My name is Lee Ji-eun.

Though, more often than not, people know me by my alias, Hwarang.

Before I entered the academy, I had already gained a bit of fame, swinging my twin axes with vigor, and was even hailed as the next close-combat dealer to follow in the footsteps of Dog Warrior Kang Do-hee.

But no matter how many monsters I sliced through or how many gates I cleared, it was hard to get any real attention.

That’s because we’re living in the age of Utopia, without a doubt.

Not that I harbored any feelings of inferiority or jealousy. That kind of petty behavior isn’t really my style as someone who prides herself on being a strong woman.

But I was curious.