Intro

In a dark, sinister land filled with the essence of malevolence and scattered corpses, the air was thick with the metallic scent of blood, sending shivers down the spines of all who approached. The battlefield stretched before them, teeming with countless beings locked in a frenzied war. Savage demons claimed countless lives, while humans, driven by insatiable greed and desires, fought endlessly to crush the demon forces. Even the so-called pure and exalted celestial beings had joined the fray. Demons, humans, and gods clashed in a frenzy as if the very reason for the war had been lost to the madness consuming them all.

**Reon Empire Alliance: The Human Race**

"General! We can’t hold them off any longer! The Demon Lord Commander has entered the battlefield, and our troops can’t withstand them!" a soldier’s voice quivered with fear.

“How is Freria's side holding up?” the commander asked softly.

“Lady Freria and the mage forces are fighting against the Celestials; they won’t be able to aid us here.”

“I see… then we’ll have to hope that Lord Will arrives in time, or the humans may face defeat. Is this truly the will of the gods?” the human commander murmured, worry growing in his heart.

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**The Demon Lord's Army**

"Bel! Report on the battlefront—what’s the status?" the Demon Lord’s voice boomed.

"My Lord, the humans are on the verge of defeat, but the Celestials are obstructing us, keeping us from reaching our objective."

"Bring that item to me at all costs. We must possess it, and if not, then ensure no one else does either. Remember, if you fail this time, it will be your last."

"Understood, my Lord."

**Celestial Clan**

"That crystal gem must belong to us Celestials! If you bring it to me, I’ll reward you handsomely. Haha! Before long, we Celestials will become the true rulers!"

"As you wish, Your Majesty. I won’t let you down! You all heard that, didn’t you? That artifact must fall into our hands!"

When the war finally ceased, the fields were soaked with the blood and remains of all three races: demons, humans, and Celestials. The battle had been fierce, yet no one knew how long they had fought. The demons retreated to their distant valley, while the Celestials fled back to their own hidden dimension.

Humanity emerged as the victor of the war, but at a great cost, losing more than eight-tenths of its people. The age of prosperity had come to an end. Countless skilled warriors had fallen on the battlefield, and the single crystal gem that ignited the conflict became a question without an answer. All memories faded with time, lost in the winds of sorrow. Humanity slowly began to recover, but would they truly find peace again?

**In the Present World**

"Hey, Alice! Have you heard the news about the new online game that's launching soon? They say it’s a virtual reality game where we get to dive into another world filled with magic, demons, and all sorts of different races. I can’t wait to play it! Will you be joining too?"

"Yeah, I heard about it! Some testers have already tried it, and apparently, the movements and sensory experiences are super realistic. The only thing is that the pain level seems adjustable. My grandpa even told me to try it out since I can practice our family’s sword techniques in there. I’m interested too. Once it’s open, let’s play together, Miria."

A game, huh? If it could keep things from being so dull, that would be nice...

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