Five kilometers from the Valley of Death, an ancient town lay in ruins, buried beneath rocks and sand. The old archives recorded that this town had once been the farthest frontier of the Holy Empire of Elysium. Though it stood on a barren desert, it thrived thanks to bustling trade from merchants traveling from the capital and the Holy Orthodox region.
But one fateful day, hordes of terrifying monsters invaded, ravaging the town, destroying its beauty, and slaughtering its people. In a fit of rage, the Holy Emperor of Elysium sent heroes and millions of soldiers to eradicate the monsters.
Now, a handsome man stepped into the remnants of one of the collapsed buildings. Dust and sand covered the floor, while the walls were riddled with cracks. He scanned the surroundings with a calm gaze, letting out a soft sigh.