Breakthrough (3), The Evolution

Approximately a thousand kilometers to the northeast of Phoenix city, there was another destroyed city and a Sanctuary Area near it with a population of roughly one thousand to three thousand people.

They basically used this place as a temporary stop point and base to clear dungeons and farm monsters in the surroundings before returning to Phoenix City.

But some people lived here as well. They lived here to avoid something, and that something varied according to people. 

After all, there was no lack of stupid people. Many have made mistakes and enemies by being assholes, impulsive, and foolhardy. If their enemies found them, it would be over.

"Damn it. Should I go or not…"

This small Sanctuary Area had Erix's portal leading to Phoenix City as well for fast travel.