Ch. 81Taking Over the Military Base and Its Experts
Key Plot Points and Events
- Moros demands resource quotas from politicians, threatening severe punishment for failure.
- He grants temporary command authority of low-level undead to politicians to deal with scattered resistance.
- Moros and Vill-V (controlled by the Expert) visit military bases, confiscating weapons and equipment.
- Moros uses [Weakness Curse] to disarm bases and [Necromancy] to turn resistant patriots' corpses into undead servants.
Character Developments
- Moros: Shows strategic patience and understanding of political manipulation. He uses his power judiciously, considering Vill-V's well-being.
- Vill-V (as the Expert): Witnesses the brutal reality of conquest, remains calm, and chooses to stay with Moros despite the grim scene.
Significant Themes
- Power and control: Moros uses his power to bend others to his will, while the politicians calculate their own interests.
- Consequences of resistance: Those who defy Moros face severe punishment, highlighting the cost of opposing his rule.
- The burden of knowledge: The Expert, aware of the situation, chooses to witness the harsh reality, indicating her commitment to understanding and helping Moros.
Character Interactions
- Moros and the politicians: They engage in a power struggle, with Moros setting clear demands and threats, while the politicians weigh their options.
- Moros and Vill-V (as the Expert): They share a tender moment, showing Moros's care for Vill-V and her determination to support him despite the harsh reality.