Key Plot Points and Events

• A Level Four Calamity Species, about to advance to Level Five, is causing storms in the Southern waters of Kordo.
• Engelbert, a mysterious figure, is manipulating this situation, aiming to draw Salvatore and the others to this location.
• Wain Loft (Wei En), a young wizard, single-handedly defeats the Twilight Cult's Devotees sent to Alexei Island, along with numerous deep-sea species, in less than ten minutes.
• Engelbert sends Frances, the Level Four Calamity Species, to cause chaos in the deep sea, attracting the attention of the sea-clan holy lands.

Character Developments

• Wain Loft: Demonstrates immense power and growth, wiping out a significant force of the Twilight Cult. His strength is compared to legendary wizards of the past.
• Engelbert: Revealed to be orchestrating events, manipulating the Calamity Species to lure Salvatore and the others. He appears cold and calculating.
• Eve: Discovers that Wain's strength is similar to legendary wizards of the past. She receives guidance from Lady Morien, who hints at a potential future with Wain.

Significant Themes

• Power of 'knowledge': Wizards' power is rooted in 'knowledge,' which is hidden beneath Gonzalez Language, Runic Studies, and Potions. It's hinted that wizards may be feared by great existences.
• Oracle and destiny: Lady Morien believes that Eve's connection with Wain is an oracle from the great Lady Storm, suggesting a predetermined path.

Character Interactions

• Engelbert and his subordinates: Engelbert gives orders, and his subordinates follow without question. They discuss their plans and the outcome of the attack on Alexei Island.
• Eve and Lady Morien: Eve receives guidance from Lady Morien about Wain's strength and the potential future between them. They discuss the power of 'knowledge' and the oracle of the great Lady Storm.

Chapter Summary

1. Key Plot Points & Events

• Church of Dawn’s stance on Wain: Saint Jobin XV tells Saintess Xizi that the Church has no designs on the Specter School. However, the Will of Dawn issued an oracle concerning Wain: "Find him" (and secretly, "Kill him"). He confirms the earlier prophecy about "gunfire and death" referred to Wain. Xizi is ordered to maintain a neutral-friendliness toward Wain and to observe the expeditions of the Ghost, Mystic, and Blood Spirit schools, possibly leading Heroic Knights to intervene if the opportunity arises.
• Kali Morris en route: The Blasphemy Saintess sails toward Alexei Island with Melbel. She warns Melbel against calling Wain a heretic, as his strength is now comparable to or above hers.
• Reactions on Alexei Island: The bone dragon displayed outside the castle draws admiration from guards and pirates. Nobles, led by Baron Sawyer, scheme to meet Guret Spin Silvera (a Silvera Family external-commerce head) and plan to gather intelligence on the Twilight Cult.
• Wizards’ assembly: In the castle hall, core expedition wizards gather. Salvatore notes Wain’s strength has improved again. Wain downplays it as luck, but other wizards insist strength cannot be luck. Salvatore begins introducing someone from the Spirit Mystery School (interrupted).

2. Character Developments

• Xizi: Remains uneasy about Wain and her sister Pavla’s involvement, but gains clarity about the Church’s agenda and accepts her role as an observer.
• Kali Morris: Displays pragmatism and leadership; acknowledges her outsider status in the Sanctuary but resists being defined by it, seeking ways to change perceptions.
• Melbel: Though he obeys Kali, he still harbors hostility toward Wain as a heretic; deeply loyal to Kali and protective of her role.
• Wain: Shows humility, deflecting praise as "luck"; his growing power is now widely recognized.
• Salvatore: Acts as a mentor, visibly acknowledging and validating Wain’s progress.

3. Significant Themes

• Power and truth: “Truth exists only within the range of spells” — strength determines authority and reality among wizards.
• Prophecy and divine will: The Will of Dawn’s oracle about Wain drives political maneuvering, hinting at larger cosmic designs.
• Factional politics: Tensions among the Church of Dawn, wizard schools, and distrust toward outsiders (e.g., Kali’s position).
• Coming upheaval: Foretold conflict involving Saintesses and the expeditions of rival schools.

4. Character Interactions

• Xizi ↔ Saint Jobin XV: Formal but revealing dialogue; he allays her doubts but withholds the "kill him" part of the oracle.
• Kali ↔ Melbel: Authority and loyalty; Kali asserts control, Melbel pledges obedience but retains private resentment toward Wain.
• Guards/pirates ↔ Bone dragon: Amusement and awe, highlighting local perception of necromantic power.
• Nobles ↔ Sawyer: Scheming and networking to gain favor with the Silvera Family.
• Salvatore ↔ Wain ↔ Legendary wizards: Admiration and subtle envy; Wain’s humble response reinforces his image as an exceptional but grounded wizard.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Legendary Salvatore leads an expeditionary force of wizards to Alexei Island, including Wei En.
• The expedition's goal is to compress the sea regions where the Twilight Cult can hide and weaken their strength.
• A suspected Level Five Calamity Species is spotted near Awade Island, prompting an immediate response.

Character Developments

• Wei En is invited to join the expedition and agrees without hesitation.
• Legendary Salvatore reveals his strategic plan for the expedition.
• The great pirates on Wojciech Island, including Isabello, decide to rush to Awade Island to protect their crew and the Black Pearl's recruits.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and Strategy: The wizards' expedition demonstrates careful planning and strategic thinking.
• Power Dynamics: The appearance of a suspected Level Five Calamity Species highlights the power imbalance and the need for swift action.
• Loyalty and Responsibility: The great pirates' decision to protect their crew and the Black Pearl's recruits showcases their loyalty and sense of responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Wei En interacts with the expeditionary wizards, learning about their plans and expressing his willingness to join.
• Legendary Salvatore and the other wizards discuss their strategies and share intelligence.
• The great pirates on Wojciech Island discuss and decide to protect their crew and the Black Pearl's recruits, demonstrating unity and shared purpose.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Level Five Calamity Aberration is advancing towards Awade Island, causing panic among the pirates.
• The Black Pearl crew, led by the Sea Emperor Isabello Christels, arrives to deal with the crisis.
• Legendary Wizards, including Wei En and Salvatore, also arrive to confront the calamity and the Twilight Cult behind it.

Character Developments

• Walid, the Black Pearl crew member in charge of recruitment, is criticized for his decision to allow weak pirates to remain on the island.
• Menor volunteers to evacuate the pirates, demonstrating his responsibility and initiative.
• Wei En is recognized for his crucial role in dealing with the calamity and Aberrations.

Significant Themes

• The threat and power of Level Five Calamities.
• The importance of strategic retreat and evacuation in the face of overwhelming danger.
• The competitive and ambitious nature of the Wizards, even in the face of a calamity.

Character Interactions

• The Black Pearl crew works together to face the calamity, with the Sea Emperor Isabello taking charge.
• The Legendary Wizards discuss and plan their strategy against the calamity and the Twilight Cult.
• Wei En interacts with the Wizards, demonstrating his unique abilities and importance in their plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Level 4 Calamity Species approaches Awade Island, threatening the evacuation.
• Salvatore and the Wizards engage the Calamity Species, battling through stormy seas and Aberrations.
• Wei En clears out a stretch of sea using Corpse Explosion and Fear Howl, demonstrating his strength.

Character Developments

• Salvatore shows his strategic prowess, assigning roles and coordinating the Wizards' actions.
• Wei En proves his might, easily dispatching deep-sea Aberrations and drawing attention from other Wizards.
• Engelbert, a Founder of the Twilight Cult, is revealed to be behind the Level 4 Calamity's approach.

Significant Themes

• The power of Wizards and their strategic combat methods.
• The threat posed by Calamity Species and their origins.
• The importance of teamwork and coordination in battle.

Character Interactions

• Salvatore and Wei En work together, with Salvatore acknowledging Wei En's strength.
• The Wizards coordinate their attacks, focusing on finding the Calamity Species' weakness.
• Isabello and the great pirates provide support from the perimeter, struggling against the stormy sea and Aberrations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wain continues to slaughter and devour deep-sea Aberrations, gaining Origin and Mental Level.
• Salvatore and other wizards battle a Level Four Calamity Species, struggling to identify its weakness.
• The Calamity Species begins to advance to Level Five, causing concern among the wizards and pirates.
• Lotilia guides Wain to sacrifice the Calamity Species instead of killing it to prevent a hidden enemy from intervening.
• Wain sacrifices the Calamity Species, causing Engelbert, a Twilight Cult member, to intervene.
• Salvatore and Engelbert engage in a fierce battle.

Character Developments

• Wain's strength and Origin continue to grow as he devours Aberrations.
• Salvatore shows concern for his fellow wizards and uses his innate ability to halt the Calamity Species' advancement.
• Lotilia demonstrates her ability to see into the River of Fate, guiding Wain's actions.
• Engelbert, a powerful member of the Twilight Cult, reveals himself to protect the Calamity Species.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against overwhelming power (Calamity Species, Twilight Cult).
• The importance of knowledge and understanding one's enemy (Salvatore, Undead Wizards).
• The consequences of one's actions and the interconnectedness of events (Lotilia's visions, Engelbert's intervention).

Character Interactions

• Wain and Lotilia communicate about the Calamity Species, leading to Wain's decision to sacrifice it.
• Salvatore and the other wizards work together to battle the Calamity Species, showing unity and concern for one another.
• Engelbert and Salvatore engage in a fierce battle, revealing the power of the Twilight Cult and the Death Nation.
• Wain and Engelbert have a brief exchange, hinting at the power of the Death Nation and the potential threat it poses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Level Four Calamity Species is eliminated by an unseen force, suspected to be a god.
• McAllister, leader of the Twilight Cult, reveals his true identity and possesses Engelbert's body.
• Salvatore, a legendary wizard, engages McAllister in battle, with other legendary wizards joining in.
• Wei En, in disguise as Vaklav, scares McAllister off, leading him to retreat.

Character Developments

• McAllister's true identity and intentions are revealed. He seeks to steal realms and ascend to godhood.
• Salvatore demonstrates his power and leadership among the legendary wizards.
• Wei En shows cunning and resourcefulness by using an illusion to scare McAllister.

Significant Themes

• Power and ambition: McAllister's desire to steal realms and become a god.
• Fear and uncertainty: McAllister's fear of gods' reaction to his actions and the wizards' uncertainty about facing a god.
• Deception and trickery: Wei En's use of an illusion to scare McAllister.

Character Interactions

• McAllister and Salvatore: Enemies who engage in battle, with McAllister trying to intimidate Salvatore.
• Salvatore and the other legendary wizards: Allies who fight together against McAllister.
• Wei En and McAllister: Enemies who interact through Wei En's illusion, with McAllister being tricked and scared off.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Legendary Wizards relax after driving back McAllister, the "Lord of Truth and Slaughter."
• They realize they underestimated extraordinary beings and discuss their mistakes.
• Wei En learns that Death God Oranair's awakening progress increased by 100 points.
• Salvatore decides to inspect a nearby island and asks Wei En to communicate with the Black Pearl for further assistance.

Character Developments

• The Legendary Wizards acknowledge their mistakes and express admiration for Wei En's strength.
• Wei En understands the consequences of Death God Oranair's awakening progress and decides to disrupt McAllister's scheme.
• Salvatore takes charge and decides the next course of action.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of extraordinary beings.
• The consequences of underestimating one's enemies.
• The awakening of Death God Oranair and its potential impacts.

Character Interactions

• The Legendary Wizards discuss their mistakes and express envy of Wei En's strength.
• Wei En communicates with the Black Pearl on behalf of the Legendary Wizards.
• Salvatore takes the lead in investigating the island and assigns tasks to the other Wizards.
• Wei En and Yuan have a private conversation about saving Kali.

Plot Points and Events

• Kali arrives on Alexei Island with the Heroic Knights.
• Shizu Sepulda, the Heroic Saintess, warns Kali about Eve Hendricks and the Storm Church's intentions regarding Wei En.
• Wei En and the wizards successfully defeat a Level Five Calamity Species on Awade Island.
• A carnival is held on Alexei Island to celebrate the victory.
• Yuan Morris reveals that Kali's authority power has affected her memories since childhood.

Character Developments

• Kali Morris: Recalls her past life and understands her trial for inheriting the Blasphemy Authority. She also learns about Wei En's and Yuan's presence on Awade Island.
• Wei En: Gains a significant amount of Survival Points and Origin power from the recent events. He also learns about Kali's authority affecting her memories.
• Yuan Morris: Reveals to Wei En that Kali's authority power has been influencing her since childhood.

Significant Themes

• The power of authority and its influence on individuals (Kali's Blasphemy Authority).
• The consequences of past actions and their impact on the present (Wei En's and Yuan's pasts).

Character Interactions

• Kali and Shizu Sepulda: Shizu warns Kali about Eve Hendricks and the Storm Church's intentions regarding Wei En.
• Wei En and Yuan Morris: Yuan reveals the truth about Kali's authority power to Wei En.
• Wei En and the wizards: They successfully defeat a Level Five Calamity Species on Awade Island, leading to a celebration on Alexei Island.

Key Plot Points

• Yuan tells Wei En about Kali's mother and her connection to the Church of Dawn.
• The Wizards discuss their findings and plans after the battle on Dead Silence Island.
• Kali and Xizi meet on Alexei Island and discuss their respective forces.

Character Developments

• Yuan shares his past with Wei En, revealing his connection to Kali's mother and his hopes for Kali's future.
• Kali and Xizi learn about each other's forces and form an understanding.
• Tina and Pavla are reunited, and Pavla is reprimanded by Xizi for disobeying her orders.

Significant Themes

• The manipulation and use of pawns by powerful entities, as seen in Yuan's past and the current situation with Kali.
• The importance of caution and vigilance in the face of unknown threats, as emphasized by Alicia and Salvatore.
• The consequences of disobedience and the importance of following orders, as demonstrated by Pavla's reprimand.

Character Interactions

• Yuan and Wei En share a heart-to-heart conversation about Kali's past and future.
• Kali and Xizi discuss their forces and form a tentative alliance.
• Tina and Pavla reunite, and Pavla is scolded by Xizi for not following orders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mitra and Ubury discuss the previous night's carnival and the upcoming arrival of Kali Morris, the "Blasphemy" Saintess of the Church of Dawn.
• Kali Morris arrives at Alexei Island, and Mitra greets her warmly but subtly expresses hostility.
• Kali realizes that Mitra is a vessel for the Sovereign of Desire and wonders if Wei En knows about this.
• Pavla and Tina read the Kordo Gazette, which reports on Wei En's defeat of a level-five Calamity Species.
• The Twilight Cult founders discuss their plans despite their losses, with McAllister determined to proceed with the Sacrificial Ritual.
• In the inner-layer alternate space of the World's Garment, the black and white regions prepare for battle, with each side expressing their confidence in their respective powers.

Character Developments

• Mitra shows a hint of hostility towards Kali, suggesting a potential rivalry or jealousy.
• Kali discovers Mitra's connection to the Sovereign of Desire and questions Wei En's knowledge of this.
• Pavla shows curiosity and admiration for Wei En's accomplishments, while Tina remains supportive of him.
• McAllister displays determination and resolve in pushing forward with the Twilight Cult's plans.
• The Wizards in the inner-layer alternate space express confidence in their respective schools' powers and their ability to compete with the wizards outside.

Significant Themes

• Rivalry and jealousy between women (Mitra and Kali)
• Power and confidence in one's abilities (Wizards in the inner-layer alternate space)
• Determination and resolve in the face of adversity (McAllister)

Character Interactions

• Mitra greets Kali warmly but subtly expresses hostility, hinting at potential tension between them.
• Pavla and Tina bond over their shared admiration for Wei En and his accomplishments.
• The Wizards in the inner-layer alternate space interact, expressing their confidence in their respective schools' powers and their eagerness to compete with the wizards outside.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kali meets Mitra, the Envoy of the Desire Cult, who constantly praises Wei En, irritating Kali.
• Kali decides to leave the office due to Mitra's behavior and is accompanied by Shizu and Melbel.
• Wei En returns, and Kali stays to talk with him.
• Salvatore and other Legendary Wizards arrive, causing tension due to the Blood Spirit School's Wizards' comments about Dawn corpses.
• Eve introduces Cecilis, the 'Thunderclap' Saintess of the Storm Church.
• Wei En asks Kali to stay for a private conversation.

Character Developments

• Kali: Becomes irritated by Mitra's constant praise of Wei En. Feels unease about her past words to Wei En but no longer holds killing intent towards him.
• Wei En: Shows calm and composed demeanor upon returning. Acknowledges Kali's new status as Saintess but doesn't use the title.
• Mitra: Resents Wei En's attention towards Kali. Feels sad that Wei En didn't acknowledge her.
• Xizi: Worried that Kali might side with Wei En. Melbel: Regrets not killing Wei En in Kaster City-State.
• Eve: Shows wariness towards Wei En and the Church of Dawn. Introduces Cecilis, the 'Thunderclap' Saintess.
• Cecilis: Introduced as the 'Thunderclap' Saintess of the Storm Church.

Significant Themes

• The tension between the Church of Dawn and the Church of Storm, as well as the wariness towards Wei En.
• Kali's internal struggle with her past words and feelings towards Wei En.
• Mitra's resentment and desire for Wei En's attention.

Character Interactions

• Kali and Mitra: Kali is irritated by Mitra's constant praise of Wei En.
• Kali and Wei En: They acknowledge each other's changes and decide to talk privately.
• Eve and Wei En: Eve shows wariness towards Wei En and the Church of Dawn.
• Kali and Xizi/Melbel: Kali signals them to leave her alone with Wei En.
• Mitra and Wei En: Mitra feels sad and resentful that Wei En didn't acknowledge her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei En and Kali reunite after a long time.
• Kali apologizes for her past actions under the Authority's influence, and Wei En apologizes for sacrificing Clerics to resurrect Tina.
• Kali reveals that the "Judgment" Saintess Celestia Edas had the Clerics of the Crimson Cathedral judged and sentenced to the Abyss.
• Wei En learns from Kali that her mother was likely a Cleric of the Church of Dawn.
• Kali asks Wei En to forgive Melbel, promising he won't harbor hostility again.
• Wei En and Kali spend time together, sharing their experiences.
• Strange occurrences happen in the deep sea, with massive Aberrations emerging and attacking ships.

Character Developments

• Wei En: Shows understanding and forgiveness towards Kali, reveals he has changed but hides it from Kali.
• Kali: Breaks free from the Authority's influence, forgives her mother, and asks Wei En to forgive Melbel.
• Dmitri (Pirate Captain): Encounters a massive, terrifying Aberration in the deep sea, survives but is traumatized.

Significant Themes

• Forgiveness and understanding (Wei En and Kali's reunion, Kali asking Wei En to forgive Melbel).
• The hidden darkness beneath seemingly pure facades (Kali's realization about the Church of Dawn, the terrifying Aberrations in the deep sea).
• The consequences of past actions (Wei En's sacrifice of Clerics, Kali's past actions under the Authority's influence).

Character Interactions

• Wei En and Kali: Reunite, share experiences, and strengthen their bond.
• Kali and Melbel: Kali asks Wei En to forgive Melbel, showing she still cares for him despite his actions.
• Dmitri and his crew: Dmitri encounters a terrifying Aberration, leading to the crew's corruption and death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gigantic deep-sea Aberrations (Calamity Species) appear across the Kordo Sea, causing panic and prompting islands to fortify their defenses.
• A prophecy from the River of Fate foretells an "apocalypse of the deep sea," suggesting a connection between the Aberrations and the Twilight Cult.
• The Black Pearl's leaders discuss their response to the crisis, with Black Jack tasked to investigate the situation around Awade Island.

Character Developments

• Black Jack is appointed to lead the investigation due to his strength and familiarity with Awade Island, despite his reluctance.
• Higgins avoids being included in the investigation by claiming urgent business on Wojciech Island.
• Wei En receives a prophecy from the River of Fate, showing him images of the deep sea upheaval and the Sea Crow Tribe's involvement.

Significant Themes

• The threat of deep-sea Aberrations and the need for powerful islands to defend against them.
• The potential connection between the Aberrations and the Twilight Cult, as hinted by the prophecy.
• The importance of gathering intelligence and forming alliances in the face of a crisis.

Character Interactions

• Black Jack and the other pirate leaders discuss their response to the deep-sea crisis, with Black Jack being reluctantly assigned to lead the investigation.
• Higgins avoids being included in the investigation by claiming urgent business elsewhere.
• Wei En shares the prophecy he received with Mitra and the other Favored by Fate, asking them to update each other on the situation.

Summary of Chapter: "Forbidden Sea Area!"

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Kordo Gazette issues an emergency notice about giant deep-sea Aberrations attacking ships, leading nearly a hundred ships to dock at Alexei Island.
• The island's population is expected to double within three days, potentially exceeding the number during the war between the Araniga and the Black Pearl.
• Five 'Forbidden Seas' have undergone anomalies, with creatures and undead emerging from them, threatening the deep sea and causing ships to flee.

Character Developments

• Wei En shows concern for the safety of those fleeing to Alexei Island and orders measures to accommodate them.
• Kali, Melbel, and Mitra provide intelligence and insights about the 'Forbidden Seas' and the Black Goat Clan.
• Salvatore and other Legends discuss the deep-sea apocalypse, suspecting the Twilight Cult's involvement.

Significant Themes

• The deep-sea apocalypse and its impact on Alexei Island and the surrounding areas.
• The threat posed by the 'Forbidden Seas' and the creatures emerging from them.
• The potential involvement of the Twilight Cult and other hidden forces in the calamity.

Character Interactions

• Wei En interacts with Mitra, Kali, and Melbel to gather information about the 'Forbidden Seas' and the Black Goat Clan.
• Wei En discusses the deep-sea apocalypse with Salvatore and other Legends, sharing his insights from the River of Fate.
• Eve and Xizi meet and discuss their respective churches' stances on the deep-sea crisis.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei En informs Salvatore and other legendary wizards about Chief Vaclav being trapped.
• They decide to investigate the four major seas to understand the 'Deep-Sea Apocalypse' better.
• Wei En requests a large-scale teleportation array design from the Spirit Mystery School to help relocate people from Alexei Island.
• Saintess Eve warns Wei En about the upcoming changes and the Storm Church's decision to remain uninvolved in the 'Deep Sea Doomsday.'
• Wei En decides to leave Alexei Island to investigate the 'Deep Sea Apocalypse' and visits Kaster City-State to prepare for potential tsunamis.

Character Developments

• Wei En demonstrates his responsibility and initiative by requesting a teleportation array and visiting Kaster City-State.
• Salvatore shows concern for Chief Vaclav's situation and takes charge of organizing the investigation.
• Saintess Eve displays loyalty to Wei En but follows the Storm Church's decision to remain uninvolved.

Significant Themes

• The 'Deep Sea Apocalypse' and its potential impact on the four continents.
• The mysterious force behind the 'Deep Sea Apocalypse' and the true purpose of the changes.
• The role of the Twilight Cult and other factions in these events.
• The responsibility of powerful individuals like Wei En and the legendary wizards in protecting the people.

Character Interactions

• Wei En interacts with Salvatore, other legendary wizards, and Saintess Eve to discuss the 'Deep Sea Apocalypse' and its implications.
• Wei En visits Kaster City-State to prepare for potential tsunamis, showing his concern for the people's safety.
• Saintess Eve warns Wei En about the upcoming changes and expresses her loyalty to him despite the Storm Church's decision.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kaster City-State is peaceful and well-ordered under the Storm Church's rule.
• The "Deep Sea Doomsday" threatens the city-state, causing worry among its inhabitants and the Secret Investigation Bureau.
• Wei En returns to Kaster City-State and overhears a guard knight's story about their encounter.
• The Secret Investigation Bureau holds a meeting to discuss the crisis, with Lacy, Albert, and Yegor presenting different viewpoints.
• Wain Loft, the "Calamity Wizard," returns to Kaster City-State and offers his help to the Secret Investigation Bureau.

Character Developments

• Wei En: Reflects on his past encounters with the carriage driver, demonstrating his kindness and consideration for others.
• Lacy: Struggles with the idea of asking Wei En for help, ultimately deciding that Kaster's problems should be solved by its inhabitants.
• Nifa: Shows respect and deference to Wain Loft, acknowledging his power and importance.
• Albert: Argues for evacuating the city-state's residents to minimize losses.
• Yegor: Casually suggests asking Wei En for help, then supports Albert's evacuation proposal.

Significant Themes

• The power of extraordinary individuals and their role in protecting ordinary people.
• The responsibility of leadership in facing crises and making difficult decisions.
• The importance of unity and cooperation in overcoming challenges.

Character Interactions

• Wei En and the guard knight: Wei En overhears the knight's story and leaves him a reward, demonstrating his kindness and generosity.
• Lacy and Nifa: Lacy and Nifa have a tense exchange about asking for help, with Lacy ultimately deciding against it.
• Lacy and Wain Loft: Lacy greets Wain warmly and playfully, contrasting with the serious atmosphere of the meeting.
• Nifa and Wain Loft: Nifa shows respect and deference to Wain, acknowledging his power and importance.
• Yegor and the other senior officials: Yegor casually suggests asking Wei En for help, then supports Albert's evacuation proposal, demonstrating his laid-back attitude and lack of concern for political consequences.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Captain Lacy seeks Wei En's help to prepare Kaster City-State for the 'Deep Sea Doomsday' crisis.
• Wei En agrees to bring in Transcendents and ensure order within the city-state.
• Deep Sea Doomsday's effects spread across the deep sea and coastal city-states.
• The Specter School dispatches Legendary Wizards to defend city-states along the southern coast of the Northern Continent.
• Shadowy figures emerge from Dark Pool, swarming towards the Southern Continent.
• Legendary Wizards study the shadow creatures, discovering their traits and weaknesses.

Character Developments

• Wei En shows confidence and growth, agreeing to help Kaster City-State despite the challenges.
• Captain Lacy demonstrates concern for her city-state and its citizens, willing to face the crisis herself if necessary.
• Salvatore and other Legendary Wizards exhibit curiosity and determination to study the shadow creatures.

Significant Themes

• The threat and consequences of the 'Deep Sea Doomsday' crisis.
• The importance of unity and cooperation among city-states and Transcendents in facing the crisis.
• The exploration of new and dangerous creatures, their traits, and weaknesses.

Character Interactions

• Wei En and Captain Lacy reconnect, with Lacy expressing her trust in Wei En's abilities.
• Legendary Wizards collaborate to study the shadow creatures, sharing their findings and theories.
• Salvatore and Alicia work together, with Alicia discovering a crucial detail about the shadow creatures' crystals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The "Dark Pool" mutation causes countless black-shadow creatures to emerge, threatening the Southern Continent.
• Wizards from the three major schools investigate the "Dark Pool" but find it too dangerous to enter.
• Two Undead Creatures sent into the "Dark Pool" are transformed into black-shadow creatures.
• The Earth Church and Shadow School prepare to defend the Southern Continent against the shadow creature invasion.

Character Developments

• Salvatore, the strongest Legendary Wizard below demigod, leads the investigation but decides not to risk entering the "Dark Pool."
• Alicia Mega and Luciano, fellow Wizards, assist Salvatore in the investigation and suggest using Undead Creatures to explore the "Dark Pool."
• Sifrea Atkins, the Earth Church's cardinal archbishop, takes charge of defending the Southern Continent and decides to unite all factions against the shadow creature threat.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and cooperation among different factions to face a common enemy.
• The dangers and limitations of Legendary Wizards, even the strongest among them.
• The potential threat and mystery of the "Dark Pool" as a possible divine kingdom.

Character Interactions

• Salvatore, Alicia, and Luciano work together to investigate the "Dark Pool," with Salvatore making the final decisions.
• Sifrea Atkins interacts with Luvia Serinta Bella, the Saintess of "Nature's Power," discussing strategies to defend the Southern Continent.
• Francois Lambert, leader of the Shadow School's northern expedition, decides to capture shadow creatures without consulting his superiors, leading to a clash between the Shadow School and the shadow creatures.

Chapter Summary: "Origin Soul" Appears!

Key Plot Points & Events

1. Battle at the Shadow School's Northern Shore: Shadow creatures (pirates/sailors transformed into shadows) and Night Deep Sea Species launch a massive assault. Shadow School wizards and Shadow Modifiers fight back under Francois Lambert's command.
2. Shadow Possession Discovery: Shadow creatures can possess the bodies of Shadow School wizards, merging with them and gaining enhanced power—nearly reaching Great Wizard level. The possessed gain spellcasting abilities and control over Shadow Modifiers, enabling further possessions. The shadow creatures protect those who've "returned to life."
3. Francois Lambert's Realization: He recognizes the grave danger, realizes he should have contacted Chief Wizard Nikunicha first, and sends an urgent distress call.
4. Expedition Wizards' Investigation: At the Dark Pool sea region, the wizards study two mutated Undead Creatures. Alicia Mega discovers they have shadow shells hiding a small conscious core. Salvatore repeatedly uses Time Reversal to finally extract the core.
5. Origin Soul Revealed: Salvatore extracts a thumb-sized spherical creature containing an infant-like shadow silhouette—an "Origin Soul Seed" (seed of the Chaos Origin Soul, a cell-like creature from a "Lord of Chaos" that devastated the Second Era).
6. Seal Loosening Confirmed: Vaklav reveals he's already been to the Undead World where the seal has loosened. The other two seals (Eastern and Western Continents) remain intact. The deep sea seal (guarded by the Five Great Sea Clans) is the suspected source.
7. Vaklav's Plan: He decides Wei En's Corpse Explosion ability is needed to destroy the majority of Origin Soul Seeds. Vaklav refuses to go to the deep sea himself, arrogantly claiming nothing can trap him.

Character Developments

• Salvatore (Sale): Shows extreme caution, grave fear, and methodical determination. His fear of the Origin Soul marks a rare emotional moment for him. His bond with Vaklav deepens as brotherly concern surfaces.
• Vaklav: Confident to the point of arrogance. Already aware of the seal issues, he remains unnervingly calm and dismisses Salvatore's concern, asserting he can match the mysterious "Guide."
• Francois Lambert: Experiences a shift from excitement (believing he found advancement for the Shadow School) to panic and regret over his reckless decision to engage without back-up.
• Alicia Mega: Demonstrates scholarly rigor; her research confirms the Origin Soul seeds hide within shadow shells and can evade detection.

Significant Themes

• The Nature of "Life" and Undeath: Shadow creatures crave true "living" feeling through possession—a twisted form of rebirth that mirrors the Undead World's themes.
• Arrogance vs. Prudence: Lambert's overconfidence in engaging and Vaklav's arrogance in dismissing danger contrast with Salvatore's caution.
• Ancient Threats Resurfacing: Era Relics and sealed threats from the Second Era returning to plague the world.
• Parasitism and Corruption: The Origin Soul seeds are parasitic, devouring essence, hiding, and systematically corrupting vessels.

Character Interactions

• Salvatore & Alicia & Luciano: Collaboration across schools; Alicia presents findings, Luciano adds observations, and Salvatore takes decisive action.
• Salvatore & Vaklav: Brothers exchanging urgent but tense communication. Salvatore is frustrated by Vaklav's nonchalance; Vaklav deflects concern and reveals prior knowledge.
• Lambert & Shadow Creatures: His command fails as possession cascades; he's forced into damage control, killing possessed allies.

Key Worldbuilding Revelations

• There are five sealed regions in the world: Undead World (Specter School), Western Continent (Blood Spirit & Mechanics), Southern Continent (Shadow School), Eastern Continent (Spirit Mystery's high tower), and the deep sea (Five Great Sea Clans).
• The "Origin Soul" is a cellular creature split from a "Lord of Chaos," which caused catastrophic destruction in the Second Era.
• Vaklav confirms the Undead World seal has loosened; the deep sea seal is the suspected origin of the current crisis.