General Everett Tempest gazed into the distant wilderness. His hand gripped the hilt of the sword at his waist, his face dark.
Months ago, Ken, his son, had gone into the wilderness with his unit during the Inter Guild Display Event on a mission to kill Gabriel Reyes and never came back alive. By the time word reached the Kingdom, the footage had already spread across the server. Ken was already dead.
Gabriel had beheaded him with Crimson Judgement on the live stream, the whole continent watching. There was not even a proper body to bury, only outrage and a father's rage. Everett had watched that clip until it burned into his mind. Ever since, he had thought about it every night.
Now, Everett had finally brought his army here to settle this personally.
Not far away, Lilith Valentine stood quietly. A dark blindfold covered her eyes. Her right hand was clenched into a fist. Her gaze was fixed on the ground, brimming with hatred.
