The tension in the Beginner's Village reached its peak. Players gripped their weapons, spellcasters whispered last-minute incantations, and guild leaders barked out final orders.
Then, at exactly 00:00 server time, a massive golden ripple spread through the sky.
> [Global Announcement]
The Beginner's Village barrier has been lifted. Welcome to the world of Devia.]
The invisible wall surrounding the village shattered like fragile glass, disappearing into a shower of golden particles.
The real game had begun.
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A Rush for Power
Ethan and his party wasted no time.
> "Move out!"
Their entire guild, Titan's Vanguard, surged forward, sprinting toward the western road that led to the Human Continent. Their plan was simple—seize the first major city, establish dominance, and get ahead of the competition.
But they weren't alone.
Several other major guilds had the same idea. **Frostborn Legion, Black Phoenix, Eternal Dawn—**all of them aimed for the same territory.
> Kain: "Damn it, they're keeping pace with us!"
Aria: "No surprise. Everyone wants control of the starting cities!"
The Human Continent's first major city—Valoria—was still neutral. The first guild to claim it would gain a massive advantage in resources, influence, and economy.
> Marcus: "We need to be the first ones there!"
Ethan narrowed his eyes.
> "Then let's move faster."
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Meanwhile, in the South...
Not all players were heading west.
In the southern forests, a lone player silently stalked through the trees.
> Player: SilentNight
Race: Beastman
Class: Rogue (Assassin Path)
Level: 21
Unlike most, SilentNight had chosen to avoid the major guilds.
> "While they fight for cities, I'll be hunting for hidden quests."
He had studied Devia's lore carefully. The Beastman Continent had secret trials—if he could complete them before others, he'd gain legendary skills that most players wouldn't even know existed.
As he moved through the dense jungle, his keen hearing picked up distant growls.
Peering through the bushes, his eyes widened.
A massive beast, covered in silver fur and radiating a faint aura, stood before an altar.
> [Wild Spirit Wolf – Level 30 (Elite)]
SilentNight's heartbeat quickened.
> "If I tame this thing… I'll become one of the strongest rogues in the game."
His hand instinctively reached for his daggers.
> "Time to make history."
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