The anime series, "Kingdom of the Dead," scheduled to air in the fall of 2023, is set in a sci-fi fantasy world, where witches and magic exist, fueled by advanced science and technology. The protagonist, Adonis, is the only human with the ability to use magic! His goal is brutal revenge! He's a dark character driven by a desire to avenge the brutal murder of his beloved mentor. This time, we'd like to take a closer look at the protagonist, Adonis!
The Super Industrial Revolution (Gear Expansion) and the History of Witch Hunts
In this world, there existed beings known as witches, who could use magic. Witches were good neighbors who used their magic to help humans avoid disasters such as natural disasters and epidemics. However, thanks to technological innovations known as the Gear Expansion, humans gained the ability to even kill witches. At the instigation of Emperor Goethe of the Lydian Empire, humans began to hunt witches under the pretext of gaining independence from witches and overcoming their complexes.
Adonis is Raised by the Witch Chloe Morgan
Adonis, who had no family, was raised by the renowned Frost Witch, Chloe Morgan. While a witch's magic is essentially her soul, Chloe still loved Adonis and taught him magic. The two wandered the world to escape witch hunts, but were forcibly summoned to the Empire by a summoning device developed by the Empire.
Adonis swears revenge after his beloved mentor is brutally murdered before his very eyes
Chloe was a witch with powerful ice-controlling magic, and in a direct confrontation, she was capable of surpassing even the most modern weapons of humanity. However, her magic was neutralized by the SDAM-2 Magic Photon Suppression Device developed by the Empire, and she was humiliated, brutally murdered, and her head was displayed without any resistance. Adonis witnessed his beloved mentor being killed before his eyes, and he hated the humans who had rejoiced so much, vowing to exact revenge. He was then sealed away within the Empire and placed into a deep slumber.
Adonis returns after 10 years and begins his revenge!
Adonis was then sealed away for life in the Mayhem Prison Camp in the Empire's Seventh Control District. Even after 10 years have passed since Chloe's murder and his own sealing, his hatred has not subsided. He seeks revenge against the people of the Empire who took his beloved mentor and laughed at his death, using magic to launch a large-scale massacre. He summons giant statues in front of the peaceful people and slaughters them, women and children alike.
Adonis, the only human capable of using magic, wields "Descriptive Summoning Magic."
Adonis is the only human capable of using magic, and his method of dominating is "Descriptive Summoning Magic." Descriptive summoning magic requires understanding and systematizing the mechanisms of magic, then formulating them using a special feather brush to activate the spell. It's impossible to master this without the best teacher, suggesting Adonis himself possessed exceptional talent. The reason the Empire sealed Adonis, an extremely dangerous individual, instead of killing him was to study his human magical abilities, but ultimately failed to unravel the underlying mechanisms.
While sealed, Adonis contemplated ways to massacre people.
It appears he remained conscious even while sealed away by the Empire's mythical beast, and he spent countless hours repeating thought experiments to determine the optimal method for massacring people. Descriptive summoning magic requires the use of a special quill to write the spell, which likely requires not only the magic but also knowledge to understand its mechanisms, suggesting that it combines magical skill with scientific thinking.
What's Amazing About Descriptive Summoning Magic!
While witches are generally only able to use one spell per person, descriptive summoning magic appears to allow the use of any spell, as long as the mechanism is understood. However, using descriptive summoning magic requires a special tool called a quill, and only Chloe Morgan can craft these quills. Chloe was murdered, and Adonis chose not to revive her, so descriptive summoning magic is effectively the only magic Adonis can use.
Adonis is a lone wolf who doesn't particularly side with the witches
Adonis hates the people who killed his master with all his heart, but that doesn't mean he particularly sides with the witches. Chloe was the only one who extended a helping hand to the orphaned Adonis, and she was his only ally. He's not hostile, but he doesn't actively try to help them either. When he was brought to Tsukizono, where the remaining witches lived, he overlooked the witches' attempts to use him and instead used them to escape.
What is his relationship with the heroine, Doroka?
Adonis is a total loner, but after many twists and turns, he ends up traveling with Doroka, one of the few surviving witches. He treats her coldly, becoming enraged by her hypocritical attitude and refusing to open up to her, even trying to continue his journey without her. However, Adonis begins to show a gentle, albeit gruff, side toward the good-natured Doroka, who continues to advocate for coexistence even after being hunted down and having all his friends massacred.
Adonis Powers Up with Love Magic!
Adonis is a powerful warrior capable of defeating the Empire's elite troops, but he sometimes finds himself struggling against the scientific technology and military might of the humans. Doroka's love magic grants Adonis immense power in exchange for controlling him, rendering him truly unstoppable. Adonis, realizing its usefulness, considers using the Droca, but he also begins to show more consideration.
【Kingdom of Destruction】Adonis Summary
Here's a summary of Adonis, the protagonist of the anime "Kingdom of Destruction," which will air in the fall of 2023! The plot starts off intense, but the subsequent revenge tale is exhilarating, even if it feels dangerous, and it's a show that will keep you wanting to know what happens next! Anyone who enjoys a depressing story that turns into a raging emotional rage will absolutely love this! It's a brutal dark fantasy, so some people may not like it, but it's definitely entertaining, so I hope you'll check it out!
