Tyda shouted at the top of his lungs.“[Meteor Fist]!”His blazing fist shot forward and hit its target perfectly.BOOM!!It landed right on Voragor’s jaw. The massive head of the Ancient Demon Beast twisted sharply to the left. The dark energy beam it had been charging lost its aim and fired sideways instead of toward Lerin Village.KRAAAAAAAM!!The beam cut across the land like a giant blade. Mountain after mountain stood in its path, but none could stop it. The black energy sliced through rock and dirt as if they were just thin paper, splitting entire mountain ranges right down the middle. Even the sky looked like it was tearing apart under the force.Then—BOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMM!!!A deafening explosion went off far beyond the battlefield. A huge pillar of black and red light shot high up into the clouds, and it could be seen all across the Eastern Continent. The shockwave traveled thousands of kilometers, reaching every corner of the land.At the Eastern Garrison, General Wensel sto

Zed floating in the air. He slowly looked over each guild leader and their members one by one. His face showed pure shock and disbelief.There’s no way… all the major guilds are actually here?A cold feeling ran down his spine.Damn it! How did things get this far?Before he could even decide what to do, a figure appeared right in front of him in the blink of an eye.“Hey there, you ugly-looking beast,” a sharp, clear voice called out. “What are you staring at?”BAM!!A heavy fist slammed straight into Zed’s stomach. The force was so strong that a shockwave and burst of energy shot backward. It hit the mountain behind Zed and shattered the entire peak into piles of rock and dust.Tyda’s eyes burned with unshakable anger.“How dare you lay a single hand on my village?”Zed looked down at his own body. Right where the fist struck, there was a big hole through his armor and flesh. Thick purple blood dripped from the wound as they both stayed floating high above the ground. He coughed, an

The moon shone brightly through gaps in the heavy, dark clouds, while cold rain poured down without stopping.Where Lerin Village once stood, nothing remained. Every single house, every wall, and even every blade of grass had been completely wiped away. Not a trace of the old settlement was left behind.Deep inside a nearby forest, Long and the others had gathered at the temporary shelters where the surviving villagers were hiding. They stood frozen, their minds struggling to accept what had happened. The weight of loss hung over every one of them.Bren sat on his knees, slowly punching the soft earth over and over. Large tears rolled down his face and fell onto the ground below.Long was the only one standing upright. He stared blankly up at the sky, his eyes empty and his face showing no expression at all. It looked as if all his strength and spirit had been drained away.Maya, Rona, and Judy huddled close together, holding onto one another. They cried out loud, their voices shaking

Several months had passed since the day Tyda gave his life to protect everyone.Where Lerin Village once stood, there was nothing but empty land and quiet air. In the center of what used to be the village square, a grave marker stood. It was made of three large stones stacked together to form a simple, sturdy monument. Carved into the front: Tyda Ryou.One by one, hands reached out to place fresh flowers at its base.A soft gust of wind swept across the area, lifting the petals and stems gently upward before settling them back down neatly. Those who had come to pay their respects were Maya, Glendo, Bigolo, Judy, Rona, Bren, and Bram.Each wore the short, light robe of their guild, with the hood resting loosely behind their necks. The colors of their clothing marked exactly where they now belonged. Bigolo wore deep blue, the color of Daeda Guild. Glendo wore bright red, belonging to Encore Guild. Maya and Bram both wore earthy brown, the mark of Gaijin Guild. Judy’s robe was solid blac

At the back of the large dungeon hall, a group of people stood watching what was happening up ahead. These were the guild commanders. Their job was to plan every expedition, choose who would join each team, and arrange members based on their class, rank, and skills to match the dangers of each dungeon. They made sure missions ran smoothly, supplies were used well, and everyone returned safely with the rewards they worked for.Among them were some of the strongest people in the world. There was Commander Thermo from Daeda Guild, a Tier 7 Elementalist who controlled the forces of nature. Next to him was Commander Didiar, a Tier 8 Paladin from Encore Guild, known for his strong defense and holy light magic. From Gaijin Guild came Commander Fritz, a Tier 7 Storm Archer whose arrows could pierce heavy armor and call upon strong winds. Representing Midnight Mayhem was Commander Kai, a Tier 9 Reaper whose dark powers were feared even by other high-ranking officers. And leading the Holy Grail