Time seemed to freeze as Nova's mind went blank. All her hatred evaporated in an instant.Tears blurred her vision as she looked at the ailing Steel and cried, "Why didn't you tell me? Why did you wait until now to tell me this?""I'm sorry, Nova. We did this so that you could grow up better. Your hatred toward him was fueling your fighting spirit, and we all hoped you would become like your father."Nova wiped her tears and said, "I don't blame you, Mr. Steel. Where did my father go? Why did he never come back? It's been eighteen years since he left.""He and Rozi went to find a way to save this world. Something most likely happened to him, which is why he hasn't returned. Even though our satellites can't locate him, I believe he's still alive."Nova sobbed uncontrollably. She could not believe that the father she had resented for eighteen years was Sir Draco."Mr. Steel…” Nova got on her knees again, clutching Steel's hand and crying like a child.Steel gently stroked her hair

Nova paused but did not turn around. She feared that she would not be able to leave if she did. She uttered, “Mother.”Samantha bit her lip and stood before Nova. She had raised her daughter for eighteen years, but Nova was about to leave her as Adrian had. She fought back her tears and asked, "Are you really leaving?"Nova nodded. "I'm a grown-up now, Mother. I'm no longer the little girl you cuddled in your arms."Samantha's tears rolled down her cheeks as she covered her mouth.Nova continued, "Mr. Steel told me everything. For eighteen years, I thought Father was a liar. I now find out that he's actually Sir Draco, the man I've admired all my life. His blood flows in my veins. As his daughter, I must finish what he couldn't. If he's still alive, I'll find him and bring him back to you.""Your dad is most likely dead, and I don't want to lose you either," Samantha sobbed."Even so, I must go."Samantha knew she could not stop Nova, nor could she bear to. Nova was much differe

Rozi walked along the passage as she examined her surroundings. Ten minutes later, she noticed the walls had a series of murals that made her stop."Partingians drew these," Rozi muttered as she touched the walls.The paintings told a story similar to the one the world had seen recently.Rozi analyzed them and realized they explained one essential thing. A Partingian mining team had dug up this meteorite many years ago, and the Partingian emperor ordered an investigation.When the first group of investigators entered the meteorite, they faced an illusion. They thought they were stuck inside forever, sliding downward in a never-ending tunnel. The Partingians studied the meteorite and discovered black worms living inside it. The worms could induce hallucinations, and those who fell victim would never wake up.The Partingians then found a method to counter these worms and sent a second team. This team used this new method to descend into the meteorite safely. Afterward, they explored

Adrian and Rozi were unaware of what was happening outside. Their goal now was to find the eagle artifact and head to Mount Regent. The main fight would be taking place there.It was to be the fight that decided whether the Creator could be defeated or not.***Adrian and Rozi silently walked down the meteorite pathway. They came across some inscriptions and paintings left by the Partingians. Though they were quite faded and scarce in number, Adrian could discern what they meant. The drawings were guiding the way. "What does it say?" Rozi was shocked that the drawings were beyond her comprehension.Adrian carefully examined the paintings. The first one depicted the mining of the meteorites, with many Partingians leaving drawings and constructing mechanisms within them. The second showed everyone heading down a passage toward a shining doorway. The destination beyond that was unknown.A third drawing depicted the Partingians packing their belongings, and the fourth showed the Par

"Never retreat till we perish!"The young soldiers' spirits soared. All of them knew very well what they were about to undertake. They had witnessed their parents or people close to them vanish during the reset or be killed by monsters. They would not back out of the chance to avenge them now. Throughout their life journey, they had been deeply influenced by Steel and the other soldiers. They had grown to become soldiers who would attempt to kill a god instead of living as an ordinary human.At the soldiers’ enthusiastic response, Nova shouted, "Cast off all non-essential equipment and keep only your weapons. We depart in ten minutes.”The team quickly responded, and ten minutes soon passed. Nova, Daisy, Miguel, and Thunder led the two hundred soldiers in separate groups as they ventured into the heart of Mount Regent. This journey was destined to be long and perilous."What’s that?" Daisy pointed toward the horizon.Everyone looked in the direction she pointed at and saw a mass