We left behind the unexpected encounter and began our journey toward the center, hastily comforting a whining Daeun along the way.

As usual, we dispatched any monsters that crossed our path, explored the abandoned homes of the demon inhabitants, and set up camp as dusk fell, lighting a fire to prepare for the night.

Two days passed like this.

Eventually, we arrived at a place that seemed to be our destination.

"Hmm."

I scratched my cheek as I looked at the black barrier blocking our path.

It resembled the sacred barriers that protected the Sedeth Holy Nation and those cast …