Six months later Sungjin was standing in front of the door to the center. The door was huge.

  The Valkyrie with golden wings stood in front of Sungjin.

  [You, the conqueror of the continent.

  Gods were watching your victory.

  This is the door of challenge that will take you to the center.

  Think again before opening the door.

  If you stop here, you can stay the ruler of the continent and live a comfortable life.]

  He was not a ruler of a country but of a whole continent.

  He had loving girls next to him to rule the continent with, and loyal servants and people who praised him. There was nothing he would miss more than living such a great life as an emperor. And four hundred years of youth was guaranteed. No emperor on Earth had such a blessing.

  Maybe it would be wise to stop here. “Enough words. I’m going forward,” Sungjin answered clearly but firmly. His eyes still chased the stars beyond this world.

  [Okay, but keep that in mind. Beyond this door are strong and legendary opponents who are beyond the level of your continent. If you get stuck on the battlefield, you can’t come back to this continent.]

  When trying to fly, one must expect to fall. “So I should keep winning. Open it.”


  [You can bring only five people with you. Did you make your choice?]

  “Of course.”


  Sungjin smiled and looked at his team standing behind him. Ereka, Jenna, Eustasia, Rachel, and Zakiya. They were his closest team members and had a special relationship with him.

  He didn’t ask them if any of them wanted to go back because it would be rude to try to reconfirm their decision now.

  [Gods watch upon your future.]

  The door opened. The bright light welcomed them, and they walked into it. The blinding bright light lasted for a while, and when it was gone, they realized they were standing in a completely different space.