CHAPTER 290: AUXILIARY CHAPTER 3

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-Mikoto Yukio

-Dante

-General Grimm

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Name: Gretel

Age: 17

Height: 170cm

Bio: A young traveler who seems a tad too kind despite the depressing state of the world around her, but she hides something beneath the facade.

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Name: Snow White - Mortifer of the eighth seat: Zeboiim

Age: 24

Height: 177cm

Bio: A fair maiden in all but personality, she is one of the cruelest among the enigmas that make up the Retorta Guild. Her rank suggests nothing of her great strength and even greater military prowess. She is a woman with a dark past and an even darker view of all before her.

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Name: Lindworm - Mortifer of the tenth seat: Bela

Age: ???

Height: 180cm

Bio: Mystery incarnate, a man who belongs everywhere and nowhere. What secrets does he hold? One cannot help but wonder, but perhaps this enigmatic figure isn’t as much a man as one would believe.

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Name: Shuten-dōji

Age: ???

Height: 180cm

Bio: A powerful Oni hailing from the East. On a journey for her own amusement, her goals are unclear, her mind a mystery. What does this Oni hide?

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Name: Iofiel

Age: ???

Height: 177cm (Physical form)

Bio: The proclaimed Goddess of the realm known as Álfheimr, a powerful figure that demands reverence with her mighty presence. Yet is this Goddess truly as benevolent as she seems?

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Name: Ivan Tsarevich

Age: 19

Height: 168cm

Bio: Youngest of three sons and a prince to boot, he is an adventurous spirit that yearns to accomplish something great.

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Name: Alexander

Age: 21

Height: 181cm

Bio: A moody young man with too much on his mind. One would be challenged to break through the shells that have formed around him.

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A/N: Just ignore this message. I need to keep the word count to around 1000 in this auxiliary Chapter; otherwise, I can’t add more characters here. Given how many are going to be introduced later, it makes sense to keep updating this section as I go.

This Chapter is mainly here to organize things. It helps me track where each new character will appear and how they connect to the story. There are quite a few characters planned for future arcs, and it can get confusing if I don’t write them down somewhere. I’d rather have a running list than lose track halfway through.

At this point in the story, several characters have not formally introduced. Others will be mentioned in dialogue or background details, and I want to make sure they all have a consistent presence when they do show up. It’s easy to forget small things — like what color someone’s eyes were, where they’re from, or how old they are — especially when the cast starts to grow. This section is where I’ll write down those details, check for continuity, and make adjustments before they appear in main Chapters.

I also plan to add very short summaries for each new character here. These won’t be long bios, just a few lines each — enough to remind me of their personality, role, and relationships. For example, if a character only shows up later, I can write a note about how they connect to earlier events or how they’re supposed to develop. That way, when I write them into the main story, I can stay consistent without rereading everything from the start.

I’m also thinking about updating this Chapter every few sections rather than all at once. It’ll keep things organized and prevent the workload from piling up. For now, I’ll just include general notes about where new characters belong, what kind of scenes they’ll appear in, and what themes their arcs will explore. That should make it easier to plan pacing and dialogue later.

In addition to character planning, this section can serve as a place to check the story’s balance. With many new characters coming in, I want to avoid having too many similar personalities or repetitive interactions. Each new addition should bring something different — a new dynamic, conflict, or way of viewing the main events. Writing a quick outline here helps me see whether each one has a clear purpose or if I’m just adding them for the sake of variety.

This note also reminds me to pay attention to pacing. The story already has a lot going on, so introducing too many people too quickly could overwhelm the reader. I’ll probably spread the introductions across multiple Chapters and give each character enough space to leave an impression before moving on to the next. Writing that down here keeps it fresh in my mind while I work.

Another reason I’m keeping this auxiliary Chapter is for reference. When editing later, I can come back and see how the character list evolved. It’ll show which ideas stayed, which ones changed, and which ones were dropped. That’s useful for revision, especially if I decide to tighten the plot later or merge two minor characters into one.

I’ll also use this section to note possible relationships or connections between characters. For instance, if two of them share a history that isn’t fully explained yet, I can write a short reminder to expand on it later. It’s a simple way to keep the story world consistent without writing an entirely separate document.

Another point worth noting is tone. Since new characters can shift the tone of a scene, I want to make sure that their introduction doesn’t clash with the existing atmosphere. Writing quick notes about how they speak or behave helps me adjust the dialogue and maintain flow. That kind of detail is small but makes a big difference later.

This section can also help me manage the timeline. Some characters may appear in flashbacks or overlapping storylines, and it’s important to know when and where they fit chronologically. It’s easy to lose track once multiple plot threads start running at the same time. Keeping a list here with basic time markers — even something as simple as "before the main conflict" or "after Chapter X" — can prevent confusion later on.

I’ll likely revisit this section after every few Chapters to make sure nothing has been left out. It’s not meant to be a polished part of the story, just a workspace. Readers can skip it if they want; it exists mainly for structure.

Once more characters are added, I’ll come back to fill in details such as:

When they first appear.

Their relationships to existing characters.

Their goals or motivations.

How they affect the main story’s direction.

This way, when the cast expands, everything will stay organized. I’ve found that having too many notes scattered in different places slows progress, so it’s better to keep all of it in one Chapter that I can easily find.