After Halloween was trapped inside the dimension, both Nathaniel and Queen Sei felt a searing heat wash over their bodies. The Reaper was beginning to burn away at their souls. "What's happening to my body?! What is this?!" Halloween demanded in panic. "As you can see, barriers mean nothing in this space, and you cannot escape the dimension's effect. In just a short while, your soul will burn away until you vanish completely," Sei said calmly. "Vanish?! Impossible! That can't happen!" Halloween roared in fury. He glared at the two of them and noticed white flames flickering across both Sei and Nathaniel's bodies—a clear sign that the Reaper was consuming their souls as well. "If you trap me in here with you, we'll all burn away together!" Halloween spat. "Ha! You're wrong. I'm protected by divine power, while Queen Sei holds the Aegis of Immortality. That means you are the only one who is going to die here," Nathaniel countered. Halloween realized that all the wounds he had i

The next morning, we began our journey back to Galica. Queen Sei and her group had left ahead of us toward one of the bases, taking a safer route back.The main Galican force made frequent stops along the way because the marching soldiers needed rest, as not everyone had a vehicle.The troops returning from the border waited at the base designated as their stopover. When we arrived, soldiers immediately came out to greet us."General Ataparag, Lord Nathaniel, the Queen has been waiting for you.""Wait, so the Queen hasn't returned to Galica yet?" Nathaniel asked.As they spoke, Agane approached to explain the situation."No. The path back to Galica is treacherous because it isn't guarded by regular troops. Ten units were sent ahead to secure the route Her Majesty will take," Agane explained.She clarified that security along these roads was weak because no civilians lived there—only monsters dwelt in the wilds, and they had no idea if bandits were hiding in the area."Ah... I see.""B

Two days after Nathaniel and his companions returned to Galica, they resumed their daily lives. Preparations were underway across all of Serania for a massive celebration. Queen Sei wanted to host a grand banquet to reward her soldiers who had fought in the battle.At Nathaniel's home, he woke up early. Sitting up in bed, he yawned and stretched."What time is it?" he whispered to himself. "The Queen asked me to go to the palace early. I need to fulfill that request, or General Agane will be furious with me again."Turning around, he saw his three wives still fast asleep beside him. Because he now had three wives, they had moved into a larger house directly across from the building where Ataparag’s team stayed.He smiled softly as he looked at his beautiful wives. "They look so gorgeous, even when they're sleeping."However, he suddenly let out a disappointed sigh. "Still, we really need to sit down and talk about something important," he muttered.A few minutes later, the four of the

Nathaniel became firmly determined to save Suwi, feeling a deep sense of responsibility toward her as one of the people he had promised to give a peaceful life.As he turned to leave the throne room, Ataparag suddenly wrapped her arms around him from behind, desperate to soothe him and stop his departure."My love, I know you want to help her. I know how important she is to you, but if you go there, you could die at the hands of Eskapa's Supreme Commander," Ataparag said tearfully.Nathaniel shook his head, offering a quiet apology as he felt the intense fear gripping her heart."I know you're worried about me, but I'll be fine. I'll make it back, just like I always do," Nathaniel said softly, comforting her.Despite his soothing tone, Ataparag held on tightly, cupping his cheeks to look him in the eye."No! You have no idea how terrified I get whenever you go off to fight! I don't want to lose you, my love! And if you are truly set on risking your life for her, then you have to take

XXV let out a heavy sigh, desperately wishing he could make Suwi see the harsh realities of the world and understand that Lady Magdalena was essential for their survival.To XXV, the peace currently enjoyed by Serania and Galica was entirely temporary. Countless nations could launch invasions at any moment, and he firmly believed Magdalena was the only one capable of preserving that fragile peace."Lady Magdalena protects Serania, which is why it remains safe. Eskapa needs me so they can extend that protection to other vulnerable nations just like Serania.""The moment I walk away, Eskapa's defensive strength drops, and countless innocent lives will be left exposed to slaughter," XXV argued."What do I care about any of that?!" Suwi screamed.XXV stared at her in shock. She had just admitted to him, without a shred of hesitation, that she cared nothing for the welfare of strangers."You constantly claim you're doing this for me! You sacrifice your time and put yourself in danger to sa