Naimus's exceptional talent and Luolisha's rapid cultivation growth.
• Manipulation and perception: Naimus's deliberate display of traits to gain Guilliman's attention.

Character Interactions

• Guilliman and Naimus: Guilliman tests and observes Naimus, while Naimus manipulates Guilliman's perception.
• Naimus and Luolisha: Naimus guides Luolisha in her cultivation, helping her overcome her psychological barrier.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fictional Protocol hosts frequent swordsmanship tournaments, attracting talented swordsmen and those interested in the Sword of Fortune.
• The Sword of Fortune's popularity spreads rapidly, reaching other Sky Whales' backs, facilitated by noble branch families using long-range communication technology.
• Naimus senses the growing fortune of the Sword Saint title and the intensifying Number of Sword, hinting at a potential breakthrough.
• A mysterious figure leaves a plan to "Besiege and Kill the Holy Son" at one of Fictional Protocol's organizations, offering a ritual to seize the Holy Son's power and complete Naimus's body.

Character Developments

• Naimus, the Sword Saint of the Sword of Fortune, grows in influence and power, attracting more followers to Fictional Protocol.
• The Holy Son, Naimus's hidden identity, becomes the target of the mysterious mastermind's plot.

Significant Themes

• Power and influence: The spread of the Sword of Fortune and the growing number of its practitioners reflect the theme of power and influence, with Naimus at the center.
• Identity and deception: Naimus's dual identity as both the Sword Saint and the Holy Son drives the plot and creates tension.
• Ambition and manipulation: The mysterious mastermind's ambition to use Naimus to kill the Holy Son and seize his power is a central theme.

Character Interactions

• Naimus interacts with the mysterious mastermind indirectly through the plan left at Fictional Protocol, setting the stage for a confrontation.
• Naimus consults with Becky, his trusted subordinate, to analyze the ritual's authenticity and potential risks.
• The Holy Son, though not physically present, is the central figure around whom the plot revolves, with both Naimus and the mysterious mastermind having designs on him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Naimus advances his mental power cultivation to 93 points using the Meditation Technique of Fortune version 0.9.
• He gains the characteristic "Spiritual Fortune," which enhances casting speed and provides intuitive foresight.
• Naimus discovers a new method for spellcasting using his mental power and fortune's connections.
• Luolisha, a captured enemy, suddenly loses control and escapes, heading eastward.

Character Developments

• Naimus demonstrates his strong self-control and adaptability in modifying his cultivation technique.
• Luolisha's loss of control hints at potential future conflicts or alliances.

Significant Themes

• Control: Naimus's growing mastery over his mental power and the potential loss of control by others.
• Adaptation: Naimus's ability to adapt and improve his techniques.
• Connections: The importance of connections in Naimus's new spellcasting method and Luolisha's escape.

Character Interactions

• Naimus and Thirty-Five: Naimus receives urgent news from Thirty-Five about Luolisha's escape, showing their close communication and Naimus's concern for potential threats.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Naimus realizes he's been lured into a trap orchestrated by an unknown mastermind.
• Luolisha's past is revealed; she was a test subject for the Holy Son Completion Ritual.
• Three siblings, the Red-Eyed Brothers, appear and engage Naimus in combat, revealing they have Luolisha and challenging Naimus to a duel at the eastern outskirts.

Character Developments

• Naimus: Shows understanding and adaptability in facing the mastermind's traps. Demonstrates his power and strategic thinking against the Red-Eyed Brothers.
• Luolisha: Revealed to be a test subject, her body undergoing peculiar changes, and her speed increasing.
• The Red-Eyed Brothers: Display their abilities and resentment towards their master, hinting at their complex past.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control: The mastermind's long-term plan and the Red-Eyed Brothers' captivity highlight themes of manipulation and control.
• Identity and purpose: Luolisha's true purpose and the Red-Eyed Brothers' identities as test subjects raise questions about their self-understanding and purpose.

Character Interactions

• Naimus and Luolisha: Naimus tries to save Luolisha, but she's already been taken by the Red-Eyed Brothers.
• Naimus and the Red-Eyed Brothers: They clash, showcasing their powers and exchanging threats, with Naimus gaining the upper hand initially but the brothers escaping.