"The Rugon Empire's fortress walls stood eerily silent, surrounded by lifeless bodies scattered on the ground. Some were charred beyond recognition, while others had limbs torn apart. Despite the carnage, the empire's knights refused to yield, fighting valiantly with every last ounce of strength. However, they were no match for the ruthless band of 10 warriors who carried out their master's command with brutal efficiency, effortlessly annihilating the knights."
"As the master summoned a blazing beam of fire, the earth shattered, revealing a dull, colorless crystal nestled beneath. He carefully collected the crystal, surveying the devastation around him.
With a nod of approval, he commended the 10 warriors on their exceptional work, praising their efficiency in plundering the empire's riches. 'This crystal,' he said, holding it aloft, 'is one of the fabled Celestial Crystals – 21 in total. We now possess five, leaving 16 remaining to be claimed.'"
"One of the 10 warriors, a male, stepped forward and vowed to help the master acquire the remaining Celestial Crystals.
The master's face lit up with a smile, and he burst into laughter. 'Very well, then,' he said, his eyes gleaming with excitement. 'Here are your assignments: Rosa and Raden, you two will head to the Vulgram Empire to retrieve a single crystal. Pyxus, Nox, Melpha, Troy, Karlos, and Gloxinia, you six will travel to the Otrin Empire to obtain three crystals.
And my two strongest warriors, Dante and Ness, you will embark on solo missions to the Benoz and Ergan Empires, respectively, each to retrieve a single crystal.''
"The master continued, 'Don't concern yourselves with the Derun Empire; it holds 10 crystals and will serve as our central target.
We'll focus on the other empires first.' With that, the scene shifted to a distant battlefield, where Ranold, Rico, and Ralphina were locked in combat with a formidable humanoid mana beast. The creature summoned spikes from the earth, impaling the ground with deadly precision.
The battle had clearly raged on for hours, with Rico carving a path through the spikes to allow Ranold and Ralphina to launch a fierce assault. However, the mana beast adapted, hardening its skin to deflect the attacks.
Undeterred, Ralphina summoned thorny vines that ensnared the beast, restricting its movements. Seizing the opportunity, Ranold unleashed a wave of flames, engulfing the beast in a blazing inferno."
"The civilians watched in awe, mesmerized by the flawless teamwork and breathtaking display of power and skill exhibited by Ranold, Rico, and Ralphina. However, the outcome of the battle remained uncertain, leaving the onlookers tense with anticipation.
Meanwhile, in a distant chamber, the Emperor engaged in a conversation with the Supreme Sorcerer. 'I have high hopes for the future of our empire,' the Emperor said, 'thanks to Lord Aaric's innovative military system. It's a game-changer.'"