... With a Bang!!!*

Orion has weathered two monumental upheavals that threatened to push it to the brink of oblivion.

The first blow came in the form of the Great Mana Disaster, a cataclysmic event that shook the very foundations of the world. Mana surged uncontrollably, threatening to engulf all in its path.

Yet, in the midst of the chaos, the enigmatic figure known only as the Eternal Fox emerged as a beacon of hope. With a gesture of her hand, she erected a protective barrier over the entirety of Orion, shielding the weak from the worst ravages of the disaster.

For five centuries, the Eternal Fox's presence brought a rare tranquility to Orion. Mortals and gods alike reveled in an era of unparalleled peace.

But as time wore on, dissatisfaction began to simmer beneath the surface. Some craved conflict, blinded by their insatiable greed, while others longed for freedom from the Fox's vigilant gaze.

Little did they realize, their foolish desires would come true...

On 13th February of 2090,

BOOM!!!

[ATTENTION, INHABITANTS OF ORION!]

[ALL, BE THEY MORTALS OR GODS, ARE NOW FREED FROM THE PROTECTION OF THE ETERNAL FOX!]

[THE VACANT SEAT OF THE ETERNAL FOX HAS BEEN REPLACED BY THE COUNCIL OF CELESTIALS!]

[WITH THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE ETERNAL FOX, THE SEALS BINDING THE POWERS OF THE GODS HAVE BEEN SHATTERED! NOW, THE TRUE EXTENT OF THEIR MIGHT IS UNLEASHED UPON ORION!]

[ORION HAS NOW RETURNED TO ITS ORIGINAL STATE OF TRAGEDY—A PLACE IT WAS MEANT TO BE!]

The inhabitants of Orion were startled by a deafening blast, drawing the attention of all its denizens towards a large crack that had formed, reminiscent of cracks witnessed five centuries prior.

Humans, Elves, Dwarves, and even Demons alike watched with wide eyes, their hands instinctively covering their ears, a learned response from past experiences.

The sharp, crisp announcement echoed mechanically throughout every corner of Orion, foreshadowing the unfolding of unprecedented events.

Before mortals could even react, an onslaught of these announcements began inundating the clear, blue sky of Orion with their ominous darkness...

...

[ATTENTION, INHABITANTS OF ORION!

WITH THE INTERVENTION OF THE COUNCIL OF CELESTIALS, THE DAWN OF DOOM WILL BEGIN IN TEN YEARS FROM NOW.]

[THE LAST HOPE OF ORION, THE HEROES AND THE DEMON KING HAVE BEEN AWAKENED FROM THEIR SLUMBER, MARKING THE ARRIVAL OF DOOM ON THE 1ST JANUARY OF 2100, AT MORNING 10'O CLOCK!

SYSTEM OF DOOM REMINDS THE WORLD TO BE READY TO FACE THE DOOM!!!]

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{Lastly, All races have been granted a 100% chance of awakening their bloodline powers.}

{Distribution initiated... 10%...20%...90%... Failed!}

{Cause of failure under review....

Issue identified! Humans lack any bloodline powers.}

{Resolution in progress...}

{Problem solved! Humans are instructed to uncover the forbidden recipe of 'THE MIRACLE DRUG' within two days, or face dire consequences!}

Amidst the jubilation of most races at the prospect of awakening their bloodlines, a privilege previously beyond reach for everyone but the rich.

Leaving innocent humans with despair deeply etched upon their faces, they almost wished to curse their previous generations for not intermingling with other races...

Ah, poor clueless humans, unaware of the unfolding events, let alone the recipe of something with the distinguished rank of 'Forbidden' attached to it...

But fear not! For them, the voice of doom graced their ears once more, sparing their ancestors the torment of enduring such profanities....

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[REJOICE HUMANS!]

['THE MIRACLE DRUG' DISCOVERED. AS A REWARD, THE CREATOR'S ORGANIZATION 'THE CHAOS WALKERS' HAS BEEN GRANTED A GUILD ESTABLISHMENT TOKEN!]

{Distribution of rewards completed.}

...

Fuu...

Finally, as the last of these prompts concluded, mortals across Orion collectively breathed a sigh of relief...

But then,

"Oh no!"

That was the unanimous reaction echoing through the entirety of Orion as its inhabitants comprehended the immense challenges ahead!

Now, an ominous, undisclosed doom looms over them, set to unfold in just a decade's time!

From the High-Humans to the Emperor, and even the common folk, confusion reigns supreme as none possess any lead about this thing known as 'Doom'!

However, while the other races have awakened their bloodlines, offering them solace, the same cannot be said for humans.

Presently, everyone is clamoring to raid the Chaos Walkers to obtain the 'Miracle Drug'!

But will the disappearance of the Eternal Fox mark the end of it all?

Or will it be just the beginning of a series of events?

Let's uncover them in the next chapter~ 

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