The capital of the Southern Continent, Jerusalem, was illuminated by faint air-raid lights as night fell, and the figures of the people in the streets were filled with the tense atmosphere of wartime.
The outline of the Parliament Building stood out even more starkly against the Night Sky, like a lighthouse nearing extinction.
Behind one brightly lit window that constantly cast a dim yellow glow between the skyscrapers, Lanchi's solemn face was hard at work. He was discussing matters with his secretary.
The secretary, who had initially been full of awe toward him and somewhat reserved, gradually relaxed his tense posture because of Lanchi's words, and the distance between them began to close.
Outside the Shadow World.
At Iketerite Academy, it had just passed eight in the morning.
Jella Memorial Square, along with the Open-Air Mega Screen and the surrounding steps, was bathed in bright light.
However, unlike usual, there were clearly far more students watching the Open-Air Mega Screen than normal. The noise and discussions continued without end.
"A Tier 7 Shadow World?"
It had flashed across the screen just now. Without a doubt, this was a map-based, open-world Shadow World with a rank of Tier 7.
They rarely got to see a Shadow World of this level.
Even Fourth Year Students might not necessarily be able to break through to Tier 7, let alone encounter a Tier 7 Shadow World.
"How on earth did Lanchi enter a Tier 7 Shadow World? Did he find a Tier 7 party to team up with?"
After not seeing Lanchi for an entire semester, the students of the Sage Institute had begun to miss the joy he brought everyone. They had not expected him to make such a huge move the moment he returned.
"My god, does Dean Loren know he went