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Side Story 50. [After Story] Sid (4) Year 682 of the Imperial Calendar. Thirty years after the final battle against the monsters. Southern Everblack Empire. Crossroad. “This is your last chance, oppa.” (TL note: sounds weird her calling him brother here, so I will use the original Korean word) In front of the North Gate…

Side Story 49. [After Story] The Third Generation of the Imperial Family Year 682 of the Imperial Calendar. Thirty years after the final battle against the monsters. Everblack Empire. Imperial Capital, New Terra. Imperial Palace. “…” I was deeply troubled. Lucas, who had come to my office as soon as he arrived at work, looked…

Side Story 48. [After Story] The Knights Imperial Year 682. Thirty years after the final battle against the monsters. Everblack Empire. Imperial Capital, New Terra. The Imperial Palace. “Commander.” At the sound of his name, Lucas turned around to see his adjutant, Rupert, hurrying toward him with quick steps. “Sir Rupert.” “Did you hear the…

Side Story 47. [After Story] Torkel (2) “I’ll guide you. This way.” “Ha…” The trio of thugs exchanged looks and chuckled, clearly amused. They charged in all at once. “Heard you’re a war veteran, old man!” “But that was, like, thirty years ago—!” The trio’s plan was simple. They were hoping to live off collecting…

Side Story 46. [After Story] Torkel Imperial Year 682. Thirty years after the final battle against the monsters. Everblack Empire. Imperial Capital, New Terra. Goddess’s Order. “I’m thinking of retiring soon.” Rosetta said, after taking a sip of her tea. The high priestess’s bombshell declaration made the other priests in the room freeze, and even…

Side Story 45. [BONUS STAGE] This is Love In most arcades, the strength of a claw machine is deliberately weakened and only set to full power once every certain number of attempts. But today was a special event for children with pediatric cancer. That setting had been disabled, and the claw was always at full…

Side Story 44. [BONUS STAGE] RetroAddict Outskirts of Seoul. A large hospital lobby. “Retro-ha~” A man in a hoodie and shorts waved in front of a camera held by a cameraman. “Hello, this is RetroAddict. I think this is almost the first time I’m seeing you all from outside my house.” Waiting viewers rushed in…

Side Story 43. [BONUS STAGE] Salome Clack. The stream turned on. The camera shook slightly before it settled, revealing a woman seated in a gaming chair. She wore a baggy hoodie and dolphin shorts, thick-rimmed glasses perched on her nose. Her long pink hair and slightly tanned skin stood out. “Saloh~” The woman yawned lazily,…

Side Story 42. [After Story] Journey to the Capital (2) Outskirts of Crossroad. Along the well-maintained walking path, fitting for a tourist city, Lilly and Sid were taking a stroll. Sid pushed Lilly’s wheelchair from behind in silence. Lilly, too, kept her eyes down and said nothing. “…” “…” The awkward silence was broken when…

Side Story 41. [After Story] Journey to the Capital Silver Winter Merchant Guild, Crossroad Branch. Reception Room. I am sitting face-to-face with Sid, just the two of us. “You’ve really grown into a fine young man since I last saw you, Sid.” Although I say this, in my eyes, he still looks like a baby….