Ch. 841Who Says a Herrscher Isn't a Herrscher?
Key Plot Points and Events
- A vampire summons a scorching Beast to attack a blue-haired girl, Astaluty, who remains unfazed and uses a powerful ability to subdue the Beast.
- Rudolf Ostach, a human, reveals military armor and attacks the vampire and a beastman, but is stopped by Luo Mio, who uses golden lightning to incapacitate them.
- Luo Mio reveals he's after Rudolf Ostach for recent vampire attacks on Sogen Island.
- Kishō Shizuku, Luo Mio's former shrine maiden, appears and recognizes Luo Mio as her 'Lord Narukami.'
Character Developments
- Astaluty: Revealed to be a Homunculus with transplanted Servants, showing immense power but no emotion.
- Rudolf Ostach: A human with military training, shown to be ruthless and willing to use others for his goals.
- Luo Mio: Revealed to be powerful, using golden lightning and a divine katana, 'Seven Thunders of Purging Sin.'
- Kishō Shizuku: Shocked and conflicted upon seeing Luo Mio after four years, feeling surprise, joy, and anger.
Significant Themes
- Power and its consequences: Astaluty's power comes at the cost of her humanity, while Rudolf Ostach's power allows him to act without remorse.
- Identity and recognition: Kishō Shizuku struggles with her feelings upon recognizing Luo Mio as her 'Lord Narukami.'
Character Interactions
- Astaluty and Rudolf Ostach: Astaluty obeys Rudolf Ostach's commands without question, showing a master-servant relationship.
- Luo Mio and Rudolf Ostach: Luo Mio sees Rudolf Ostach as inhuman for his actions, while Rudolf Ostach views Luo Mio as an obstacle.
- Kishō Shizuku and Luo Mio: Kishō Shizuku is surprised, joyful, and angry upon seeing Luo Mio, hinting at a complex history between them.