On the standard Spatial Fortress bz-2688, Fourth-Level Wizard Oli Tom, who had accepted a mission from the Academy, was staring listlessly at the tranquil interface in the command room.
For Fourth-Level Wizards like Tom, patrol missions lasting around ten years did not offer particularly rich rewards, but they required no participation in wars or research. Instead, they were rare periods of relaxation.
He picked up a steaming cup of blue beverage from the console and began sipping it one mouthful at a time.
"Whew!" After finishing the drink, Tom let out a long breath, his expression relaxed and content.
However, just as Tom was about to set down the cup in his hand—
The previously quiet interface of the Spatial Fortress suddenly began to change.
An extremely powerful spatial fluctuation suddenly appeared on the interface.
Tom was still holding the teacup. His face first showed astonishment, then abruptly turned solemn.
He quickly set down the cup in his hand and fixed his eyes on the source of the spatial fluctuation.
Buzz, buzz, buzz!!!
Intense vibrations continuously came from the entire Dimensional Edge. The membrane of the dimension where the Wizarding World was located began undergoing unknown distortions.
The dimensional membrane, invisible to ordinary lifeforms, gradually became translucent, faintly revealing its form.
A twisted Whirlpool gradually appeared on the dimensional membrane!
Colorful radiance continuously spread across the dimensional membrane, and a Spatial Passage slowly took shape.
Then, under Tom's astonished gaze, countless Bloodline Creatures flew out of the passage and rapidly headed toward the Wizarding World.
"What... what is going on?" Looking at those Bloodline Creatures he had never seen before yet found vaguely familiar, Tom's heart filled with confusion.
The next moment, memories from the time when he had been weak and studying at the Academy surged into Tom's mind.