While Xers and his team continued their training, information reached Xers from the sorcerers.
"Captain Xers!"
"What is it, Jakura?"
"About 10 minutes ago, a Nyxia ship entered the waters of Horstoney Island."
"That means the war is at our doorstep. Inform the entire army and have them begin preparations immediately. Otherwise, we won't be able to withstand Nyxia's force."
"Yes, Captain!"
Year: 552
The Valengard dynasty ruling Nyxia was on the verge of collapse. However, the youngest yet adult member of the family, Valengard Fukaru, ascended to the throne in 552.
At that time, Nyxia's condition was disastrous. The people had lost half of Lower Nyxia during the Kharveth War in 545—where the Legions only supported Profinens—and were subjected to heavy sanctions. After that war, the Valengard dynasty completely lost its former power and became ineffective. Profinens had placed their own officials within the government.
The moment Fukaru took the throne, he seized full control. He exiled or executed these traitorous officials. By focusing on agriculture and mining, he restored the economy. By opening new sorcerer academies, he rebuilt military strength and brought the state closer to its golden age.
He also signed major trade agreements with the Shadowia government, allowing foreign goods into the country. This led to advancements in technology, including new weapons and ships.
Year: 558
Nyxia had regained its former strength and became an active threat to other nations. To secure its position in the world order, it formed an alliance with Silvertons, creating the Valengard Union.
Silvertons, after its war with the Legions in 512, had been forced to grant independence to Rawen Island. For its own ambitions, it joined the Valengard Union.
Following these developments, the Legions and Rawen signed an agreement and formed the Great Union.
Year: 560
A civil war broke out in Shadowia between Kurotsume and Kurogiri. As a result, Shadowia remained isolated from global politics for a long time.
This benefited Nyxia, which laid claim to the territories Profinens had gained during the Kharveth War. The three most important cities in these lands were Rafael, Muhlenger, and Synekson.
Global tension continued to rise day by day.
Year: 561
In 561, the war between Nyxia, led by Fukaru, and Profinens officially began.
Profinens forces were overwhelmed by Nyxia's technologically advanced army and elite sorcerers. Since 552, Nyxia had expanded its sorcerer army eightfold, reaching a massive 3,250,000 sorcerers—equal to one-third of all sorcerer forces in the world.
This forced all nations to modernize and expand their own sorcerer armies. However, training more sorcerers required vast amounts of dark magic resources.
Meanwhile, Silvertons declared its intent to join the war by claiming Rawen Island.
Year: 562
While the Nyxia–Profinens war continued, Silvertons finally declared war on Rawen.
In response, the Legions declared war on Silvertons. Since Nyxia was allied with Silvertons, it also declared war on the Legions.
Legion and Rawen joined the war alongside Profinens.
At the same time, the civil war in Shadowia ended. Under Xers' leadership, a brand new Tshusenkai army was formed, and the state began to recover.
Year: 563
By 563, Nyxia had occupied Rafael, Muhlenger, and Synekson.
However, over the past two years, Nyxia had consumed 60% of its dark magic resources to defeat Profinens. Expecting the enemy to accept peace, it proposed a treaty—but it was firmly rejected.
A resource crisis began to emerge in Nyxia. Previously, they could train 25,000 sorcerers per month—this number dropped to 4,000.
Fukaru then set his sights on Shadowia.
Shadowia was one of the richest lands in dark magic after the Pre-pre Islands. Long ago, people affected by the Black Mist curse fled to the Sugoa continent. As they died, the black mist seeped into the soil, binding it with dark magic.
Fukaru began preparing plans to invade Shadowia.
Present Day — Year: 564
Five days after Nyxia entered the waters of Horstoney Island, 20 Nyxia warships approached Grolmuh Island.
Without warning, the ships opened fire.
The news quickly reached Xers—and that's when everything began.
After hearing the news, Xers lost control in his room:
"WHAT?! GROLMUH ISLAND HAS BEEN DESTROYED?! TELL ALL SORCERERS TO ARM THEMSELVES—WE ARE JOINING THIS WAR!"
Xers rushed into the army headquarters and gathered the Miracle Of Shadowia team.
"Everyone, we are officially at war! Grab your weapons—we're heading to Grolmuh Island immediately!"
Thus, Shadowia entered the war alongside Legion, Rawen, and Profinens.
Xers and his team arrived at Grolmuh Island.
The village was completely destroyed. Cannon fire had ignited massive forest fires. Thousands of Nyxia soldiers had already landed on the shore.
Varaichi spoke:
"Xers, we're diving in. You ready?"
Xers stretched his neck and arms:
"So… another adventure after all this time, huh? Let's go. ATTACK!"
The entire army charged toward the Nyxia forces. The team put on their masks and joined the battle.
"GOMERAI!"
Gomerai emerged from underground, sending Nyxia soldiers flying in all directions.
"Fire's Descendant! Burn!"
Varaichi unleashed flames from her sword, engulfing enemy troops.
On the other side, Kiroschi and Hanken entered the battlefield.
"CHRONOSIS!"
Time stopped.
With his training, Hanken could now freeze time for 10 seconds. Within that time, he cut down every enemy approaching him with his scythe.
Kiroschi stepped forward:
"My turn. Let me show you a G-Technic you've never seen before! GQ#41!"
His GQ#41 split into eight fragments, slicing through hundreds of enemies in a single strike.
Shadowia was putting up a perfect defense.
Forces — Valengard Union
Nyxia: 3,250,000 Sorcerers
Silvertons: 2,350,000 Sorcerers
Forces — Great Union
Legion: 2,450,000
Rawen: 320,000
Profinens: 1,250,000
Shadowia: 2,250,000