Cassius had lived through the era fifty years ago, making him the most qualified to speak on the matter. Although the magician and Haisha had each refined their techniques, their overall powers had significantly decreased. They were overcompensating for a lack of strength with skill. It was a necessary, though unfortunate, solution.0

Having experienced the Hongli Federation both seventy and fifty years ago, Cassius could feel the dwindling of supernatural powers. This change was not only due to the advancement of human technology; there were deeper reasons behind it.0

Dusting himself off, Cassius looked toward the two figures disappearing at the end of the road and began to follow them. 0

Half a minute later, three figures cautiously emerged from behind the rock.0

"Anna, Ro, we should head back to the manor… Uncle Soro was right, the Anta Mountains are too dangerous," the red-haired boy, Ali, said. Face pale, he was clearly shaken.0

"Whew… Thank goodness that golem didn't notice us, or we'd be done for," the girl in the white dress said, patting her chest, which swayed slightly with the motion.0

"You're wrong," the green-eyed boy, Ro, said suddenly, his expression darkening. “The golem did notice us. It was just drawn to a prey that had more value. Then it severely underestimated that prey's strength and the hunter became...0