[Midnight.]
[Blood Cave.]
Philip stood at the tower, his gaze fixed on the still-glowing cavern entrance.
"Vice Commander! Why don't you rest? We'll take watch," Vicod offered, his voice laced with concern.
Philip shook his head, his eyes never leaving the ominous cave. "Three months ago, a powerful beast, the first Sky Stage beast, created that cave with its life force. With its help, countless monsters poured forth. Back then, we were so occupied with the other borders that we didn't pay attention to this one because of the mountains. By the time we discovered it, it was too late; the monsters were already in the city." He exhaled slowly.