Ch. 601Who Isn't a Herrscher?
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Holy Child, Toudou Seika, swaps places with her Divine Child counterpart for a day.
- Luo Mio, the real Holy Child, returns after five years, surprising his guards, Satomi Rentaro and Tendo Kisara.
- Luo Mio visits the "Cursed Children" in stasis, including Aihara Enju and Fuse Midori, who will awaken in half a year to a year.
- Luo Mio meets Kurogane Ikki and Stella Vermillion, challenging Ikki to a fight.
Character Developments
- Toudou Seika shows her lively personality, unlike her public image.
- Satomi Rentaro and Tendo Kisara have grown more mature and powerful after five years.
- Luo Mio has become more composed and wise, bearing the memories of the old world.
- Aihara Enju and the other "Cursed Children" are on the path to recovery, soon to awaken without their past trauma.
- Kurogane Ikki and Stella Vermillion maintain their competitive spirit and bond.
Significant Themes
- Identity and duality (Toudou Seika's swap, Luo Mio's return)
- Memory and forgetting (Luo Mio's decision to keep memories of the Gastrea Virus, Enju's upcoming awakening)
- Growth and change (Satomi Rentaro, Tendo Kisara, Aihara Enju)
- Friendship and rivalry (Luo Mio and Kurogane Ikki, Stella Vermillion)
Character Interactions
- Toudou Seika, Toudou Yuna, and Claudia discuss and plan Seika's swap.
- Luo Mio reunites with Satomi Rentaro and Tendo Kisara, reminiscing about the past.
- Luo Mio visits the "Cursed Children," expressing his care and regret.
- Luo Mio challenges Kurogane Ikki to a fight, showing their friendly rivalry.
- Stella Vermillion accepts Luo Mio's challenge, displaying her competitive spirit.