Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liszt pursues Yevich through a secret tunnel in Snow Pear Castle.
• He captures three great magicians left behind by Yevich as bait.
• Liszt returns to the castle with the magicians as prisoners.
• The castle is being cleaned up, and Yevich has escaped with the elves.
• Liszt learns that Yevich has taken all the supplies in the castle.

Character Developments

• Liszt demonstrates his determination and skill in pursuing Yevich.
• The three great magicians show their helplessness against Liszt's power.
• Liszt's regret at losing the reward for capturing Yevich alive hints at his ambition and greed.

Significant Themes

• The decline of magicians and the rise of knights.
• The power dynamics between knights and magicians.
• The value placed on commoners' lives by knights.

Character Interactions

• Liszt intimidates and captures the three great magicians.
• Liszt hands over the trial of the magicians to the Count.
• Liszt and Captain Marcus discuss the supplies and the elves' disappearance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liszt searches Snow Pear Castle and finds no valuable assets, deeming it inferior to other castles.
• He learns about knightly rules and the consequences of breaking them, such as the king of Iron Ridge Kingdom stripping a duke of his title for slaughtering civilians.
• Liszt decides not to destroy the Elf Bug Grass to avoid harming the elf and affecting future production.
• He receives a new mission: capture or kill Yevich Water Peanut in Steel Dike City to plunder the resources of River Rush Plains. The reward is an Iron Knight.
• The three Grand Magicians, Lars, Xilaier, and Dulaka, reveal they found a fragmentary relic map in an ancient Mage Tower, which points to the Roaring River Estuary, hinting at a lost civilization belonging to a strange sea-dwelling race.

Character Developments

• Liszt shows understanding and respect for knightly rules and the consequences of breaking them.
• He demonstrates strategic thinking by not destroying the Elf Bug Grass to maintain future production and resources.
• The three Grand Magicians show collaboration and shared interest in researching the relic map.

Significant Themes

• The importance of rules and consequences in warfare and society.
• Strategic thinking and long-term planning in resource management.
• Collaboration and shared interests in research and exploration.

Character Interactions

• Liszt interacts with the three Grand Magicians, learning about their research on the relic map.
• The chapter does not feature direct interactions between other characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liszt accepts the relic map from the Zhenli siblings and offers them a choice between knowledge exchange or labor to pay their ransom.
• Liszt decides to postpone the relic map excavation and focus on the Pioneer Order.
• Liszt plans to seize castles in the Ice Pear City region and advance towards Steel Dike City to capture or kill Yevich.

Character Developments

• Liszt: Shows his strategic thinking, ruthlessness, and desire for recognition. He keeps his true strength hidden.
• Lars, Dulaka, and Xilaier Zhenli: Realize the gravity of their situation and begin to consider how to earn their freedom.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Liszt's growing strength and desire for recognition drive his actions.
• Knowledge as Currency: Liszt values knowledge and is willing to accept it as ransom.
• Freedom vs. Captivity: The Zhenli siblings grapple with the loss of their freedom.

Character Interactions

• Liszt and the Zhenli siblings: Liszt treats them coldly and calculatingly, while they try to navigate their new circumstances.
• Liszt and his father: They discuss strategy and Liszt hints at his hidden strength, fueling his father's curiosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Coral Island Knights reach Little Riverheart Castle, finding it strategically challenging to attack due to its location and stone bridges.
• Liszt devises a plan to destroy the bridges to lure out the count, Dibola Yuhuashi, and Yevich Shuihuasheng.
• The Blizzard Beast squad begins demolishing the bridges, drawing out Dibola and Yevich.
• Dibola challenges Liszt, leading to a one-on-two fight in the air.

Character Developments

• Liszt: Demonstrates strategic thinking and formidable combat skills, using his powerful archery and melee abilities to overwhelm Dibola and Yevich.
• Dibola Yuhuashi: Shows courage and pride but underestimates Liszt's strength, leading to his quick defeat.
• Yevich Shuihuasheng: Reveals fear and lack of courage, fleeing the battle after seeing Dibola's defeat.

Significant Themes

• Courage vs. Fear: Dibola's courage contrasts with Yevich's fear, with both facing Liszt's might.
• Power Dynamics: The power imbalance between Liszt and the two Sword Saints highlights the consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Liszt vs. Dibola & Yevich: Liszt's overwhelming power leads to Dibola's quick defeat and Yevich's flight, showcasing his dominance.
• Dibola vs. Yevich: Dibola challenges Yevich's courage, leading to Yevich's eventual flight and loss of face.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liszt, a powerful knight, easily defeats two Sky Knights: Yevich Shuihuasheng and Dibola Yuhuashi.
• Liszt captures Yevich and Dibola, and they are taken to Little Riverheart Castle.
• The Count's knights successfully seize Little Riverheart Castle with minimal resistance.

Character Developments

• Yevich Shuihuasheng: Realizes his fear of Dragon Knights and suspects Liszt might be one.
• Dibola Yuhuashi: Defeated by Liszt, shows cowardice and lack of courage.
• Liszt: Demonstrates overwhelming power, suggesting he might be a Dragon Knight.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The vast difference in power between Liszt and the Sky Knights highlights the hierarchy in the knightly ranks.
• Fear and Courage: Yevich's fear of Dragon Knights and Dibola's cowardice contrast with Liszt's fearlessness.
• Identity and Origin: Yevich ponders Liszt's identity and the origin of his power.

Character Interactions

• Liszt vs. Yevich & Dibola: Liszt's dominance over the two Sky Knights is evident in their interactions.
• Yevich & Dibola: Yevich's hesitation to escape and Dibola's cowardice show their lack of unity or mutual support.
• The Count & His Knights: The Count's knights follow his orders, leading to the successful capture of Little Riverheart Castle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Leewilliam captures Little Riverheart Castle with minimal losses.
• Liszt captures two Sky Knights (Count Yevich and Viscount Dipola) and plans their ransom.
• Liszt negotiates ransom with Yevich, who can't afford it and offers loyalty instead.

Character Developments

• Leewilliam: Confident and successful in his military campaigns.
• Liszt: Excited by his captures, fair in ransom demands, but struggles with Yevich's offer of loyalty.
• Yevich: Initially disheartened, then desperate and opportunistic, offering loyalty to Liszt due to financial inability to pay ransom.

Significant Themes

• Power and Wealth: The value of captured knights and their ransom, reflecting the power dynamics and wealth in the kingdom.
• Loyalty and Allegiance: Yevich's offer to pledge loyalty to Liszt, highlighting the importance of allegiance in this society.

Character Interactions

• Leewilliam and Liszt: Both are delighted with their military success and share the spoils of war.
• Liszt and Yevich: Liszt tries to negotiate ransom with Yevich, who can't afford it and instead offers loyalty, leading to a tense standoff.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liszt considers accepting Yevich, a former Sword Saint candidate, as a follower.
• Liszt is concerned about the resource strain of supporting another Sword Saint and the high-profile nature of taking Yevich in.
• Liszt questions Yevich about dragons, dragon riders, and dragon domain lords to understand their differences.
• Yevich reveals that the Sapphire Grand Duke is likely a dragon domain lord, not a dragon rider.
• Liszt learns about gaining a dragon's recognition and fusing with it from Yevich's knowledge of Prince Alex White Cast Iron, a dragon rider.
• Liszt acknowledges the significant gap between his current strength and that of a Dragon Knight.

Character Developments

• Liszt: Shows concern for his territory's resources and strategic thinking, demonstrating his responsibility as a ruler. He also expresses a desire to provoke the Sapphire Grand Duke and surpass him.
• Yevich: Shows loyalty and honesty in answering Liszt's questions, despite his past disloyalty. He reveals his past experiences and knowledge about dragons and dragon riders.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The relationship between Liszt, Yevich, and the Sapphire Grand Duke revolves around power and its display.
• Resource management: Liszt's concern for his territory's resources highlights the importance of resource management for maintaining power.
• Ambition: Liszt's desire to provoke the Sapphire Grand Duke and surpass him underscores his ambition and drive for growth.

Character Interactions

• Liszt and Yevich: Their interaction involves Liszt questioning Yevich about dragons and dragon riders, with Yevich providing honest and detailed answers, establishing a master-follower dynamic.
• Yevich and Prince Alex White Cast Iron: Yevich's past experiences with Prince Alex White Cast Iron provide insight into the strength and might of a Dragon Knight.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liszt learns about the bearskin wearers, a new professional system, from Yevich.
• Yevich shares his experiences with his previous lords and how he fell out with them.
• Liszt decides to demand Yevich's ransom from the Raging Wave Marquis.

Character Developments

• Liszt broadens his understanding of different professional systems and their strengths.
• Yevich reflects on his past experiences and decides to follow Liszt.

Significant Themes

• The diversity of professional systems and their strengths.
• The importance of loyalty and trust in lord-vassal relationships.
• The consequences of breaking promises and mistreating vassals.

Character Interactions

• Liszt and Yevich discuss bearskin wearers and Yevich's past experiences.
• Liszt decides to help Yevich regain his freedom, showing mercy despite Yevich's past actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liszt completes the Smoke mission and receives an Iron Knight as a reward.
• He learns about an upcoming mission involving the Raging Wave Marquis and his elite knight order, with an unknown number of Little Elves as a reward.
• Liszt plans to defend Little Riverheart Castle and launch a surprise attack on the incoming Roaring Knight Order.
• He sends his vampire Blood Servants to investigate a secret iron mine in the Trapped Dragon Mountains.

Character Developments

• Liszt demonstrates strategic thinking and confidence in his abilities, planning to challenge an elite knight order alone.
• The Count, while cautious, is open to Liszt's bold ideas.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategic planning and adaptability in warfare.
• The value of intelligence gathering and reconnaissance.
• The potential rewards and risks of taking bold actions.

Character Interactions

• Liszt and the Count discuss their plans for defending Little Riverheart Castle and striking against the Roaring Knight Order.
• Liszt sends his vampire Blood Servants on a mission, further solidifying his control over them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Count and Liszt discuss a potential iron mine in the Trapped Dragon Mountains, which could be accessed via the Roaring River and its tributary, the Three Dragon River.
• Liszt proposes a daring plan to seize the iron mine, transport the ore via the rivers, and retreat swiftly to avoid Dragon Knight intervention.
• The Count is initially hesitant due to the high risk involved but eventually agrees to Liszt's compromise plan, which involves enlisting the help of the Long-Yam and Golden Wheat Ear families, sharing military merit, and seeking the Grand Duke's protection.

Character Developments

• Liszt: Becomes more ambitious and eager for war, driven by his newfound strength and the potential gains of seizing the iron mine. He's willing to take risks but also shows strategic thinking in proposing a compromise plan.
• The Count: Initially cautious and fearful of the risks involved, he ultimately agrees to Liszt's plan, demonstrating his lingering ambition for higher titles and recognition.

Significant Themes

• Ambition: Both Liszt and the Count are driven by their ambitions, which lead them to consider a high-risk, high-reward plan.
• Risk vs. Reward: The characters weigh the potential gains against the risks involved in their decision-making process.
• Alliances and Cooperation: The plan requires enlisting the help of other families, highlighting the importance of alliances and cooperation in achieving shared goals.

Character Interactions

• Father-Son Relationship: The Count and Liszt engage in a candid discussion about their ambitions and fears, ultimately reaching a compromise that satisfies both parties.
• Trust and Understanding: The Count trusts Liszt's judgment and is willing to follow his lead, while Liszt understands his father's concerns and modifies his plan to address them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liszt meets Dibola Yuhuashi, a River-Slaying Sword Saint, in his cell.
• Liszt learns about ancient warrior legacies, battle aura secret techniques, and the dominance of knights.
• Liszt sets Dibola's ransom at four Little Elves of the grain or magic herb varieties.
• Liszt expresses confidence in his ability to defeat the Raging Wave Marquis and the Roaring Knight Order.

Character Developments

• Liszt: Shows his strategic thinking by provoking Dibola to reveal information. He expresses confidence in his abilities and plans to capture the Raging Wave Marquis for his secret battle aura techniques.
• Dibola Yuhuashi: Reveals his arrogance, shallowness, and lack of understanding about ancient warrior legacies. He underestimates Liszt and believes that obtaining a Dragon Knight legacy would allow him to defeat Liszt easily.

Significant Themes

• Legacy and Power: The ancient warrior and mage legacies, as well as the battle aura secret techniques, represent power and influence. The knights, with their Dragon Knight legacies, currently rule the world.
• Arrogance and Ignorance: Dibola's arrogance and ignorance lead him to underestimate Liszt and reveal valuable information.
• Strategy and Manipulation: Liszt uses his wit and strategic thinking to manipulate Dibola into revealing information about ancient warrior legacies and battle aura secret techniques.

Character Interactions

• Liszt and Dibola: Liszt manipulates Dibola into revealing information about ancient warrior legacies and battle aura secret techniques by feigning ignorance and provoking him. Dibola, in his arrogance, reveals more than he should.
• Liszt and Yevich (off-page): Yevich's previous warning about Dibola's arrogance and shallowness is confirmed through their interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alvin Eaglesword, an Iron Knight, is found imprisoned in Little Riverheart Castle's dungeon.
• Liszt orders Alvin's release and learns about his family's weapon-forging history and the Ice Soul Dragon-Slaying Sword, a Great Elf Weapon stolen by the Raging Wave Marquis.
• Liszt decides to retrieve the sword and accepts Alvin's offer to teach his family's Iron Knight techniques.
• Liszt interrogates other dungeon prisoners but finds no unusual individuals among them.
• The Tulip Fleet is en route to Little Riverheart Castle, and knights have been dispatched to contact the Long-Yam and Golden Wheat Ear families for support.
• Liszt anticipates a battle with the Raging Wave Marquis and reflects on his recent, high-profile behavior.

Character Developments

• Alvin Eaglesword: Initially disheveled and weakened from his imprisonment, Alvin is now determined to serve Liszt to retrieve his family's heirloom and restore his family's glory.
• Liszt: Confident in his strength, Liszt is eager for a battle to assess his abilities and adjust his mindset. He also considers fabricating a legacy to explain his rapid growth to Grand Duke Sapphire.

Significant Themes

• Ambition: Both Alvin and Liszt are driven by their desire to reclaim their lost glory and power.
• Power dynamics: The struggle for control and resources between nobles is a central theme, with Liszt aiming to challenge the Raging Wave Marquis.
• Legacy and heritage: Alvin's family history and the Ice Soul Dragon-Slaying Sword represent the importance of lineage and inherited knowledge.

Character Interactions

• Liszt and Alvin: Liszt releases Alvin and offers him a chance to serve him, while Alvin agrees to teach Liszt his family's Iron Knight techniques in exchange for help retrieving the Ice Soul Dragon-Slaying Sword.
• Liszt and the dungeon prisoners: Liszt interrogates the prisoners but finds them unremarkable, showing his disinterest in ordinary knights.
• Liszt and his thoughts: Liszt reflects on his recent behavior and anticipates a battle with the Raging Wave Marquis, demonstrating his introspective nature and eagerness for challenge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liszt contemplates his new identity as an ancient warrior, settling on the "Ghost Swordsman" legacy.
• He decides to claim this identity to avoid suspicion from the Sapphire Grand Duke.
• The Roaring Knight Order is spotted approaching Little Riverheart Castle.
• Liszt commands the Blizzard Beast squad to attack with Rock Grenades and Multiple Rock Spikes, disrupting the Roaring Knight Order's formation.

Character Developments

• Liszt demonstrates strategic thinking and decisiveness in preparing for battle and choosing his new identity.
• Emily, Liszt's youngest follower, shows courage and excitement on the battlefield, with her cultivation advancing rapidly.

Significant Themes

• Identity and disguise: Liszt adopts the Ghost Swordsman identity to protect himself and his territory.
• Power dynamics: Liszt is willing to confront the Sapphire Grand Duke if necessary, highlighting his growing strength and confidence.
• Cultivation and growth: Emily's rapid advancement on the battlefield suggests a connection between combat and her cultivation progress.

Character Interactions

• Liszt commands the Blizzard Beast squad, showing his leadership and strategic prowess.
• Marcus, the Black Horse Island Knight Order's commander, takes care to ensure Emily's equipment is in order, demonstrating his protective instincts towards her.
• Emily's thoughts reveal her determination to grow stronger to repay Liszt's kindness, showing her loyalty and dedication to him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Blizzard Beasts' spells cause chaos within the Roaring Knight Order, allowing the Coral Island Knights to launch a surprise attack.
• The Raging Wave Marquis, Dimaria Yuhuashi, leads five Sky Knights to counterattack, aiming to reclaim Little Riverheart Castle.
• Liszt engages Dimaria in a duel, demonstrating his power by shattering Dimaria's high-level water-aspect battle aura with ease.
• Three Sky Knights attack Liszt simultaneously, but he repels them with his Burning Red Clouds technique.
• Dimaria uses the battle aura of his knight order to condense a seven-colored cloud, preparing for a powerful counterattack.

Character Developments

• Liszt's power is further revealed as he easily defeats multiple Sky Knights, including Dimaria.
• Dimaria shows strategic thinking by using his knight order's battle aura to enhance his own power.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The battle showcases the disparity in power between Liszt and the other characters, emphasizing his strength and the threat he poses.
• Strategy and adaptability: Dimaria's use of his knight order's battle aura demonstrates his ability to adapt and strategize in the face of powerful opposition.

Character Interactions

• Liszt vs. Dimaria: Their duel highlights Liszt's overwhelming power and Dimaria's strategic thinking.
• Liszt vs. Three Sky Knights: Liszt's Burning Red Clouds technique showcases his ability to handle multiple opponents simultaneously.
• Dimaria vs. Roaring Knight Order: Dimaria's use of his knight order's battle aura demonstrates his ability to command and utilize his forces effectively.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liszt, a half-step Dragon Knight, is severely beaten by the Raging Wave Marquis, who wields the battle qi of an entire knight order.
• Liszt is forced to flee, pursued relentlessly by the Marquis.
• Sea Wave Sword Saint Leewilliam, Liszt's father, is besieged by four Sky Knights, including two Sword Saints.
• The Coral Island Knights, led by Emily, struggle against the Roaring Knight Order, with the tide gradually turning against them.
• Emily reaches the threshold of becoming an elite Earth Knight.

Character Developments

• Liszt is shocked and panicked by the Marquis's power, facing peril at every turn.
• Leewilliam's high spirits fade as he realizes the danger he's in.
• Emily gains confidence and strength, reaching the threshold of becoming an elite Earth Knight.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating opponents.
• Loyalty and determination in the face of adversity (Emily's dedication to Liszt).
• The impact of unexpected events on strategic planning and execution.

Character Interactions

• Liszt vs. Raging Wave Marquis: Liszt is outmatched and forced to flee, highlighting the Marquis's immense power.
• Leewilliam vs. four Sky Knights: Leewilliam is besieged and outnumbered, showcasing his vulnerability despite being a Sword Saint.
• Emily vs. Roaring Knight Order: Emily fights valiantly, reaching a new level of strength, and demonstrates her loyalty to Liszt.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Emily, despite being injured, continues to fight fiercely, inspiring her knights and boosting their battle qi.
• Liszt realizes he can't defeat the Raging Wave Marquis directly, so he focuses on weakening the Roaring Knight Order to disrupt the Marquis's Battle Qi Domain.
• Liszt uses his powerful archery to target key areas of the enemy, turning the tide of the battle.

Character Developments

• Emily's determination and fighting spirit grow stronger, making her a beacon of hope for her knights.
• Liszt demonstrates his strategic thinking and adaptability, using his unique skills to outmaneuver the enemy.
• The Raging Wave Marquis shows his desperation as his plans begin to unravel.

Significant Themes

• Determination and Perseverance: Emily's unyielding spirit inspires her knights and drives her to keep fighting despite her injuries.
• Adaptability: Liszt's ability to change his tactics and exploit his enemy's weaknesses highlights the importance of adaptability in battle.
• Power Dynamics: The battle between Liszt and the Raging Wave Marquis illustrates the shifting balance of power and how disrupting one's foundation can lead to defeat.

Character Interactions

• Emily and her knights: Emily's actions boost her knights' battle qi, fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose among them.
• Liszt and the Raging Wave Marquis: Liszt's kiting tactics and targeted attacks frustrate and weaken the Raging Wave Marquis, turning the tables in the battle.
• Liszt and Leewilliam: Liszt provides support to Leewilliam by targeting the Sky Knights harassing him, allowing Leewilliam to focus on his own battles.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Liszt's Magic Eye reveals the Roaring Knight Order's battle qi is thin and scattered, signaling their defeat.
2. The Raging Wave Marquis orders a retreat for the Roaring Knight Order, while he stays behind to cover their escape.
3. Liszt pursues the Raging Wave Marquis, leading to a fierce duel between them.
4. Liszt destroys the Raging Wave Marquis's sword and injures his hand, forcing him to retreat.
5. Liszt seizes the Raging Wave Marquis's sword, the Ice Soul Dragon-Slaying Sword, and decides not to pursue the retreating knights.

Character Developments

Liszt Tulip

• Demonstrates exceptional archery skills with the Swift Shadow Bow.
• Shows strategic thinking and adaptability in combat, using the Sky-Slaying Greatsword as a decoy to disarm the Raging Wave Marquis.
• Exhibits ruthlessness and cunning in battle, prioritizing victory over personal safety.
• Acquires the Ice Soul Dragon-Slaying Sword, which he finds compatible with his fighting style and aesthetic.

Raging Wave Marquis

• Shows reluctance to abandon his knight order, but ultimately prioritizes his own safety and orders a retreat.
• Demonstrates resilience and determination in battle, despite being outmatched by Liszt.
• Flees the battlefield after losing his sword and suffering an injury, abandoning negotiations for Dipola's ransom.

Significant Themes

1. Power dynamics: The battle between Liszt and the Raging Wave Marquis illustrates the shifting power dynamics between them, with Liszt ultimately emerging victorious.
2. Adaptability: Liszt's ability to adapt his strategies and weapons in combat highlights the importance of adaptability in warfare.
3. Ruthlessness: Liszt's willingness to prioritize victory over personal safety and to use deceptive tactics showcases the ruthlessness required for success in battle.

Character Interactions

1. Liszt vs. Raging Wave Marquis: Their duel highlights their respective strengths and weaknesses, with Liszt's adaptability and ruthlessness ultimately overcoming the Raging Wave Marquis's resilience and determination.
2. Liszt and the Coral Island Knights: Liszt's leadership and strategic planning lead the Coral Island Knights to victory, demonstrating his ability to inspire and guide his allies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The surviving knights clean up the battlefield, taking prisoners and gathering weapons and supplies.
• Liszt returns to Little Riverheart Castle with the Ice Soul Dragon-Slaying Sword.
• Alvin Eaglesword meets Liszt to discuss the sword's properties and its special ability, Ice-Sealing Domain.

Character Developments

• Liszt: Shows strategic thinking by incorporating captive knights and supplies to mitigate battle losses. He also demonstrates his recovery abilities and continues to grow stronger, with his fire-attribute Dragon Dou Qi improving.
• Alvin Eaglesword: Receives the Ice Soul Dragon-Slaying Sword back from Liszt and pledges his loyalty to him. He provides valuable information about the sword and Domain Knights.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: Liszt's focus on recovering and increasing his power to maintain confidence and adapt to sudden incidents.
• Loyalty and Fealty: Alvin's pledge of loyalty to Liszt, highlighting the importance of this bond in their relationship.
• Ancient Warrior Inheritances and New Cultivation Systems: The discovery of Domain Knights and Ice-Sealing Domain, which bridge the gap between Sky Knights and Dragon Knights.

Character Interactions

• Liszt and Alvin: Their interaction reveals Alvin's knowledge about the Ice Soul Dragon-Slaying Sword and Domain Knights, strengthening their bond and Liszt's understanding of his new weapon.
• Liszt and Count Leewilliam (off-page): Though they don't interact directly, Liszt's consideration for the Count's rest shows his respect for his father and understanding of his responsibilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liszt learns about the Trapped Dragon Mountains iron mine, guarded by two Sword Saints and 800 elite knights, containing over a million tons of iron ore.
• The mine belongs to Lotus Mountain Count, who is revealed to be Alonso Cyclamen, Dragon Rider and master of the Black Knight Family.
• A pureblood vampire, Famuer Black Knight, and three half-bloods are stationed at the mine.

Character Developments

• Liszt calculates the potential military merit from plundering the iron mine, which could lead to him becoming a marquis.
• He ponders the future dragon-slaying war and decides to seize the iron mine to weaken Alonso Cyclamen's resources.

Significant Themes

• The accumulation of strength and resources for the impending dragon-slaying war.
• The potential threat and rivalry between Liszt and Alonso Cyclamen.

Character Interactions

• Liszt interacts with his Blood Servants, who provide him with information and offer to help eliminate the vampires at the iron mine.
• Liszt reprimands Bloody Mary for overstepping her bounds but ultimately accepts her plan to eliminate Famuer Black Knight.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liszt motivates his Blood Servants by offering them pure-blooded vampire hearts as rewards, ensuring their loyalty and hard work.
• Liszt receives a smoke mission to coordinate the iron ore plundering plan and seize the Trapped Dragon Mountains iron mine, with a reward of an advanced battle aura secret manual.
• Liszt plans to delay the ransom exchange with the Raging Wave Marquis to buy time for transporting the iron ore, using the Long-Yam Family and Golden Wheat Ear Family's help to cut off communication and assassinate messengers.
• Liszt and the Count discuss the upcoming battle plan, with the Count agreeing to coordinate with other families and Liszt seeking the Count's guidance on domain knights.

Character Developments

• Liszt demonstrates strategic thinking and leadership by motivating his Blood Servants and planning the iron ore transport.
• The Count shows trust in Liszt's judgment and agrees to support his plans.
• Liszt reveals his desire to learn more about domain knights from his father.

Significant Themes

• Motivation and loyalty: Liszt uses rewards to motivate his Blood Servants, ensuring their loyalty and hard work.
• Strategic planning: Liszt demonstrates strategic thinking in planning the iron ore transport and the upcoming battle.
• Trust and support: The Count shows trust in Liszt's judgment and agrees to support his plans.

Character Interactions

• Liszt and the Count discuss the upcoming battle plan, with the Count agreeing to coordinate with other families and Liszt seeking the Count's guidance on domain knights.
• Liszt motivates his Blood Servants by offering them rewards, ensuring their loyalty and hard work.