"How dare you. First, you kill the Avatar of the Vacant Abomination. Then, you steal a fragment of the World Breaker. And now, you target the very outpost I manage?"

The Avatar’s voice dripped with venomous hatred and fury. Yet, amid the tirade, Taesan gleamed a valuable insight.

“So the Avatars do have detailed knowledge about me.”

The Avatar's face twisted with rage.

"I am Paradise, the Avatar of the Monster Who Walks Through Time. And I will kill you."

"Go ahead. Give it your best shot."

Taesan replied calmly, his tone almost mocking.

Paradise raised a hand to the …