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The forest surrounding Mount Takao teemed with people who had slipped in under cover of night.
Dozens of candidates of every shape, size, age, and gender moved through the dark woods, all heading toward the hidden cave that led deep inside the mountain.
Tonight held immense significance for anyone hoping to carve out a name in the Underworld. An Entrance Trial would open very soon.
Those capable, strong, and clever enough to pass the Three Trials would earn membership in the most prestigious, infamous, and powerful criminal organization—not just in Japan, but perhaps the entire world.
Chaos Gate.
Founded by a formidable God of Chaos—some called him a Demon, others a Deity of Destruction—Lord Chaos was both an unbeatable force and a surprisingly kind boss. He offered generous pay, paid vacations, bonuses, and genuine worker protections.
Even in the Underworld, he was renowned as an exceptional employer whom everyone dreamed of serving.
