In the Illusionary Realm World, at the heart of the continent, stood Gavin City, a city named after the Honored Name of its unifier.
In just three months, an army of one million from hundreds of provinces had gathered in this central city at the conqueror's command, preparing to undertake an unprecedented feat.
Within the magnificent hall, a middle-aged man stood in the center, looking down at the wooden bow in his hand with cold indifference in his eyes.
Over the course of two hundred years, he had conquered this continent during his journey to find his younger sister.
The oath he had made while fleeing all those years ago had now been half fulfilled.
At that moment, a Blue-haired Woman in a long dress entered the hall. She walked behind the middle-aged man, wrapped her arms around his waist, and softly asked, "Gavin, the final day is drawing closer."
"I know." Gavin lowered his head to look at the hands around his waist, then reached out and held them. "As long as that mastermind remains alive, your safety cannot be guaranteed."
"If he could make that mage take you away from my side through countless coincidences back then, he can still use some method to take you away from me now."
"I promised Father that no matter what happened, I would protect you."
The Blue-haired Woman pressed her face against Gavin's back and said gently, "No matter what you do, I will support you."
Three days later, outside the central city, Gavin stood atop a high platform and looked out at the endless army. He drew his longsword, raised it overhead, and roared, "I, Gavin, king of the Green Tree Kingdom and lord of the continent, will lead you to conquer the world once more and destroy the forces