Chapter Summaries

Ash used the Gospel to test the Omnipotent Wish’s ability to send him home, then reviewed Sword Princess and Black White Witch’s new growth and career information. He ended by preparing to ask the Gospel which school the Witch should train in.

• Igula concluded that the Gospel had wrongly identified him, Harvey, and Liss as Ash’s weaknesses and blamed Ash for the wasted points.
• Ash learned that the Omnipotent Wish might traverse worlds to return him home, though the Gospel would need to analyze whether it could reach his specific world.
• Ash checked Sword Princess’s report and saw her Spell Power rise to Gold Hollow-Wing, her career change to Raging Dancer, and her new task to perform 10,000 effective slashes.
• Ash discovered that Sword Maiden’s talent had reached mid-tier and that Black White Witch had gained the Daughter of the Bronze Dragon occupation, a curse, and an unknown Bronze Dragon Secret Poison.
• Ash debated whether the Witch should train in the Fist Claw or Time Faction and began asking the Gospel for advice.

Igula learned how points reinforced class divisions in Gospel Country, while Bange explained how the Funeral Agency handled crimes the Gospel Book could not attribute to their true perpetrators. Annan used her favor with Si Li Mo Luo to arrange a sweeping alteration of records for dead Echo Children, leaving her plan—and the identities of its three intended targets—unrevealed.

• Igula questioned how ordinary people earned points, and Harvey argued that the point system favored wealthy families and high-quality candidates.
• Bange explained that the Gospel Book recorded illegal acts but spared people who had not committed them personally, creating underground work for organizations like the Funeral Agency.
• Annan asked Si Li Mo Luo about Echo Children who had died young in the Azula Region, and learned that the Sea Sirens had handled all 76 cases.
• Annan asked Si Li Mo Luo to alter every dead Echo Child’s records to make them appear to be three specific people who had remained active in Azula’s outskirts, Sewer, and forest.
• Si Li Mo Luo signed a contract to carry out the changes, and Annan revealed that she had already bet the Name of Doran.

Ash used the Gospel to arrange training and entertainment for Black White Witch, then learned that the group had to appear lazy so the Gospel would overestimate their talent. As Harvey withdrew to use Cat Grass, Igula told Ash that he was stronger than the others.

• The Gospel recommended Fist Claw training for Black White Witch, and Ash realized entertainment could bypass her Trial class's learning penalty.
• Ash registered Black White Witch in the Sorcerer's Manual and scheduled her for random Fist Claw entertainment and combat, while Sword Maiden was assigned training and combat.
• Bange ordered the group to stay home and avoid Spell School training so the Gospel would mistake their apparent laziness for exceptional talent.
• Bange introduced the house's facilities, but Harvey returned to his room and asked for a crate of Cat Grass.
• Ash urged Igula to help Harvey, and Igula explained that Harvey was considered normal by Blood Moon standards before telling Ash he was stronger than any of them.

Ash and the others settled into their new residence, where Bange revealed he was a 61-year-old Echoer from another world. Meanwhile, Diya used Liss’s body to study and reflected on how the Bronze Dragon’s machinations had brought her into Annan’s plan to seize God Lord’s Wish.

• Ash realized Igula and Harvey might struggle with exile and suggested Igula find a partner, prompting Igula to glare at him.
• Bange told the group he was 61 and revealed that he was an Echoer from a previous generation whose reward had given him his youthful appearance.
• Igula chose to watch a documentary, Ash headed for the Simulation Game Room, and Liss went to the Library alone.
• Liss entered the Library, switched bodies with Diya through a Mirror, and Diya gathered reference books to study sorcery, survival, and social skills.
• Diya recalled that she wanted to become an Echoer and claim God Lord’s Wish, and concluded that the Bronze Dragon had steered her toward Annan’s plan.

Dia explained the Sisters’ names and decided not to replace Little Witch Lys, who was still learning to navigate their circumstances. The Watcher appeared, compelled Dia to become his companion, and took control of her body to make her go play.

• Dia told Little Witch that she should keep improving through experience and that she needed to gain influence over Ash to help resist Annan.
• The Watcher appeared beside Dia, claimed she had no right to refuse becoming his teammate, and listened to her thoughts.
• Dia agreed to become the Watcher’s companion, but rejected his offer to act as her guardian.
• The Watcher forced Dia to drink strawberry-colored liquid, tidy her books, and put on pink gloves.
• The Watcher took control of Dia’s body and sent her off to find people to play games with.

Igula studied a documentary about Gospel Country, noticing its centralized monarchy and relentless rankings culture beneath its prosperity. He then found Liss building with blocks and ended up arguing with her over a castle set, while Ash fetched Bange and Harvey to witness the scene.

• Igula watched a documentary about Gospel Country and noted its free education, lack of a Church, long-ruling Isu Royal Family, and God Chosen rankings.
• Igula recognized that Gospel Country's citizens were driven by constant competition to rank among the best, despite the country's apparent prosperity.
• Igula saw Liss struggling to assemble a building-block castle and criticized her for ignoring the instruction manual.
• Igula joined Liss in building the castle, and they argued over where the pieces belonged.
• Ash saw Igula and Liss quarreling over the unfinished castle, then went to bring Bange and Harvey.

Annan returned home and found Ash, Igula, Harvey, Bange, and Liss happily assembling a block castle instead of plotting against her. After Liss earned points from Watcher for enjoying the day, Watcher gave Diya a combat task and pointed toward the occupied restroom as the target.

• Annan searched the dark house for Bange, then found him assembling Sky Curtain City with Ash, Igula, Harvey, and Liss.
• Annan took a photo of the group with her Gospel and reflected that she had hoped the new residents would conspire against her.
• Bange ordered dinner, and Igula divided the food among the group while Ash and Liss ate.
• Watcher appeared to Liss, rolled dice to calculate her score, and awarded her 150% Fist Claw Faction experience.
• Watcher told Diya that her next task was combat, then pointed at the restroom that was in use.

Liss defeated Ash repeatedly at Sorcerer Duel, while the Watcher told Diya they would soon explore the Void Realm together. Ash then discovered that the souls of Doomsday Watcher and Death Maniac Sword Princess had fully recovered, meaning the group could finally meet in the Void Realm.

• Liss challenged Ash to Sorcerer Duel and beat him repeatedly as she quickly mastered the game.
• Igula noticed Liss was fighting Ash earnestly, while Bange revealed the game had been on his list of things to play with a child someday.
• The Watcher appeared to Diya and Liss, discussed how the game could teach Diya combat techniques, and invited Diya to explore the Void Realm with him.
• The Watcher told Diya that Sacred Fate connected them and that they would meet in the Void Realm soon.
• Ash saw that Aurora's Sorcerer Manual had transferred to his Gospel and that Doomsday Watcher and Death Maniac Sword Princess had fully recovered their soul health.

The Sword Flower Dormitory celebrated Ingrid becoming its second official arcanist, while Sonia encouraged her friends to pursue their own growth. Adele promised to stop watching shows and work toward entering the Void Realm, though she planned to finish her current show first.

• Sonia and Leonie fought to a draw, establishing Sonia as Sword Flower University's foremost rising star and drawing attention to her roommates.
• Sonia and Lois helped Ingrid improve her appearance, and Ingrid grew more confident amid the attention from other students.
• Ingrid independently summoned the Slash Sword spell spirit during training and became the dormitory's second official arcanist.
• Ingrid explained that her spell spirit reflected her thoughts about male Swordsmen, and Sonia reassured her that gender did not determine an arcanist's strength.
• Sonia urged Adele to work toward the Void Realm so she could find a Spell School she enjoyed and share in her friends' explorations.
• Adele promised to quit watching shows and study, then admitted she intended to finish her current show first.

Sonia learned her soul had recovered and rushed into the Void Realm, hoping to meet the Watcher. She found him on the Time Continent with Diya beside him and grabbed him by the throat to demand who she was.

• Ingrid told Sonia she was afraid of entering the Void Realm alone, and Sonia admitted she had adapted quickly because she went there for dates.
• Sonia realized her soul had healed, checked the time, and hurried to the Meditation Building to enter the Void Realm.
• Sonia recalled the Pure Aura Drink the Watcher had sent her and worried about his safety while resolving to wait for him in the Void Realm.
• Felix saw Sonia sprint into the Meditation Building and wondered whether she was rushing in to massacre Knowledge Creatures.
• Sonia arrived on the Time Continent, saw Ash with Diya beside him, grabbed Ash by the throat, and asked who Diya was.

Ash brought the Witch into his Void Realm team, and Sonia reacted angrily to the threat to her standing and share of resources. Ash reassured her that she remained his priority for now, but he refused to give up his plans or promise there would be no more companions.

• Sonia tightened her grip around Ash's throat after he introduced the Witch as their new companion.
• Ash told Sonia that she still had the highest Bond and would receive first priority for Experience Pearls, Spell Spirits, and other benefits.
• Ash explained that resource allocation would depend on the team's strength and that Sonia would need to keep working hard to maintain her position.
• Ash recognized Sonia's concerns but decided he would comfort her without apologizing or changing his decision to use the Witch.
• Sonia asked whether more people might join the team, and Ash said it could eventually grow to around a dozen, shocking her.

Ash brought Diya into the Void Realm and introduced her to Sonia as a new teammate, prompting Sonia to reluctantly accept that their dangerous explorations called for three people. Diya switched into her White Queen persona to charm Sonia, but both women competed for the passenger seat until Ash moved to the back row.

• Ash persuaded Sonia that adding Diya as a teammate would make their Void Realm explorations safer, and Sonia agreed while reminding him of his promise to value her most if she remained stronger.
• Diya recognized the value of Ash's team-forming ability and decided to win his trust and uncover his secrets.
• Diya activated her Mask Spell Spirit and transformed into the White Queen before introducing herself to Sonia with polished courtesy.
• Ash summoned a convertible sports car, and Diya praised him while Sonia resented her conversational skill.
• Sonia and Diya both reached for the passenger seat, but Ash moved to the back row and left them without the place they were competing over.

Ash, Sonia, and Diya explored the Time Continent in a sports car, which saved them energy and improved their travel efficiency. Sonia reflected on her Bond with Ash and thanked him for helping her, but Ash rejected formal gratitude and then jokingly asked Diya for a hug or kiss, prompting Sonia and Diya to silently agree not to indulge him.

• Sonia questioned whether they needed a vehicle on land, but Diya explained that the sports car saved Soul Energy while they traveled across the difficult terrain.
• Ash confirmed that they were following the White Bull to avoid the Silent Domain, and Diya thanked him for inviting her to explore the Void Realm.
• Sonia considered how Ash’s help had changed her life and realized she had been taking his support for granted.
• Sonia thanked Ash for the Pure Aura Drink, but Ash said her growth was repayment enough and told her not to treat them like strangers.
• Ash suggested Diya thank him with a hug or kiss, and Sonia and Diya silently agreed not to encourage him.

Ash, Sonia, and Diya discussed their Secret Poisons and prepared to attack a group of white Raptors at a possible Resource Point. Ash helped Sonia gain the Bronze Dragon Secret Poison through trust, and the chapter ended with Diya revealing her fighting style: Death Threads.

• Ash spotted white Raptors ahead in a Worth Visiting area, and Sonia identified it as a possible Resource Point.
• Ash, Sonia, and Diya explained how Secret Poisons spread and compared their known poisons.
• Diya shared the Bronze Dragon Secret Poison's contents, infecting Ash but not Sonia.
• Ash asked Sonia to trust him, and she gained the Bronze Dragon Secret Poison.
• Diya showed transparent threads and said she called her fighting style Death Threads.

Diya, Ash, and Sonia cleared a mine guarded by eight White Raptors through coordinated teamwork and found faction ores that could catalyze Spell Spirit evolution. They divided the ores by faction, and Sonia insisted that Ash keep cultivating Heart Sword before the group continued.

• The Witch switched to her Red Death mode and killed the last White Raptor, leaving the team unharmed after clearing the mine.
• Ash and Sonia assessed the Witch’s combat abilities, while Sonia explained that pack creatures rarely left Spell Spirits behind.
• The group found Weak Water Stones, Fist Stones, and other faction ores that could help Spell Spirits evolve.
• Ash suggested dividing the ores by faction and giving the Time and Fist Claw ores to the Witch and the Swordsmanship and Water Art ores to the Sword Maiden.
• Sonia gave Ash Sword Heart Stones and urged him to cultivate Heart Sword, one of the Peerless Secret Sword Five Spirits and a relic from Elf.

Ash found an upgrade resource for the Aurora Autonomous Vehicle while absorbing leftover Faction stones, while Freya summoned the rare Echo Spell Spirit and entered the Void Realm. There, she discovered the boat Ash had left behind and set off to catch up with him.

• Ash and Sonia ate most of the Sword Heart Stone, then Ash, Sonia, and Diya absorbed other Faction stones suited to their spell spirits.
• Ash accidentally picked up an ordinary stone, and the game interface identified it as an upgrade enhancement resource for the Aurora Autonomous Vehicle.
• Freya summoned the Echo Spell Spirit after watching Flower of Mud and prepared to enter the Void Realm.
• Freya entered the Void Realm and found a boat floating alone on the Sea of Knowledge.
• Freya used Echo to reveal Ash's past traces on the boat, then found a strand of hair that raised its steering wheel.
• Freya took control of the boat and sailed through the mist, determined to catch up with Ash.

Ash discovered that he could dismantle ordinary stones from Resource Points into Ore Essence, then used the materials from the White Raptor Mine to upgrade the car’s Evil Blade. The team set out to raid another Resource Point, while Sonia’s resentment over Diya joining began to ease, though she still sulked in the back seat.

• Ash dismantled the ordinary stones in the White Raptor Mine and gained 950 Ore Essence.
• Ash spent the Ore Essence to upgrade the car’s Evil Blade to level 4, and showed interest in other costly modifications.
• Ash urged Sonia and Diya to get into the car so they could attack another Resource Point that night.
• Sonia pulled Diya into the back row and softened toward her after Diya called her cute.
• Sonia sat apart from Diya and continued sulking, hoping Ash would notice she was still upset.

Ash, Sonia, and Diya explored the Time Continent, where Diya’s borrowed Time Faction experience let Ash cross into Silver Rank. After their car ran over an Artificer Projection, Diya began reading its Sorcerer’s Manual, and Ash recognized someone in it.

• Diya explained that golden rain on the Time Continent contained time knowledge, and Ash revealed that the Witch’s Bonded experience had raised his Time Faction to Silver Rank.
• Sonia grabbed Ash while demanding a way to start the Time Faction, and a sudden Artificer Projection appeared in front of their sports car.
• The car killed the projection, which dropped spell spirits and a Sorcerer’s Manual; Diya agreed to take priority reading manuals in exchange for Ash handling ones she could not read.
• Diya used the Mask Spell Spirit to read the manual, showing that she relied on a Miracle to gain sorcerer knowledge from manuals.
• Ash read the manual and said he thought he recognized someone in it.

Ash and Sonia read a Task Artificer’s account of the Calamity Fire Seed election, in which he lost after exposing Frank’s misconduct and was outmaneuvered by a young nun. They suspected the unnamed nun was the same woman who later betrayed the manual’s owner, but the reason neither account named her remained unclear.

• Sonia and Ash read how the Task Artificer competed with Frank and an unnamed young nun to become a Calamity Fire Seed.
• The nun told the Task Artificer that Frank had engaged in intimate acts with a team member, and the Task Artificer spread the suspicion until Frank was stripped of his clerical position.
• The Task Artificer lost the vote to the nun, realized his campaigning had damaged his reputation, and recorded a reflection warning against trusting beautiful women.
• Sonia connected the unnamed nun to the woman in another Sorcerer’s Manual, and Ash explained that the woman had later betrayed that manual’s owner after gaining power from the Vortex Secret Poison.
• Ash noted that the clues matched but wondered why both manuals referred to the woman without recording her name.

Ash, Sonia, and Diya discussed the rumored Seven-Colored Tail, a possible safe route through the skies to the Distant Void Domain, while traveling across the Time Continent. Ash resolved to find another Resource Point that night, but the Void Realm Map displayed a golden region with a chilling warning.

• Diya absorbed a Sorcerer's Manual and gained Love Hunting, an ability that let her sense romantic affection.
• The group heard explosions overhead and discussed how Knowledge Creatures hunted sorcerers who tried to fly through the sky.
• Sonia and Diya explained that sorcerers searched the golden rain for the Seven-Colored Tail, which might lead safely to the Distant Void Domain.
• Sonia urged Ash to find the Seven-Colored Tail, but he doubted that its true nature matched the legend.
• Ash drove toward another Resource Point, and the Void Realm Map revealed golden regions with the warning, "Everyone will die of old age, including you, so you'd better hurry."