Distant Sky

In the distance, twenty Scourges had infiltrated the territory of the Cursed Serpent. Divided into groups of ten, they moved with flawless coordination, ensuring complete mastery of their mission.

Most of them belonged to the Blades of the Black Rain, ruthless mercenaries. The majority were Scourges of constant rank, accompanied by a few variant-rank Scourges. However, at the head of each team stood a mutant whose power rivaled that of a domain lord. Though this comparison was relative: their strength varied significantly depending on their experience, mana mastery, and the time spent honing their skills.

Comparing these squad commanders to lords was like comparing a five-year-old child to an adult who had spent centuries mastering their craft.