Side Story 16. [After Story] Yun Wrapped tightly in warm blankets, her legs still too weak to move on their own, Yun was carried in Kuilan’s arms as he stepped outside his home. When the door opened, they were greeted by a forest. Swoooosh… A gentle evening breeze rustled through the giant Leaf trees, sunlight…

Side Story 15. [After Story] Kuilan Imperial Year 662. Ten years after the final battle against the monsters. Central Continent. Near the Great Forest. Beastkin Village. Kuilan let out an excited shout when he saw the guest visiting his village. “Oh ho! Look who it is! If it isn’t Bodybag!” Daram, holding a letter from…

Side Story 14. [After Story] Serenade Imperial Year 662. Ten years after the final battle against the monsters. Bringar Duchy. Duke’s Palace. A peaceful evening bathed in the glow of the setting sun. I had just returned from New Terra, the Imperial Capital, back to the Duke’s Palace in the Bringar Duchy—home. “…” As always,…

Side Story 13. [After Story] Lark Imperial Year 662. Ten years since the final battle against the monsters. Near the Bringar Duchy. Western Desert Region. Thud! Stepping off the carriage, I squinted against the blinding sunlight. The desert stretched across the western borderlands of the Bringar Duchy. On my way back to the duchy from…

Side Story 12. [After Story] Mason Imperial Year 662. Ten years since the final battle against the monsters. The Imperial Capital, New Terra. A lavish tavern on the outskirts. “Woooooo!” As a female singer finished her live performance for the evening, the audience around the stage erupted into applause and whistles. “Thank you! Thank you,…

Side Story 11. [After Story] Ash Five years have passed, in the Imperial Year 662. Ten years since the final battle against the monsters. Imperial Capital, New Terra. “Gah!” I woke up with a jolt, startled out of my sleep as I dozed off in the carriage. Sitting across from me was Body… Damn it,…

Side Story 10. [After Story] Autumn Festival (4) Lark’s family: his wife and three sons. It was believed that they had been captured and executed by Fernandez shortly after the “Imperial Succession Struggle” between Lark and Fernandez. But that was merely Fernandez’s cover story. Neither Lark, his wife, nor their three sons had been killed;…

Side Story 09. [After Story] Autumn Festival (3) Crossroad, the Lord’s Manor. “It’s so unfair…” Sitting on the bed and staring out the window, Evangeline grumbled. “I worked so hard preparing for this festival, and I can’t even enjoy it at all… It’s just so unfair…” The grass sledding hill, Gourmet Street, the orchard experience……

Side Story 08. [After Story] Autumn Festival (2) “Ahahahaha!” Riding down the grassy slope on a sled, Sid laughed gleefully. Behind him, Damien sat close, skillfully steering the makeshift sled as they glided smoothly down the hill. “Hold on tight, Sid!” “Yes, brother!” Giggling, Sid clung tightly to Damien’s arm with his small hands, doing…

Side Story 07. [After Story] Autumn Festival Imperial Year 657. Five years after the final battle with the monsters. Southern Empire. Crossroad. The first day of the Autumn Festival. Central Plaza. “It’s been a while, everyone!” Ash stood on the prepared stage in the plaza, flashing a broad grin. “How has everyone been?” Waaaaahhh! The…