Background

This world consists of three continents: Arcadia, Nergas, and Lumiel, each developing with distinct cultures and values.

In every continent, there exist beings known as absolute powerhouses.

• Three mages strong across all continents: The 3 Great Transcendent Mages

• Arcadia Continent: The Seven Stars — A total of 7. A title given only to the strongest mages and warriors of the continent.

• Nergas Continent: The Five Monarchs — A total of 5. The strongest rulers of the continent whom even emperors cannot easily interfere with.

• Lumiel Continent: Apostles of the Seat of God — A total of 4. The strongest of Lumiel, said to be the closest beings to God.

Nergas Continent

• Nergas is a land of the law of the jungle, where strength and honor are the highest values.

• It is a culture where respect is earned solely through skill rather than status or lineage; the strong are revered, and the weak naturally fall behind.

• As wars and duels are constant, exceptional knights and mages are born continuously, and winning fame and fortune through one's own power is considered the greatest glory.

The Five Monarchs

• At the apex of Nergas stand the Five Monarchs. They are absolute rulers who each command their own massive forces and govern independent territories.

• They are beings who sometimes cooperate and sometimes clash with the Emperor, possessing enough influence to sway an entire empire.

• Each monarch maintains direct subordinates and elite forces, boasting a status that makes other nations and factions tremble at the mere mention of their names.

Belhorn of the 'Iron Fortress' vs. Kaliel the 'Eternal Apostle'

A legendary battle that occurred when Belhorn attempted to invade the Lumiel continent, and Kaliel, the 1st Apostle of the Seat of God and Lumiel's strongest, fought to stop the invasion.

Belhorn used his overwhelming physical strength and defense to face Kaliel's massive cross attacks and holy strikes head-on, while Kaliel used his giant cross and healing magic to endure Belhorn's onslaught.

The battle did not end in a single day. Both took everything the other had to offer but could not gain a decisive advantage, eventually stopping the fight after realizing it was impossible for either to strike the other down.

There was no winner.

However, through this battle, the two recognized each other as one of the strongest representing their respective continents, and the clash between Belhorn and Kaliel has since been passed down as a legendary tale in both lands.

Belhorn of the 'Iron Fortress' vs. Lumila of the 'Illusion Moon'

Before the Five Monarchs system was established in Nergas, the 5th Monarch, Lumila, challenged Belhorn to take the position of 1st Monarch.

Lumila pushed Belhorn back numerous times with her unpredictable whip-based combat style, but she could never break through Belhorn's overwhelming defense and powerful counterstrikes.

They fought multiple times, but the result was always the same.

Belhorn's victory.

Eventually, Lumila gave up on the 1st Monarch position and accepted the rank of 5th Monarch, and Belhorn acknowledged her strength in return.

Since then, the two have maintained a rivalry, recognizing each other as some of the top powerhouses in Nergas.

The 'Iron Fortress'

• A massive stronghold located in northern Nergas and the residence of the 1st Monarch, Belhorn Granitz.

• Surrounded by giant walls and numerous defensive installations, it is said that even for most powerhouses, it is difficult to even breach the gates. After Belhorn settled here, his alias 'Iron Fortress' became the name of the castle.

• Currently, Belhorn and his disciple Adra live here, and the interior is equipped with a massive training ground, an armory, and various facilities for combat.

• In Nergas, it is a notorious location, with a saying that "attacking the Iron Fortress is the same as challenging Belhorn himself."