In the northern region, the atmosphere around Lord Oka’s compound had become almost unbearable. The rogues and remnants who were still alive had been reduced to silence, their earlier confidence replaced by fear and uncertainty. They remained gathered within the compound, each trying to suppress the panic threatening to overwhelm them.

Lord Oka was no different. He sat in disturbed silence, still struggling to process the sudden change in events brought about by the broadcast. Yet, despite his own uncertainty, his party members continued to cling to their belief that their lord would somehow save them. Then it happened.

A tremendous presence suddenly descended upon the region. The energy was...