This is a map represents a part of the Khalodian Mountain jointly created by the Ainos and humans . A giant map was unfurled across the center table . The gathered people became confused . What is that place? Is it omitted on purpose? About 80% of the map was empty as if there was nothing there . The people turned to Joonb.u.m, to which he nodded as he spoke . Some of you might have guessed, but that empty land is the area we have never visited . Not even the Ainos . And as you know, the mountain range is a third of the size of the whole continent . Impossible . ! The Ainos and Magnos were all shocked . They thought that they had explored every part of the land, but the mountain range was just too vast . And this is where the Gate has opened . Commander Jinpok will advance from this point to form a perimeter and close in . Is there a need to come from that far? Yes . The people seemed confused, but Joonb.u.m turned to one of his generals . General James then drew a giant circle on the map . We will first drive out all living beings from this region just in case this place is breached, to remove any food sources . Will it be that easy? Of course, it wont be . So we will set fires . NO! That is absurd! The Ainos and Magnos objected fiercely, but James ignored them . The people then turned back to Joonb.u.m . If theres a need for fire, then we shall do it . It is the only way to save lives . If you have a better way of doing it, then say it . Im all ears . Just remember that we have to protect our people, our families, and our loved ones . If it is for the very lives of those people, I will burn the entire mountain if needed . Silence descended . The people were reluctant, but they had no better way . What are you REALLY thinking? Doral then came and whispered to Joonb.u.m . I mean, this isnt… It was then that they heard the sound of a horn designated as the alarm . Joonb.u.m and Doral quickly ran out to go to the wall . What is that?! A rat? As the armies of Ainos and humans threw giant Molotov c.o.c.ktails, there were thousands of creatures burning and writhing under the flames . They had very similar features to that of a rat . On average, they were about four feet tall . However, the problem was that it was standing on two legs and had clothes and weapons . Theyre quick! They also moved on all four limbs when necessary . Theyre similar… to humans . Joonb.u.m could not stop to think as more of them came out . As the fire raged on, more of those rats jumped out and they were burned alive . S-Stop! Stop the fire! There were now mountains of burning corpses, with organs exploding because of the intense heat . It seemed that the rats had stopped coming out . This… Joonb.u.m had a theory, but before he could think further, a monster with a lions head came out . It screamed as it was engulfed by the fire and began charging towards the front . It ran through the mountains of corpses and over many traps until it eventually fell to its death . Dammit! Theres more coming out! HUH?? Soldiers screamed in terror as a giant figure came through the Gate . It was of a size that was not expected to say the least . That one is like a dinosaur, Doral mumbled . The monster was just huge . As it stomped on the ground, fires were put out and land was destroyed . Thats… Joonb.u.m was shocked . What had appeared was a monster that closely resembled a Cyclops, one that existed only in myths . It was a hundred feet tall with one giant eye and a giant horn on its forehead . However, instead of wielding a wooden club, it was holding a long metal H-shaped beam that was normally used in modern construction . Was it called a Cyclops in your book? Was it real? Joonb.u.m shook his head . No, its a myth . Or was . I see, Doral answered quietly . However, Joonb.u.m seemed disturbed, so Doral smiled and joked . Hey, you thought this world wasnt real either . Think of it that way . Oh, youre right . Joonb.u.m nodded . He then picked up his sniper rifle, and so did Doral . Ill take the left . Im taking the right . Joonb.u.m looked into his scope . The giant monster was too big to miss . Then, with two loud gunshots, the monster stopped, dropping onto its back to its death . The surrounding people cheered in excitement . They chanted the Emperors success as if they had just won . But Joonb.u.m didnt seem too happy . How long can we last like this? Just focus now . The future has not come yet . Doral reminded him, and Joonb.u.m nodded . Right… its just begun, and we are prepared, Joonb.u.m thought .