For centuries, many questioned what truly defined “having authority.” 0

In the past, it was wealth or political power that allowed those with them to claim it. 0

However, with the advent of the Tower of Heroes and the Abyss of Demons, the world underwent a massive upheaval. 0

With random people being gifted with magical power-like abilities, the long preserved authority and society collapsed like a sandcastle. 0

And just as the receivers—heroes—who had gained newfound authority were about to reorganize the world according to their will…0

“You’ve crossed the line.”0

“So you were the ones who paralyzed the logistics.”0

“Clueless fools…”0

The Perfect Ones came down to punish their arrogance. 0

The European Coup Incident, where three S-rank heroes were squashed like insects by the Emperor of Ascension, the Eternal Nocturne, and the Visionary, marked a major turning point for the world.0

The heroes, who had been rejoicing over obtaining newfound authority, realized they had been leashed. Simultaneously, the citizens realized that, albeit a bit differently, they could now continue their former lives.0

Well, at least we’re not being treated like slaves…0

I can’t help but feel a little uneasy, but as long as the Perfect Ones are here…0

Neither side was entirely without dissatisfaction, but the existence of the Perfect Ones forcibly held things together, and humanity continued its prior way of life.0

Yet one thing had changed: the perception of climbers, those...0