Ch. 361Successful Infiltration

  • Wei En discovers Tina's true identity as a vessel of Lady Calamity and decides to infiltrate the Araniga to investigate further.
  • He asks Black Jack, Yuan, and Menor for help in creating a distraction to sneak into the pirate crews.
  • Black Jack, Yuan, and Menor create chaos around the Araniga, drawing the attention of the pirates and giving Wei En the opportunity to infiltrate the Golden Dis.
  • Wei En successfully infiltrates the Golden Dis and begins gathering information, while also avoiding detection from Suade and the other powerful pirates.
  • The chapter ends with Wei En's thoughts on the cautious nature of the pirates and his determination to continue his investigation.

Ch. 362The Girl Who Was Taken Seriously

Summary: The Girl Who Was Taken Seriously

1. Key Plot Points & Events

  • Wei En is undercover aboard the pirate ship Golden Dis, disguised as a low-ranking pirate named Clarence Brent. He gathers information about the crew hierarchy and their ranks.
  • First Mate Maxwell Fry spiritually scans Wei En, but only dismisses him as a “weakling wearing Legendary skin” — Wei En gains Survival Points from the scan.
  • At night, Wei En sneaks out using Illusion Creation, Word Spirit, and Swift Shadow Step into Death Nation to bypass the Golden Dis’s Runic Array and explore the castle.
  • Inside the castle, he discovers:
    • A hidden escape submersible beneath the ship.
    • Treasure stores full of Gold Pounds and Era Relics.
    • On the top floor, the captain ”Golden Giant” Dis Dragos and a small sealed room containing a silver-haired girl who looks exactly like Tina, surrounded by a faint trace of the Origin of Calamity.
  • Wei En surveys the entire pirate fleet through Death Nation:
    • 33 pirate ships
    • 43 Legendary Rank Transcendents
    • 124 Hand of the Kingdom-level Transcendents
  • He considers bringing “Demon Clown” Arno to identify the girl, and plans to loot the pirates’ treasure holds later.
  • The next morning, while scrubbing the deck as Clarence, Wei En learns that Dis Dragos is going to Araniga for an alliance meeting — and sees Dis carrying the Tina-like girl with him, which surprises him.

2. Character Developments

  • Wei En: Shows extreme caution, patience, and resourcefulness. He avoids open confrontation, uses layered illusions and Death Nation to gather intel, and prioritizes understanding the Tina-like girl’s connection to Little White-Hair before acting.
  • Dis Dragos: Portrayed as powerful but also highly protective of the mysterious girl — he brings her even to an alliance meeting, emphasizing her importance.
  • The girl: A silent, passive vessel seemingly identical to Tina, emanating a faint, impure Origin of Calamity. Her true identity and connection to Lady Calamity are unresolved.

3. Significant Themes

  • Deception and layers of reality: Wei En constantly hides in plain sight using illusions, clones, and alternate states of existence like Death Nation.
  • Power hierarchies among pirates: Rank is tied to extraordinary level; low-ranking pirates are treated as servants or disposable “vanguards.”
  • The mystery of Calamity vessels: The appearance of a second Tina-like girl raises questions about how vessels for the Origin of Calamity are created or chosen.
  • Patience over brute force: Wei En gathers intelligence and waits for the right moment rather than striking recklessly.

4. Character Interactions

  • Maxwell Fry ↔ Wei En: A spiritual scan that nearly exposes Wei En but is deflected by his “Legendary skin” identity.
  • Julius Sierra ↔ Wei En: The squad leader assigns chores, unknowingly giving Wei En access to observe the ship and fleet.
  • Dis Dragos ↔ Crew/Men: Gives orders and leaves for the alliance meeting; his interaction is brief but shows authority.
  • Wei En ↔ Other pirates: He deceives nearby watchmen and friendly pirates on other ships with an illusion of himself relieving himself; no one sees through his disguise.

Ch. 363The Low-Key Disruptor

Summary of "The Low-Key Disruptor"

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Wei En infiltrates the Araniga alliance meeting by replacing the identity of a weak captain's first mate.
  • He learns that Suade has summoned captains for a war plan against the Black Pearl.
  • The meeting room is filled with hostile pirates, revealing the tense alliances among them.

Character Developments

  • Wei En demonstrates his growing boldness and confidence in his strength.
  • Suade is revealed to be cautious and observant, watching the meeting from a partitioned room.
  • Dmitri Prut, the Araniga's first mate, is shown to be sensitive about his appearance and eager to prove himself.

Significant Themes

  • The theme of deception and infiltration is prominent, as Wei En uses his abilities to sneak into the meeting.
  • The theme of alliances and hostilities among pirates is explored, showing the complex relationships between them.

Character Interactions

  • Wei En interacts with the captain and first mate he has replaced, as well as the other pirates in the meeting.
  • The pirates in the meeting display various interactions, ranging from hostility to flirtation.
  • Wei En observes the Araniga's captain, Suade, and the mysterious woman in the black robe.

Ch. 364Glory Reappears

Plot Points and Events

  • Suade introduces Qinni Boronat, a noble from the Boronat Family, to the pirates.
  • Amanguli and Kruk announce their upcoming wedding.
  • Suade promises doubled rewards upon winning the war against the Black Pearl and delivers two-thirds of the promised items immediately.
  • Suade reveals his plan to attack the Black Pearl's subordinate forces before targeting Isabello, aiming to reclaim lost territories and avenge fallen pirates.
  • He decides to lead the attack personally and orders all pirates to remain aboard the Araniga, ready for a swift assault.

Character Developments

  • Suade demonstrates his prestige and influence among the pirates, winning their loyalty and support.
  • Qinni Boronat is introduced as a representative of the Glory Society nobles and a devout follower of the Red Moon Church.
  • Amanguli and Kruk's relationship deepens, with their upcoming wedding causing a stir among the pirates.
  • Wei En, disguised as a pirate, observes and learns about the alliance's plans.

Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics and alliances among pirates.
  • The influence of nobles and religious organizations in the Kordo Sea.
  • The importance of swift and decisive action in naval warfare.

Character Interactions

  • Suade interacts with Qinni Boronat, showing respect and gratitude for her support.
  • Amanguli and Kruk display their affection and commitment to each other.
  • The pirates discuss and react to Suade's plans, showing unity and determination.
  • Wei En observes and learns from the interactions, gathering intelligence for the Black Pearl.

Ch. 365Unexpected Intelligence

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The pirates gathered on the Araniga learn about Suade's plan to attack the Black Pearl's headquarters, Wojciech.
  • Dis asks to send Tina, the girl he brought, back to the Golden Dis, but Suade agrees only if she's kept under watch.
  • Wei En decides to leave the Araniga to inform Black Jack about the attack plan and to find Tina.

Character Developments

  • Suade reveals his true strength and ambition, aiming to take down the Sea Emperor.
  • Dis shows concern for Tina's safety and well-being.
  • Wei En demonstrates his ability to adapt and make decisions in complex situations.

Significant Themes

  • Ambition and power: Suade's desire to take down the Sea Emperor highlights the theme of ambition and the pursuit of power.
  • Trust and betrayal: The pirates' initial suspicions of Suade and the Araniga, as well as the potential presence of a traitor in the Black Pearl, explore the themes of trust and betrayal.

Character Interactions

  • Wei En interacts with various pirate captains, including Fintara Cook and Crook Viragel, forming connections that may prove useful later.
  • Dis and Tina share a moment of concern and care for each other.
  • Suade and Qinni Boronat work together, with Qinni pushing Suade to reveal the plan to the pirates.

Ch. 366What do you mean "your person"? Mine!

  • The pirates' revelry is held at the top of the Araniga, where a dangerous garden blooms with exotic flowers.
  • Wei En observes the pirates, noticing the absence of Suade and Qinni Boronat, and focuses on first mates and captains below Legendary Rank.
  • Wei En uses his Deception Talent to control the pirates, starting with the first mates and expanding to the pirate guards.
  • Meanwhile, Suade and Qinni Boronat discuss the war against the Black Pearl and the possibility of the Red Moon Church's intervention.
  • Wei En provokes a fight between Giles and Kruk to draw the attention of the nearby guards, aiming to find Tina or the guard who took her away.
  • Dmitri intervenes and escorts the pirates back to their rooms. Wei En uses the opportunity to control the guard leading them.
  • Wei En looks forward to revealing his control over the pirates to Suade and the others.

Ch. 367I'm a Monster Too

Summary of the Chapter "I'm a Monster Too"

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Dmitri visits Suade in the hold of the Araniga, where a deep-sea Aberration is kept.
  • Suade reveals his plan to attack Wojciech Island, the location of the Black Pearl's base, to become the new Sea Emperor.
  • He tasks Dmitri with arranging a group to go to Altman Island as a backup plan.
  • Wei En, disguised as First Mate Esther, learns about the Araniga's plan from Dmitri and contacts Black Jack to warn him.
  • Suade kills the Aberration in the hold.
  • Wei En returns to the Araniga and begins patrolling the ship, encountering Captain Dis guarding a cabin on the second level.

Character Developments

  • Suade: Reveals his ambition to become the Sea Emperor and his fear of other powers encroaching on the Kordo Sea. He shows a more vulnerable side, expressing his unwillingness to lose this war.
  • Dmitri: Demonstrates his loyalty to Suade, agreeing to arrange the group for Altman Island and expressing his determination to help Suade rise again if he fails.
  • Wei En: Shows his strategic thinking and resourcefulness by warning Black Jack about the Araniga's plan and gathering information about the ship's structure and Runic Arrays.
  • Dis: Shows his loyalty to the Black Pearl and his disdain for the Araniga, refusing to move from his post guarding the cabin.

Significant Themes

  • Ambition vs. Fear: Suade's ambition to become the Sea Emperor is fueled by his fear of other powers taking control of the sea.
  • Loyalty: Both Dmitri and Dis demonstrate their loyalty to their respective captains, with Dmitri willing to help Suade rise again if he fails, and Dis refusing to join the Araniga.
  • Strategic Thinking: Wei En's actions show his ability to think strategically and use the information he has to his advantage.

Character Interactions

  • Suade and Dmitri: Their interaction shows the trust and loyalty between them, with Suade entrusting Dmitri with an important task and Dmitri expressing his determination to help Suade.
  • Wei En and Black Jack: Wei En contacts Black Jack to warn him about the Araniga's plan, showing their alliance against the Araniga.
  • Wei En and Dis: Their interaction shows Dis's loyalty to the Black Pearl and his disdain for the Araniga, as well as Wei En's strategic thinking in trying to gather information from Dis.

Ch. 368We Meet Again, Little Guy

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Wei En meets the girl Tina again, who is revealed to be a substitute created by the Calamity Cult leader using Lady Calamity's blood.
  • Tina escaped from the Calamity Cult and was found by Dis Dragos.
  • Wei En takes Tina to another ship under Suade's orders, intending to protect her.
  • Wei En uses his Deception talents to create an illusionary garden for questioning Tina.
  • Tina reveals that she is Lady Calamity's substitute, and her true form emerges, causing Wei En to receive System rewards.

Character Developments

  • Wei En: Shows caution and cleverness in dealing with Tina, using his Deception talents to create an illusionary environment for questioning her. He also receives System rewards for encountering Lady Calamity's true form.
  • Tina: Reveals her true identity as Lady Calamity's substitute and shows her true form, displaying a sinister and powerful presence.

Significant Themes

  • The power and danger of gods and their followers, as seen through the Calamity Cult and Lady Calamity's true form.
  • The consequences of blasphemy against a god, as demonstrated by the Calamity Cult leader's actions in creating Tina.

Character Interactions

  • Wei En and Tina: Their interaction reveals Tina's true identity and leads to Wei En receiving System rewards. Their dynamic shifts as Tina shows her true form, displaying a sinister and powerful presence.
  • Wei En and Dis Dragos: Though not present, Dis's concern for Tina is mentioned, showing his protective nature towards her.

Ch. 369Threads of Fate

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lady Calamity, Tina's true identity, reveals herself to Wei En.
  • Lady Calamity explains that she can descend upon the world through Tina at any time.
  • Wei En learns about the true nature of the World's Garment, gods, and the transformation of Silver Moon to Red Moon.
  • Lady Calamity disappears and puts Wei En into a slumber using an Origin attack.

Character Developments

  • Wei En gains a better understanding of Lady Calamity and the true nature of gods and the World's Garment.
  • Wei En realizes his weakness and the need to reach a higher level to resist gods.

Significant Themes

  • The nature of gods and their impact on the world.
  • The struggle between Wei En's curiosity and his concern for Tina.
  • The power dynamics between gods, Wizards, and other extraordinary beings.

Character Interactions

  • Wei En and Lady Calamity discuss the nature of gods, the World's Garment, and the transformation of Silver Moon to Red Moon.
  • Lady Calamity expresses her disdain for Wei En's lack of reverence for gods.
  • Wei En and Lady Calamity have a brief exchange before she puts him into a slumber.

Ch. 370The Situation Has Changed!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Wei En wakes up in a dream within a dream, this time in the Loft Family's estate, with his younger sister Estelle Loft caring for him.
  • He learns that he has been transplanted with a pair of 'Eyes of Deception' by his father.
  • Wei En returns to reality and finds the Araniga missing, with only a few pirates left on the surrounding ships.
  • He takes the girl and leaves to contact Black Jack and the others, as the situation has changed.

Character Developments

  • Wei En: Realizes the abnormality of his memories and the influence of an unknown existence. He decides to investigate the Loft Family after dealing with matters in the Kordo Sea.
  • Estelle Loft: Shows concern and affection for Wei En, revealing that their father has given him the Eyes of Deception.
  • The girl (Tina/Lady Calamity): Does not remember Lady Calamity's appearance or what she did. Wei En decides she is too dangerous to keep around.

Significant Themes

  • Memory and identity: Wei En's memories are manipulated, and he struggles to understand the truth about his past and the Loft Family.
  • Power and control: The Loft Family's treatment of Wei En and the girl's situation reflect the theme of power and control, with both characters being manipulated or controlled by others.
  • Consequences of actions: Wei En's decision to leave the girl behind highlights the consequences of his actions and the potential danger she poses.

Character Interactions

  • Wei En and Estelle Loft: Their interaction reveals the affection between them and the harsh treatment Wei En receives from his father.
  • Wei En and the girl: Wei En's decision to leave the girl behind shows his concern for Tina's safety and his determination to protect her from Lady Calamity.
  • Black Jack and the pirate captains: Their interaction highlights the lack of seriousness among the pirates and Black Jack's frustration in trying to rally them for the impending battle.

Ch. 371Disaster Star, Disaster Star!!

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Eve Hendricks, the "Freedom" Saintess of the Storm Church, builds a cathedral on Alexei Island, attracting many pirate followers.
  • Wei En returns to Alexei Island and calls for a meeting with Eve, Xizi, and Mitra to discuss preparations for the incoming Wizards and potential sea changes.
  • Wei En decides to leave Alexei Island temporarily and asks Eve and Xizi to protect it in his absence.

Character Developments

  • Eve: Shows confidence in the Storm Church's investment in Wain Loft and her commitment to Alexei Island's protection.
  • Xizi: Struggles with her loyalty to the Church of Dawn and her concern for her sister, Pavla, who has joined the Alexei City-State Guard.
  • Pavla: Struggles with her identity as a Saintess Candidate of the Church of Dawn and her new role as a liaison officer in the Alexei City-State Guard.
  • Mitra: Shows loyalty and dedication to Wei En, referring to him as the greatest Wizard since Wizards first existed.

Significant Themes

  • The power dynamics between the Church of Dawn, the Storm Church, and the Wizards.
  • The struggle between personal loyalty and religious devotion, as seen in Pavla and Xizi's interactions.
  • The potential danger and calamity that Lady Calamity's return might bring, as hinted at by the Clown Doll.

Character Interactions

  • Eve and Xizi: Exchange barbed comments about their respective churches' actions and beliefs.
  • Pavla and Xizi: Struggle with their sisterly bond amidst their differing loyalties and roles.
  • Wei En and Pavla: Share a moment of understanding, with Wei En acknowledging Pavla's new role and Pavla feeling embarrassed but grateful.
  • Wei En and the Clown Doll: Discuss the potential danger of Lady Calamity's return and the Clown Doll's refusal to reveal more information.

Ch. 372Unlucky Bastard, Really!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Black Jack and his crew try to contact Hammer Girl and Wojciech Island but fail.
  • Wei En suggests two strategies: locate the Araniga and attack Suade's reserve forces to pressure him into action.
  • Black Jack agrees to Wei En's plan and decides to attack Suade's reserve islands.
  • Wei En asks for Third Era relics to investigate historical events.
  • Two pirates discover a hidden volcanic island with a city-state, but they are killed by an unknown figure.

Character Developments

  • Black Jack becomes more desperate and agitated due to the lack of contact with Wojciech Island.
  • Wei En demonstrates strategic thinking and understanding of Suade's weaknesses.
  • Two unnamed pirates show curiosity and courage in exploring the unknown but are ultimately killed.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of communication and intelligence in warfare.
  • The power of strategic planning and understanding one's enemy.
  • The dangers of exploring unknown territories.

Character Interactions

  • Black Jack, Yuan, and Menor discuss strategies with Wei En.
  • Two pirates argue and blame each other before discovering the hidden island.
  • The unknown figure on the volcanic island interacts with the two pirates before killing them.

Ch. 373Blasphemous Sacrifice, Protecting the Dawn

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Wojciech Island's location is revealed, and Lotilia suspects a traitor among the Black Pearl's crew.
  • Lotilia plans to lure the suspected traitor out by spreading a false message about Black Jack's imminent arrival.
  • Kali Morris, the Saintess of Blasphemy, leads her knights on a mission to protect the Dawn.
  • Salvatore and the Specter Wizards prepare to set sail for the Kordo Sea expedition, joining forces with the Spirit Mystery School.
  • Wei En and Marco discuss the progress of the gunslingers' training aboard the Baikeli.

Character Developments

  • Lotilia demonstrates her leadership and strategic thinking by planning to expose the suspected traitor.
  • Kali Morris shows her authority and determination as the Saintess of Blasphemy, leading her knights on a mission.
  • Salvatore reveals his caution and concern for the upcoming expedition, warning the Legendary Wizards not to mention past incidents with the Spirit Mystery School.
  • Marco shows his growth as a captain, understanding the challenges faced by Lacy and expressing concern for the gunslingers' training progress.

Significant Themes

  • Trust and betrayal: Lotilia's suspicion of a traitor among the Black Pearl's crew highlights the theme of trust and betrayal in their organization.
  • Leadership and authority: Lotilia, Kali Morris, and Salvatore all demonstrate their leadership and authority in their respective roles.
  • Growth and change: Marco's growth as a captain and his understanding of Lacy's challenges show his personal growth and change.

Character Interactions

  • Lotilia and Higgins: Their interaction shows Lotilia's strategic thinking and determination to expose the suspected traitor, while Higgins expresses his concern for the Black Pearl's crew and their potential reaction to her actions.
  • Kali Morris and her knights: Kali's interaction with her knights demonstrates her authority and determination as the Saintess of Blasphemy, while the knights show their loyalty and respect for her.
  • Salvatore and the Legendary Wizards: Salvatore's interaction with the Legendary Wizards shows his caution and concern for the upcoming expedition, as well as his warning to them not to mention past incidents with the Spirit Mystery School.
  • Wei En and Marco: Their interaction shows Marco's concern for the gunslingers' training progress and his understanding of the challenges faced by Lacy as a captain.

Ch. 374Upgrades and New Abilities

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Wain reflects on his past life in Kaster City-State and the various factions he's encountered, such as the orthodox god churches, evil god cults, and nobles.
  • Marco and Wain reminisce about their time in Never-Night City.
  • Wain decides to upgrade his spells and imprints runes onto two of his Origin Sub-entities with the Undead Spell System.
  • He upgrades several spells, including Undead Claw, Death Entanglement, and Swift Shadow Step.
  • Wain senses the five Undead Creatures with the identity of "Death Servant" in the Undead World.
  • He learns about the Twilight Cult's plans and the upcoming descent of McAllister, the "Lord of Truth and Slaughter."
  • Wain reads Era Relics, gaining knowledge and Survival Points, and finds a record of a dispute between Princess Tina and Princess An Yu in Umalu City-State.

Character Developments

  • Wain continues to grow stronger, upgrading his spells and imprints.
  • He learns about the identities of his transformed Undead Creatures and their current states.
  • Wain gains more knowledge and Survival Points by reading Era Relics.

Significant Themes

  • Power and growth: Wain's continuous upgrades and improvements reflect his desire for power and his journey of self-discovery.
  • The past and present: Wain's reflections on his past life in Kaster City-State contrast with his current situation, highlighting the changes he's undergone.
  • Knowledge and understanding: Wain's reading of Era Relics expands his knowledge and helps him understand the world better.

Character Interactions

  • Wain and Marco reminisce about their shared past, strengthening their bond.
  • Wain interacts with his Origin Sub-entities, imprints runes onto them, and upgrades their spells.
  • Wain's thoughts about the Twilight Cult and McAllister's descent hint at potential interactions with other characters in the future.

Ch. 375An Interesting Family

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Wei En uses an Era Relic scroll to witness the Sun Church's Divine Era Day ceremony in the Umalu City-State of the Turing Empire's Third Era.
  • He observes a heated argument between Princess Tina (Lady Calamity) and Princess An Yu, which ends in a violent outburst by Tina, causing aberrations among the Sun Church Clerics.
  • Prince Byron intervenes, subdues the aberrations, and later reports Tina's actions to their mother, the Empress.
  • Wei En learns about the growing influence of evil god cults and the blame placed on Lady Calamity for the world's descent into chaos.

Character Developments

  • Wei En gains more insight into the Turing Empire's political dynamics and the rise of evil god cults.
  • Tina (Lady Calamity) is portrayed as defiant and determined to fight for a kingdom to absorb the dark side's sources.
  • Prince Byron is revealed to be manipulative and willing to stab others in the back to achieve his goals.
  • The Empress, Lilith Oracio Leonard, is shown to be involved in the political intrigue, though her features are unclear.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle for power and influence within the Turing Empire and the Sun Church.
  • The rise of evil god cults and the blame placed on Lady Calamity for the world's chaos.
  • The manipulation of events by unseen forces, possibly the Empress and Prince Byron.

Character Interactions

  • Tina and An Yu's argument highlights their differing goals and methods.
  • Byron's intervention and later report to the Empress reveal his manipulative nature.
  • Wei En's observations and deductions about the characters and events in the Third Era.

Ch. 376One Hundred Million Gold Pounds!?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Black Pearl, led by Black Jack, attacks and destroys multiple islands under the protection of the Araniga and its allied pirate crews, killing several great pirates.
  • The Araniga remains silent and unresponsive despite the attacks.
  • The three major wizard schools converge on Raineson Island in the northern seas.

Character Developments

  • Black Jack grows anxious about the Araniga's inaction and the potential discovery of Wojciech Island.
  • Captain Suade of the Araniga remains calm and strategic, apologizing to the pirates on Qinni Boronat's behalf and accepting her compensation offer.
  • Qinni Boronat, the Envoy of the Red Moon Church and representative of the Glory Society, provokes the pirates but later apologizes and offers compensation.

Significant Themes

  • The power dynamics and alliances between pirate crews and other factions.
  • The importance of information and intelligence in warfare.
  • The consequences of inaction and delayed responses in critical situations.

Character Interactions

  • Tension and conflict between the pirates and Qinni Boronat, which is later resolved through apologies and compensation.
  • Black Jack, Yuan, and Menor discuss the situation and prepare for potential threats.
  • Wei En presents the [Rapid Storm] firearm to the Black Pearl's captains and gunners, leading to a desire to purchase it in large quantities.
  • Black Jack expresses his eagerness to buy the [Rapid Storm] guns, demonstrating his commitment to equipping his crew with the best weapons available.

Ch. 377Another Large Sum of Gold Pounds

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Wizard Wain reveals the price of the [Rapid Storm] guns, initially set at an exorbitant one hundred million Gold Pounds, causing shock among the great pirates.
  • After negotiations, the price is reduced to fifty thousand Gold Pounds per gun, with the Eternal Life Society ordering one hundred and the Black Pearl ordering one thousand.
  • Wain decides to prioritize manufacturing the Black Pearl's order due to their urgent need and the Eternal Life Society's goodwill gesture.

Character Developments

  • Black Jack: Struggles with the high price of the [Rapid Storm] guns but ultimately agrees to the reduced price.
  • Menor (Eternal Life Society): Shows goodwill and prioritizes the Black Pearl's order to improve their relationship with Wain.
  • Wizard Wain: Maintains a calm and composed demeanor throughout the negotiations, ultimately agreeing to prioritize the Black Pearl's order.

Significant Themes

  • Greed and wealth: The high price of the [Rapid Storm] guns highlights the pirates' greed and desperation for powerful weapons.
  • Diplomacy and alliances: Menor's gesture of prioritizing the Black Pearl's order demonstrates the importance of maintaining good relationships with allies.

Character Interactions

  • Black Jack and Menor: Their interaction showcases the tension between the Black Pearl and the Eternal Life Society, with Menor's gesture attempting to improve their relationship.
  • Wizard Wain and the great pirates: Wain's calm and composed demeanor during the negotiations highlights his authority and respect among the great pirates.

Ch. 378I'm going to devour you!!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Wei En successfully uses the Cornerstone spell to bring life to three new Mechanical Puppets: One (Steel-Armored Knight), Two (Shadow Hunter), and Three (Mechanical Spider).
  • He then uses the Necromancy Summoning Spell to summon three Legendary Rank Undead Creatures, choosing the Skeletal Behemoth as his new helper.
  • He also summons a Legendary Rank ghoul and a Skeleton Archer, assigning them to Shawa's care.

Character Developments

  • Wei En continues to grow stronger, raising his Mental Level temporarily to fifty thousand and successfully summoning high-level Undead Creatures.
  • The Skeletal Behemoth, now contracted to Wei En, shows deference to him as its "Great Controller."

Significant Themes

  • The power of Wei En's spells and his continuous growth in strength.
  • The relationship between Wei En and the Undead Creatures, particularly the Skeletal Behemoth, and the mystery surrounding the zombie Liaison Officer.

Character Interactions

  • Wei En interacts with the Skeletal Behemoth, questioning it about its past with the zombie Liaison Officer.
  • Wei En assigns the newly summoned Undead Creatures to Shawa's care, showing his trust in her abilities.

Ch. 379You're Finally Here.

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zero teaches First Model, Second Model, and Third Model how to make Mechanical Puppets.
  • Zombie Miss is frightened by the arrival of two high-ranking Undead, a Skeleton Archer and a Corpse-Eating Ghoul, sent by Wei En.
  • Wei En learns about the progress of the Mechanical Undead project and the expedition of the three major wizard schools.
  • Black Jack, Menor, and Wei En set out to infiltrate the Araniga again but are ambushed by Suade.

Character Developments

  • Zero takes on the role of a teacher to the newborn Mechanical Puppets.
  • Zombie Miss shows fear and weakness when faced with high-ranking Undead.
  • Wei En continues his research on the Mechanical Undead and stays informed about the expedition progress of the wizard schools.
  • Black Jack, Menor, and Wei En work together to infiltrate the Araniga, demonstrating their teamwork and trust in each other.

Significant Themes

  • Fear and weakness in the face of powerful entities (Zombie Miss).
  • Trust and teamwork among allies (Black Jack, Menor, and Wei En).
  • Pursuit of knowledge and research (Wei En and the Mechanical Undead project).

Character Interactions

  • Zero interacts with the newborn Mechanical Puppets, teaching them and demonstrating his leadership.
  • Zombie Miss interacts with the high-ranking Undead, showing her fear and discomfort.
  • Wei En interacts with Theresa and the other researchers, discussing the progress of the Mechanical Undead project.
  • Black Jack, Menor, and Wei En work together, demonstrating their trust and cooperation in the face of danger.

Ch. 380Terror Beyond the "World's Garment"!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Wei En discovers that Suade and his allies have a plan to take Wojciech Island.
  • Suade uses the Forbidden Object 0-37, the Incomplete Homecoming, to travel outside the World's Garment, revealing the terrifying landscape beyond.
  • The Araniga encounters monsters outside the World's Garment, which seem to recognize Wei En's name and cause the ship to shake.
  • Suade asks if anyone knows Wei En, but he doesn't reveal his identity.

Character Developments

  • Wei En experiences fear and shock upon seeing the monsters outside the World's Garment and realizes the danger of looking at them.
  • Suade demonstrates his power and resolve to take Wojciech Island, despite the risks involved.

Significant Themes

  • The horror and chaos outside the World's Garment.
  • The power of Forbidden Objects and their potential consequences.
  • The determination and ambition of Suade and his allies.

Character Interactions

  • Wei En remains hidden among the pirates, trying to avoid detection.
  • Suade interacts with his allies, including Qinni Boronat from the Glory Society, and prepares for battle.
  • The pirates and Transcendent nobles express their eagerness for the upcoming battle.
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