Redhoven Port, Thalora...
Night had fallen, and a cold sea breeze swept through Redhoven Port. But instead of bustling with ships from across the continent, the port lay eerily silent—only a few ships remained docked.
The reason was a single, terrifying presence: a legendary sea monster. Since its emergence, numerous merchant ships from various kingdoms and empires had been destroyed.
As a result, no one dared to approach Redhoven Port, leading to significant losses for the city of Thalora.
At that moment, a middle-aged man and a ten-year-old boy stood on the pier, gazing at the vast ocean before them.
"Father, does the monster really exist?" the boy asked hesitantly.
The man let out a soft sigh and gave a slow nod.
"Yes. It does. The monster always appears in the Sea of Nereus, about five kilometers from here," he replied wearily.
"Then… can we not return to the Izanagi Eastern Empire?" The boy asked, lowering his head, his voice filled with sadness.
