Side Story: Luminaria Seen from Earth

One ordinary day on Earth, Kim Young-min looked up at the sky and was overwhelmed with shock. Instead of clouds or the sun, what appeared above him was the silhouette of a foreign continent. It was none other than Luminaria. As memories of his time as a magician in Luminaria came rushing back, he was flooded with both awe and terror. What terrified him most was the undeniable truth that what he saw was not an illusion.

At first, the image of Luminaria was faint. But as time passed, its form became clearer, looming ever more vividly above Earth. A colossal shadow was cast over the planet, as if heralding the end of days. Paralyzed by fear, Kim Young-min whispered to himself, "How… how is this possible?" His mind raced. What did this phenomenon mean? And what impact would it have on him—on Earth?

Snapped from his daze by thoughts of his family and friends, a primal instinct pushed him into motion. He quickly pulled out his phone and tried to make contact. "Something strange is happening. I think it's connected to Luminaria. I just hope everyone's okay." His voice trembled, though he forced himself to stay calm. But deep within, an uncontrollable dread was rising.

As time went on, Luminaria filled the entire sky. People poured into the streets, staring at the surreal scene in confusion and terror. Hearing the screams and frantic voices of the crowd, Kim Young-min realized just how dire the situation had become. "This isn't a dream... This is really happening." He bit his lip and braced himself.

Panic spread rapidly across the world. News stations and social media exploded with footage and theories about the sudden appearance of Luminaria. Amidst the chaos, Kim Young-min wrestled with his sense of duty. Though fear threatened to consume him, he clung to the hope that his experience in Luminaria had prepared him for something—anything.

But the situation deteriorated fast. Cults began preaching of the world's end, inciting mass hysteria. Riots and violence erupted across cities. Kim Young-min felt a growing weight on his shoulders—the need to do something, to stop the collapse. He hurried into his room, searching frantically for his magical tools and records from Luminaria. His hands trembled, but he didn't stop. "There has to be a way… There has to be," he told himself.

As Luminaria loomed ever closer, Kim Young-min found himself running out of time.

Episode: A Flame of Hope in the Depths of Despair

Alone in his room, Kim Young-min sat paralyzed. The sound of chaos outside only deepened his despair. "There's nothing I can do… nothing at all…" His voice shook as the weight of his helplessness bore down on him. The world seemed on the brink of annihilation. He longed to protect his loved ones, but he had no idea how.

"Damn this world… let it burn." He muttered through clenched teeth, trying to choke back the tears.

But in that moment, flames suddenly erupted around him. At first it was just a flicker, but it quickly grew into a blazing inferno that filled the room. Eyes wide in fear and awe, he whispered, "What… what is this?"

He quickly realized this was no ordinary fire. It was a magical response—an echo of the Korean-language spells he had once used in Luminaria. Somehow, his desperate cry had awakened that long-dormant power. "This must be because of Luminaria," he muttered.

The realization struck him like lightning: his connection to Luminaria had reopened the gate to his powers.

"Maybe… this is a blessing in disguise." He thought. Even so, doubt gnawed at him. Could he really use this power to turn the tide? Could he stop what was coming?

His worries were interrupted by the return of the very thing he feared most: the alien invasion.They were back—not merely as invaders, but as refugees, desperate for survival. Their home was lost. Earth had become their next, unwilling sanctuary.

A fire ignited in Kim Young-min's chest. He knew then: he could no longer be just an ordinary man. "It's time… time to become Merslin once more."

He clutched the flame in his hand. It was no longer just magic—it had become a symbol of his will, his resolve. "I won't run this time. I'll do whatever it takes… to protect this world."

Though the world around him plunged into fear and chaos, he found his clarity in the storm. He was the key—the bridge between Earth and Luminaria. And now, he would use that connection to find a way forward.

There wasn't much time left.But Kim Young-min—no, Merslin—was ready.

The battle to protect both worlds had begun.

Episode: The Power That Grows as Dimensions Overlap

As Luminaria drew closer to Earth, the two dimensions gradually began to merge. And with that, the power of Merslin—Kim Young-min—grew stronger. As the boundary between the worlds blurred, the strength of his Korean-language magic and his abilities from Luminaria became even more potent, directly influencing all phenomena between Earth and Luminaria.

Though Earth had fallen into chaos, Kim Young-min began cooperating with Earth's military to overcome the crisis. The power of science on Earth combined with the magic he wielded from Luminaria to produce formidable defenses.The military mobilized all its cutting-edge weapons and technology to repel the alien invasion, while Kim Young-min, as Merslin, stood at the center, commanding the battlefield with magic. Flaming spells tore through the sky, Earth's artillery intercepted the alien fleet, and all the while, Kim felt his strength continue to surge.

The more Luminaria and Earth overlapped, the more Kim was able to wield the combined power of both worlds. As though the two dimensions were now linked through his body, his magic intensified exponentially, and the battle he commanded was increasingly effective in resisting the alien invasion.

Amid the fierce conflict, Kim took a brief moment to catch his breath and assess the situation. Then, suddenly, the voices of countless other Merslins from alternate dimensions echoed in his mind. These were counterparts of himself, each fighting their own battles in other realities.

"Kim Young-min! We're fighting the same battle as you. We've connected with the Merslin in Luminaria, engaged in the final confrontation. We must unite our strength to stop Chronos's scheme!"

As he sensed this connection to his counterparts, their voices reverberating in his mind, Kim realized with both awe and determination that he wasn't fighting alone. He could now join forces with the other Merslins across dimensions and combine all their powers into one.

Just then, a radiant light descended from the sky. Slowly, a book floated down from the glow—a Korean magic book, identical to the one he had once seen in Luminaria. But this time, the book gleamed with a much more intense light, as if imbued with the knowledge and power of all the other Merslins from alternate dimensions.

Reaching out, Kim grasped the book. Instantly, he felt the collective knowledge and experiences of all the Merslins flood into his mind."At last… the final piece falls into place," he said, his voice steady with newfound confidence.

Opening the book, Kim unlocked the fundamental force behind Korean-language magic. He chanted, "Burn everything with a single spark!" and a fierce blaze erupted from his hand. The flames swept through the alien fleet in an instant, reducing them to nothing. Kim realized then that the source of this power was none other than the unified strength of all the Merslins across dimensions.

"We are one! Let's bring down Chronos's plot with our united power!"His voice crossed dimensional boundaries and reached every Merslin. At that moment, a surge of intense energy radiated from his body. That energy flowed through the dimensional rift connecting Earth and Luminaria, transforming into a force that directly disrupted Chronos's schemes.

The Merslins began sharing their power across dimensions. Their accumulated wisdom and skills converged, and Kim's strength skyrocketed beyond imagination. He was no longer just a human—he was now the embodiment of every Merslin merged into one singular being.

The alien invasion was gradually subdued, and Chronos's influence began to fade. The Merslins, combining their might, fought with all they had to block Chronos's plans and restore balance between the two worlds. At last, their united power had become the key to defeating him.

Kim could feel their collective resolve moving as one toward Chronos's final downfall. No longer afraid, he stepped forward."We can win this. Because we are one." His voice rang with certainty.

And so, he charged toward the end of the battle. The final showdown to protect Earth, Luminaria, and all dimensions was nearing its conclusion. The instant all the Merslins became one, Chronos could no longer stand against their power.

Gathering every ounce of strength, Kim delivered the final blow. The dimensional rift sealed instantly, and Chronos was utterly obliterated. The universe, once shrouded in darkness, was now filled with light once more, and every world reclaimed its peace.

After the battle, Kim looked up at the sky. Luminaria and Earth were returning to their rightful places, but he engraved in his heart the possibility that the two worlds could one day reconnect—and prepared for a new beginning.

With everything concluded, Merslin and his allies exhaled a moment of relief as they gazed upon the world they had protected. The universe, once engulfed in shadow, now shone with light again, and they were ready to return to their respective worlds.

The story had reached its conclusion, and time and space were returning to normal. But one truth remained—they had a new duty: to protect the dimensions and ensure such a catastrophe never happened again. Strengthened by their experiences, Merslin and his comrades set off on a new path—as guardians of the multiverse.

This was not the end of their story. It was the beginning of something even greater.