On the day, the knights attack the demon king castle. The shining stars appeared up in the sky. The star created a huge disturbance in mana around the continent. Overflowing it made an unexpected reaction. Like lightning, light struck down the whole continent. After the mana accident, The continent starts to have many missing people. Not even a trace of them was left. The effect was unknown but the star shone transparently still above the sky. The reason was unknown. Year after the knights fall. The kingdom grows weaker and weaker. Leading to the royal family stepping into the war zone. The reality wasn’t all pleasant. The royal family was defeated mercilessly by an unknown force. The only one left in the kingdom was two royal bloodlines. The coward prince Justine Lightcrest and Alina Lightcrest. The prince did his best to protect the kingdom. Will power is not enough. He's not brave enough. Like everyone said. He's a big coward. Living a luxurious life until

I remember Hikari for being surprised to see what humans look like. She referred to Elaina and us like her. I should expect Glenn to tell me something important. But it's also my fault for not using my brain thoroughly. This monster took my sword attack directly. No blood was seen gushing out on its body. His cut flesh formed back to its original state as nothing had happened. From his waist, he gets two daggers and wield. I go back on my sword stance pointing my sword directly at him. Surprisingly, The black robe has its body already bent down and hastily charged forward. He continuously slashes his dagger. While I focus myself on defecting every attack he threw. Waiting for the perfect time to strike. “Need a sample to have a human body.” I dodge its next attack. Turning my body on my left side. I turned my sword tip pointing to its head. Thrusting forward to its mouth. The blade goes behind its head. Like earlier, nobody's fluids we

“Retto… what takes you so long?” “Save us Retto…” “Save us…” I have a bad dream. Everyone in the village, the knights, and my comrades are all drenched with blood. They constantly called my name and asked for help. They pulled my body down to the lake of blood. I’m drowning… … … … I woke up chasing my breath and having cold sweat. “You woke up… Seems like you have a bad dream.” “Yeah, it was a nightmare. We’re back in the 16th layer, Misty lake. Elaina and I are both exhausted after escaping from the Laboratory. Glenn’s body regenerated back to normal but he is still unconscious for some reason we don’t know. Elaina was so troubled she didn’t let go of Glenn’s hands. She keeps on holding it as she looks out for him. “Aren’t you sleeping? We already traveled a long way. 16 hours already passed… You must be really tired?” I asked Elaina. “I’m

It doesn’t take too long before the platform was standing stopped. The three of us stepped out of the platform. We took our first step to the 81st layer called Nature Coliseum. The surrounding area is full of giant thick roots encircles around forming a dome. The roots around sprouted little buds that can glow. There is nothing much around. All I can see is the plain and the cave that might lead us to the 82nd layer. “?!” I immediately sense the presence of people coming on our way. There is a countless number of them. Hiding from the giant roots. Knights covered with gray steel armor came falling one by one. I put my hand on the handle of my sword immediately. Getting myself ready for battle. “After the battle between Velrum… We have to face another fight. I’ll be counting on you again. Glenn, Elaina…” I turned my head around and saw Glenn and Elaina already unconscious. Their body facing down o

Elesis? I’ve heard that name before… “Retto.” I snapped out and turned my head to Glenn. “We’re going to fight him, I’ll face him first, you and Elaina wait for my signal.” “All right.” Glenn stepped forward and drew his sword. “You’re serious about fighting me. Then let me accept your offer by drawing this my sword… “ She drew her sword and it glow up in blue color. “Relic activate.” She recited. Her long sword became a whip. “A relic?” “It must be bestowed by the goddess. Don’t worry, if it's a whip, as long as we keep an eye on the distance… There no way it can hit…” Elesis swings her whip toward us. Her distance was about 20 meters away from us and her whip is just as long as an average long sword (100–130 cm.) “It extended!” It reached Glenn, he reacted quickly and used his sword to block the whip. Whip's first strike manages to knock back Glenn from his position.