Aria and Liam hurried toward their rendezvous point, but their steps faltered when they saw thick smoke and flames rising from within the Goblin village. Panic and dread spread between them as they stared at the fire beginning to spread around the large tent.Aria looked at Liam anxiously. "Did Evan really start the attack without coordinating with us?"Liam frowned, also looking concerned. "Most likely. But we can't just stand here. We need to find out what's happening and make sure Evan is safe."Aria nodded, and quickly they both decided to turn back toward the Goblin village, but their path to reach Evan was not easily accessible.The route they took was filled with goblins running in fear, trapped in the spreading fire. The closer they got to the large tent, the more goblins they encountered.They had no choice but to confront a group of goblins that had just emerged from the burning tent. Aria and Liam had to fight. Aria drew her magic staff and moved quickly, chanting a wind sp

On the television screen, the face of a news anchor appeared pale, his eyes full of concern as he reported the latest news. "We have just received reports that the alien invasion has spread across the globe. Major cities in various countries are now in a state of emergency."In a destroyed home, a small family gathered in front of a still-working television, though its screen was cracked. The father, his face filled with sorrow and despair, clenched his hands, his voice trembling. "We have to leave. We can't stay in this place that's no longer safe. But where? There's no safe place left in this world."His wife, holding their young child in her lap, shook her head gently. "There’s nothing we can do. All we can do is hope... hope that someone comes to save us."In another part of the city, a group of people gathered outside the large building that served as Victor’s headquarters. One man, with eyes full of respect and hope, spoke loudly to the others. "Victor will protect us. He saved

In the high-ceilinged meeting room at the Ironfist family stronghold, Liam gathered Evan, Aria, and several of the family elders. The room was dimly lit by oil lamps, casting a serious atmosphere that reflected the gravity of the situation.Liam stood at the head of a large table, with a map of Arcadia spread out before him. The map highlighted various locations, including the dimensional gate still open in the city. After a moment, Liam looked at those assembled, his expression conveying determination and resolve."Thank you for coming," Liam began, his voice authoritative. "The situation in Arcadia is worsening. We know that the dimensional gate open in the city could bring new threats. We must act swiftly to close this gate before things spiral out of control."Evan and Aria stood by Liam’s side, ready to listen to their next instructions. The elders of the Ironfist family also paid close attention, fully aware of the seriousness of the matter.Liam continued, "After considering al

Under the bright morning sky, ten members of the scouting team stood tall in front of the main gate of the Ironfist family's residence. A cold wind blew, carrying with it the whispered prayers of the families standing behind them, sending the scouts off with a mixture of hope and worry. The ten members consisted of seven men and three women, each standing with their heads held high, ready to face the dangers that awaited them in the otherworld.Among them, a young woman stood calmly, though her heart pounded with nervousness. She was Celeste Ironfist, the granddaughter of the Ironfist family leader and a direct cousin of Liam Ironfist. She was of the same age as Evan and Aria, but the determination in her eyes showed that she was ready to face whatever awaited beyond the dimensional gate. Despite mastering all the martial arts of the Ironfist family, Celeste knew she still lacked field combat experience. However, the courage and confidence inherited from her family made her undaunted.

Under Liam’s strong leadership, the team formed a defensive circle. Aria, Celeste, and Merlin, who served as the medic, were positioned at the center of this protective formation.The seven men with shields carefully positioned themselves, raising their shields to deflect the relentless rain of arrows. Each shield clanged loudly as arrows struck, the sound echoing through the dense fog.Liam, standing resolute outside the circle, shouted loudly to keep everyone focused and vigilant. “Stay alert! Maintain your positions!”Meanwhile, Aria used wind magic to help deflect arrows that slipped past the shields. The powerful wind she generated blew some arrows off course, reducing their speed and accuracy.Celeste, despite her fear, remained focused on her role. She prayed that the shields would hold against the continuous barrage. Beside her, Merlin tried to calm Celeste and provide medical support if needed.The ongoing onslaught of arrows kept them all on edge, but thanks to Liam’s strate