Ch. 201Return to Familiar Ground
Key Plot Points and Events
- Hilde uses the Seven Great Powers Stele to summon Arumanfi, Perugius's familiar.
- Hilde writes a letter to Orsted detailing her encounter with Shagar and Hitogami's message.
- Hilde decides to ignore Hitogami's request to stop Rudeus from going to the Begaritt Continent.
- Hilde and Aisha arrive in the Fittoa Territory of the Asura Kingdom.
Character Developments
- Hilde: She demonstrates her strong will and independence by deciding to ignore Hitogami's request. She also shows her dedication to Aisha's education, planning to teach her swordsmanship and magic.
- Aisha: She struggles with Hilde's intense training but shows resilience and adapts to learning magic from Hilde.
Significant Themes
- Free Will vs Destiny: Hilde chooses to defy Hitogami's will, emphasizing her belief in her own decisions over Hitogami's manipulations.
- Education and Growth: Hilde's approach to teaching Aisha highlights the importance of hard work and varied learning, reflecting the theme of personal growth.
Character Interactions
- Hilde and Aisha: Their relationship deepens as Hilde takes on the role of a strict but caring teacher, while Aisha learns to adapt to Hilde's rigorous training methods.
- Hilde and Orsted: Though not physically present, their relationship is implied to be one of mutual respect and trust, as Hilde chooses to inform Orsted about Hitogami's message.