Ch. 261Asgard

Chapter Summary: “Asgard”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Coulson is left behind on Earth with Jane and the Asgardian warriors after Thor and Yake prepare to return to Asgard. Daisy is thrilled by Yake’s ability to fly and becomes openly affectionate toward him.
  • In Asgard, Loki secretly allows Frost Giants into the realm and leads them toward the sleeping Odin. Heimdall is frozen and restrained, preventing the Bifrost from being activated.
  • Heimdall eventually breaks free, kills the Frost Giants guarding him, and activates the Bifrost. Yake and Daisy exchange a passionate farewell, while Thor and Jane share an emotional promise and kiss before Thor, Yake, and the Asgardians are transported away.
  • Upon arrival, the group discovers Heimdall injured. Thor orders him taken to the healing chamber and leaves to confront Loki.
  • Yake explores Asgard and deliberately avoids interfering in the conflict, intending to obtain the Casket of Ancient Winters and the Aether from Odin’s vault once Odin awakens.
  • Loki reveals that he has killed Laufey and manipulated events to appear as Odin’s savior. He plans to use the Bifrost to destroy Jotunheim and prove himself worthy of inheriting Asgard’s throne.
  • Thor confronts Loki but initially refuses to fight him. Loki accuses Thor of becoming weak and cowardly on Earth, especially because of Jane.
  • Loki threatens to visit Jane after defeating Thor, provoking Thor into fighting back. Their argument escalates into a violent battle.
  • Thor eventually overpowers Loki, but the Bifrost’s energy continues building toward the destruction of Jotunheim. Loki asks Yake to kill Thor, but Yake refuses, noting that Loki cannot give him what he wants.
  • Thor pins Loki down with Mjolnir and begins smashing the Bifrost bridge in an attempt to stop the weapon, despite Loki warning that doing so will permanently separate Thor from Jane and may trap Yake in Asgard.

Character Developments

  • Thor: Demonstrates significant growth after his time on Earth. He initially seeks to avoid fighting Loki and understands his brother’s pain, but Jane’s safety finally forces him to act. He becomes willing to sacrifice his ability to return to Earth to prevent Jotunheim’s destruction.
  • Loki: Fully embraces manipulation, jealousy, and ambition. His desire to prove himself equal to Thor and worthy of Odin’s approval drives him to betray Asgard, kill Laufey, and attempt genocide. His anger toward Jane reveals possessiveness and resentment toward Thor’s emotional transformation.
  • Yake: Remains detached and pragmatic, treating the brothers’ conflict as a family matter. He refuses Loki’s offer because Loki lacks the authority to provide the artifacts Yake wants. Despite his indifference to the conflict, he watches events carefully and positions himself to benefit later.
  • Daisy: Becomes openly fascinated with and attracted to Yake after experiencing flight with him. Her enthusiastic affection gives her a lighter, more playful role in the chapter.
  • Jane: Deepens her emotional connection with Thor through mutual promises and a passionate farewell, raising the stakes of Thor’s decision to destroy the Bifrost.
  • Heimdall: Shows loyalty and resilience by escaping the Frost Giants’ restraint and restoring access to the Bifrost despite being badly injured.

Significant Themes

  • Family conflict and sibling rivalry: Thor and Loki’s battle is rooted less in simple good versus evil than in Loki’s long-standing feelings of inferiority, exclusion, and jealousy.
  • Love versus ambition: Thor’s love for Jane encourages humility and sacrifice, while Loki’s desire for power overrides family loyalty and morality.
  • Redemption through sacrifice: Thor’s willingness to destroy the Bifrost—and potentially lose Jane forever—shows how far he has matured from his former arrogant self.
  • Outsider perspective: Yake’s detached observation contrasts with the emotional intensity of the Asgardian conflict, emphasizing that the struggle is deeply personal to Thor and Loki.
  • Power and legitimacy: Loki seeks to prove his right to rule through violence and destruction, while Thor increasingly proves his worth through restraint, responsibility, and self-sacrifice.

Character Interactions

  • Yake and Daisy: Their playful physical attraction grows, culminating in a passionate kiss and a promise that Yake will return for her.
  • Thor and Jane: They share a tender farewell, with Thor promising to return and Jane responding with a passionate kiss.
  • Thor and Loki: Their confrontation exposes years of resentment. Thor refuses to fight until Loki threatens Jane, after which their emotional argument becomes a physical battle.
  • Loki and Yake: Loki tries to recruit Yake by offering him anything he wants, but Yake refuses because Loki has no real authority to fulfill the promise.
  • Thor and Yake: Their contrasting approaches are highlighted: Thor is emotionally invested in stopping Loki, while Yake remains an amused and pragmatic observer.

Ch. 262God King Odin

Chapter Summary:

God King Odin

Key Plot Points and Events

  • After Thor destroys the Bifrost, Jotunheim is saved, but Loki falls into the void. Odin rescues Thor but cannot save Loki, who abandons hope after realizing he still lacks his father’s approval.
  • Thor is devastated and withdraws to grieve, while Yake remains in Asgard and negotiates with Odin.
  • Yake reveals that she is collecting the Infinity Stones to reunite with her wife in another universe. She asks Odin for the Aether and the Casket of Ancient Winters.
  • Odin explains that he once sought all six Infinity Stones but abandoned the quest after learning that obtaining the Soul Stone required sacrificing the person he loved most. He scattered the stones afterward, retaining only the Aether.
  • Impressed by Yake’s mastery of the Power Stone and convinced that she will not be corrupted by power, Odin agrees to give her the Aether if she helps Thor when Ragnarok arrives.
  • Yake explains that the Casket is intended for Robin, the Ancient One’s disciple and presumed future Sorcerer Supreme. Robin arrives through a portal and personally appeals to Odin, who gives Yake the Casket.
  • Robin reveals that she is safeguarding the Time Stone within the Eye of Agamotto. She refuses to give it to Yake yet, explaining that she must travel alone to the Ice Element Dimension to complete her training or mission.
  • Robin departs through a portal with the Casket, while Odin recognizes the Ancient One’s trust in her and concludes that Robin is likely to become the next Sorcerer Supreme.

Character Developments

  • Loki: His failure to win Odin’s approval leaves him emotionally broken. After believing that even his greatest sacrifice cannot earn acceptance, he lets go and falls into the void.
  • Thor: He survives but is deeply shaken by Loki’s apparent death. His grief causes him to withdraw, setting up the emotional burden he will carry into Ragnarok.
  • Odin: He is portrayed as a regretful, experienced ruler who once pursued ultimate power but chose love over immortality. Facing his own approaching death, he seeks help for Thor and shows increasing respect for Yake and Robin.
  • Yake: She demonstrates confidence, immense power, and clear devotion to Robin. Her willingness to help Thor shows that her goals are not purely self-serving.
  • Robin: She displays independence, magical skill, and growing importance. Her possession of the Time Stone and her willingness to enter a dangerous dimension alone reinforce her status as a future Sorcerer Supreme.

Significant Themes

  • Power versus love: Odin’s abandonment of the Infinity Stone quest emphasizes that power is meaningless if it requires sacrificing the person one loves.
  • Parental approval and rejection: Loki’s tragedy stems from his desperate desire for Odin’s recognition, while Odin’s request that Yake protect Thor reflects his concern for his son.
  • Sacrifice and duty: Odin accepts his impending death and asks Yake to aid Thor, while Robin chooses to face the Ice Element Dimension alone rather than depend on Yake.
  • Trust and devotion: Yake’s quest is motivated by her desire to reunite with Robin, and Robin’s entrusted possession of the Time Stone demonstrates the Ancient One’s faith in her.
  • The coming of Ragnarok: Odin’s warning that his time is ending introduces an approaching catastrophe and establishes Yake’s future role in Asgard’s survival.

Important Character Interactions

  • Thor and Loki: Their final confrontation ends with Loki’s apparent death, leaving Thor grieving and powerless to save him.
  • Odin and Yake: They negotiate a mutual bargain: Odin provides the Aether in exchange for Yake’s aid to Thor during Ragnarok.
  • Odin and Robin: Robin’s connection to the Ancient One persuades Odin to surrender the Casket of Ancient Winters.
  • Yake and Robin: Their affectionate reunion and farewell highlight their romantic bond. Yake accepts Robin’s decision to keep the Time Stone and travel alone.
  • Odin observing Yake and Robin: Their relationship and Robin’s possession of the Eye of Agamotto convince Odin that Robin is destined to become the next Sorcerer Supreme.

Ch. 263Thor's Provocation

Chapter Summary: “Thor’s Provocation”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Odin explains that the Aether could not be destroyed after the Dark Elves’ defeat, so he hid it in an unknown location on Earth. He has already sent someone to retrieve it for Yake.
  • While waiting, Yake remains in Asgard as an honored guest and attends a feast celebrating Thor’s return. The Asgardian warriors exaggerate their role in defeating the Destroyer, while Yake quietly enjoys the festivities.
  • Thor feels melancholy because Loki is presumed dead and he cannot return to Earth to see Jane. Yake knows Loki survived but deliberately keeps the truth from Thor.
  • The next morning, Yake leaves his room after discovering two women beside him, relieved that nothing happened because he had not participated in their activities.
  • Yake meets Odin while Thor trains. Odin praises the strength of Asgard’s army, and Yake agrees that the soldiers are formidable.
  • Thor challenges Yake to an Asgardian duel, seeking to restore his pride. Odin allows the fight, partly to teach Thor that there is always someone stronger.
  • Yake effortlessly counters Thor’s attacks:
    • He avoids Mjolnir and uses elementalization to let the hammer pass through him.
    • Thor’s lightning attack leaves Yake completely unharmed.
    • Yake humiliates Thor by grabbing him by the head and throwing him into the dirt.
    • When Thor attacks furiously, Yake dodges or allows blows to pass through him.
  • Yake eventually stops merely defending himself and overwhelms Thor physically, tossing him around like a punching bag.
  • The Asgardians begin cheering for Yake instead of Thor, recognizing his superior strength.
  • Odin observes that Yake is still holding back and has not even used the Power Stone. The chapter ends with Yake catching Mjolnir and throwing it into Thor’s face.

Character Developments

  • Yake remains confident, composed, and overwhelmingly powerful. He is careful about personal boundaries but enjoys provoking Thor and demonstrating his superiority.
  • Thor is shown to be emotionally unsettled by Loki’s presumed death and his inability to return to Jane. His pride is wounded when he cannot defeat Yake, causing him to become increasingly angry and reckless.
  • Odin appears pleased with Thor’s growth since his exile but recognizes that Thor still needs humility. He intentionally allows the duel so Thor can learn from defeat.
  • Loki is revealed to be alive, though Thor does not know this. Both Odin and Yake are aware of the truth.

Significant Themes

  • Humility through defeat: Odin uses Yake’s superiority to teach Thor that strength does not make him unbeatable.
  • Power and respect: The Asgardians quickly shift their admiration from Thor to Yake because they revere martial ability.
  • Emotional isolation: Thor’s grief over Loki and longing for Jane contrast with the celebratory atmosphere in Asgard.
  • Hidden knowledge and secrecy: Yake and Odin conceal Loki’s survival from Thor, creating dramatic tension.
  • Confidence versus arrogance: Thor’s pride leads him to challenge Yake, while Yake’s calm confidence exposes the limits of Thor’s abilities.

Character Interactions

  • Odin and Yake: Odin treats Yake as an honored guest and discusses the Aether with him. Their conversation is friendly and mutually flattering.
  • Yake and Thor: Their interaction develops into a public contest of strength. Yake repeatedly taunts and humiliates Thor, while Thor responds with escalating frustration.
  • Odin and Thor: Odin watches Thor’s training and duel with approval, using the encounter as a lesson in humility.
  • Yake and the Asgardians: The warriors initially support Thor but quickly begin cheering for Yake once his overwhelming superiority becomes clear.

Ch. 264Reality Stone

Chapter Summary: “Reality Stone”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yake defeats Thor in a fierce arena battle. Although Thor awakens greater power and fights with renewed determination, Yake’s speed, elemental abilities, and overwhelming strength give him the advantage.
  • Their final clash—Yake’s “Demonic Arm” against Mjolnir—ends in a massive shockwave that damages the arena and leaves a deep fist-shaped dent in Thor’s hammer.
  • Thor refuses to accept the result at first, but when he sees Mjolnir’s damage, he collapses in shock and grief. His defeat is decisive, and he later sends the hammer to Nidavellir for repairs.
  • Yake remains in Asgard as an honored guest, enjoying lavish treatment while wondering why Thor avoids him.
  • Odin informs Yake that the Aether, containing the Reality Stone, has arrived. Because the Bifrost is destroyed and the fusion may be dangerous, Odin advises Yake to leave Asgard before attempting to absorb it.
  • Yake summons the Ancient One, who transports him to the Mirror Dimension so he can safely merge with the Reality Stone.
  • The Aether initially overwhelms Yake’s body, but the system extracts and converts it into the Reality Stone. Yake successfully absorbs its power.
  • During the process, Yake experiences a vision or memory of his former life before transmigration. He returns to the night of his original death, when he knocked over a cup of water beside his computer and was electrocuted.
  • He remembers his former name, Xu Jiakang, and begins questioning whether his current life has been real or merely a dream.

Character Developments

  • Yake: Demonstrates his superiority over Thor while remaining confident and somewhat irreverent. He successfully acquires a third Infinity Stone and gains deeper access to his lost memories, creating uncertainty about his identity and reality.
  • Thor: His fighting spirit is awakened during the battle, revealing his latent potential. Despite becoming stronger, he is decisively defeated and reacts dramatically to the damage to Mjolnir.
  • Odin: Shows pride in Thor’s growth but also acts cautiously and strategically by preventing Yake from absorbing the Reality Stone in Asgard.
  • The Ancient One: Continues to assist Yake efficiently, transporting him to a safe dimension and recognizing his rapid progress in collecting Infinity Stones.
  • Yake’s former self, Xu Jiakang: Reemerges through the Reality Stone’s influence, suggesting that Yake’s memories and original identity are not completely lost.

Significant Themes

  • Power and potential: Thor’s awakened strength contrasts with Yake’s already overwhelming abilities, emphasizing the difference between latent potential and mastered power.
  • Identity and reality: The Reality Stone triggers memories of Yake’s previous life, raising doubts about whether his adventures are real and challenging his understanding of who he is.
  • Attachment: Thor’s extreme emotional reaction to Mjolnir highlights his deep bond with the weapon, treating its damage almost like a personal betrayal.
  • Trust and cooperation: Odin and the Ancient One assist Yake, but both also maintain control over the risks surrounding the Infinity Stones.
  • Transformation: Yake’s absorption of the Reality Stone marks another major stage in his evolution and quest to obtain all the Stones.

Character Interactions

  • Yake and Thor exchange taunts and fight competitively, with Yake provoking Thor into unlocking more of his strength.
  • Odin observes the duel with satisfaction, recognizing that Yake has unintentionally accelerated Thor’s development.
  • Odin warns Yake that Asgard cannot withstand the Reality Stone’s absorption, showing practical concern despite his guarded attitude.
  • Yake contacts the Ancient One for help, and she immediately transports him to the Mirror Dimension.
  • After absorbing the Stone, Yake confronts a vision of his former self, creating an internal conflict between his past identity as Xu Jiakang and his current life as Yake.

Ch. 265Reality and Illusion

Chapter Summary: “Reality and Illusion”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yake spends more than ten days trapped between reality and an intensely vivid dream. In the dream, he lives an entire alternate life as Xu Jiakang, a physically weak ordinary man who gradually becomes a successful WWE fighter, marries, and raises two children.
  • Before leaving that life, he concludes that he has fulfilled the regrets of his former existence and declares, “I am Yake,” causing the illusory world to collapse.
  • Yake awakens in his original body and receives confirmation that a mental imprint has been established, allowing him to fully wield the Reality Stone.
  • He merges with the Reality Stone and casually demonstrates its power by creating a cup of soda, amusing himself but leaving the Ancient One somewhat speechless.
  • The Ancient One congratulates Yake for subduing another Infinity Stone and reassures him that Robin is safe while attempting to rule the Ice Element Dimension.
  • Using the Bifrost, the Ancient One sends Yake back to New Mexico, where he discovers that he has been missing for approximately a week.
  • Yake calls May, who angrily confronts him for disappearing. He vaguely explains that he was visiting Asgard and promises to return home that night.
  • Instead of calling Daisy, Yake goes to Jane’s studio, where Jane is still waiting for signs of Thor’s return and Daisy is mourning Yake’s apparent disappearance.
  • Yake suddenly appears near an electrical outlet. Daisy is shocked and delighted, immediately throwing herself into his arms, while the others ask what happened to Thor.

Character Developments

  • Yake: Gains a deeper understanding of his identity after distinguishing himself from the life he experienced in the dream. He accepts that the alternate existence was an illusion and fully reclaims his identity as Yake. His mastery of the Reality Stone marks a major increase in power, though his casual use of it shows his playful and irreverent personality.
  • The Ancient One: Becomes more comfortable trusting Yake after observing that he has successfully controlled the Reality Stone. She also shows her characteristic kindness by sending him directly back to New Mexico.
  • Robin: Though absent from the chapter, she is described as exceptionally talented and hardworking. Her attempt to become ruler of the Ice Element Dimension remains an important ongoing plot thread.
  • May: Reveals strong concern for Yake’s safety, having called and messaged him repeatedly during his absence. Her anger quickly softens once he contacts her.
  • Daisy: Her emotional attachment to Yake becomes clear. She has been waiting for him, watching his inactive online status, and reacts with overwhelming joy when he returns.
  • Jane: Remains devoted to finding Thor and continues monitoring the instruments despite the lack of evidence that he will return.
  • Erik: Acts as a concerned, practical voice, encouraging Jane to stop exhausting herself over Thor.

Significant Themes

  • Reality versus illusion: The chapter questions what makes an experience real. Yake’s dream contains years of memories and emotional experiences, but he ultimately defines reality through his own identity and choice.
  • Identity and self-acceptance: Yake rejects the alternate life when he realizes that, despite its happiness, it is not who he truly is. His declaration, “I am Yake,” symbolizes reclaiming his authentic self.
  • Power and restraint: The Reality Stone can rewrite natural laws and transform falsehood into truth, making it immensely dangerous and versatile. Yake’s first use of it—creating soda—contrasts its cosmic importance with his casual attitude.
  • Relationships and responsibility: Yake’s disappearance affects May, Daisy, Jane, and others, emphasizing that his adventures have consequences for the people waiting for him.
  • Love and longing: Jane’s determination to find Thor and Daisy’s emotional reaction to Yake’s return show how strongly the characters are shaped by romantic attachment.

Character Interactions

  • Yake speaks with the Ancient One about Robin’s safety and receives reassurance about the Ice Element Dimension.
  • Yake apologetically explains his disappearance to May, who scolds him before agreeing to wait for him at home.
  • At Jane’s studio, Erik tries to persuade Jane to stop waiting for Thor, while Daisy hides her own sadness behind casual behavior.
  • Daisy’s reunion with Yake is highly emotional and physical, immediately followed by the practical question of Thor’s whereabouts.

Ch. 266Return to Earth

Chapter Summary: “Return to Earth”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jane searches for Thor after Yake returns but learns that the Bifrost has been destroyed, preventing Thor from traveling to Earth. Yake tells her that Thor misses her and is depressed in Asgard, though he is partly covering for his own actions.
  • Jane leaves the lab upset, followed by Erik, while Yake arranges a date with Daisy for the following evening.
  • Yake returns to New York through a magical outlet and is surprised when Robin appears through a portal.
  • Robin reveals that she has successfully become a dimension master and can now bring her sisters to Earth. Yake gives her the Reality Stone, intending for Reiju to use it so she can remain with Robin.
  • Robin leaves after being summoned back to the Sanctum by the Ancient One.
  • May confronts Yake after his week-long absence. Their reunion becomes intimate, though they must stop and conceal their relationship when Peter calls for food.
  • Yake tells Peter that he returned to his “home planet,” making Peter promise to keep the information secret.
  • May cooks dinner for Yake and Peter while trying to maintain a normal household façade. The chapter ends with Robin meeting the Ancient One in the Himalayas.

Character Developments

  • Yake: Continues balancing relationships across different worlds while concealing the truth from Jane, Peter, and others. He shows loyalty toward Thor by defending him, even though he is responsible for misleading Jane. He also strengthens his connection with Robin and May.
  • Jane: Becomes distressed and emotionally weakened after hearing that Thor cannot return to Earth.
  • Daisy: Accepts Yake’s invitation despite his abrupt departure, suggesting their relationship is progressing.
  • Robin: Undergoes a major transformation, becoming a powerful dimension master with an icy appearance and the ability to transport her sisters. Her confidence and playful intimacy with Yake also increase.
  • May: Reveals strong affection and possessiveness toward Yake, angrily reacting to his disappearance while continuing to hide their relationship from Peter.
  • Peter: Remains curious about Yake’s mysterious travels but is easily distracted by ordinary concerns such as homework and hunger.

Significant Themes

  • Separation and longing: The destruction of the Bifrost emphasizes the emotional and physical distance between Thor and Jane.
  • Secrets and deception: Yake repeatedly hides the truth about his travels and relationships, while May conceals her romance with him from Peter.
  • Power and transformation: Robin’s evolution into a dimension master expands the group’s ability to travel between worlds and reunite separated characters.
  • Balancing multiple worlds and relationships: Yake moves between Earth, Asgard, and other dimensions while trying to maintain several romantic and personal connections.
  • Domestic normality versus extraordinary lives: Magical travel and cosmic powers contrast with mundane activities such as cooking dinner, doing homework, and pretending that strange noises are caused by renovations.

Character Interactions

  • Yake and Jane discuss Thor’s inability to return, with Yake attempting to soften the news.
  • Yake and Daisy arrange a date before he leaves for New York.
  • Robin and Yake reunite affectionately, discuss her new powers, and decide how to use the Reality Stone.
  • May and Yake have an intimate but secret reunion interrupted by Peter’s request for food.
  • Yake and Peter share a playful “man’s agreement” about keeping Yake’s planetary travels secret.
  • May, Yake, and Peter have dinner together in an awkward domestic scene, with May pretending to be a waitress.
  • Robin’s final meeting with the Ancient One sets up the next stage of her training or mission.

Ch. 267The Intent to Abdicate

Chapter Summary: The Intent to Abdicate

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Ancient One reveals to Robin that she has been drawing power from the Dark Dimension through a ritual connected to the Book of Cagliostro. Although the power granted her longevity and helped her protect Earth, it has corrupted her body and mind.
  • Believing she can no longer confront Dormammu, The Ancient One considers passing the title of Sorcerer Supreme to Robin. Robin is surprised and feels she has not studied magic long enough, but The Ancient One leaves the decision to her.
  • The Ancient One explains Dormammu’s immense abilities, including dimensional travel, shapeshifting, elemental control, telepathy, resurrection, immortality, and freedom from ordinary limits of time and death.
  • Robin accepts that The Ancient One’s use of dark power was not inherently evil, arguing that power depends on the intentions of its wielder. She decides to consult Yake about finding a way to defeat Dormammu.
  • In New Mexico, Daisy deliberately sends Jane and Erik away before going on a date with Yake. She gives Jane money and encourages her to enjoy the evening elsewhere.
  • Daisy and Yake spend the night together. The next morning, Daisy initially feels vulnerable and fears she may have driven Yake away, but her mood changes when she discovers he is still nearby.
  • Yake and Daisy spend another pleasant day together before separating. Yake promises that he will come whenever she calls, and Daisy gives him an emotional farewell.
  • After returning home, Yake summons Robin from the Mirror Dimension, revealing that the Reality Stone allows him to see through it.
  • Robin teases Yake about his growing number of romantic relationships and warns him that Hancock may object. Robin then opens a portal to the One Piece world.
  • Anna eagerly reunites with Yake, followed by Hancock, Reiju, and Shirahoshi. Yake’s room becomes crowded with friends and lovers, creating a cheerful, affectionate atmosphere.

Character Developments

  • Robin demonstrates increasing maturity, confidence, and philosophical judgment. Although hesitant to inherit The Ancient One’s position, she shows that she understands the moral complexity of magic and may possess the qualities needed to become Sorcerer Supreme.
  • The Ancient One becomes more vulnerable and honest. She admits both her mistake in relying on Dormammu’s power and her physical and mental deterioration, signaling her intention to abdicate.
  • Yake continues balancing his heroic responsibilities with his complicated romantic life. His relationship with Daisy becomes intimate and emotionally meaningful, while his supernatural abilities—especially those enhanced by the Reality Stone—continue to expand.
  • Daisy shifts from nervous anticipation to emotional openness. Despite her initial anxiety and insecurity, she embraces her relationship with Yake and is deeply affected by his departure.
  • Jane remains emotionally attached to Thor. Seeing others enjoy romantic relationships reinforces her loneliness and uncertainty about whether Thor will return.
  • Anna, Hancock, Reiju, and Shirahoshi reinforce Yake’s connection to the One Piece world, greeting him with enthusiasm and restoring the group’s lively, familial dynamic.

Significant Themes

  • Power and morality: Robin argues that power is morally neutral and that its ethical value depends on how it is used. This supports The Ancient One’s defense of her dangerous alliance with Dark Dimension energy.
  • Succession and responsibility: The Ancient One’s possible abdication raises questions about whether Robin is ready to inherit immense authority and face a threat greater than her current experience.
  • Corruption and sacrifice: The Ancient One’s immortality has come at the cost of her health and judgment, illustrating the danger of relying on forbidden or external power.
  • Love, vulnerability, and separation: Daisy’s emotional openness and distress at Yake’s departure contrast with the chapter’s playful romantic tone, showing that Yake’s relationships carry genuine emotional consequences.
  • Balancing duty and personal life: Robin’s concerns about Yake’s womanizing and Yake’s movement between worlds highlight the difficulty of managing heroic obligations, multiple relationships, and personal desires.

Important Character Interactions

  • Robin and The Ancient One: Their mentor-student relationship deepens as The Ancient One confides in Robin and considers her successor.
  • Robin and Yake: Robin acts as both confidante and moral critic, questioning Yake’s romantic behavior while collaborating with him against Dormammu.
  • Yake and Daisy: Their relationship becomes physically intimate and emotionally significant, ending with mutual affection and a promise to remain connected.
  • Yake and the One Piece group: Anna’s enthusiastic reunion and the arrival of Hancock, Reiju, and Shirahoshi emphasize the warmth and familiarity of Yake’s extended household.
  • Jane and Daisy: Their interaction reveals Jane’s romantic frustration and Daisy’s awareness that the evening is likely to become personally significant.

Ch. 268Family Reunion

Chapter Summary: “Family Reunion”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yake celebrates the reunion of his family and asks Robin how long Hancock and the others can remain in the current world.
  • Robin seals the visitors’ abilities with magical markings, allowing them to stay safely in the Mirror Dimension for seven days.
  • Yake reveals that he has obtained the Reality Stone. Robin restores it to its Aether form so Reiju can absorb it.
  • Reiju successfully merges with the Reality Stone, becoming an Infinity Stone wielder. Yake confirms that she can control its power without immediate side effects.
  • Reiju uses the Reality Stone to modify Shirahoshi and Anna so they can blend into human society:
    • Shirahoshi temporarily gains human legs.
    • Anna loses her fur and becomes a white-haired human girl.
    • At Anna’s request, Reiju also alters her body further, giving her an exaggerated appearance.
  • Shirahoshi’s lack of clothing after her transformation causes an embarrassing incident, which Reiju quickly fixes by creating a dress for her.
  • Robin and Reiju return to Kamar-Taj to study and train, while Yake takes Hancock, Anna, and Shirahoshi out to enjoy Earth.
  • After spending the first night together, Yake tours America with them for the remainder of their seven-day stay, visiting cities, shopping centers, cinemas, amusement parks, and restaurants.
  • Yake spends over ten million dollars without concern and rejects talent scouts who approach the women, remaining protective of them.

Character Developments

  • Reiju gains a major new role by becoming the wielder of the Reality Stone. She is now essential to the larger plan involving Dormammu and begins preparing to master her abilities through training with Robin.
  • Robin demonstrates both her magical skill and her careful, responsible nature. She safeguards the visitors’ powers and quietly discusses Reiju’s importance in the coming conflict.
  • Yake acts as a generous and protective host. He prioritizes giving Hancock, Anna, and Shirahoshi meaningful experiences on Earth and is openly defensive when outsiders show interest in them.
  • Anna displays curiosity about Earth and a playful, mischievous personality. She is initially distressed by losing her fur but quickly becomes pleased with her human form and uses the Reality Stone to alter her body further.
  • Shirahoshi is amazed by life on land and enthusiastically explores her new human legs, though her excitement leads to an embarrassing wardrobe problem.
  • Hancock remains close to Yake and confidently takes advantage of their reunion, reinforcing their romantic relationship.

Significant Themes

  • Family and reunion: The chapter centers on Yake’s happiness at finally having everyone together after a long separation.
  • Power and responsibility: Reiju’s acquisition of the Reality Stone expands the group’s capabilities but also creates a need for training and control.
  • Adaptation and transformation: Shirahoshi and Anna physically change to fit into Earth society, highlighting the group’s ability to adjust between worlds.
  • Protection and possessiveness: Yake’s treatment of the women and his rejection of talent scouts emphasize his protective, possessive attitude toward his family.
  • Leisure amid looming danger: Although the group is preparing for a future confrontation with Dormammu, the chapter focuses on giving the reunited family a brief period of happiness and normalcy.

Character Interactions

  • Robin guides Reiju through the process of becoming an Infinity Stone wielder and privately speaks with her about the dangers and importance of the mission.
  • Reiju and Robin share an affectionate farewell with Yake before returning to Kamar-Taj.
  • Reiju uses the Reality Stone to help Shirahoshi and Anna, creating both humorous and intimate moments.
  • Anna becomes attached to Reiju after her transformations and then clings playfully to Yake, creating mild rivalry with Hancock for his attention.
  • Yake spends the week acting as host and companion to Hancock, Anna, and Shirahoshi, while the women experience Earth’s entertainment and public life together.

Ch. 269Thunder Dimension

Chapter Summary: “Thunder Dimension”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • After seven happy days together, Yake prepares to part from Anna, Shirahoshi, and Hancock. Anna is especially reluctant to leave him, but Yake promises to gather the Infinity Stones quickly and reunite with them.
  • Hancock reassures Yake that Anna and Shirahoshi are safe on Amazon Lily in the Sky God Kingdom. Robin then opens a portal and sends them back.
  • Yake confronts Robin about her recent secrecy. She reveals that Dormammu, ruler of the Dark Dimension, has become a threat beyond Earth.
  • Robin explains that Reiju is unusually compatible with dark-dimensional power. She proposes using Reiju to challenge or absorb part of Dormammu’s strength, potentially overthrowing him and making Reiju ruler of the Dark Dimension.
  • Though Yake recognizes the danger of entering Dormammu’s own territory, he agrees to fight alongside Robin and Reiju after learning that their survival is guaranteed.
  • Robin tells Yake he must first become a dimension lord, since ordinary strength alone would not protect him from Dormammu’s dark magic. She has prepared the unclaimed Thunder Nebula, a dimension saturated with lightning, as the ideal domain for him.
  • Before beginning the mission, Robin and Reiju jokingly punish Yake for spending time with other women, trapping him in a Time Loop within the Mirror Dimension and thoroughly exhausting him.
  • Ten days later, Yake is restored and prepares to conquer the Thunder Nebula. Robin opens the portal, while Reiju returns the Aether to him.
  • In the Thunder Nebula, Yake transforms into a lightning-based elemental form and feels an instinctive connection to the dimension. Robin reminds him that he must locate and absorb the energy of the god currently forming within the nebula.
  • The chapter ends as Yake begins exerting his power, his electrical body glowing with blue, purple, and red energy.

Character Developments

  • Yake demonstrates his affection and sense of responsibility toward Anna, Shirahoshi, and Hancock, while also showing his willingness to risk himself for Robin and Reiju.
  • He remains cautious about confronting cosmic-level beings such as Dormammu, acknowledging that he is not invincible outside Earth.
  • Yake’s connection to lightning is emphasized as deeply natural, suggesting that the Thunder Nebula may greatly enhance his abilities.
  • Robin reveals herself as a careful strategist. She has already devised a plan against Dormammu and prepared a suitable dimension for Yake’s advancement.
  • Robin also displays a playful, possessive side by helping Reiju punish Yake for his other romantic relationships.
  • Reiju is established as highly compatible with the Dark Dimension’s power and may become powerful enough to challenge Dormammu directly.
  • Anna and Shirahoshi remain emotionally attached to Yake, with Anna particularly distressed by their separation.
  • Hancock takes on a protective and reassuring role, promising to care for Anna and Shirahoshi.

Significant Themes

  • Separation and loyalty: Yake’s farewell emphasizes the emotional cost of his travels and the bonds he maintains across worlds.
  • Cosmic ambition and danger: The group is preparing to confront Dormammu, a vastly powerful dimensional entity, raising the stakes beyond Earth.
  • Power through domains: The chapter introduces the idea that becoming a dimension lord is essential for resisting certain supernatural powers.
  • Trust and teamwork: Yake agrees to Robin and Reiju’s dangerous plan because he trusts them and refuses to let them face Dormammu alone.
  • Possessive affection and humor: Romantic jealousy and exaggerated punishment provide comic relief amid the impending cosmic conflict.
  • Transformation and destiny: Yake’s instinctive harmony with the Thunder Nebula suggests that he may be uniquely suited to rule or absorb its power.

Important Character Interactions

  • Yake comforts Anna and promises to reunite with her, while Hancock assures him that she and Shirahoshi will be safe.
  • Yake presses Robin to reveal the secret she has been hiding, leading to the disclosure about Dormammu.
  • Robin and Reiju jointly persuade Yake to support their plan and later work together to trap and punish him in the Time Loop.
  • Robin guides Yake through the process of becoming a dimension lord, while Reiju supplies the Aether needed for his transformation.
  • Robin urges Yake to stop enjoying the Thunder Nebula and focus on finding the unborn thunder god whose energy he must absorb.

Ch. 270Celestial Embryo

Chapter Summary: “Celestial Embryo”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yake reaches the center of the Thunder Dimension and discovers a gigantic, pulsating egg—an embryo of a Celestial god, approximately 5,000 meters in diameter.
  • Robin explains that Celestials draw power from intelligent life and urges Yake to kill the embryo, allowing the Thunder Element Spirits to become his believers and source of power.
  • Using the Reality Stone and Power Stone, Yake enlarges himself to nearly 8,000 meters and attacks the embryo. His blows shatter its shell, revealing a bloody mass of flesh within.
  • The embryo awakens and threatens Yake, claiming the authority of the Celestial Race. It summons more than a dozen Eternals, led by a crowned woman, to defend it.
  • The Eternals attack Yake with lasers, physical force, and mind control. Yake protects himself with the Reality Stone and begins forming a weapon from the surrounding Void Lightning.
  • The Eternals attempt to sever Yake’s connection to the lightning, but they fail. Yake creates the Void Blade and cleaves the Celestial embryo in two, reducing it to ashes.
  • A fragment containing the Celestial’s will and divinity escapes. Yake pursues it, while Robin freezes time using “The World.”
  • Robin captures the escaped fragment, extracts the Celestial’s divinity, and gives it to Yake. He swallows it and fuses with the Thunder Dimension.
  • The Thunder Element Spirits’ faith flows into Yake, transforming him into the dimension’s ruler and effectively making him a new Celestial.

Character Developments

  • Yake grows more confident in his power, willingly challenging a Celestial embryo despite its immense size and threats. He demonstrates resilience against both physical and mental attacks.
  • His use of the Reality Stone evolves beyond offense, allowing him to protect his mind from the Eternals’ control.
  • Yake’s victory over the embryo marks a major transformation: he gains divinity, becomes eternal through faith, and ascends to Celestial status.
  • Robin acts as Yake’s strategist and guide. She understands the importance of killing the embryo, identifies the escaped divinity, and helps Yake claim it.
  • Robin also displays her familiarity with outside cultural references, humorously naming her time-stop ability after JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.

Significant Themes

  • Power and ascension: Yake moves from powerful outsider to godlike ruler by defeating the embryo and absorbing its divinity.
  • Faith as a source of power: The Thunder Element Spirits’ belief transforms Yake into an immortal divine figure.
  • Defiance of fate and authority: Yake rejects the embryo’s claim to superiority, insisting that power—not birth or title—determines dominance.
  • Creation and succession: The unborn Celestial is destroyed before birth, and Yake takes its place as the new divine ruler of the dimension.
  • Loyalty and trust: Yake accepts the divinity because he trusts Robin completely, while the Eternals obey the embryo without question.

Character Interactions

  • Robin commands Yake to eliminate the embryo and explains how its death will empower him.
  • The embryo arrogantly threatens Yake and invokes the future revenge of the Celestial Race.
  • The Eternals unquestioningly defend their creator, using coordinated attacks and mind control against Yake.
  • Yake mocks the embryo and Eternals, treating their supposed superiority with contempt.
  • After the battle, Robin captures and explains the Celestial’s divinity, guiding Yake through his transformation into a Celestial.

Ch. 271Dark Dimension

Chapter Summary:

Dark Dimension

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Robin explains to Yake that both of them have reached a level beyond ordinary universal beings, comparable to “Celestials.” The Infinity Stones remain among the few forces capable of threatening them.
  • Robin reveals that the Ice Element Dimension contained a developing Celestial embryo, which she defeated before it matured.
  • In the Thunder Nebula, Yake discovers that the Thunder Element Spirits worship him as their god. With Robin’s guidance, he communicates with them and learns that they possess primitive but unwavering faith.
  • To strengthen their religion, Yake creates golden statues of himself throughout the Thunder Nebula. The spirits’ faith flows into him as power, triggering a major transformation.
  • Yake undergoes a life transition, gaining an eternal lifespan, an indestructible body, and a cosmic appearance marked by glowing runes and star-like eyes. Robin experiences the same transformation.
  • Robin warns Yake that immortality and power must not come at the cost of human emotions, using Dormammu as an example of a being consumed entirely by the pursuit of power. Yake agrees that retaining his humanity matters more than becoming a god.
  • Thanos observes the death of one Celestial and the birth of another. He reaffirms his belief that reducing the universe’s population by half will prevent resource shortages and stop further Celestial births, presenting his genocidal ideology as destiny.
  • Back on Earth, Yake struggles with his newly heightened presence, which irresistibly attracts women. He also begins adjusting to his powers, noting that conventional physics has become nearly irrelevant to him because of the Reality Stone.
  • Robin, Reiju, and Yake travel through a portal to the Dark Dimension to confront Dormammu. Robin prepares a Time Loop spell as insurance in case the battle goes badly.
  • Dormammu immediately attacks after recognizing Yake as connected to the Ancient One. Yake orders Robin and Reiju to restrain Dormammu while Reiju attempts to absorb his power. Robin begins casting numerous spells simultaneously.

Character Developments

  • Yake: Evolves from an extremely powerful being into an immortal, godlike entity through the faith of the Thunder Spirits. Despite his transformation, he insists on preserving his emotions and humanity. He becomes increasingly confident and eager to challenge stronger opponents such as Dormammu.
  • Robin: Acts as Yake’s guide and teacher, explaining Celestials, elemental faith, divine transformation, and the dangers of abandoning human emotion. Her mastery of magic is emphasized as she prepares to fight Dormammu almost single-handedly.
  • Reiju: Continues serving as a powerful ally and is entrusted with the dangerous task of absorbing Dormammu’s energy.
  • Dormammu: Is established as a vast dimensional demon god who has consumed countless planets. He is aggressive and decisive, attacking immediately rather than allowing his enemies time to prepare.
  • Thanos: His role as a universe-spanning antagonist is reinforced. He views himself as destiny’s chosen agent and rationalizes mass slaughter as a necessary solution to overpopulation and Celestial creation.

Significant Themes

  • Power and divinity: Yake’s transformation demonstrates how faith can empower a godlike being, while also raising questions about what truly defines a god.
  • Humanity versus godhood: Robin and Yake emphasize that immortality is dangerous if it causes them to lose compassion, emotion, or personal identity.
  • Faith and worship: The Thunder Spirits’ devotion gives Yake tangible power, showing religion as both a social system and a supernatural energy source.
  • Cosmic evolution: The chapter expands the scale of the story from planetary conflicts to Celestials, dimensional gods, and beings whose existence affects entire universes.
  • Extremist utilitarianism: Thanos believes mass murder is justified if it prevents greater cosmic problems, highlighting the danger of treating life as a numerical calculation.
  • Preparation and control: Robin’s Time Loop spell reflects the group’s cautious approach to confronting an enemy vastly more experienced in his own realm.

Character Interactions

  • Robin teases Yake about Celestials but also educates him about the dangers and limits of cosmic power.
  • She teaches Yake how to hear the Thunder Spirits and advises him to establish a lasting symbol of worship.
  • Yake and Robin discuss the meaning of immortality and agree that maintaining human emotions is essential.
  • Yake, Robin, and Reiju operate as a coordinated team: Robin provides magical support and contingency planning, Reiju handles energy absorption, and Yake leads the confrontation.
  • Dormammu immediately treats Yake as a serious threat, attacking him and the others without hesitation as the chapter ends mid-battle.

Ch. 272Dimensional Demon God

Chapter Summary

1. Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yake, Robin, and Reiju battle Dormammu inside the Dark Dimension.
  • Reiju uses her unusual compatibility with darkness to absorb Dormammu’s essence, while Yake defends her from his attacks.
  • Dormammu becomes enraged when he realizes Reiju is not merely borrowing his power but stealing it permanently.
  • Yake uses the Power Stone to absorb and reflect Dormammu’s attacks, while Robin protects Reiju with magical formations.
  • Dormammu attacks with planets, dark magic, magical flames, and overwhelming dimensional power, but Yake and Robin repeatedly counter or evade him.
  • Robin reveals that their true goal is not to kill Dormammu directly, but to weaken him long enough for Reiju to absorb enough energy to forge a divine body.
  • The Time Loop Formation repeatedly resets the battle whenever Yake, Robin, and Reiju are killed. Dormammu retains his memories and is unaffected by the loop, but he cannot prevent his power from slowly being drained each time.
  • After several cycles, Dormammu becomes increasingly confused and exhausted, while Yake and the others exploit the repeated battles to continue weakening him.
  • The chapter ends with Robin attempting to negotiate with Dormammu, despite his continued hostility.

2. Character Developments

  • Yake: Demonstrates enormous defensive and offensive strength, using the Power Stone and his elemental abilities to shield Reiju and reflect Dormammu’s attacks. He recognizes the danger Dormammu poses but remains confident because of the Time Loop and their strategy.
  • Reiju: Becomes the central weapon against Dormammu. Her ability to absorb dark energy proves uniquely suited to weakening and potentially replacing Dormammu as a divine ruler of darkness. She begins sensing that she has already absorbed power in previous loops.
  • Robin: Reveals herself as the strategist of the group. Rather than seeking a direct victory, she organizes a long-term plan involving the Time Loop, defensive magic, and Reiju’s gradual transformation. She remains calm and even taunts Dormammu to distract him.
  • Dormammu: Initially dominant and confident as the absolute ruler of the Dark Dimension, he becomes furious, alarmed, and eventually confused as his power is stolen and his victories are repeatedly undone. He recognizes Reiju’s potential and fears that she could replace him.

3. Significant Themes

  • Power and succession: Reiju’s absorption of Dormammu’s essence raises the possibility of replacing an established god with a new ruler.
  • Strategy over brute force: Since Dormammu cannot be destroyed conventionally, the heroes rely on attrition, preparation, magical defenses, and repeated attempts.
  • Persistence and inevitability: The Time Loop turns every defeat into another opportunity, allowing the group to wear down an opponent vastly stronger than themselves.
  • Fear of losing control: Dormammu’s anger stems not only from physical resistance but from the unprecedented threat of having his power and authority permanently taken from him.
  • Transformation through stolen power: Reiju’s growing connection to darkness suggests that power can reshape identity and status, potentially turning her into a divine being.

4. Character Interactions

  • Dormammu repeatedly targets Reiju, calling her a thief for stealing his essence.
  • Yake openly defends Reiju, warning Dormammu not to harm “his woman,” and acts as her primary shield.
  • Robin supports both of them by reinforcing Reiju’s defenses and coordinating the battle strategy with Yake.
  • Dormammu recognizes Robin as a disciple of the Ancient One and takes particular offense at her defiance.
  • Yake and Robin communicate efficiently, sharing an understanding that they only need to delay Dormammu while Reiju absorbs his power.
  • At the end, Robin changes tactics and offers negotiation, while Dormammu remains hostile and suspicious after enduring repeated battles against them.

Ch. 273Fleeing in Defeat

Summary: “Fleeing in Defeat”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • During the fifth loop, Robin and Yake attempt to negotiate with Dormammu while Reiju absorbs his energy. Dormammu, frustrated that he cannot permanently kill them, decides to torment them instead.
  • Yake and Robin use the repeated battles to study and develop their abilities. Robin binds Dormammu with golden chains, while Yake attempts to access the power of his Thunder Dimension.
  • After struggling to connect with it, Yake successfully performs Plane Projection, bringing the Thunder Dimension into Dormammu’s realm. This transforms the fight into a dimensional war and allows Yake to withstand Dormammu’s attacks.
  • Dormammu overwhelms the projection with darkness and attempts to corrupt Yake mentally. Yake resists the Dark Mark and breaks free from Dormammu’s influence, surprising both Dormammu and Robin.
  • By the hundredth loop, Dormammu has lost roughly ten percent of his strength and is increasingly exhausted. The repeated battles have made Yake, Robin, and Reiju progressively more capable, while Reiju’s energy absorption steadily weakens him.
  • Robin successfully opens negotiations. Yake and the others demand that Dormammu remove the Dark Mark from the Ancient One, leave the universe, and never invade it again.
  • Realizing that continued combat will only drain him further—especially because of Reiju’s absorption—Dormammu accepts the terms and forms a Divine Contract.
  • Dormammu removes the Dark Mark, departs with his dimension, and the group wins the confrontation.

Character Developments

  • Yake grows through repeated deaths and battles, learning to use Plane Projection and gaining greater control over the Thunder Dimension. He also demonstrates unexpected mental resilience by resisting Dormammu’s corruption despite lacking formal mental defenses.
  • Robin becomes the group’s strategist and negotiator. She supports Yake in battle, recognizes the importance of his breakthrough, and ultimately takes control of the diplomatic solution.
  • Reiju serves as a crucial source of attrition by continuously absorbing Dormammu’s energy. Her presence becomes so threatening and frustrating that Dormammu specifically demands that she stop.
  • Dormammu shifts from arrogant and overwhelmingly confident to exhausted, irritated, and fearful of further losses. Though still vastly powerful, he recognizes that the Time Loop gives his opponents unlimited opportunities to improve and that he cannot afford even one defeat.
  • The Ancient One remains mostly off-page but is central to the negotiations because removing her Dark Mark becomes the group’s primary condition for peace.

Significant Themes

  • Growth through repetition: The Time Loop turns every death and defeat into an opportunity to learn, allowing the protagonists to gradually overcome an opponent far beyond their original level.
  • Adaptability versus overwhelming power: Dormammu has superior strength, but Yake and Robin compensate through experimentation, teamwork, and the ability to develop new techniques.
  • Attrition and inevitability: Even an immensely powerful being can be worn down when opponents cannot remain permanently defeated.
  • Pride and humiliation: Dormammu’s fall from cosmic ruler to reluctant negotiator highlights how repeated setbacks undermine his arrogance.
  • Negotiation backed by force: The final agreement succeeds because the protagonists have proven they can continue fighting indefinitely, making their diplomatic demands credible.

Character Interactions

  • Yake and Robin cooperate closely, with Yake experimenting while Robin buys him time in battle.
  • Robin protects Yake during his confrontation with Dormammu’s mental influence and later restrains him so negotiations can proceed.
  • Yake and Reiju work together as an offensive and attritional team, with Reiju draining Dormammu while Yake develops new powers.
  • Dormammu repeatedly taunts and attacks the protagonists but eventually becomes openly resentful of Reiju and wary of Yake’s rapid growth.
  • The chapter ends with Robin warmly reassuring Yake that they have won, contrasting with his confusion over the immense unseen suffering endured across the loops.

Ch. 274Sorcerer Supreme Robin

Chapter Summary: Sorcerer Supreme Robin

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Dormammu abandons the Marvel Universe after being overwhelmed, leaving no visible trace behind.
  • Reiju emerges from the Aether’s protection after absorbing a massive amount of dark energy. The energy temporarily darkens her skin and causes her to fear Yake will reject her.
  • Robin helps Reiju control and assimilate the excess energy, transforming her into a Divine Body with extraordinary durability and eternal life.
  • Dormammu’s lingering will is expelled from Reiju. Yake uses the Power Stone to erase the will and recycle the remaining energy back into Reiju.
  • Robin and the others return to Kamar-Taj, where the Ancient One confirms that Dormammu’s influence has been completely removed.
  • The Ancient One publicly names Robin the new Sorcerer Supreme and entrusts her with protecting Earth and leading the sorcerers.
  • Robin, Yake, and Reiju become famous throughout the universe after the Ancient One spreads the story of their victory, discouraging potential enemies from attacking Earth.
  • Robin begins manifesting new magical abilities, apparently retaining powers she had temporarily accessed during the Time Loop.
  • Yake and Reiju return to ordinary life, with Reiju moving in with Yake and becoming May’s neighbor.
  • The chapter ends with Reiju directly introducing herself to May as Yake’s wife, creating an awkward and potentially painful romantic conflict.

Character Developments

  • Robin rises from powerful sorcerer to the new Sorcerer Supreme. Her strength increases dramatically after the battle, and she begins unlocking abilities connected to the Time Loop.
  • Reiju evolves physically and spiritually by absorbing Dormammu’s energy. With Robin’s help, she gains a Divine Body and greater confidence in her relationship with Yake.
  • Yake remains protective and accepting of Reiju, reassuring her that her altered appearance will not affect his love for her. He also demonstrates resourcefulness by purifying Dormammu’s remaining will with the Power Stone.
  • The Ancient One is freed from Dormammu’s mark and accepts that her long life is nearing its end. She retires from the position of Sorcerer Supreme with satisfaction and faith in Robin.
  • May feels threatened and heartbroken when she discovers that Reiju has moved into Yake’s home and is already his wife.

Significant Themes

  • Transformation and acceptance: Reiju’s physical change symbolizes the danger and power of her new abilities, while Yake’s unconditional love reassures her that her identity is not defined by appearance.
  • Succession and responsibility: The Ancient One’s retirement and Robin’s appointment emphasize the passing of knowledge, authority, and duty to a new generation.
  • Power and sacrifice: The heroes gain immense strength, but their victory also brings major changes, including the Ancient One’s return to mortality and Robin’s heavy responsibilities.
  • Love and rivalry: Yake’s relationships with Reiju and May create tension between devotion, honesty, and the emotional consequences of taking multiple wives.
  • Reputation as protection: The Ancient One uses her influence to publicize the victory, making Robin, Yake, and Reiju famous and helping safeguard Earth from future threats.

Important Character Interactions

  • Yake comforts Reiju when she fears he will reject her altered appearance.
  • Robin guides Reiju through the creation of her Divine Body and protects her from Dormammu’s lingering will.
  • The Ancient One thanks Robin, Yake, and Reiju before formally passing leadership to Robin.
  • Yake teasingly observes Kaecilius among the sorcerers, recalling his possible future betrayal.
  • Reiju’s confident introduction to May as Yake’s wife immediately establishes tension between the two women and leaves Yake struggling to manage the situation.

Ch. 275Multiverse

Chapter Summary: Multiverse

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yake receives a specially crafted Sling Ring from Robin. Unlike a normal portal device, it contains a fixed spell that transports its user to a random world. Yake can return by supplying the ring with energy.
  • Driven by curiosity and thoughts about truly experiencing life, Yake activates the ring before fully preparing himself and is transported to a desolate wilderness.
  • He encounters a zombie and realizes he has arrived in the world of Resident Evil. Yake easily destroys the zombie with his “Lightning Torrent” ability and decides to search for a larger group of enemies for entertainment.
  • Following a highway, Yake discovers a survivor convoy led by Claire and Carlos. He deliberately creates a dramatic entrance, landing amid dust and electricity.
  • Mistaking him for a Tyrant or another Umbrella-created monster, Claire and the survivors open fire. The bullets have no effect, and Yake casually catches one in his hand.
  • Yake convinces the group that he is not hostile, introducing himself as a traveler from another universe—or jokingly, an alien. Claire and Carlos cautiously accept his explanation and allow him to travel with them.
  • The group reaches an apparently abandoned motel. Claire offers Yake a Glock for protection, but he rejects it, confidently claiming that he himself is the strongest weapon.

Character Development

  • Yake: Displays enormous confidence, curiosity, and a playful attitude toward danger. He treats the apocalypse like an amusement park because zombies and firearms pose no threat to him. His decision to travel with Claire’s group suggests he is interested not only in combat but also in experiencing unfamiliar worlds and interacting with their inhabitants.
  • Claire: Remains highly cautious and protective of her survivors. Her traumatic experiences with Umbrella and Tyrants cause her to react immediately when Yake appears. Although suspicious, she is practical enough to hear him out and eventually tolerate his presence.
  • Carlos: Acts as a vigilant protector and supports Claire’s decisions. He fires at Yake when Claire is endangered, demonstrating quick reflexes and concern for the group, but becomes wary and confused once Yake proves immune to bullets.
  • Robin: Though absent from the chapter, Robin’s invention enables Yake’s multiverse journey and marks the beginning of his unrestricted travel between worlds.

Significant Themes

  • Exploration and freedom: The Sling Ring gives Yake access to random universes, opening the possibility of endless adventures without external control.
  • Power and vulnerability: Yake’s overwhelming strength contrasts sharply with the survivors’ dependence on guns and vehicles. What is terrifying to ordinary humans is merely entertainment to him.
  • Trust in a hostile world: Claire’s group must decide whether Yake is a threat, an Umbrella experiment, or a potential ally. Their interaction reflects the difficulty of trusting strangers during an apocalypse.
  • Escapism and curiosity: Yake approaches a ruined world with excitement rather than fear, viewing it as an opportunity to experience something different from his own reality.
  • Human survival amid collapse: The convoy, modified vehicles, scarce resources, and constant suspicion emphasize the harshness of the Resident Evil setting.

Character Interactions

  • Yake’s first interaction is with a zombie, which he destroys effortlessly.
  • Claire and Carlos confront Yake after mistaking him for a Tyrant and order the group to attack.
  • Yake demonstrates his superiority by surviving gunfire and catching a bullet, then lowers tensions by explaining that he only wants information.
  • Claire questions Yake about his identity and origin, while Carlos remains more skeptical and defensive.
  • Yake casually reveals his interdimensional origins, prompting Claire to complain about Umbrella and the unfairness of their world.
  • At the motel, Claire offers Yake a weapon, but his humorous refusal reinforces the enormous gap between his abilities and those of the survivors.

Ch. 276Garden of the Apocalypse

Chapter Summary: Garden of the Apocalypse

Plot Points and Events

  • Yake senses three zombies inside a nearby motel and warns Claire’s group, allowing Carlos and L.J. to approach more cautiously.
  • While the survivors search for supplies, Yake lounges casually and eats fresh watermelon, startling Claire, who has not tasted fresh fruit since the apocalypse began. He also gives Betty and K. Mart sausages, earning their gratitude despite dismissing their attempts to talk to him.
  • That night, Yake reveals the enormous hovering warship Eternal Truth as his sleeping quarters. Carlos is stunned, while L.J. begins treating Yake as a divine being.
  • The next morning, the survivors discover the motel surrounded by vast numbers of infected “Zombie Crows,” which have consumed the corpses of the infected. The flock prepares to attack the convoy.
  • Yake realizes the collapsing world may offer him an opportunity to strengthen his own Thunder Dimension by absorbing the planet’s origins. He begins to understand Robin’s earlier intentions in sending him into dangerous worlds.
  • Ignoring Claire’s calls to retreat, Yake rises into the air and unleashes Ten Thousand Thunderbolts, destroying the entire swarm. The crows are reduced to ash, leaving the survivors convinced they have witnessed a god.
  • Alice observes Yake’s power from a distance and wonders whether he is truly a god or someone like herself. Meanwhile, Doctor Isaacs receives a report from a mysterious little girl about powerful electromagnetic fluctuations.

Character Developments

  • Yake remains detached, powerful, and casual, treating the apocalypse almost like a vacation. However, the Zombie Crow attack prompts him to think more seriously about his role as a dimensional lord and the possibility of absorbing a dying world to increase his strength.
  • Claire demonstrates practical leadership and cautious trust by accepting Yake’s warning and continuing to treat him as a member of the group, even though he clearly possesses extraordinary abilities.
  • L.J. becomes increasingly convinced that Yake is divine after witnessing the destruction of the Zombie Crows.
  • Carlos remains skeptical and irreverent, reacting with disbelief to Yake’s warship and L.J.’s religious admiration.
  • Betty and K. Mart show the survivors’ desperate dependence on food and supplies, while also treating Yake with playful curiosity.
  • Alice is introduced as an observer who recognizes Yake as a potentially extraordinary figure and may regard him as a possible equal or rival.
  • Doctor Isaacs becomes aware of Yake’s presence through the electromagnetic disturbance, suggesting that powerful forces are beginning to track him.

Significant Themes

  • Power and divinity: Yake’s abilities make ordinary survivors interpret him as a god, blurring the line between advanced power and supernatural divinity.
  • Survival and scarcity: Fresh fruit and sausages are treated as precious treasures, emphasizing how completely normal comforts have vanished.
  • Isolation and otherness: Yake’s behavior, technology, and overwhelming strength make it clear that he does not belong to the survivors’ world.
  • Growth through destruction: Yake begins considering the larger cosmic purpose of the apocalypse and the possibility of strengthening his dimension by consuming a dying planet.
  • Human responses to overwhelming power: The survivors react with fear, worship, amusement, or skepticism, revealing different ways people cope with forces they cannot understand.

Character Interactions

  • Claire trusts Yake’s warning and later tries to protect him by calling him back to the vehicles.
  • Yake shares watermelon with Claire, creating a brief moment of ordinary human connection, though his careless manner contrasts with her emotional response.
  • Betty and K. Mart flirt and joke about Yake, but he responds by giving them food and dismissing them.
  • Carlos and L.J. react in opposite ways to Yake’s warship and lightning attack: Carlos remains sarcastic, while L.J. reveres him.
  • Alice watches Yake from afar, while Doctor Isaacs is alerted to his presence, setting up future conflict or investigation.

Ch. 277Thunder's Believers

Summary of “Thunder’s Believers”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • At Umbrella’s underground base, Doctor Isaacs orders the White Queen to use satellite triangulation to determine whether the strange events are caused by Alice or another force.
  • At a desert hotel, Yake reveals himself to Claire and a group of survivors. He claims the ruined world needs salvation and presents himself as the Lord of Thunder.
  • Yake summons a projection of the Thunder Nebula and thousands of Thunder Sprites, overwhelming the survivors with a display of divine power. He invites them to become “believers of Thunder.”
  • The survivors kneel and accept his authority. Yake sends Thunder Sprites into their bodies, granting them lightning-based abilities in proportion to their faith. L.J. becomes the most powerful because of his especially fervent devotion.
  • Claire and the group begin moving through the zombie-infested world, easily destroying zombies with lightning. Their success reinforces their belief that faith in Yake directly produces strength.
  • Umbrella observes the transformation through satellite footage. Yake deliberately makes himself visible, intending to attract Umbrella’s attention and test whether the Thunder Nebula can absorb the entire Earth.
  • Yake fully manifests the Thunder Nebula around the planet and broadcasts a proclamation across the world, promising divine power to anyone who calls his name.
  • Survivors worldwide begin praying to him. Those who genuinely believe are chosen by Thunder Sprites and gradually transformed into immortal elemental beings.
  • After two days, cracks of blue light spread across Earth. The planet is absorbed into the Thunder Dimension, and Yake gains additional power from the process.
  • When Yake returns, the zombies have vanished and the world has become a realm of elemental worshippers, statues, and temples dedicated to him. Realizing that he has transformed the planet beyond recognition, Yake feels alarmed and withdraws.
  • Back in the Marvel Universe, Yake tells Robin and Reiju what happened. Robin warns that gaining power by consuming worlds and harvesting faith may corrupt or burden him, potentially turning him into something like Dormammu.

Character Developments

  • Yake evolves from an opportunistic savior figure into a genuine godlike power, but his rapid increase in strength unsettles him. He initially treats the apocalypse as an opportunity to establish his influence, yet becomes troubled when he realizes the scale and consequences of his actions.
  • Claire changes from a cautious survivor into a devoted believer empowered by lightning. Her confidence grows as she experiences the ease with which divine power allows her group to defeat zombies.
  • L.J. becomes the most fanatical member of the survivor group and receives the greatest number of Thunder Sprites, making him their strongest lightning user.
  • The survivors shift from desperate, ordinary humans into empowered followers who spread Yake’s religion and view faith as the source of their strength.
  • Robin acts as Yake’s moral guide. She recognizes the danger of his pursuit of limitless power and cautions him against relying on impure strength gained through domination and worship.
  • Doctor Isaacs and Umbrella are forced to reconsider the nature of the phenomenon, realizing that Yake’s abilities may be divine or otherwise far beyond their expectations.

Significant Themes

  • Power through faith: Belief becomes a literal source of supernatural strength, creating a cycle in which Yake’s power inspires worship and worship increases Yake’s power.
  • Salvation versus domination: Yake claims to save the world, but his “salvation” eliminates its original way of life and subjects it to his divine influence.
  • The danger of unchecked power: Yake’s transformation of the entire Earth happens so quickly that he nearly loses himself in the resulting energy and later regrets going too far.
  • Religious devotion and fanaticism: The survivors’ gratitude develops into unquestioning worship, showing how desperation can make people surrender their independence to a powerful protector.
  • Identity and corruption: Robin’s warning suggests that power gained by consuming worlds and harvesting faith may change Yake into a destructive entity rather than a benevolent god.
  • Humanity’s adaptation: The survivors do not merely survive the apocalypse; they become immortal elemental beings, illustrating how extraordinary power can fundamentally reshape life itself.

Character Interactions

  • Yake confronts Claire and the survivors, persuading them—or overwhelming them—into accepting him as their god.
  • Claire cautiously questions Yake but ultimately submits after witnessing his power and receiving lightning abilities.
  • L.J.’s extreme devotion distinguishes him from the others and demonstrates the direct relationship between faith and strength.
  • Claire and the empowered survivors encourage one another as they destroy zombies and spread Yake’s faith.
  • Doctor Isaacs and the White Queen analyze Yake’s actions from afar, with the White Queen providing footage that reveals the scale of his intervention.
  • Yake’s proclamation reaches survivors worldwide, creating a mass spiritual connection between him and those facing the apocalypse.
  • Robin and Reiju reunite with Yake after his return. Robin listens to his account, comforts him, and warns him about the moral and existential dangers of his actions, while Yake begins questioning whether his “salvation” was truly right.

Ch. 278World Origin

Chapter Summary: “World Origin”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Robin explains the nature of World Origins, the power cores of intelligent planets. Directly absorbing one is essentially enslaving an entire world, and although it grants rapid strength initially, the burden of controlling multiple worlds creates a destructive cycle of constant planetary consumption.
  • Since the world Yake previously devoured was already dying and its Origin nearly exhausted, the consequences were limited.
  • Robin describes a more sustainable way for mages to obtain Origin: traveling, gaining knowledge, strengthening spells, and influencing a world’s development. Yake is particularly suited to the second approach—helping or disrupting worlds to obtain their power.
  • Yake questions why he can travel freely through the Multiverse while Robin and the Ancient One cannot return to their original world. Robin explains that their world exists in a different dimension, though the exact reason remains unclear.
  • Robin and Reiju reveal that they are searching for the Soul Stone and waiting for the future appearance of the Mind Stone and Tesseract on Earth. They are also searching for Gamora, who knows the Soul Stone’s location.
  • Yake acknowledges the Soul Stone’s requirement of sacrificing someone precious and decides that, if necessary, possessing five Infinity Stones will be enough. He prioritizes reuniting with his companions over obtaining every stone.
  • After spending time with Robin, Reiju, May, Peter, and Daisy on Earth, Yake decides to leave for a short journey because Earth has become too peaceful and he feels restless.
  • Using the Sling Ring, Yake arrives in a frozen world filled with powerful ice-element energy. He recognizes it as the world of Frozen after hearing Elsa sing “Let It Go.”
  • Elsa, having lost control of her powers and frozen Arendelle, creates an ice palace while seeking isolation. Yake unexpectedly appears inside the castle.
  • Frightened, Elsa attacks him with Ice Magic and freezes him solid. Yake easily breaks free, calmly complimenting her singing.

Character Developments

  • Yake becomes more thoughtful about how he gains power. Rather than recklessly consuming worlds, he considers a slower and more sustainable path involving observation, travel, and influence.
  • He demonstrates growing emotional maturity by refusing to pursue the Soul Stone at the cost of sacrificing someone he loves. His relationships and reunion with his companions matter more to him than absolute power.
  • Yake also shows increasing confidence and power: Elsa’s strongest spontaneous attack cannot seriously harm him.
  • Robin acts as Yake’s guide to Multiversal and magical principles. She remains cautious about the mystery surrounding their home dimension and continues investigating it.
  • Reiju and Robin are actively pursuing the Infinity Stones, though their search for Gamora and the Soul Stone has produced no results yet.
  • Elsa is portrayed at the beginning of her transformation. She is overwhelmed by fear and guilt over hurting others, but her song and creation of the ice palace symbolize her attempt to embrace her powers and begin anew.
  • May has regained a younger body and feels increasingly attracted to Yake, creating a playful and intimate dynamic between them.

Significant Themes

  • Power and responsibility: The chapter contrasts enslaving worlds for energy with more balanced ways of gaining power.
  • Sustainable growth versus reckless consumption: Yake learns that endlessly devouring planets creates an unstable cycle and a heavy burden.
  • Freedom and isolation: Elsa isolates herself because she fears her powers, while Yake values companionship and reunion.
  • Love over ambition: Yake refuses to sacrifice someone precious merely to obtain the final Infinity Stone.
  • Cross-world exploration: The chapter expands the Multiverse by connecting Yake’s story to the Frozen setting and emphasizing the different laws and energies of each world.
  • Transformation and self-acceptance: Elsa’s song and ice palace represent her attempt to accept her identity, even as she remains frightened of the consequences.

Character Interactions

  • Robin educates Yake about World Origins and the consequences of absorbing planetary power, deepening their mentor-like relationship.
  • Yake reassures Robin and Reiju that obtaining the Soul Stone is not worth sacrificing a loved one. Their conversation unexpectedly turns into an intimate encounter.
  • Yake maintains a warm domestic relationship with May, caring for her and regularly spending time with her and Peter on Earth.
  • Yake’s first interaction with Elsa is tense and humorous: she panics and freezes him, but he survives effortlessly and responds with praise rather than anger, setting up a potentially important relationship in the new world.

Ch. 279Frozen?

Chapter Summary: “Frozen?”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yake encounters Elsa in her ice palace after following the sound of her singing. Although Elsa initially fears him and repeatedly backs away, she soon realizes he is not harmed by her freezing magic.
  • Elsa introduces herself and asks whether Yake possesses abilities like hers. To reassure her, Yake demonstrates his lightning powers by summoning two blue Thunder Beasts resembling Pikachu.
  • Elsa creates ice swords and an elaborate ice-furniture set, inviting Yake to sit and talk.
  • Elsa reveals her painful past: she has struggled to control her ice powers since childhood, accidentally injured Anna, and lost her parents when they died searching for a cure. She has come to believe that her abilities make her a danger and a “harbinger of disaster.”
  • Yake tells Elsa about his wife, Nico Robin, who also possesses ice-related abilities. He shows Elsa a photograph of himself and Robin, giving Elsa hope that she is not the only person with extraordinary powers.
  • Yake becomes tired from using his Sling Ring and leaves to rest aboard his ship, the Eternal Truth. Elsa hesitantly asks whether they are friends, and Yake warmly confirms that they are.
  • Meanwhile, Anna journeys into the mountains to find Elsa and undo the eternal winter threatening Arendelle. She meets Kristoff, survives snow wolves and dangerous terrain, encounters Olaf, and eventually reaches the North Mountain.
  • Anna is shocked to discover Yake’s technologically advanced ship in the otherwise medieval-looking world.

Character Developments

  • Elsa: Moves from fear and defensiveness to curiosity, trust, and emotional openness. Meeting Yake reassures her that she is not uniquely cursed or alone. She also begins to see her powers as a possible gift rather than only a source of danger.
  • Yake: Shows his eccentric, boastful, and humorous personality, but also demonstrates patience and compassion toward Elsa. He recognizes her magical potential and privately considers her a possible future asset to Robin and the magical community, revealing that he views her both sympathetically and strategically.
  • Anna: Remains determined to repair her relationship with Elsa and save Arendelle, accepting significant danger to find her sister.
  • Kristoff and Olaf: Are introduced as Anna’s companions in her search, though their roles in this chapter are mainly part of her journey toward Elsa.

Significant Themes

  • Isolation and belonging: Elsa’s life of self-imposed solitude begins to change when she meets someone who understands having unusual powers.
  • Gift versus curse: The chapter questions whether extraordinary abilities are inherently dangerous or can be used positively.
  • Friendship and emotional connection: Elsa’s tentative question about whether she and Yake are friends highlights her longing for companionship.
  • Hope through shared experience: Yake’s story about Robin gives Elsa hope that people like her can live meaningful lives.
  • Clashing worlds: Yake’s magical and technological background contrasts humorously with Elsa’s medieval-fantasy setting, emphasized by the appearance of his advanced ship.

Important Character Interactions

  • Yake and Elsa: Their first interaction shifts from mutual uncertainty to trust. Yake’s humor prevents Elsa from feeling judged, while his demonstration of lightning powers makes her feel understood.
  • Elsa and Robin: Although Robin is absent, Elsa forms an emotional connection to her through Yake’s photograph, viewing her as a possible mentor or example.
  • Anna and Elsa: Anna’s desperate search reflects their strained but loving sisterly bond and sets up their eventual reunion.
  • Anna and Kristoff: They become allies while traveling through the dangerous mountain wilderness.
  • Yake and Elsa’s farewell: Elsa’s question about friendship and Yake’s affirmative response marks the emotional conclusion of their meeting.

Ch. 280The World's Favor

Chapter Summary: “The World’s Favor”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf discover the flying steel ship Eternal Truth lying across the mountainside. Believing Elsa might be aboard, they investigate.
  • They meet Yake, who tells them Elsa is in her Ice Castle. Yake stores the ship away and transports Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf through the air on a magically created board.
  • At the Ice Castle, Anna reunites with Elsa. Yake waits outside, observing Olaf and reflecting on Elsa’s unusual ability to bring snow and ice creations to life.
  • Elsa accidentally injures Anna with her magic and, overwhelmed by fear and guilt, drives Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf away with a giant snow monster.
  • Yake enters the castle and comforts Elsa. He explains that her lack of control comes from resisting her powers and advises her to accept herself, follow her heart, and learn to control her abilities.
  • Elsa appears inspired and decides to face the situation rather than remain in isolation.
  • Two soldiers confront Elsa, claiming they have come for Anna and intending to harm her. Elsa retreats and refuses to use her magic until she is cornered.
  • Yake intervenes, easily defeating the soldiers by smashing their heads together. He criticizes Elsa for failing to defend herself, but she explains that she feared accidentally killing them.
  • Yake recognizes Elsa’s deep innocence and kindness, though he doubts she is yet capable of controlling her powers effectively.

Character Developments

  • Yake acts as a powerful outsider and reluctant mentor. He remains confident and amused by the situation, but he also shows insight into Elsa’s emotional struggles. He realizes the world appears to favor Elsa and plans to benefit from the unfolding events.
  • Anna remains impulsive, determined, and deeply devoted to Elsa. She eagerly enters the Ice Castle despite the danger.
  • Kristoff is cautious and protective of Anna, immediately recognizing that Yake is dangerous and trying to avoid provoking him.
  • Olaf is fearless, excitable, and unusually friendly toward Yake, even during the terrifying flight.
  • Elsa moves from guilt, fear, and isolation toward brief determination after Yake’s advice. However, she remains frightened of confrontation and is unwilling to use lethal force, revealing both her innocence and lack of confidence.

Significant Themes

  • Self-acceptance and control: Yake argues that Elsa’s resistance to her powers is what makes them harder to control.
  • Fear of harming others: Elsa’s greatest emotional conflict is not her power itself, but her fear that using it will hurt the people she loves.
  • Innocence versus strength: Elsa possesses overwhelming magical ability but lacks the experience and willingness to use it forcefully.
  • The world’s favor and destiny: Yake senses that the world’s will is supporting Elsa and that the events surrounding her may provide him with valuable power or “origin.”
  • Power and responsibility: The chapter contrasts Yake’s casual, decisive use of power with Elsa’s reluctance and moral restraint.

Character Interactions

  • Yake intimidates Anna and Kristoff but quickly becomes their guide to Elsa’s castle.
  • Olaf bonds enthusiastically with Yake, while Kristoff remains suspicious and protective.
  • Elsa and Anna’s reunion is cut short when Elsa’s magic injures Anna again, reinforcing the sisters’ tragic emotional distance.
  • Yake becomes Elsa’s temporary counselor, offering blunt but inspiring advice.
  • Yake and Elsa clash over her refusal to defend herself, revealing the difference between his pragmatic attitude and her compassionate reluctance to harm others.
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