Chapter Summaries

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Red Sage, Gilan Iros, appears and is severely wounded by Anthony, Belle, and Ander's combined attack.
• Gilan adapts his strategy, targeting Belle as the main threat.
• Gilan kills Belle, but her contingency from Miss Elegy preserves her soul and spirituality.
• Anthony and Ander rush to aid Belle, but Gilan raises his strength and defeats them, leaving them on the brink of death with Miss Elegy's contingencies keeping them alive.

Character Developments

• Anthony, Belle, and Ander work well together but struggle against Gilan's adaptability and power.
• Gilan demonstrates his ability to dispel abilities, adapt strategies, and use primordial abilities to gain a significant advantage.
• Miss Elegy's contingencies show her foresight and care for her Apostles.

Significant Themes

• The power of adaptability and strategy in combat.
• The importance of contingencies and preparation in the face of uncertainty.
• The role of support characters in a team, as seen through Belle's contribution to the team's initial success.

Character Interactions

• Anthony, Belle, and Ander work together to attack Gilan but struggle against his adaptability and power.
• Gilan targets Belle as the main threat, demonstrating his ability to adapt his strategy.
• Miss Elegy's contingencies show her care for her Apostles and her foresight in preparing for potential threats.

Plot Points and Events

• Gilan defeats four apostles (Hellman, Belle, Anthony, Ander) in a battle.
• Caesar, the leader of the Empire's Four Directions Palace, witnesses Gilan's victory.
• A sudden, apocalyptic phenomenon occurs in the sky, indicating the entry of an Hour-God.
• The Blind General (November Director) attacks Gilan, causing him to die over 900 times but resurrect due to being within his "Game Domain."
• The Crippled King (William Gerard) descends, challenging the Blind General.
• The Blind General and the Crippled King engage in a fierce battle, causing widespread natural disasters on Earth.
• Apostles stop fighting and watch the Hour-God battle anxiously.
• Gilan decides to intervene in the Hour-God battle to help the Crippled King.

Character Developments

• Gilan demonstrates his immense power and resilience by defeating four apostles and surviving the Blind General's attack.
• Caesar shows concern for Gilan's safety and acknowledges his contribution to the apostle battle.
• The Blind General and the Crippled King reveal their enmity and engage in a decisive battle.
• Gilan decides to take a significant risk by intervening in the Hour-God battle, showing his determination and confidence.

Significant Themes

• Power and Resilience: Gilan's immense power and ability to withstand and recover from heavy injuries are showcased.
• Enmity and Conflict: The long-standing grudge between the Blind General and the Crippled King comes to a head, driving the plot forward.
• Risk and Determination: Gilan's decision to intervene in the Hour-God battle highlights his resolve and willingness to take risks to achieve his goals.

Character Interactions

• Gilan and Caesar: Caesar watches Gilan's battle and acknowledges his contribution, while Gilan later decides to act based on Caesar's actions.
• The Blind General and the Crippled King: Their long-standing enmity leads to a direct confrontation, with each challenging the other's power and authority.
• Gilan and the Apostles: Gilan's decision to intervene in the Hour-God battle surprises the Apostles, who watch anxiously as he takes action.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gilan, now known as Red Sage, returns and assassinates the heavily wounded Nightingale, Mason, and Paper Flying Bird.
• He plans to interfere in the battle between Crippled King and Blind General, viewing it as a "game."
• The Three Art Hour-Gods intervene to protect the Federation Apostles, stopping Gilan's assassination attempt.
• Gilan's actions are seen as suicidal by the other Apostles due to the immense power of the Hour-Gods.

Character Developments

• Gilan demonstrates his ruthlessness and determination by finishing off his defeated opponents and attempting to interfere in the Hour-Gods' battle.
• Edwin, Avril, and Ashirs show their loyalty and protectiveness towards their companions, trying to stop Gilan's assassination attempt.
• Agni and the Empire Apostles admire Gilan's boldness and recklessness, hoping he survives the Hour-Gods' battle.

Significant Themes

• Power and Weakness: Gilan's actions highlight the vast power gap between Apostles and Hour-Gods, emphasizing the theme of power and weakness.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: The Federation Apostles' loyalty to their companions contrasts with Gilan's ruthlessness, underscoring the theme of loyalty and betrayal.
• Hubris and Consequences: Gilan's decision to interfere in the Hour-Gods' battle can be seen as hubris, with potentially fatal consequences.

Character Interactions

• Gilan's interactions with the other Apostles are characterized by hostility and disdain, reflecting his disregard for their power and authority.
• The Federation Apostles' interactions with each other show unity and protectiveness, working together to stop Gilan's assassination attempt.
• Agni and the Empire Apostles' interactions with Gilan are marked by admiration and hope, reflecting their desire for his survival despite his reckless actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gilan pursues the Crippled King (William) and the Blind General (Baldini) through interspaces.
• William and Baldini engage in a fierce battle, shattering space and plummeting through it.
• Gilan finally approaches the battlefield eight layers of space away and witnesses the Hour-Gods in a stalemate.
• Gilan uses his Bubble Law ability, "Eternal Loophole," to disrupt Baldini's defenses, allowing William to inflict severe damage.
• Baldini's severed arm attacks Gilan, who is unable to dodge.

Character Developments

• Gilan demonstrates bravery and resourcefulness by pursuing the Hour-Gods and using his abilities to influence their battle.
• William shows concern for Gilan's safety, trying to protect him while fighting Baldini.
• Baldini underestimates Gilan initially but later acknowledges his abilities and decides to eliminate him as a threat.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Apostles and Hour-Gods, with Gilan's actions highlighting the potential influence of Apostles on divine beings.
• The consequences of underestimating one's enemies, as seen with Baldini's initial disregard for Gilan.

Character Interactions

• Gilan's determination to help William puts him in grave danger, leading to tension between his resolve and William's protective instincts.
• Baldini's arrogance and underestimation of Gilan lead to a momentary lapse in his defenses, allowing William to inflict severe damage.
• The severed arm's autonomous attack on Gilan highlights the deadly consequences of engaging with Hour-Gods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gilan is struck by Baldini's black-red slash and seemingly dies.
• William continues attacking Baldini instead of saving Gilan.
• Gilan resurrects using Pilan and Save Load but is pursued by Baldini's black horse.
• Gilan survives two more attacks but is eventually overwhelmed and seemingly dies again.
• A broken-circle cross appears in the space where Gilan was, hinting at the Sorrowful Madonna's involvement.

Character Developments

• Gilan's power and resilience are revealed as he survives multiple attacks from an Hour-God.
• William's resolve and decisiveness are shown as he prioritizes the perfect opportunity Gilan created over saving him.
• Baldini's confidence and ruthlessness are demonstrated as he actively separates his power to hunt down Gilan.

Significant Themes

• The power gap between Origin Rank and Hour-Gods is emphasized, highlighting Gilan's resilience but ultimate limitations.
• The relationship between Gilan and the Sorrowful Madonna is hinted at, suggesting a deeper connection.

Character Interactions

• William and Baldini's battle is interrupted by Gilan's survival and subsequent death.
• Gilan's desperate struggle against Baldini's relentless pursuit showcases the power disparity between them.
• The broken-circle cross's appearance hints at a possible intervention by the Sorrowful Madonna, connecting Gilan to her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gilan discovers an incomplete-circle cross brand on his chest, which is a medium for Tolina to take damage for him.
• Tolina's phantom appears, revealing she took Blind General's strike for Gilan, and she promises to stand behind him.
• Gilan decides to strengthen Eternal Loophole's effect by closing in on the battlefield, despite the danger.
• William and Baldini clash, with Gilan's Eternal Loophole creating an opening for William.
• Gilan teleports to the center of the clash, intending to kick Baldini to death, but his leg is destroyed by Baldini's power.
• Tolina takes the damage for Gilan again, and he kicks Baldini using his remaining leg, tearing through Baldini's defenses.

Character Developments

• Gilan: Realizes the true purpose of the mark on his chest, feels gratitude and worry for Tolina, and becomes determined to help Crippled King defeat Blind General.
• Tolina: Sacrifices herself to protect Gilan, showing her love and devotion.
• Baldini: Reveals his admiration for Scar Father Gorea and his belief that chaos and slaughter are inevitable in this world.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice and love (Tolina's actions)
• The inevitability of chaos and slaughter (Baldini's beliefs)
• Determination and perseverance (Gilan's actions)

Character Interactions

• Gilan and Tolina: Gilan feels grateful and worried for Tolina, while Tolina shows her love and devotion by protecting him.
• Gilan and Baldini: Gilan is determined to defeat Baldini, while Baldini sees Gilan as a variable in his clash with William.
• William and Baldini: They clash, with each believing they can drag the other down if they die.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gilan delivers a desperate kick to Baldini, which fails to harm him but leaves Gilan severely wounded and without legs.
• Baldini reveals that he cannot be harmed by Apostles and that Gilan's kick left something on him.
• Gilan reveals that he left a trace of power from beyond the heavens on Baldini, causing the "Blind General" to panic and self-mutilate.
• William breaks free and delivers the fatal blow to Baldini, who dies and his law returns to the Divine Homeland.
• After Baldini's death, a strange phenomenon occurs in the mortal world, with a fissure in the sky containing the aura of the Law of Dominion and black-red lightning bolts.

Character Developments

• Gilan demonstrates his determination to avenge Tolina and reveals his true power, which comes from beyond the heavens.
• Baldini shows fear and panic when faced with Gilan's power, revealing his vulnerability despite his strength.
• William shows concern for Gilan and understands his plan to use Baldini's fear to deliver the final blow.

Significant Themes

• The power of Gilan's lineage from beyond the heavens is revealed to be a threat to the Directors and the world.
• The struggle between the Crippled King and the Blind General comes to an end, with Baldini's defeat and death.
• The consequences of the Directors' battle begin to manifest in the mortal world.

Character Interactions

• Gilan and William work together to defeat Baldini, with Gilan using his power to weaken the "Blind General" and William delivering the final blow.
• Baldini and Gilan have a tense exchange, with Baldini underestimating Gilan's power and Gilan revealing his true strength.
• William watches over Gilan after his intervention, showing concern for his well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gilan falls into a coma after his battle with the Blind General.
• In his dream, he meets Omer, the Hour-God of July, who hints at a past promise and offers to help Gilan take his final step.
• Gilan wakes up after half a year, finding himself paralyzed from the waist down.
• Tolina reveals that Omer intervened in their battle against the Three Art Hour-Gods, healing their injuries.

Character Developments

• Gilan accepts his new reality with surprising calm and resilience.
• Tolina shows increased affection and concern for Gilan, expressing her commitment to stay by his side.
• Omer's actions suggest a change in his priorities, possibly due to the contamination from beyond the heavens.

Significant Themes

• Acceptance of change and loss.
• The consequences of contamination from beyond the heavens on the Hour-Gods.
• The power of promises and agreements.

Character Interactions

• Gilan and Tolina's relationship deepens, with Gilan showing understanding and acceptance of Tolina's feelings.
• Gilan's encounter with Omer raises questions about their past interactions and agreements.
• Gilan and Tolina share a moment of reflection and connection at the clock tower, gazing into the distance together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gilan wakes up after a half-year coma and visits the Crippled King, William, at his residence in the Land of Gods, Tuoyalan.
• They arrive at the village that resembles the Marta Village from the True Film Reel Dark Age, where William lived as a child.
• At William's residence, they find many Apostles gathered, including those from the Empire faction and neutral factions.
• The stripping away of another law is detected, signifying the fall of another Hour-God.
• Omer, the July Hour-God, Noon Dawn, descends from the sky, acknowledges his impending departure, and expresses his trust in William's leadership.
• Omer's body shatters, and he departs, leaving behind a spectacular meteor shower.

Character Developments

• Gilan: Wakes up from his coma and visits William, showing curiosity and concern about the recent events.
• William: Shows trust and respect for Gilan, acknowledging his role in defeating Baldini. He also expresses his determination to lead the world into an age of prosperity, beauty, and peace.
• Omer: Chooses to let go of his struggle and depart, knowing that his departure will fulfill the conditions for Gilan's "intercalation." He expresses his trust in William's leadership.

Significant Themes

• Trust: William's trust in Gilan and Omer's trust in William are central to the chapter.
• Sacrifice: Omer's decision to let go and depart signifies his willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice for the greater good.
• New Beginnings: The end of the war and the departure of Omer signal the start of a new era, with William at the helm.

Character Interactions

• Gilan and William: They greet each other warmly, and Gilan asks about recent events, while William expresses his trust in Gilan.
• Gilan and Omer: Though they don't interact directly, Gilan is deeply moved by Omer's departure, realizing that Omer knew about his plan and chose to fulfill the conditions for his "intercalation."
• The Apostles: They gather at William's residence, showing respect and reverence towards Gilan and William. They are also shocked and uncertain about the stripping away of another law and Omer's departure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gilan and Angel witness the meteor shower formed from Omer's spirituality, signifying his departure.
• Gilan reveals his plan to use the world's return to its primordial state to summon the 'leap month' and ascend as the Leap-Month Hour-God.
• Gilan begins the Intercalation Ritual by sinking into the Dream Sea to reach Mahaber on the seabed.

Character Developments

• Gilan accepts his unique situation and the need to ascend as an Hour-God through the leap month to escape the fate of being a chess piece for the Outer Gods.
• Angel and Morning Day Jerman grieve for Omer's departure.
• William and Tolina express their support for Gilan's plan and offer their help.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against fate and external forces (Outer Gods).
• The consequences of actions taken in the past (Gilan's contamination from Beyond Law).
• The power of belief and support (Tolina and William's faith in Gilan).

Character Interactions

• Gilan, Tolina, and William discuss Gilan's plan and the risks involved.
• Gilan and Tolina share a quiet, emotional moment before he begins the Intercalation Ritual.
• Gilan encounters his own face at the bottom of the Dream Sea and meets the Dream Lord from another layer of hidden history.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dream Lord reveals he's the mad personality of Gilan from the first playthrough, who became the Leap-Month Hour-God but failed to grasp the supreme laws.
• Gilan learns that everything he's experienced has been to make up for the first-playthrough Gilan's shortcomings.
• Dream Lord tells Gilan to go to Mahaber, while he will overlap with Gilan and disappear.
• Gilan receives a message from his first-cycle self, revealing that Moth, the primordial Creator God, has been influencing events through God's Alibi.

Character Developments

• Gilan: Realizes the truth about his situation and accepts his role in the grand plan. He decides to go to Mahaber to complete his mission.
• Dream Lord: Reveals his true identity and accepts his fate to overlap with Gilan. He remains calm and determined throughout.

Significant Themes

• Fate and free will: Gilan grapples with the fact that his actions have been part of a larger plan, questioning his free will.
• Sacrifice: Various characters have made sacrifices to pave the way for Gilan, highlighting the theme of selflessness for the greater good.
• Love: The power of love, as demonstrated by Alice, Omer, Tolina, and Gilan, is a driving force behind the events and a crucial element for grasping the supreme laws.

Character Interactions

• Gilan and Dream Lord: Their conversation reveals the truth about their identities and the grand plan. They part ways, with Gilan heading to Mahaber and Dream Lord accepting his fate to overlap with Gilan.
• Gilan and his first-cycle self: Through the message, Gilan learns about Moth's influence and the true nature of his journey, leading him to accept his role and continue his mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gilan transmigrates to Mahaber, the dwelling of the Old Gods, with his legs missing and his Origin Substance abilities restricted.
• He crawls through a sea of flowers and up a mountain, facing a black scorched ground and twisted golden trees, to reach Mahaber's core.
• Gilan summons the 'leap month' but doesn't become the Leap-Month Hour-God yet.
• He enters a starry sky filled with Laws and sees the Supreme Law at Mahaber's core.
• Gilan's Sealed Persona, Dream Lord Iros, commits suicide, leaving Gilan the Bubble Law.
• Gilan becomes the Leap-Month Hour-God and descends to the Divine Homeland.

Character Developments

• Gilan demonstrates resilience and determination as he crawls through Mahaber, facing fatigue and pain for the first time since his transmigration.
• He shows understanding and gratitude towards Dream Lord Iros for leaving him the Bubble Law.
• Gilan's new status as a Leap-Month Hour-God equals or surpasses the power of William and Tolina.

Significant Themes

• Resilience and Perseverance: Gilan's journey through Mahaber highlights his determination and ability to endure hardship.
• Sacrifice and Legacy: Dream Lord Iros' suicide to pass on the Bubble Law to Gilan emphasizes the theme of sacrifice for a greater cause.
• Power and Responsibility: Gilan's ascension to a Leap-Month Hour-God brings him equal or greater power than William and Tolina, carrying the responsibility of maintaining the world's order.

Character Interactions

• Gilan interacts with the environment of Mahaber, which restricts and later accepts him due to his aura of the world's origin.
• He mentally interacts with the Laws in the starry sky, understanding their significance and purpose.
• Gilan reunites with Tolina and William, expressing his gratitude to Tolina and discussing his plans with William.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gilan Iros ascends to Hour-God status, taking the name "Dream Lord."
• He meets with David and Klose, revealing his intention to confront and defeat the Three Art Hour-Gods.
• Meanwhile, the Three Art Hour-Gods discuss Gilan's ascension and prepare for his inevitable challenge.
• Gilan confronts the Three Art Hour-Gods in the Temple, using his dream manipulation powers to trap them in a dream realm.

Character Developments

• Gilan Iros: Ascends to Hour-God status, adopting the name "Dream Lord." He demonstrates his newfound power by trapping the Three Art Hour-Gods in a dream realm.
• The Three Art Hour-Gods: Show concern and curiosity about Gilan's ascension. They remain confident in their abilities despite Gilan's challenge.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ascension: Gilan's ascension to Hour-God status shifts the balance of power among the gods.
• Dreams and Reality: Gilan's dream manipulation powers blur the line between dreams and reality, reflecting the theme of perception and truth.
• Confrontation and Conflict: The impending battle between Gilan and the Three Art Hour-Gods highlights the theme of conflict and its inevitability.

Character Interactions

• Gilan and David/Klose: Gilan meets with David and Klose, revealing his plans and accepting their assistance. They show respect and eagerness to help him.
• The Three Art Hour-Gods: The trio discusses Gilan's ascension and prepares for his challenge. They remain confident in their abilities and show curiosity about Gilan's powers.
• Gilan and the Three Art Hour-Gods: Gilan confronts the Three Art Hour-Gods, using his dream manipulation powers to trap them in a dream realm, signaling the start of their final battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The three Hour-Gods face a mountain-sized headless monster, which they easily evade.
• Duvy summons a black-armored knight to fight the monsters, revealing his law.
• Futis locates the Dream Lord, and Cynthia engages him in battle, revealing her law.
• Gilan, the Dream Lord, easily defends against their attacks and injures Cynthia.
• Duvy's knight and Futis's law combine to temporarily immobilize Gilan.
• Cynthia paints Gilan, binding him within a painting.

Character Developments

• Duvy demonstrates his law, which allows him to summon a warrior based on his poetry.
• Cynthia reveals her law, which manipulates the stars and celestial bodies.
• Futis's law is shown to be able to locate and temporarily immobilize targets.
• Gilan proves to be a formidable opponent, easily defending against the Hour-Gods' attacks and injuring Cynthia.

Significant Themes

• The power of laws and their manifestations.
• The struggle between the Hour-Gods and the Dream Lord.
• The use of poetry and art as weapons.

Character Interactions

• Duvy, Cynthia, and Futis work together to locate and engage the Dream Lord.
• Gilan teases Duvy about his self-image as a savior.
• Futis's law combines with Duvy's to temporarily immobilize Gilan.
• Cynthia paints Gilan, binding him within a painting, demonstrating her artistic prowess and cunning.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dream Lord Gilan Iros confronts the Three Art Hour-Gods (Duvy, Futis, and Cynthia).
• Gilan reveals he possesses pollution from beyond the heavens and has been manipulating the Hour-Gods' perceptions.
• The February Apostles (David, Klose, A, and Hela) intervene using a film left behind by Mr. Clark, transforming the battle into a theater setting.
• The Director's phantom appears, and the February Apostles decide to stay by his side forever.
• Gilan defeats Duvy and Futis using the power granted by the Director's film.

Character Developments

• Gilan Iros demonstrates his cunning and strategic thinking, manipulating the Hour-Gods' perceptions and using their overconfidence against them.
• The February Apostles show loyalty and determination, choosing to remain with the Director's phantom rather than returning to their own world.
• The Three Art Hour-Gods display their power and unity but ultimately fall to Gilan's strategy and the Director's intervention.

Significant Themes

• The power of manipulation and perception in war and conflict.
• The consequences of overconfidence and underestimating one's opponent.
• The theme of loyalty and sacrifice, as shown by the February Apostles' decision to stay with the Director.

Character Interactions

• Gilan Iros interacts with the Three Art Hour-Gods, manipulating their perceptions and ultimately defeating them.
• The February Apostles interact with the Director's phantom, deciding to stay by his side forever.
• The Three Art Hour-Gods interact with each other, displaying their unity and coordination in battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gilan obtains the Supreme Law, the Law of Leap, and is subsequently corrupted by the Outer God "Mad Dream."
• Gilan fuses the authorities of "Mad Dream" and "Final Moment" using the Law of Leap and Iridescence, creating a new Outer God, Final Dream.
• Gilan begins the Third Cycle, creating a new secret history to preserve his humanity and memories.

Character Developments

• Gilan ascends from an Hour-God to an existence "Above Law," becoming the Outer God Final Dream.
• Gilan decides to preserve his humanity and memories by starting the Third Cycle, creating a new secret history.

Significant Themes

• Love as a unique human emotion and the key to unlocking the Supreme Law.
• The struggle between Outer Gods and the consequences of their actions.
• The cyclical nature of Gilan's journey and his desire to preserve his humanity and memories.

Character Interactions

• Gilan's interactions with his loved ones, particularly Tolina, Sasha, Lemei, Aurora, and Alevia, influence his decision to start the Third Cycle.
• Gilan's final thoughts and actions reflect his desire to preserve his humanity and the lessons he has learned throughout his journey.

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• The novel "Prisoner" has come to an end after a year.
• Carrot Ball, the author, expresses dissatisfaction with the story's outcome.
• He apologizes to readers for the decline in quality and failure to keep promises made in the previous book's closing remarks.
• The average subscriptions for "Prisoner" were 4,800, down from its peak of 5,000 half a year ago.
• Free side stories are planned for release, featuring a crossover between "Prisoner" and "The Villain," with Gilan (Prisoner's protagonist) and Jack (The Villain's protagonist) meeting.
• The settings of both novels will be organized and released together with the side stories.

2. Character Developments

• Carrot Ball, the author, reflects on his writing skills and expresses regret for not meeting reader expectations.
• Gilan, the protagonist of "Prisoner," is revealed to be the Outer God who granted Jack his cheat ability in "The Villain."

3. Significant Themes

• Self-criticism and admission of mistakes (Carrot Ball's dissatisfaction with his work and apology to readers).
• The importance of reader satisfaction and the responsibility of an author to deliver quality content.
• The interconnectedness of stories and the use of crossover elements to create Easter eggs for readers.

4. Character Interactions

• Carrot Ball interacts with his readers through his closing remarks, expressing his feelings and plans for the future.
• Gilan and Jack are set to interact in the upcoming side stories, connecting the two novels' universes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gilan, now a Pillar-class Outer God, meets Jack Spate, another Pillar-class Outer God, at the end of the universe.
• They form an alliance to prepare for the eventual collapse of the universe by Primordial Chaos.
• They sense the birth of another Pillar-class Outer God with humanity and decide to greet them in advance.

Character Developments

• Gilan: Becomes more powerful and gains knowledge about the universe's secrets. He seeks allies to face Primordial Chaos.
• Jack Spate: Ascends to a Pillar-class Outer God after a legendary journey. He agrees to form an alliance with Gilan.

Significant Themes

• Alliance and Cooperation: Gilan and Jack form an alliance to face the impending threat of Primordial Chaos, emphasizing the importance of cooperation among powerful beings.
• Humanity and Intelligence: Both Gilan and Jack value humanity and intelligence, believing that these qualities enable lifeforms to overcome instincts for aggression and view things from a broader perspective.
• Preparation and Anticipation: Gilan and Jack are prepared for danger and seek to make preparations for the universe's collapse, demonstrating foresight and responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Gilan and Jack: They meet for the first time and quickly form a bond, sharing their knowledge and experiences. They decide to greet the newly born Pillar-class Outer God together, showing camaraderie and mutual respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. The world of Xiluo is the mortal realm, where humans enter dreams as spiritual bodies, and the true dream, "Tuoyalan," is accessed by discarding the "ego" and "superego."
2. The world is polluted by Miasma, which causes illness and bad luck, and people have various ways of dealing with it, including bathing habits, perfumism, and using golden branches.
3. The Bremen Empire has strict laws against alcohol, art, and astrology to prevent commoners from gaining powerful inspiration and entering the true dream.
4. The world's history is marked by the eras of Dust, Dawn, and Twilight, with significant events including the birth of Omer and the Crippled King, and the sealing of Duke of Sulfur.
5. The world map includes the Bremen Empire, Stuttgart Empire, Ovena Federation, and Posivia Alliance, with each region having its own unique features and beliefs.
6. The currency system includes Price, Melang, Pfennig, and Caesar, with varying purchasing powers.
7. True Dream, or Tuoyalan, is the reflection of Mahaber, the Land of Gods, and the dwelling place of the Hour-Gods. It has boundaries and various landmarks, including gates, museums, and parks, each with its own significance and guardians.

Character Developments

1. The protagonist, Ji Nan (Gilan Iros), descends upon the world of Xiluo and must navigate its unique culture and history.
2. Key historical figures include Omer, the Crippled King, and Duke of Sulfur, each with their own roles and legacies.

Significant Themes

1. The struggle between light and darkness, represented by the Hour-Gods and Duke of Sulfur.
2. The power of dreams and the true dream, Tuoyalan, as a reflection of the human collective consciousness.
3. The impact of pollution and Miasma on society and daily life.
4. The role of laws and authorities in shaping the world and human behavior.

Character Interactions

1. The protagonist interacts with various characters, including the Crippled King, the Sorrowful Madonna, and the Director, each with their own agendas and secrets.
2. The Hour-Gods, Apostles, and other spiritual entities in Tuoyalan also interact with the protagonist, providing guidance, knowledge, and challenges.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, Gilan Iros, is born with the cheat ability "Apocalyptic Dream" and absorbs power and knowledge from dreams.
• He faces the Outer Gods "Mad Dream" and "Corpse Engraving," which seek to devour the power of the Hilo World.
• Gilan uses Corpse Engraving to devour Mad Dream in reverse, becoming the Dream-God, but falls into eternal sleep.
• He regains himself and turns back to help the Lord of Sinking by creating the authority of "Mirage."
• Omer, the God of Hope and Order, splits himself apart, letting his spiritual self die while his flesh becomes the Duke of Sulfur.
• The Sorrowful Madonna, Tolina Gerard, is born from the Duke of Sulfur's shell and becomes the God of Torment and Sacrifice.
• The Crippled King, William Gerard, ascends to become the God of Struggle and Change.
• The Torrent, Barbara, is created by humanity through the "Gear Plan" to oppose the Year-God.
• The Director, Clark Smith, is killed by the Three Art Hour-Gods and becomes a pawn of Corpse Engraving.
• Gilan replaces the Director and becomes one of the Twelve Hour-Gods.
• The protagonist faces the final battle against Mad Dream and Corpse Engraving.

Character Developments

• Gilan Iros: Starts as a dream absorber and evolves into the Dream-God, using his powers to protect humanity and confront external enemies.
• Omer: Sacrifices himself to become a martyr and ascends to become an Hour-God. Later, he becomes the Duke of Sulfur and is corrupted by Mad Dream.
• Tolina Gerard: Ascends to become the God of Torment and Sacrifice, suffering in others' stead to ease the burden upon the mortal world.
• William Gerard: Ascends to become the Crippled King, seeking to change the mortal order established by the Year-God and carve out a path for humanity.
• Barbara: Created by humanity to oppose the Year-God, she reveres and admires the Crippled King and has a good relationship with the Sorrowful Madonna.
• Clark Smith: Transmigrates from the past and becomes an Hour-God at the fastest possible speed. He is killed by the Three Art Hour-Gods and becomes a pawn of Corpse Engraving.
• Mad Dream and Corpse Engraving: The main antagonists, seeking to devour the power of the Hilo World and corrupt humanity.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between humanity and gods for power and control.
• The consequences of ambition and the price of ascension.
• The role of dreams and illusions in shaping reality.
• The cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth.
• The importance of sacrifice and redemption.

Character Interactions

• Gilan Iros interacts with various Hour-Gods, Apostles, and other characters, forming alliances and rivalries based on their goals and beliefs.
• Omer and Tolina Gerard have a complex relationship, with Omer acting as a father figure and Tolina revering him despite her resentment toward his actions.
• William Gerard interacts with Lady Snow, the Crippled King, and other Hour-Gods, seeking to change the mortal order and carve out a path for humanity.
• Barbara, the Torrent, interacts with the Crippled King, the Sorrowful Madonna, and other characters, seeking to preserve humanity's independence and protect it from external threats.
• Clark Smith interacts with the Three Art Hour-Gods, the Director's Apostles, and other characters, seeking to preserve his power and influence in the world.
• Mad Dream and Corpse Engraving interact with the protagonist and other characters, seeking to devour their power and corrupt humanity.