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A world that has lost its gods is merely delicious prey!

Outer Gods:

From ancient times, absolute beings have created countless universes.

The Eternals!

The scattered Eternals across various dimensions noticed that their masters had disappeared into a distant dimension, and their eyes glowed.

They didn't care about the death of their kin.

All that mattered to them was the vast mana remaining in that world!

In a world where the masters have been lost, the one who first picks up the lost power becomes the ruler!

…And so, the prologue of the 'Outer God War' began.

Krahhh!

Cracks in the dimensions that connect various universes.

The powerful dimension walls were torn apart, and the messengers of the Eternals poured out.

A man standing against them.

The greatest brilliance and the Shadow Lord, Sung Jinwoo, wrapped in a black aura, opened his mouth.

"Arise."

Grrrrrrr!

Upon his command, millions of armies composed of the Angels of Light and the Shadow Legion raised their weapons together. The war began. The invaders from the Outer Universes continued to pour in endlessly, no matter how many they killed. The fierce battle lasted for a long time, and there was no moment of relaxation.

"…I can't see an end to this."

"It's a miracle that we've lasted this long. From the beginning, this war was not in our favor."

"I agree. If it weren't for the Shadow Lord, our defense line would have collapsed long ago."

The Dominators, the Six-Winged Angels, showed respect to Sung Jinwoo. They were originally fragments of the Divine, born as messengers of the gods. At some point, they realized the cruelty of the gods and became beings known as God Slayers, possessing their own will.

In the distant past, the 'God' who created this world divided the Primordial Light and Darkness into eight each, creating the 'Brilliant Fragments' and the 'Lords.' From the moment of their creation, they continued an endless war of killing each other according to their predetermined fate.

Over countless eons, many beings died in this war, whether they were the Brilliant Fragments or the Lords who commanded the war. However, those empty positions were eventually filled by someone else.

When the Lord's entity was destroyed, the 'Primordial Darkness' inside them sought out a new host and created another Lord.

When the Brilliant Fragment died, the 'Primordial Light' within them sought out a new candidate and created another Brilliant Fragment.

It was to maintain the balance of the war.

But that purpose…

The realization that it was all for the sadistic amusement of the cruel Absolute, who wished for the war to continue indefinitely, came long after a very long time had passed.

But now, the gods were dead, and the Lords were all killed, so the long-lasting war was expected to end and peace to prevail… Yet, now they were facing an invasion from the Outer Gods who had realized the absence of the gods.

"…The Apostles of Eternals are still being born even at this moment."

"In contrast, our forces have stagnated."

The soldiers of the sky, led by the Dominators, were born from the Fruit of the World Tree in ancient times. However, after the gods died, the World Tree stopped bearing fruit.

The replenishment of forces was said to be impossible. But there was one exception. The Shadow Lord, the ruler of death, and his legion were the only ones who were eternally immortal. The power of creation may have disappeared, but death would remain eternal.

If it weren't for Sung Jinwoo's Shadow Legion, which kept resurrecting even after death, this war would have been decided in an instant, resulting in the absolute end, the annihilation of this world.

"Master, we have a big problem," said the Legion Commander, Igris, appearing urgently before Sung Jinwoo.

"What's the situation?"

"The enemy has breached the rear defense line!"

"Where?"

"It seems… they targeted the area with the weakest magical energy… It's Earth."

"I see. It's because most of our forces are concentrated on the front line that the rear defense was insufficient."

Sung Jinwoo let out a sigh. Earth, which had just regained peace, was once again exposed to danger.

"Once again, a gate is opening on Earth."

The Dominators mumbled, observing Sung Jinwoo's reaction.

Once, Earth had suffered from the invasion of beings from other worlds. The Dominators, who were responsible for that incident, quickly offered an excuse.

"But the situation is different from back then."

"That's right. Our goal was always to strengthen Earth and protect it from the Lords."

"But this time, Itarim's purpose is pure invasion!"

"They aim to destabilize us by toppling the weakest point in the rear defense!"

"Master! We must send reinforcements to Earth!"

Igris pleaded, but the Dominators strongly opposed it.

"We cannot allow that! If we divide our forces, the delicate balance of power we've maintained so far will be shattered!"

"After all, that's Itarim's plan from the beginning!"

"If we focus on guarding the rear, the front will collapse, and we will eventually be defeated!"

Listening to their heated debate, Sung Jinwoo finally made a decision.

"Beru."

"Kekeke! My King!"

The ant king, who was tearing apart the enemies' limbs with great excitement, responded to his call.

"Legion Commander Beru! Come here."

"Kikik! Could it be?!"

Sung Jinwoo nodded heavily.

"Yes, it seems like it's time to lift the seal of protection."

In Beru's widened eyes, anticipation surged.

"Go to Earth as soon as possible."

"Your command is received!"

In an instant, Beru turned into a streak of light and flew to Earth.

Sung Jinwoo quietly watched his departure and then turned his gaze back to the approaching enemies.

His lips were tightly sealed, and his eyes blazed with determination.

"Come forth, disciples of the Outer Gods!"

The war continues.