The Real Story Starts Now

White mist escaped Nicole’s lips as she panted for breath. Casting the spell took a heavy toll on her, but with this, she had finally granted Baradiel's mission to seal the monsters once more.

“Rest for a while before we go back,” Baradiel said. “You did well, Nicole.”

“Hah… I’m not getting paid enough for this,” Nicole complained as she wiped the blood at the corner of her lips.

She felt very weak, and yet, she felt satisfied, knowing she was able to help Ethan protect Midgard, even if he wasn’t there to see it.

But just as she planned to recover from her exhaustion, something unexpected happened.

A loud explosion reached her ears, and the world of snow and ice started to stir.

Baradiel looked in disbelief as cracks appeared on the block of ice that sealed the monsters in place.

It didn't take her long to understand what just happened.