Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Roy, Amiya's new political studies teacher, introduces himself and decides to have an informal conversation with Amiya instead of teaching.
• Roy asks Amiya about her ideal, and she shares her desire for peaceful coexistence between Infected and ordinary people, and a future free from Oripathy's shadow.
• Roy expresses satisfaction with Amiya's ideal but warns her about the challenges ahead.
• Amiya asks Roy about his ideal, and he shares his vision of a society without class systems, exploitation, or oppression.

Character Developments

• Amiya: Demonstrates maturity beyond her age, expressing a clear ideal and showing curiosity about Roy's background and beliefs.
• Roy: Reveals his past as a Lungmen Guard and a mercenary. He shows sincerity in his conversation with Amiya and defines his ideal for the first time.

Significant Themes

• Ideals and their realization: Both Amiya and Roy share lofty ideals, but they acknowledge the challenges and obstacles in achieving them.
• The future of the Infected: Amiya's ideal directly addresses the plight of the Infected, while Roy's vision implies liberation for all races, including the Infected.

Character Interactions

• Amiya and Roy: They engage in a thoughtful conversation about their ideals, showing mutual respect and curiosity. Roy serves as a mentor figure, challenging Amiya to think deeply about her convictions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Roy has been serving in Kazdel's Babel Tower for six months.
• Theresa's faction is on the brink of defeat, with supporters defecting to Theresis's side.
• Roy and W have a conversation in the training room, acknowledging Babel Tower's impending defeat but expressing hope for its future.
• Roy starts teaching Amiya, Theresa's chosen heir, according to Theresa's arrangements.
• Amiya waits for Roy in the classroom, and their final lesson begins at 2:35 P.M.

Character Developments

• Roy accepts the reality of Babel Tower's defeat but remains hopeful about its future, deciding to pursue his own ideals once the crisis is over.
• W expresses her concern about Babel Tower's fate and decides to support Roy in his future endeavors.
• Amiya demonstrates her dedication and patience by waiting for Roy, showing her interest in his teachings.

Significant Themes

• Ideals and Reality: Characters struggle with the gap between their ideals and the harsh reality, with Roy and Amiya both clinging to their ideals despite the grim situation.
• Hope and Resilience: Despite acknowledging defeat, characters like Roy and W maintain hope for the future, showing resilience in the face of adversity.
• Mentorship and Knowledge Transfer: Roy's lessons with Amiya highlight the importance of passing on knowledge and ideals to the next generation.

Character Interactions

• Roy and W's conversation in the training room reveals their shared concerns and commitment to each other's futures.
• Roy's interactions with Amiya showcase his dedication to teaching her, even in the face of Babel Tower's impending defeat.
• Amiya's patience and dedication in waiting for Roy demonstrate her respect and eagerness to learn from him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Roy teaches Amiya about war in their final lesson.
• He discusses the definition, causes, and types of war (revolutionary and counterrevolutionary).
• Roy reveals that the only way to eliminate war is to use war itself, i.e., revolutionary war to oppose counterrevolutionary war.
• He suggests that the upcoming war they face will be the greatest and cruelest, but also the final part of all wars in history.

Character Developments

• Amiya shows intellectual growth, understanding complex concepts and asking insightful questions.
• Roy demonstrates his forward-thinking perspective and commitment to his ideals, despite his past actions.

Significant Themes

• The cyclical nature of war and its role in societal evolution.
• The struggle between revolutionary and counterrevolutionary forces.
• The responsibility to raise the banner of justice and save humanity from oppression.

Character Interactions

• Roy and Amiya engage in a Socratic dialogue, with Roy guiding Amiya's understanding through questioning and explanation.
• Amiya challenges Roy's perspective, leading to a clarification of his stance on initiating war.
• Roy expresses hope that Amiya will grasp the essence of his teachings and follow his ideals to change the world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rhodes Island is near the border between Kazdel and Ursus, preparing to leave Kazdel.
• Sarkaz legions led by Theresis are pursuing them, equipped with siege weapons.
• Rhodes Island's control core holds a meeting to discuss interception strategies.
• Doctor suggests sending a team to intercept the legions, but has no specific plan.
• Rhodes Island is to be moved to a third concealed location, and combat personnel are gathered on the deck.
• Doctor announces the mission's purpose: to hold back the Kazdel soldiers to allow Rhodes Island's retreat, with no chance of survival.

Character Developments

• Doctor shows rare uncertainty and lack of a clear plan, indicating the dire situation.
• Theresa appears weak and drained after recent battles.
• Roy decides to join the suicide mission, showing bravery and loyalty to his agreement with Doctor.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for the greater good: Doctor's strategy to save Rhodes Island by sacrificing a few to buy time for the rest to escape.
• Uncertainty and fear: The combat personnel's reactions to the mission's hopelessness reflect the theme of facing the unknown and making difficult choices.

Character Interactions

• Doctor and Roy: Their exchange highlights Roy's loyalty and Doctor's appreciation, as well as the grim reality of the situation.
• The combat personnel: Their reactions to the mission, from fear and hesitation to eventual acceptance, show the diverse responses to a desperate situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Roy stops to talk with Amiya before joining the battle, revealing his plan to stop the rebels.
• Amiya asks if she can still attend Roy's lessons afterward, to which Roy agrees, but emphasizes the importance of her finding her own path.
• Theresa and Doctor prepare for Theresa to transfer her power to Amiya, knowing Theresa's body cannot hold on much longer.
• Theresa inherits her power to Amiya, limiting it to prevent her from being overwhelmed.
• Kal'tsit arrives as the transfer is complete, finding Theresa and Doctor in a dire state.

Character Developments

• Roy shows understanding and support for Amiya's growth and future.
• Theresa accepts her mortality and makes a difficult decision to pass on her power, prioritizing the Sarkaz's future over Amiya's immediate well-being.
• Amiya, though unaware, is about to inherit a significant power and responsibility.
• Doctor, despite his reservations, assists Theresa in the power transfer, ultimately becoming an Infected due to the sudden surge of power.

Significant Themes

• Mentorship and passing on knowledge and power (Roy to Amiya, Theresa to Amiya).
• Acceptance of mortality and making difficult decisions for the greater good (Theresa).
• The burden of power and responsibility (Amiya, Theresa).

Character Interactions

• Roy and Amiya have a brief but meaningful conversation about Roy's plans and Amiya's future.
• Theresa and Doctor work together to transfer Theresa's power to Amiya, with Doctor ultimately becoming an Infected due to the process.
• Kal'tsit arrives to find Theresa and Doctor in a critical state, leading to a tense and emotional moment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sarkaz forces, led by Theresis, are advancing towards Rhodes Island, aiming to intercept and eliminate the group.
• Roy and ACE, atop a hill, watch the approaching forces and prepare for battle.
• Roy and ACE discuss the possibility of W causing unrest if they die, and Roy decides to make a sacrifice to keep the flame alive.
• Within the Sarkaz command center, a general is tasked by Theresis to find and capture the outsider controlling the Blood Sword, known as the Sword Saint.

Character Developments

• Roy demonstrates confidence and acceptance of his possible sacrifice, showing growth in his leadership and responsibility.
• ACE shows understanding of W's feelings and concern for the potential consequences of their deaths.
• The Sarkaz general shows determination and respect for the legendary Sword Saint.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Roy accepts the possibility of his death as a necessary sacrifice to keep the resistance alive.
• Legacy and Legend: The Sword Saint's legend is referenced, highlighting the impact of one's actions on future generations.
• Leadership: Roy's acceptance of his role and responsibility, and the Sarkaz general's command of his forces.

Character Interactions

• Roy and ACE share a brief but significant conversation, revealing their understanding of W's feelings and their resolve.
• The Sarkaz general interacts with the Confessors, showing his understanding of Theresis's plans and his own role.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sarkaz begin their advance towards Babel Tower, with ACE commanding the defense and Roy operating more freely due to his exceptional endurance.
• The battle commences with ACE's orders, and the Sniper Operators prepare to engage the enemy with their powerful, yet expensive, arrows.
• Meanwhile, a group within Rhodes Island, unhappy with Theresa's death and Doctor's injuries, plans to seize Theresa's body and escape, using a supply transport squad as their means of retreat.

Character Developments

• ACE demonstrates his strategic prowess by commanding the defense and placing his squad members in optimal positions.
• Roy's unique combat style and endurance are highlighted as he operates more freely on the battlefield.
• A group within Rhodes Island, previously unknown to the reader, reveals their loyalty to Theresis and their plan to complete their mission, indicating their cunning and determination.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty: The group within Rhodes Island displays unwavering loyalty to Theresis, even in the face of potential danger and personal attachments.
• Power Dynamics: The battle between Babel Tower and the Sarkaz illustrates the power dynamics between organizations and nations, with Babel Tower struggling against the might of an entire nation.
• Sacrifice: The characters' willingness to sacrifice their personal interests and even their lives for their goals is evident, whether it's ACE and Roy fighting for Babel Tower or the group within Rhodes Island pursuing their mission.

Character Interactions

• ACE and Roy work together to defend Babel Tower, with ACE commanding the squad and Roy operating more freely, showcasing their complementary skills.
• The group within Rhodes Island interacts, planning their mission to seize Theresa's body, demonstrating their unity and determination. They also express their discontent with Babel Tower's current situation and their eagerness to complete their mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kal'tsit receives a report about Theresis' actions but decides not to pursue, conserving her limited resources.
• Roy faces a Sarkaz Confessor, Shining, on the battlefield. The 'system' identifies her as a Sword Saint.
• Roy and Shining engage in a fierce battle, with both displaying exceptional skill and power.

Character Developments

• Kal'tsit shows strategic thinking and restraint, prioritizing the preservation of her forces.
• Roy demonstrates his prowess as a swordsman, holding his own against the powerful Shining.
• Shining reveals her disdain for war but accepts her duty as a Confessor, fighting with unwavering resolve.

Significant Themes

• Duty vs. Personal Beliefs: Shining's duty as a Confessor conflicts with her personal aversion to war.
• Power and Respect: Roy earns Shining's respect through his strength, transcending their enemy status.
• Strategic Thinking: Kal'tsit's decision to conserve resources highlights the importance of strategic planning.

Character Interactions

• Roy and Shining: Their battle showcases mutual respect and admiration, despite being on opposing sides.
• Kal'tsit and her subordinates: Kal'tsit's interaction with her subordinates reveals her trust issues and strategic mindset.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Roy and Shining engage in a high-speed, intense sword duel, with neither gaining the upper hand.
• The battle around them avoids their duel zone, treating it as a separate, untouchable realm.
• Shining reveals that she once served Theresa, and Kazdel's civil war has ended with Theresa's assassination.
• Shining aims to defeat Roy to fulfill her final mission from the Confessor Temple and save someone.
• Roy allows Shining to wound him, believing it might save someone, and uses Reap to heal himself while attacking the Sarkaz lines.
• Shining retreats after Roy accepts his defeat, leaving him with an energy shield.

Character Developments

• Roy shows growth in swordsmanship, matching Shining's skill.
• Shining reveals her past connection to Theresa and her current mission.
• Roy demonstrates empathy and understanding, accepting defeat to potentially save someone.

Significant Themes

• The power of empathy and understanding in conflict resolution.
• The consequences of political intrigue and assassination.
• The complexity of loyalty and service, as seen in the Confessors' role.

Character Interactions

• Roy and Shining's intense, respectful duel showcases their skill and understanding of each other.
• Roy's acceptance of defeat and Shining's retreat highlight their mutual respect and shared goal of saving someone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The battle between Roy and Shining ends, but the war continues.
• Babel Tower's supplies arrive, allowing sniper and caster operators to resume their offensive.
• Both Roy and ACE realize they can't hold out much longer and await a signal from Babel Tower.
• Shining returns to the Sarkaz Legion command headquarters and reports to the general.
• Shining leaves the battlefield, handing over a sealed document and praying for Roy.
• Rhodes Island receives a warning about the approaching Catastrophe and begins to retreat.
• Roy and ACE's squad withdraws, with Roy having a premonition that the conflict isn't over.

Character Developments

• Roy's wounds heal rapidly under Lemuenia's attacks, but he's not invincible.
• Shining fulfills her mission and leaves the battlefield, praying for Roy.
• Kal'tsit decides to retreat Rhodes Island's forces due to the approaching Catastrophe.

Significant Themes

• The limits of Originium energy and the need for rest after overuse of Originium Arts.
• The inevitability of retreat in the face of a Catastrophe.
• The consequences of broken promises and the potential for rebellion.

Character Interactions

• Roy and Shining's battle ends, with Shining praying for Roy's safety.
• Roy and ACE discuss their retreat and await a signal from Babel Tower.
• Shining and the general discuss her mission and her departure.
• Kal'tsit and the Catastrophe Messenger discuss the approaching Catastrophe and the need for retreat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A catastrophic storm approaches, threatening to engulf Roy's group and Rhodes Island.
• Roy senses a mysterious presence at the storm's core, calling him towards it.
• Roy uses Lemuenia's power to clear a path through infected creatures, but realizes he must face the storm alone.
• Roy bids farewell to ACE and entrusts him with a sword and the task of protecting Amiya.
• Roy charges into the storm, with Lemuenia's help, to confront the mysterious presence.

Character Developments

• Roy demonstrates selflessness and determination, willing to face the storm alone to protect his allies.
• ACE shows bravery and understanding, accepting his role in holding back infected creatures and protecting Amiya.
• Roy's trust in ACE grows, leading him to entrust ACE with a personal sword and a crucial task.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Roy and ACE both make significant sacrifices for the greater good.
• Determination: Roy's resolve to face the storm and uncover its secrets.
• Trust: Roy's trust in ACE, and the bond between them.

Character Interactions

• Roy and ACE: Roy entrusts ACE with a personal sword and the task of protecting Amiya, showing his faith in ACE's abilities and judgment.
• Roy and Lemuenia: Lemuenia aids Roy in facing the storm, showing loyalty and concern for Roy's well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Roy awakens in an unknown, futuristic space with no personal belongings or connection to Lemuenia.
• A mechanical voice identifies Roy using his old serial number (PC026983) from 2015, indicating he's from that era.
• Roy enters the current time (Terra Year 1093) into the system, which then compares and displays his origin fragment's integrity (60%).
• The system activates a restoration plan, connecting energy circuits to Roy.

Character Development

• Roy recalls his past, showing his memory and analytical skills.
• He demonstrates adaptability and calmness in an unfamiliar situation.

Significant Themes

• Time and memory: Roy's past is tied to a different calendar system, and he must reconcile his memories with the current time.
• Origin fragments: These are the source of power for individuals like Roy, and their integrity is crucial.

Character Interactions

• Roy interacts with a mechanical voice and a system, but there's no human interaction in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• W returns to Rhodes Island after her mission, sensing something amiss due to the operators' expressions and Roy's unreachable communicator.
• She searches Roy's dormitory and finds no signs of him, then decides to look for Kal'tsit in the control core for information.
• In the control core, W finds Kal'tsit with ACE, who has Roy's sword. W demands to know where Roy is, and ACE reveals that Roy stayed behind to let others escape the Catastrophe.
• Meanwhile, in Lungmen, Chen learns about Theresis' victory in Kazdel and tries to contact Roy, but his phone is unreachable. She asks Swire to check Roy's phone status.
• In the aftermath of the Catastrophe, a woman (later revealed to be W) searches for something, then heads towards Kazdel.

Character Developments

• W: Shows determination and concern for Roy's well-being, displaying her deep affection for him.
• Roy: Demonstrates selflessness and bravery by staying behind to save others from the Catastrophe.
• Chen: Exhibits worry and concern for Roy's safety, showing her caring nature.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Roy's decision to stay behind to save others highlights the theme of selfless sacrifice.
• Love and Affection: W's actions and Chen's concern for Roy emphasize the depth of their feelings for him.
• Uncertainty and Loss: The characters' inability to contact Roy and the ominous premonitions they experience create a sense of uncertainty and potential loss.

Character Interactions

• W and ACE: Their interaction reveals the truth about Roy's fate and deepens W's distress.
• Chen and Swire: Their conversation about Roy's phone status increases Chen's worry and concern for Roy's safety.
• W and the unknown woman (later revealed to be W): Their actions show a shared determination to find Roy, despite the challenges they face.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author shares their feelings upon publishing their book for the first time.
• They mention that they had imagined this moment many times but felt less excited than expected.
• The author decides not to use a sob story to gain subscriptions or recommendations.

Character Developments

• The author: Reflects on their writing journey, expresses humility, and shows appreciation for readers' support.

Significant Themes

• Authenticity: The author chooses to be honest about their lack of a sob story, setting the tone for an authentic narrative.
• Gratitude: The author expresses gratitude for readers' encouragement and support.
• Commitment: The author commits to increasing update frequency to provide more content for readers.

Character Interactions

• The author directly addresses the readers, creating an immediate connection and inviting them to support the book.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Roy arrives at the Lungmen Guard Department training ground with Chen, where he must undergo trials to prove his worth.
• Roy faces various tests, including combat, police tactics, physical fitness, and firearms, demonstrating his skills.
• Chen submits Roy's scores, and he is instructed to report directly to the Special Operations Group.

Character Developments

• Roy shows proficiency in multiple combat styles, proving his capabilities despite the physical disparity with his opponents.
• Chen, as Roy's superior, oversees his trials and acknowledges his performance.

Significant Themes

• Proving Oneself: Roy must demonstrate his skills to join the elite Special Operations Group.
• Adaptability: Roy uses his familiar combat techniques, showcasing his ability to adapt to new situations.

Character Interactions

• Roy faces off against various instructors, including Ji Dan, a Feline combat instructor.
• Roy reunites with his colleagues in the Auxiliary Police Corps office, hinting at his departure from their unit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ludmila wakes up after being defeated by the shield guard and decides not to retry.
• She observes the camp, divided between those who passed and failed the shield trial.
• Roy, the "Doctor" of the Reunion Movement, approaches Ludmila.
• Roy explains he will train the failed candidates for the next three months to form the backbone of the Public Security Section.
• Roy begins the training program, focusing on police skills, tactics, weapons, and regulations.

Character Developments

• Ludmila acknowledges her defeat and decides not to retry, showing growth in self-awareness.
• Roy demonstrates his leadership and training methods, revealing his commitment to building the Public Security Section.

Significant Themes

• The importance of acknowledging one's limits and learning from defeat (Ludmila).
• The value of structured training and education in improving skills and abilities (Roy's training methods).

Character Interactions

• Ludmila and Roy: Ludmila joins Roy's side after observing the shield trial and learning about Roy's role in the Reunion Movement.
• Roy and the trainees: Roy begins training the failed candidates, setting expectations and outlining the training program.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ursus's Seventh Army, led by General Lomonosov, advances towards Oymia, aiming to capture the city and its resources but without risking their entire force.
• The Reunion Movement, now with nearly 15,000 members, prepares for defense, expecting this battle to determine their survival.
• Training for the Reunion Movement's Infected members is suspended, and they are integrated into the combat forces.

Character Developments

• General Lomonosov is cautious and strategic, not committing his entire force to avoid potential risks.
• Patriot, the leader of the Reunion Movement, demonstrates tactical knowledge and preparedness.
• Roy, an instructor for the Infected, shows leadership and determination, deciding to fight at the frontlines.

Significant Themes

• Strategy and Tactics: Both sides prepare and deploy their forces strategically, with Lomonosov being cautious and Patriot countering Ursus's tactics.
• Determination and Resolve: Both sides are determined to win, with the Reunion Movement fighting for their survival and the Ursus army seeking resources and victory.

Character Interactions

• Roy interacts with his trainees, showing understanding of their concerns and deciding their fate in the upcoming battle.
• Ludmila, one of Roy's trainees, shows curiosity and concern about Roy's role in the upcoming battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The war between Reunion Movement and Ursus begins.
• Oymia, the mobile city, is surrounded by the Seventh Army of Ursus.
• The Seventh Army, led by General Lomonosov, plans to capture Oymia and its resources secretly, without reporting to military headquarters.
• Lomonosov orders an all-out assault on Oymia, aiming to defeat Reunion Movement quickly.

Character Developments

• Patriot: He shows strategic thinking and confidence in Reunion Movement's defenses, demonstrating his leadership and resolve.
• Lomonosov: He reveals his ambition and willingness to take risks for personal gain, showing a lack of scruples in following military protocols.

Significant Themes

• Defense vs. Offense: Oymia's defensive position and Reunion Movement's strategy highlight the advantages of a strong defense.
• Ambition vs. Responsibility: Lomonosov's actions illustrate the tension between personal ambition and military responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Patriot and Reunion Movement's Soldiers: Patriot's leadership and confidence inspire his troops, fostering unity and determination.
• Lomonosov and His Adjutants: Lomonosov consults with his adjutants, showing a degree of strategic planning, but ultimately decides to launch a full-scale attack without waiting for a response from military headquarters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• War begins with artillery fire from both sides.
• Reunion Movement's forces, including shieldguards and elites, prepare to defend Oymia's landing port.
• The Seventh Army's siege weapons attack the landing port.
• Neither side gains a significant advantage in the artillery exchange.

Character Developments

• Talulah demonstrates her leadership by considering the organization's needs over personal matters.
• Roy shows his strategic prowess by planning a surprise attack from behind the enemy lines.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and resources, as seen in the conflict between Reunion Movement and the Seventh Army.
• The consequences of past actions, as reflected in Roy's history and the Sarkaz's attempt to recruit Reunion Movement.

Character Interactions

• Talulah and Roy discuss Reunion Movement's strategy, showing mutual respect and trust.
• The Sarkaz Confessor and Roy have a tense exchange, highlighting the political tensions between their factions.
• Talulah and Roy share a moment of understanding, with Talulah acknowledging Roy's leadership role in Reunion Movement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Roy and Talulah discuss a strategy to lure the Seventh Army into attacking Oymia's landing gate, then counterattacking from the rear.
• General Lomonosov of the Seventh Army decides to take the bait and plans a combined-arms assault on Oymia.
• The Reunion Movement leadership, including Patriot, approves of Roy's plan and prepares to execute it.

Character Developments

• Talulah demonstrates her military acumen and understanding of Ursus tactics, showing her potential as Koschei's successor.
• Lomonosov exhibits the reckless vigor typical of Ursus soldiers, prioritizing a quick victory over caution.
• Patriot shows pragmatic leadership, approving Roy's plan despite its risks.

Significant Themes

• The recklessness and ambition of Ursus soldiers versus the calculated strategies of the Reunion Movement.
• The importance of seizing opportunities in warfare.
• The tension between military discipline and personal initiative.

Character Interactions

• Roy and Talulah work together to devise a strategy, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• Lomonosov and his adjutants discuss and plan the Seventh Army's assault, revealing their shared fate and determination.
• Patriot consults with Roy and Talulah, demonstrating his willingness to consider new ideas and adapt his strategies.