The sky was covered with dark clouds, and the sea churned with waves.
At this time, the sea outside the Nine Provinces was no longer calm and sunny.
It resembled a ferocious beast choosing its prey, fully revealing its own cruel nature.
In such severe weather, even the water bandits who usually scavenged the sea had chosen to honestly stay in their dens. Only the water demon beasts, favorites of the ocean, and bird spirits skilled in soaring the skies appeared occasionally.
Amid this extreme weather, a streak of golden light sped across the already turbulent sea surface at a speed that left afterimages, carving out a watery path.
"Roar!"
An unknown demon beast roared. A huge and ugly fish with prominent horns and bulging eyes suddenly leaped from the tumultuous waves.
It opened its gaping mouth and, with agility that belied the size of its body, swallowed the rushing golden light in one gulp.
Then...
