Could be either. The statement doesn't specifically point that section to being in the past.
The device itself was broken, but an initially unidentifiable power within it remained. Using the stones as a guide, and after decades of study, the Serum had been created to attune humans to that power and give the Golden Dragon Nation a chance to overtake the military might of their neighbours and change the fate of their citizens.
The First Legendary Beast Master
Fantasy · Aoki_Aku
Neither, it's exactly what the author wrote. If you're unsure of the definition, look it up before trying to critic
That was the strategic value of the Divine Serum, and the reason that every student who was found to be compatible was taken in by the military and intensively trained in the duties and responsibilities that came with being a protector of the nation.
The First Legendary Beast Master
Fantasy · Aoki_Aku
[Duke Gremory - Vampiric Duchess Demon Lv. 258]
Legendary Broken Player - VRMMORPG
Fantasy · Galanteo
Just wanted to say it's been a while since a story has really gotten me hooked. Loving LBP so far, and I'm hoping to see how far it goes.
Legendary Broken Player - VRMMORPG
Fantasy · Galanteo