Calitra’s human civilization was a proud and headstrong race that carried the title of hunters regardless of whether they were individually weak or strong.And this was the third time that the pride of all Regilious had been humbled by an unseen enemy.Once again, the King’s Dominance of Helis spread across the continent like an invisible calamity. Hunters collapsed in pain beneath the pressure while their lungs struggled desperately for air. Though no lives were lost this time, the terrifying helplessness slowly eroded their sense of control over themselves.Regilious, the south-western continent of the world Calitra, was a land almost entirely consumed by the endless forest known as Naturia.Naturia stretched across the north, east, west, and south of the continent like a colossal living prison surrounding humanity itself. Human civilization survived only at the southern edge of Regilious, occupying barely fifteen percent of the continent’s total landmass.Yet despite that insignifi

[Capital Bearda, Morning after one day since Nishan’s battle against Karguran ended]The morning sun slowly rose beyond the horizon, spreading warm golden rays across the world of Calitra. Yet despite the beautiful weather, the capital of Bearda no longer carried its usual calm atmosphere.The polished stone pathways trembled beneath countless footsteps of humans filled with frustration and unrest.Delegations from all eight towns of Regilious had arrived at the capital since dawn. Their respective banners swayed proudly above the crowd while the symbols of each town fluttered beneath the morning wind. Faces filled with exhaustion, anger, and growing impatience moved through the streets of Bearda like a tide ready to burst through a weakened dam.And every single one of them carried the same question in their eyes.“When are we going to hunt the King of the Forest?”The busy life of the capital slowed noticeably as the delegations marched through the streets. Merchants stopped speakin