A vast black space—
Complete silence.
Not even the sound of wind existed there.
At the center of that endless void stood Precious.
Calm… composed… absolute.
Then he spoke—
"Fourth skill — TRAM."
"A passive defensive ability."
"It reflects incoming attacks… like a trampoline."
"A powerful counter-defense skill."
He continued—
"Fifth skill — NAILERANG."
"An active skill."
"It fires nails from the user's fingers."
"It can lock onto targets… and is effective for long-range attacks."
"And finally—"
"Sixth skill — RINAM."
"A passive ability."
"It creates a chain of attacks—like an endless sequence of punches and kicks."
"A continuous barrage."
"And the final strike in that chain delivers a powerful knockback."
Precious had now selected all six skills.
Then, in a divine, commanding tone, he declared—
"I will use only these six skills… and lock everything else."
He slowly raised his hands—
Then—
Clap.
A single, cinematic clap echoed through the void.
Golden light burst outward from his palms.
In the next instant—
His entire body was enveloped in a radiant golden glow.
He closed his eyes.
The vision zoomed in on them—
Then—
Zoomed out.
The black void vanished.
Precious was now back—
Sitting on a bench at Doramai School.
Pretty was beside him.
Between them lay their lunchboxes.
In front of them, the floating screen still displayed Yuki—
who was now eating food inside a village at night.
Inside his mind, Kail spoke—
"So… it's done?"
"Now you're just a normal person… like anyone else."
"…Well, not exactly a normal kid, but still."
Precious smiled lightly.
"Yeah… that's true."
He leaned back slightly and continued,
"I never really understood what struggle meant… because I was always too powerful."
"But now…"
"I'll finally understand what struggle is."
"And the joy that comes with it."
Kail responded,
"…That makes sense."
Meanwhile… far from the Shin Kingdom
In the Adhan Kingdom—
Inside the royal palace.
It was noon.
King Dentai sat on his throne, relaxed yet imposing.
In front of him stood Damyaan and Indrah.
Indrah stepped forward and spoke respectfully,
"Milord, as per your orders… I have found the Fourth Nicul."
Dentai's eyes lit up with excitement.
"Oh? Where?! Where did you find it?!"
Indrah answered,
"Milord… the Fourth Nicul is located on Ralvish Island."
Damyaan frowned slightly.
"Sir Indrah… where is Ralvish Island? I've never heard of it before."
Indrah replied,
"You wouldn't have."
"It's a small island located between Charmander Island and Kalosh Island."
"Because it lies closer to Kalosh Island, no one dares to go there."
"That area falls under Kalosh's domain…"
"And its ruler is Entity 21."
"…Also known as the Glitch Being."
Damyaan's expression turned serious.
"…Yeah… I've heard that name before."
"But I don't know how dangerous he really is… I've never seen him."
Dentai spoke calmly—
"…Entity 21 is a being who possesses the power to fight the First True Dragon."
Damyaan's eyes widened.
"What…? Really?!"
"Milord… do you actually know who Entity 21 is?"
Dentai slowly rose from his throne and walked down the steps.
"Entity 21…"
"…the being known as the Glitch Being…"
"He appeared in this world long ago."
"His origin is unknown—that's why he's called a glitch."
Dentai paused.
Then continued in a low, serious tone—
"But…"
"He is powerful enough to fight Zayguard, the First True Dragon… to a draw."
"And because of that—"
"Zayguard himself appointed him as one of the Four Guardians of Planet Elaria."
"…Protecting the mainland alongside the other three."
Damyaan asked, curiosity rising,
"Then… who are the other three guardians?"
Indrah answered,
"The Red Primordial Demon — Raimy."
"The Titan — Zoraver, also known as the Monarch of Protozoa."
"And Devrath, the Monarch of Shadows."
"With them… Entity 21 stands as the fourth guardian."
Damyaan nodded slowly.
"I see…"
Then he turned toward Dentai again.
"Then how do we claim the Fourth Nicul?"
Dentai fell into deep thought.
"…I'll find a way."
"But I need time."
Indrah bowed slightly.
"As you command, Milord."
Both Indrah and Damyaan left the throne room.
Now alone—
Dentai's expression darkened.
What should I do…?
Entity 21 is extremely dangerous.
He doesn't attack directly…
He observes…
He studies…
And then slowly kills his target.
If you ask me… who the most dangerous being in the world is…
I would choose him.
Not just his power—
His presence… his silence… everything about him is terrifying.
He clenched his fist slightly.
If I want that Fourth Nicul…
I'll have to take it without being noticed by him…
But how…?
There was a pause.
Then—
A sharp smile appeared on Dentai's face.
"…Yeah."
"I can use them."
His smile turned darker… almost sinister.
"After all… my pawns are scattered everywhere."
"And if not now… then when will I use them?"
"Hahahaha…!"
His laughter echoed through the entire throne room.
Meanwhile… in the ocean
A massive underwater castle stood silently.
On one of its balconies—
Elli sat gracefully on a chair.
A servant stood behind her, gently massaging her head.
Elli—the daughter of the Ocean Lord,
a mermaid princess.
She spoke with slight arrogance,
"Do it properly."
The servant tensed slightly and adjusted her movements, carefully continuing the massage.