Chapter Summaries

Kraun advanced his preparations for a fortified castle while Pope Anthony responded to attacks by Fishmen and learned that Flandre had reached Tier 5. The chapter left Kraun and Eliza preparing to begin construction, with Anthony considering Flandre’s offer of the Soul Guidance potion.

• Kraun completed the first round of incantations on six Cornerstones and continued training with Flame Dragon Breath.
• Pope Anthony ordered four Silver Rank cardinals to investigate Cardinal Kosok’s death and received Flandre’s invitation to trade for Soul Guidance and attend a meeting.
• After half a month of training, Kraun’s Golden Light Incantation and Flame Dragon Breath neared advancement while Silver Wolf Howling at the Moon approached its threshold.
• Kraun offered to help Eliza become a Spirit Controller and explained that Golden Light Seals could give Refined Iron bricks Demon-Breaking properties.
• Kraun told Eliza he would use a powerful array without a Crystal Core and said construction would begin the next day with excavation for the foundation.

Kraun advanced to Tier 6 after visualizing the Golden Light Incantation, causing a brief burst of spiritual power that startled Eliza and people across Hamus City. He examined his new abilities and returned home, where he concealed his advancement from Eliza.

• Kraun's visualization gathered moonlight into a silver cocoon that burst outward, sweeping away the Gray Fog and creating a brief celestial spectacle over Hamus City.
• Eliza, Nick, and Fanny witnessed the surge, and Eliza contacted Kraun to ask what had happened.
• Kraun felt his body and consciousness transform, then read the Gold Wall and discovered the enhanced effects of Golden Light Incantation, including immunity to Mental Spells, alongside upgrades to his other skills.
• Kraun reviewed his stronger Flame Dragon Breath and Silver Wolf Howling at the Moon, then flew through the Gray Fog to return to Eliza.
• Eliza noticed Kraun had changed and asked about the phenomenon, but Kraun claimed he had only seen its aftermath and kept his Tier 6 advancement secret.

Anthony learned that Cardinal Pierre was slowly being consumed by pollution that resisted the Church’s purification methods. A Golden Light Potion provided slight relief, and Pisalu went to ask where a stronger version could be bought.

• Helena told Anthony that Pierre’s pollution had intertwined with his body and soul, and that purification rituals were harming him.
• Pierre used meditation and Holy Power to suppress the pollution temporarily, then described the intelligent humanoid monster that had attacked his group.
• Pisalu brought a Golden Light Potion from his friend Augustine, and Helena confirmed it had a gentle purifying power.
• Pierre drank the potion, endured a painful reaction, and said it had burned away a small amount of pollution with little harm.
• Pisalu revealed that a stronger version existed, and Helena asked where it could be bought.
• Pisalu said Augustine had not told him and went to ask his friend.

Arthur received news that Flandre had reached Tier 5 and agreed to attend her meeting of church leaders, while he arranged reinforcements for River Valley Province. Osman prepared to raise a Tier 5 Alchemy Beast and planned to impersonate Kraun so he could kill him and use him to reclaim power; meanwhile, Kraun prepared for his journey to the Holy See and considered expanding his Golden Light Dao Seed holders.

• Arthur learned that Flandre had become a Tier 5 Transcendent and accepted her invitation to a meeting about joining forces against the evil gods.
• After hearing that Fishmen had grown stronger in River Valley Province, Arthur ordered troops from the Salgado Family to support Prince Sain.
• Osman fed a giant snake's bloodline essence to his Alchemy Beast, which began evolving toward Tier 5, and planned to kill Kraun in Rhine City by impersonating him.
• Kraun told Fanny he would refine enough Mithril for her Silver Rank advancement and decided to accept Mithril in payment for Golden Light Potions.
• Kraun agreed to offer Golden Light Dao Seeds to qualified members of the McLean Family, including Audrey if she accepted.

Kraun rescued Fugin as the crow’s Law of Solar True Fire ignited during an attempt to advance, then helped him survive the transformation into a Tier 4 Silver Rank creature. Later, Eliza demonstrated two support spells to Audrey and offered the McLean Family a chance to obtain Golden Light Dao Seeds, leaving the decision to her aunt.

• Kraun rushed to Fugin’s aid after Bastet reported that flames were burning the crow and threatening his life.
• Kraun balanced the Laws of Fire and Cold with a Lunar Talisman and potions, while Bastet’s earlier help kept Fugin alive until he arrived.
• Fugin completed his transformation and advanced to Tier 4 Silver Rank, and Kraun returned to Hamers City with Fugin and Bastet.
• Eliza visited Audrey, demonstrated Moon Spirit Shield and Golden Armor Art, and explained how the spells strengthened their recipients.
• Eliza offered Audrey a batch of Golden Light Dao Seeds for the family branches and asked her to decide as soon as possible.

Audrey gave Freya a Golden Light Dao Seed to test, while Kraun dealt with his familiars, prepared Mithril for Fanny, and delivered Soul-Infused Weapons to Rivigaz. Rivigaz reported that the Sintran Kingdom was under growing attack, and Kraun suggested the merchant association open a branch in Hamus City.

• Eliza offered Audrey fifteen Golden Light Dao Seeds for trusted Tier 3 Transcendentalists, and Audrey chose Freya to test one after considering its possible risks.
• Freya swallowed the Dao Seed, and Kraun sent its spells and secret knowledge into her Sea of Consciousness.
• Kraun learned that Fugin and Black Cat had nearly died fighting a fire-breathing monster, healed Fugin, and warned both familiars about Osman.
• Kraun finished refining twenty pounds of Mithril and sent Fugin to deliver it to Fanny at the church.
• Rivigaz arrived, collected the Soul-Infused Weapons Sulfuras and Sun Chaser, and told Kraun that Silver Rank Deep Ones and Fishmen were threatening the Sintran Kingdom.
• Kraun advised Rivigaz to open a Good Luck Gold Coin branch in Hamus City, and Rivigaz showed interest.

Kraun negotiated payment and a supply arrangement with Rivigaz, then taught Eliza how to use Talismans and Thunder Seals for protection. The chapter left Fanny newly advanced to Silver Rank and entrusted with Thunder Seals after visiting Kraun with Nick.

• Rivigaz offered Kraun an increased commission, and Kraun arranged to receive Mithril at market price and Bright Yellow Stone on credit through Good Luck Gold Coin.
• Kraun taught Eliza to activate Talismans and gave her instructions for using Solar Thunder Seals and Lunar Thunder Seals safely.
• Del and Janice enchanted Iron bricks with Golden Light Seals for Kraun's planned fortress outside Hamus City.
• Fanny successfully advanced to Silver Rank, and Nick celebrated with her before they visited Kraun to thank him.
• Kraun set Fanny's repayment for twenty pounds of Mithril at 24,000 Gold Spirit Coins, payable in Talismans, and entrusted her with Thunder Seals.

Kraun agreed to travel to the Holy See and Andohar after preparing Hamers, while Fanny and Eliza advanced their Golden Light Incantations to Tier 5. Osman massacred Korisong to strengthen his Alchemy Beasts and planned to capture Kraun’s wife to lure him into a trap.

• Silas delivered the Pope’s request for help in Andohar, and Kraun agreed to travel there after stopping at the Holy See.
• Fanny and Eliza advanced their Golden Light Incantations to Tier 5 during Kraun’s visualization sessions.
• Kraun warned Fanny to activate Hamers’s Shelter Array and guard against Osman while he was away.
• Osman’s Alchemy Beasts slaughtered Korisong’s residents, and seven of them reached Tier 5.
• Osman left Korisong with his strengthened beasts and planned to use Kraun’s wife as bait for an ambush.

Kraun traveled to Blei City, met King Arthur, and studied a secret book explaining how to reach Stigmata Gold Rank. Meanwhile, Osman waited near Hamus City for its Shelter Array to fail, and Fugin spotted him, prompting Eliza to seek help and warn others.

• Kraun left Fugin and Bastet to patrol Hamers, then traveled with Silas to Blei City after informing Cardinal Fland about the danger.
• King Arthur asked Kraun to help defend Andohar against growing numbers of high-tier Fishmen and Deep Ones, and Kraun agreed to leave the next morning.
• Kraun entered the church's secret Library and read that faith and understanding of Law Power could help a soul break through to Stigmata Gold Rank.
• Osman watched Hamus City's active Shelter Array and planned to wait until its resources ran out so he could enter the city with his pets.
• Fugin spotted Osman near Hamers and alerted Eliza, who ordered William to prepare the carriage so she could warn Fanny and Sir Nick.

Kraun discovered that Fire Spirit Descent was inferior to his Dragon Soul, while Arthur realized Kraun had reached Tier 6 and resolved to build a good relationship with him. As Kraun and Silas arrived near Andohar City, they saw Fishmen attacking in broad daylight and prepared for a difficult battle.

• Kraun memorized Fire Spirit Descent, then Arthur found its secret-art mark in his private chamber and realized Kraun had consulted a Tier 6 art.
• Arthur spent the night considering the Church's new power and decided that building a good relationship with Kraun was the best course.
• Arthur saw Kraun and Silas off, and they traveled by airship toward Andohar City.
• In Hamers City, Fanny's group discussed the investigation, which had uncovered more than 1,700 corrupted people and signs that Evil God worship was tied to Red Moon Night.
• Kraun tested Fire Spirit Descent aboard the airship and found it weaker than Dragon Soul, then used Transcendental Vision to spot Fishmen attacking Andohar City in daylight.

Pope Andre Williams decided to withdraw the Storm God Church’s defenses to pressure other churches into uniting against the Evil Gods. Kraun arrived in Andohar, turned the battle around, and prepared to attend a banquet before leaving the next day.

• At a conclave, Andre Williams and Gabriel Ella discussed the Church’s losses and agreed that withdrawing defenses could force other churches to confront the Fishman threat.
• Silas urged Kraun to reinforce Andohar, and Kraun left the hovering airship to join the battle.
• Kraun killed an Impact Snail and two Deep Ones with single strikes, helping Sain and the defenders stabilize the city’s defenses.
• After the Fishmen were driven back, Kraun asked about the worsening attacks and learned that the enemy’s numbers and strength had increased about ten days earlier.
• Over three days, Kraun killed seventeen Silver Rank creatures, earned a large bounty, and improved his Golden Light Incantation and Silver Wolf Howling at the Moon.
• Silas told Kraun that the Saxon Family’s banquet was ready, as Kraun planned to leave Andohar the next day.

Kraun created Silver Dragon Howling at the Moon and returned to Hamus City, where he learned Osman was preparing an attack. Kraun confronted Osman outside the city, and the two prepared to fight as Osman’s creatures closed in.

• At the banquet in Andohar, Kraun warned Prince Sain, Lexis, and Leirole that Fishmen could overwhelm the city again, but said he needed to return to Hamus City because Osman posed a greater threat.
• While flying back, Kraun developed Silver Dragon Howling at the Moon, a new breathing technique that summoned a silver Dragon Soul and wielded Lunar True Fire.
• After arriving in Hamus City, Kraun learned from Fanny and Nick that Osman appeared near the city and that the Shelter Array had consumed fifteen percent of their Holy Water reserves.
• Kraun refused to take Fanny or alert the cardinals, then waited on Hamers’s walls until Osman appeared in the Gray Fog.
• Kraun flew toward Osman, who sent hidden Alchemy Beasts to surround him and created three Faceless Ones from his peeling skin.
• Kraun landed near Osman and unleashed the Golden Light Domain as the battle began.

Kraun defeated Osman after discovering how much his strength had grown, then arranged to provide Golden Light Dao Seeds to Audrey’s family. The chapter ended with the family receiving six seeds and waiting for Plinton’s group to arrive for the rest.

• Kraun used his Dragon Might and Solar Law to kill several of Osman’s Alchemy Beasts and Faceless Ones, while Osman’s plans to surround him and detonate the beasts failed.
• Osman detonated three Alchemy Beasts and then transformed into a mound of flesh, unleashing a powerful pollution attack that briefly dazed Kraun.
• Kraun used the Crystal Ball and Golden Light Domain to recover and destroy Osman’s transformed body, then contacted Fugin, Eliza, and Fland to report the victory.
• Kraun inspected his improved skills and searched for dangerous remains while Fugin flew to the battlefield; Eliza reassured the others that Osman had been killed, and Fanny urged them to shut down the Shelter Array.
• The next morning, Kraun prioritized strengthening the Cornerstones before meeting Audrey, Freya, and Eliza to discuss the Golden Light Dao Seeds.
• Audrey accepted six Dao Seeds for now and agreed to receive the remaining seeds after Plinton and other eligible family members arrived from Budamia.

Kraun gave Audrey a Golden Light Dao Seed, reported Osman's death to Fland, and agreed to provide Pisalu with potions in exchange for accepting a Dao Seed. Half a month later, his allies had greatly improved their Golden Light Incantation, and Eliza was nearing Silver Rank with the materials for her Ascension Magic Array prepared.

• Kraun gave Audrey a Golden Light Dao Seed and directed her to Eliza for instruction.
• Kraun told Fland that Osman had attacked with ten Tier 5 Flesh Alchemy Beasts and said he had invited Cardinals to gather so they could improve their Golden Light Incantations.
• Pisalu visited Kraun to obtain potions for his corrupted brother, Pierre, and Kraun offered him a Golden Light Dao Seed as an additional condition.
• Kraun provided Pisalu with Golden Light Potions and Clear Heart Potions, and Pisalu accepted the Dao Seed after learning about its benefits.
• Half a month later, Kraun's Silver Rank allies and most Tier 3 Dao Seed holders had reached Tier 5 in the Golden Light Incantation, increasing his daily proficiency gains to as much as 2,400 points.
• Kraun told Eliza he had prepared the materials for her Ascension Magic Array, and Eliza said she expected to reach Silver Rank soon.

Rivigaz presented Hamus City’s potions and Kraun’s weapon-making services to the Good Luck Gold Coin Chamber of Commerce, while family members and a church tested the benefits of the Golden Light Dao Seed and potions. The Chamber remained interested but wanted greater potion supplies, and Pierre showed a marked recovery after taking the Golden Light Potion.

• Rivigaz argued for a Chamber of Commerce branch in Hamus City and demonstrated the Golden Light Potion and Clear Heart Potion to Heiso and the other members.
• Rivigaz promoted Kraun’s God-tier craftsmanship, but Heiso said he would consider a branch only if the Golden Light Potion supply reached five thousand vials a month.
• Audrey told Plinton that the Golden Light Dao Seed was harmless and that visualizing its secret art greatly benefited cultivation of the Silver Wolf Howling at the Moon Breathing Technique.
• Pisalu returned to Lantimat Grand Cathedral with potions for Pierre and explained that Kraun had been sent to fight Fishmen in River Valley Province.
• Helena gave Pierre a Golden Light Potion, which caused him to cough up black blood and regain consciousness.
• Pisalu gave Pierre a Clear Heart Potion, and Pierre said he felt better and that some corruption in his Sea of Consciousness had been purged.

Kraun’s Fire Seed Cube advanced to Tier 5, gaining greater capacity, stronger abilities, and the power to split into smaller cubes. He prepared his smiths and household for expanding defenses and improving their strength, while in the Rubia Kingdom Pisalu told Pierre about the Golden Light Dao Seed and its benefits.

• Kraun advanced the Fire Seed Cube to Tier 5, increasing its storage, armor, and Metal Storm abilities and unlocking division into nine smaller cubes.
• Kraun told Del to gather more metal, learn to forge Evil Extermination weapons, smelt Valyrian Steel, and recommend a Senior Blacksmith for a Golden Light Dao Seed.
• Kraun approved Eliza’s castle blueprint and explained that the Moon Soul Spirit Light Array would replace the Shelter Array and activate when danger arose.
• Kraun demonstrated his new Silver Dragon Howling at the Moon Breathing Technique to Eliza and urged her to reach Silver Rank, prompting her to begin special training.
• Pisalu showed Pierre the Golden Armor Art and Moon Spirit Shield, described the Golden Light Dao Seed’s benefits, and offered to seek one for his brother; Pierre warned him to consider what Kraun expected in return.

Kraun revealed to Eliza that he had secretly advanced to Tier 6 and prepared to attend a meeting of the churches, while Geralt considered a dangerous Witcher mutation to keep pace with stronger monsters. The chapter ended as Dagon attacked Billvia City, killing the guards on its walls while Pope Andre rushed to activate the Shelter Array.

• Eliza completed her Ascension Ritual and reached Silver Rank, then urged Kraun to reclaim influence in the church.
• Kraun showed Eliza the power of his Dragon Soul and revealed that he had reached Tier 6 a month earlier, asking her to keep it secret.
• Kraun told Eliza he would attend a joint church meeting and agreed to teach her the Savage Bone Breathing Technique.
• Geralt told Yennefer he planned to seek Kraun's help before attempting the Witcher Mutation Ritual, which he hoped would let him face increasingly dangerous monsters.
• Pope Andre sensed danger in Billvia City and saw Dagon appear over the Taina River, so he rushed to activate the Shelter Array.
• Dagon's black fog swept over the city walls, turning the watchmen into dried corpses that crumbled away.

Andre used the Storm Spire’s Shelter Array to repel Dagon and destroy its Fishman army, then considered seeking aid from other Churches and planning an escape route. In Hamus City, Kraun gave Geralt a Golden Light Dao Seed to help him advance, and Geralt began learning its arts before Kraun’s planned departure.

• Andre activated the Shelter Array, blocked Dagon’s pollution, and struck it with lightning when it tried to attack the city.
• Dagon summoned its Fishman forces, but Andre’s Thunderstorm repeatedly paralyzed Dagon and wiped out the advancing army.
• Andre worried that repeated attacks would drain the array’s energy and decided to seek reinforcements while considering an escape route for the Church.
• Kraun taught Eliza the Savage Bone Breathing Technique before Geralt arrived and asked for help advancing to Silver Rank.
• Kraun gave Geralt a Golden Light Dao Seed, which revealed a collection of secret arts and instructions for the Golden Light Incantation.
• Geralt completed his first Visualization, and Kraun began practicing alongside him before leaving Hamus the next day.

Kraun traveled to Blei City for a meeting of the churches and learned from Pope Arthur why the Church of the God of Life had organized it. Arthur warned Kraun that tensions with the Church of the Sun God could cause trouble at the gathering.

• Kraun reached Tier 3 in Geralt's Visualization Method, gave Geralt guidance on the Golden Light Incantation, and promised to save Dao Seeds for him in a future batch.
• Eliza asked Kraun to reserve his remaining Dao Seeds for the McLean Family, but Kraun said he would prioritize them only if they accepted the seeds promptly.
• Kraun left for Blei City, practiced Silver Dragon Howling at the Moon during the journey, and saw that its proficiency was close to Tier 2.
• Pope Arthur welcomed Kraun at St. Peter's Cathedral and explained that the Church of the God of Life had convened the meeting to offer life-restoring potions to aging popes.
• Arthur told Kraun that the Church of the Sun God and the Church of the Lord of Flame had conflicting interests and urged him to stay restrained if the meeting became contentious.

Kraun traveled with Arthur to the Namiya Kingdom for a meeting of churches, where the Church of the God of Knowledge promised to unveil a new weapon. After arriving, Kraun gave Plinton McLean a Golden Light Dao Seed and transmitted the associated secret techniques to him.

• Kraun told Arthur he would remain calm unless provoked, and said he hoped to travel the continent after the evil god threat passed.
• Kraun and Arthur departed for the Namiya Kingdom at dawn and arrived in Vistana City five days later.
• Rolf Brand welcomed them and explained that the Church of the God of Knowledge had developed quiet, advanced vehicles and would reveal a new weapon at the meeting.
• Kraun asked about the Church of the God of Knowledge's library, then stayed in his guest room to visualize the Golden Light Incantation.
• Grenio McLean and Plinton McLean visited Kraun to discuss the promised Dao Seeds, and Kraun gave them one while asking that its recipient train in Hamus City.
• Plinton swallowed the Dao Seed, and Kraun transmitted the Golden Light Incantation Visualization Method and its related secret techniques to him.