“What in the world…?”0

Meanwhile, the hunters of South Korea’s Hunters Association were wandering through North Korea, taking down groups of magic beasts.0

As the trees were revealed, Jinchul was witnessing the shocking scene as well. Despite his confusion, he stayed calm and radioed the association headquarters to find out what was going on. When he learned that this phenomenon was occurring all over the world, he simply nodded with a thoroughly businesslike demeanor.0

“Hmm. Seems like we’ve got more to clean up.”0

Behind Jinchul’s black sunglasses, his hawk-like gaze swept over the barren wasteland stretching before him. It was as if this entire land had transformed into a field-type dungeon in an instant. The blue mist that had loomed in the skies remained as dense as ever, and from a distance, the cries of rampaging beasts and howling spirits echoed across the land. The sudden appearance of the towering trees meant he might have to reconsider and adjust all their plans thus far.0

“They’re along the paths we’ve already traveled. Did they just suddenly appear? Or did we actually fail to notice them before?” asked Jongin as he walked over, his attention drawn to the trees rising high into the sky. It was surprising, yes, but...0