As the nightmare that had haunted the old world faded away, dawn arrived. The real world welcomed the first ray of sunlight after the retreat of chaos. The Chaos Storm that had once sealed off the five continents rapidly withdrew into the depths of Karnos, even revealing Kana'an Secret Realm, an ancient continent that had been lost for thousands of years. Its completely twisted and mutated primeval ruins emerged, along with all kinds of bizarre, lifeless scenery. The whole world was like a snowfield beneath the sun—only after the snow melted could its true appearance be revealed.
In the Ansu Continent's capital of the Kingdom of Taros, White City, King Rudolf III was listening to his ministers' reports in a Side Palace of the Golden Rose Palace. His two daughters sat beside him, while Grand Duke Rune occupied another chair not far away.
The phenomenon of "Light Erosion," which had previously plagued a third of the city, had not gradually faded with time. It seemed the scholars had been right: the outburst of powerful divine might had permanently altered the Spacetime Structure around the Tower of Sunscorching. As a result, most of the Golden Rose Palace was still unsuitable for habitation. The royal family had already chosen another location for the new Golden Rose Palace, but until that massive project was complete, the king had no choice but to continue performing his duties in this Side Palace.
The atmosphere in the palace was solemn. Clearly, they were discussing matters of the utmost importance.
General Groen was speaking. "Your Majesty, reports from the borders confirm that the Chaos power has completely withdrawn into the Sea of Karnos. It seems the intelligence about the 'premature end of the Chaos Tide' was entirely accurate."
"According to historical patterns, the Chaos Tide has lasted