Chapter 1.

Humans: Since the beginning of the world, humans have been active on the continent of Arad as the main race like the elves. The human race has many shortcomings, such as a short lifespan. Compared with the elves, the life of a human being can be said to be fleeting in a blink of an eye; Moreover, their bodies are more fragile, unlike some races, which are large and powerful; In addition, the human mind is always in contradiction and cannot fully converge towards one side. But this kind of defect does not stop the development of mankind. As a race with unlimited potential, human beings are constantly challenging themselves and pushing their limits. Gained more power than any other race. Since the elves disappeared, they have become the most representative race of the continent that guards Arad.

Celestials: The Celestials are inhabitants of the celestial realm, a continent on the sea of the sky. Taller than the Dark Elves and with slender limbs are typical of the Celestials. Since the Celestial Realm severed communication with the Arad continent a thousand years ago, there are not many records left about them today.

Dark Elves: Dark Elves are elves with dark skin and silver hair. They are closed and conservative by nature, mostly living in seclusion underground, and do not have a good relationship with other races such as humans. Dark elves are irritable and belligerent, but are few in number overall. Their basic physical abilities are superior to those of humans, and they are also able to use magic, so generally no one dares to oppose them. Dark elves are born with night vision and can move freely in the dark, plus they are agile, so there are also some dark elves who serve as assassins all over the continent. However, due to the recent reversal of gravity in the Doom Era, the capital of the Dark Elf Kingdom has broken ground, and humans led by adventurers have gathered in the Dark City, ushering in a new era for the Dark Elves. Now that the Dark Elves have opened up the Dark City and communicate frequently with humans, the influence of the Dark Elves, who were originally only a minority race, is growing.

Bantu: Bantu is a general term for all the tribes that have settled on the border north of the Stroo Mountains. The clan name "Bantu" is derived from the ancient hero Bantu. He was the first legend to cross the icy Stroo Mountains and occupy the present-day Huttonmar region. Although the current Bantu tribe is divided into several small tribes, once they encounter a disaster, whether it is a famine or the awakening of the ice dragon Skazar, these forces will unite and cross the mountains together, and safely transfer the tribe to the hinterland of the continent. Compared to ordinary people, the Bantu people are burly and strong. Due to the harsh environment of living in cold and harsh conditions all year round, they have a rough personality, a penchant for spirits, and a very strong desire to fight. However, when the Doomsday erupted, the 10,000-year-old snow-capped mountain in which they lived collapsed, killing most of the Bantu people, and now only a small number of survivors live in northern shelters.

Elf: "The most perfect race on the continent of Arad." "From the beginning of the world, elves have possessed great magical powers, vast knowledge, and the ability to use complex magic with ease. Their slender stature, white skin, and long, pointed ears are their greatest features. Their appearance is so beautiful that the appearance of the elves is still regarded as the standard of beauty. The elves are dedicated to making the continent of Arad a better place, and have taught humanity a great deal of knowledge and magic. However, the humans coveted the treasures of the elves, and their attacks on the elves set fire to the forests where the elves lived. Many elves have lost their lives, vast forests have been destroyed, and the continent of Arad has gradually become desertified. In the process, the great archmage Mar built a large magic circle in the middle of the desert to create a suitable environment for life, and the surviving elves gathered in the Gran Forest to spread an enchantment to manage his magic circle. However, Mar's Great Magic Circle was eventually damaged by a fire, and the elves sacrificed themselves to repair the magic circle, and since then it has completely disappeared from the Arad continent.

Dragons: Dragons possess much more magical powers than humans, can use their own magic, and can freely transform between human and dragon forms. In order to avoid human attacks, they have long been hiding in the depths of the continent of Arad, but the Empire fears that the dragons will develop into a threat to Arad and continues to track them. The reactionary elements of the dragons were expelled, and the rest were kept under strict guard by the Empire. The meek among the dragons coexist with humans and pursue the peace of Arad; However, some dragons who are dissatisfied with the empire are carrying out terrorist activities in various places in order to overthrow the rule of the empire and seize power.

Monsters: A general term for creatures from the Apocalypse onwards, including other subhuman races of the original. They are cruel and violent, with a sense of unexplained evil, some say it's in their nature, others say it's because of the effects of diversion.

Goblin: A monster that lived on the continent of Arad before the Doom. They are intellectually retarded, brutal in appearance, small in stature, and value physical ability, so weak goblins are often discriminated against, and in severe cases, even killed. The Goblins are a thoroughly class society, and the clothes and weapons they loot from humans are distributed according to their rank. Due to the destruction of their main habitat, the Glen Forest, during the Epoch of Destruction, it is presumed that the race may have become extinct.

Elemental Elves: A race that has lived in Arad since before the Doom. They are presumed to have been born from magic, and the exact ecological structure is unknown. They are affected by the various attribute elements that fill the entire world, and the population is classified according to the attributes of the elements. Each attribute elemental sprite has completely different properties from other attribute elemental sprites. Their average intelligence is lower than that of humans, but the long-lived or powerful elemental spirits have a higher level of intelligence than humans.

Chapter 2.

Doom: Since the Great Magic Circle of Mar was destroyed by the Great Fire of the Gran Forest, although the elves sacrificed themselves to repair the magic array, the magic array that was destroyed once could no longer exert its former strength and began to weaken. Finally, a huge extradimensional rift appeared in the weakened magic array, and a terrifying metamorphosis erupted. The massive transfer of energy generated by this outbreak has had a significant impact on the monsters and humans of Arad, with gravity reversals occurring in several areas of Arad. The Dark City, the underground city of the Dark Elves, floats into the air, and the underground water gushes out into the sky and sea, all due to the reversal of gravity caused by the Doom. Not only that, but the diversion energy that erupted during the Age of Destruction continues to affect Arad to this day.

Transfer: Transference is a phenomenon in which various things, such as creatures, buildings, and regions, are transferred to the world of Arad through dimensional movement without knowing when. Shifts are the cause of all the confusion, but many parts are currently unclear.

Cave of Sorrow Incident: After the outbreak of the Decade of Destruction, the Worm King Gu ran outside from the ominous cave known as the "Cave of Sorrow", and the area around the Cave of Sorrow fell into chaos. The results of the investigation showed that all of this was due to monsters more terrifying than Gu Killing occupying the Cave of Sorrow. The Empire sent an army to get rid of the monster, but they only found out that the monster was named "Apostle Shylock", and it was wiped out before they could enter the cave. Later, the empire offered a high bounty, and the famous magicians and warriors of the Arad continent went to the Cave of Sorrow. But after destroying Shylock, there were only four sword souls who survived. They are Siran, Buwanga, Forrest Gump, and Bahn. They were hailed as heroes who saved Arad.

War of Demons and Gods: When the Kingdom of Delos was not yet an empire, the "War of the Spirits" was an opportunity for the Kingdom of Delos to seize the last royal power of the Perus Empire and establish legitimacy. The war took place in a city called "Cantwin", and the fighting was so fierce that more than 300 years later, people still remember the tragic situation. In the face of the army of more than 300,000 Delos, the Imperial Army of Pelus with only 20,000 people launched a desperate defensive battle, and the last loyal minister of the Perus Empire at that time, the priest Jige, used the power of ghosts and gods in order to overcome the disadvantage of troops. As a result, the Delos army, despite its numerical superiority, was still in a bitter battle, but as Gig was defeated by the power of the ghosts. The Delos army eventually captured Kantwin and emerged victorious.

Kazan Plague: Originated from the mental collapse state of Kazan, the god of destruction. If the symptoms worsen, the infected person's eyes will change color and their physical abilities will be greatly improved, but at the same time, they will lose their rationality and destroy everything in front of them. The plague of Kazan is an incurable disease, and the only way to prolong life is to avoid violent emotional turmoil and live peacefully. Sometimes one of the hands of an infected person becomes weird, but this phenomenon does not occur in all infected people. However, the Kazan plague is not without danger, so if there are such infected people around, it is best to leave silently.

Pretender: A pretender is a demon disguised as a human. Ozma, who accepted the Grim Reaper's offer to become the god of chaos, cast a "blood curse", and if he fell under this curse, he would become a pretender. People who are attacked by a pretender also become an impostor. Since light from the outside cannot distinguish between a pretender and a normal person, people become unable to trust each other. False accusations of persecution also occur frequently. Only the clergy can identify the Impostors, and although most of the Impostors have been eliminated since the Dark Holy War, they are still not to be taken lightly.

Chapter 3.

Delos Empire: After the fall of the Pelos Empire, the descendants of the empire established a new state, the Delos Empire, in the name of reviving the Pelus Empire, with the capital of the golden city of Vetaron, located in the First Territory. The Delos Empire was a centralized state with absolute power in the hands of the emperor. The Delos Empire was centered on Faroe Bay and was divided into the first territory in the south and the second territory in the north. The atmosphere in the north and south is very different. Compared with the militarized management in the south, the folk customs in the north are more lively and open. Despite this, the cohesion of the country as a whole is strong, with the First and Second Territories dominating the southern and northern regions of Arad and pushing for continental unification with great ambitions. The citizens of the Delos Empire are full of pride and mission in their homeland, and love peace and order.

Kingdom of Dark Elves: The ancient kingdom of the Dark Elves is a country that developed in the underworld centered on the capital Dark City. The first to establish the kingdom of the dark elves was the great king of the dark elves, Aragon, and it was not until the establishment of the Senate that the dark elves had a systematic kingdom system. Now that the Dark City has surfaced, Queen Maya, a direct descendant of Aragorn and a royal family, is the ruler of the Dark Elf Kingdom, and the Senate headed by Elder Sharpland assists Queen Maya to rule the Dark Elf Kingdom.

Duchy of Belmar: The capital of the Duchy of Belmar is Helmar and is ruled by three councillors who serve Skadi ▪ Balo Ammar ▪. Belmar means in Elven language: the kingdom of the good. The Duchy of Belmar has always bordered the Red Empire and the Void Ancestor. There are large fertile plains with plenty of food. Painting, music, poetry, literature, publishing and other fields of culture are developing in a balanced manner, and the residents are positive and optimistic. However, the Epoch of Destruction centered on the Gran Forest made much of Belmar unsuitable for human life, and the Duchy ended its more than five hundred years of history and embarked on a path of decline.

Void Motherland: The Void Motherland is a small country located in the northwest of the Arad continent, with its capital at Suran, and its current ruler is Suran ▪ Askar. The costume, language, and culture are very different from other countries. Although there are some differences with Perus's records, according to the records of the country, the Void Motherland has a history of more than 2,000 years, and the Void Ancestors are proud of it. Most of the Void Ancestors are small in stature, but they are agile and good at manipulating mental energy. The Void Ancestors have a docile temperament and don't care about the small size of the country, but if they encounter an invasion by foreign enemies, those qigong masters who usually live in seclusion will come out of the mountain streams, canyons, and caves one after another, and work together to repel the enemy. Many young qigong masters run dojos on the edge of Suran, and in addition to the dojos, cheap and high-quality taidao can often be found in the nearby market. Here, even an uncle who looks like he walks swayingly can immediately become a samurai who uses sword drawing techniques when provoked. Because there are too many hidden masters here, you should be cautious in everything you do.

Perus Empire: The predecessor of the Delos Empire, Kazan, the god of destruction, and Ozma, the god of chaos, served as humans. Just like the current Delos Empire, the Perus Empire at that time also had a strong military power, and it can be said that it is almost invincible. Especially during the period when the legendary Kazan and Ozma were jointly assisted, Perus was powerful enough to unify the entire continent of Arad. However, because of a conspiracy, Ozma became the god of chaos, and the Pretender appeared. As a result, the Peruvian Empire suffered a heavy blow and gradually collapsed.

Chapter 4.

GBL Religion: A religious group that aims to collect and study all the knowledge in the world and finally complete the ultimate knowledge. Leslieber ▪ Ellans was the first to discover ancient civilizations on the back of the giant creature Celestial Veil Behemoth, and was moved by its profound knowledge to travel around the continent in order to gather vast wisdom from all over the world. However, he realized that he would not be able to accomplish this great feat in his lifetime, and hoped that future generations would complete the ultimate knowledge, so he founded the GBL (Grand Blue Lore) group. After Leslie's death, members of the GBL group gradually mythologized it and developed the GBL group into a religious organization. Although the GBL Church had a fanatical religious fervor, they did not believe in Leslie, but in ultimate knowledge.

Clergy Order: A clergy organization formed to protect the world against the chaos god Ozma and the Pretenders. They sealed Ozma and emerged victorious in the Dark Holy War. The headquarters of the Order of the Clergy was originally located in the Cathedral of Remidia in Belmar, but the Cathedral of Remidia was destroyed due to the Destruction Era, and the Order led the surviving Clergy to establish a new headquarters in the Dark City, Remidia. The purpose of the Order of the Clergy is to uphold justice and dedicate oneself to justice in the name of God, and to educate the clergy everywhere.

Adventurers' Alliance: The Adventurers' Alliance is an organization founded by Karakas to unite adventurers scattered across the continent of Arad, providing advice and support to many adventurers. Those who want to entrust adventurers with missions can easily and quickly connect through guilds. Adventurers who had been left out in the cold finally had a unified management organization, and people were looking forward to it.

Four Sword Saints: The four heroes who defeated Shylock in the Cave of Sorrow incident are all sword souls, so these four people are collectively known as the "Four Sword Saints". They are the Taidao master, the Void Ancestor's Xilan, the blunt weaponist, Bantu's Buwanga, the greatsword master, Forrest Gump, and the shortsword master, the Empire's Barn.

Imperial Alchemists' Guild: A research group cultivated under the strong national policy of the Delos Empire, mainly dedicated to weapons research and development.

Suran Workshop: Located in the capital of the Void Ancestor, the workshop is a sacred place in the hearts of all craftsmen in the Arad Continent. Known by everyone, the Plain Workshop is known for its ability to manufacture the finest weapons and armor, and is revered by adventurers. Almost all of the equipment produced by the Plain Workshop is high-quality, and the design is exquisite, light to use, but not too hard. Most of them even have some magical powers, making them the go-to piece of equipment for adventurers. In order to pursue excellence, they have been strictly controlled, so the output of equipment has always been not high. Looking at the continent of Arad, only a few chosen adventurers are lucky enough to get it.

Chapter 5.

Queen Meia: The current queen of the dark elves, she is young but very calm and composed. After the Doom, he ordered the Dark City to be opened to the surface and built it into a hub for adventurers.

Skadi ▪ Balo Ammar ▪: Queen of Belmar. She was originally the daughter of a wealthy merchant of the burgher class, and married the prince of the king at that time. After her husband ascended the throne, she often took the place of her frail husband in charge of state affairs. Soon after, her husband died, and at a young age, she gathered her support for herself and ascended to the throne. With her overwhelming leadership and political skills, she was named the best of the kings of Belmar in the past. However, since the Duchy of Belmar was desolate due to the Chronicle of Destruction, she suddenly disappeared without a trace, and her fate is currently unknown.

Barn ▪ Bashut: The Empire's Sword Soul. The dagger of the four sword souls who confronted Shylock in the Cave of Sorrows incident. After destroying Shylock, who had been transferred to the Cave of Sorrows, Barn returned to the Empire and was made a baron. Now lead the Knights of the Iron Wolf directly under the Emperor. Cheerful personality and full of a sense of justice.

Xilan: One of the four sword souls who confronted Shylock in the Cave of Sorrow incident. In its heyday, it traveled throughout Arad and became famous. Despite his prestige, he only accepted one disciple.

Forrest Gump: The Greatsword Master of the four Sword Souls who confronted Shylock in the Cave of Sorrow incident. Taciturn. Before the Cave of Sorrow incident, he was a wanderer who traveled around the continent alone.

Buvanga: The blunt master of the four sword souls who confronted Shylock in the Cave of Sorrow incident, and the patriarch of the Bantu clan. He is a burly man, holding a huge blunt weapon that has been passed down from generation to generation by the patriarch of the Bantu tribe, and he is majestic. Extremely confident and ambitious, most people evaluate him as a hero of justice.

Su Lan ▪ Aska: The current king of the Void Ancestor, a fighting genius, at a young age, she is already one of the top qigong masters in the Void Country. Curious about the world since she was a child, she resolutely left the royal family at the age of twelve and embarked on the path of spiritual practice. During the wandering, he not only increased his knowledge, but also met and learned from many masters, and his martial arts skills improved rapidly. After the death of King Surankai ▪, Askar ascended to the throne of king, and continued to work to break the long-standing policy of seclusion from the country.

Sword Saint Sodros: A legendary sword soul who specializes in wielding thousands of weapons. At the same time, he is also the owner of the "Weapon Selector" that can resonate with the weapons around him and exert great power. He was given his own magic sword, Clarice, and loved to use it, Clarice was known to be a woman, but Sodros was only interested in studying swordsmanship and competing with the strongest.

Mar: A legendary magician who built a large magic circle in the desert of the increasingly desolate Hutton Marr region to create a habitable environment for humans. He possesses such great strength and magic that even the elves who teach magic to humans are amazed. He is very fond of white. It is said that when he was alive, he used powerful magic to maintain his youthful appearance, but when he spoke, it was in the tone of an old man, which made many people look sideways. He is optimistic and loves nature. Feeling guilty about the elves losing their homes to the atrocities of a few humans, Mal used all her magic power to build a large magic circle and create a natural environment suitable for habitation. Later, he was no longer able to use magic and reverted to his old appearance. Eventually, he wrote a magic book called AntiEnbi, which recorded the essence of his life's magic, and has since disappeared. However, after the Great Fire of the Gran Forest, the Great Magic Circle he had built disappeared.

Sage Michel: The first Son of the Revelation and one of the Five Sages who led the Dark Holy War to victory. At the same time, he is also the founder of the clergy's unique fighting technique, the Divine Fist. It is said that he was blessed by God and never grew old, and his divine blue eyes could see into the true heart of the other person. The priests who followed Michelle separated the pretender from the humans, quelled the chaos in the world, and emerged victorious in the Dark Crusade. No one knows where he is now due to Michelle's sudden disappearance, but when danger comes, he will reappear to save Arad.