(This chapter... was basically setting-filler.)
May 1, 2057.
Somewhere in the Hongning Military District camp, Chen Daolin's private training hall.
"Beep, beep."
"Hm?"
Chen Daolin, who had been practicing with his spear, put it away and looked at the communication watch on his wrist.
"An email notification from the Extreme Martial Arts Hall about heading to an ancient civilization ruin?"
Chen Daolin raised an eyebrow.
It was a Chinese-language Ancient Civilization Ruin Departure Notice.
"Captain Chen Daolin: Please arrive at the Extreme Martial Arts Hall Global Headquarters in Hongning Base City before 6:00 p.m. on May 19. At that time, numerous Gods of War will gather and depart together for the 'No. 9 Ancient Civilization Ruin.' Please note the following three points:
1. As the relatively less dangerous 'No. 9 Ancient Civilization Ruin,' it is the only place where one may obtain a 'Black God Set.' The death or disability rate for Gods of War entering it is approximately 72%. The success rate is 28%. Before deciding whether to enter, be sure to think carefully. Once you enter, there is no turning back.
2. Every person has only one opportunity to enter the 'No. 9 Ancient Civilization Ruin'!
3. Warriors entering the 'No. 9 Ancient Civilization Ruin' are forbidden from using special protective equipment such as the Black God Set. Protective equipment may only consist of Combat Suits manufactured on Earth.
Please carefully consider whether to enter!
If you are prepared to enter, please make the necessary preparations and arrive at the assembly point before the designated date and time.
Extreme Martial Arts Hall
May 1, 2057"
After carefully reading the email, Chen Daolin smiled, switched off his Tactical Watch, put on his clothes, and walked out of the training hall.
As he left the building, the two guards at