In the outside world, only three years had elapsed, but the incredibly lengthy period of 250 years had passed for Yu-Seong. It was a period of time difficult to grasp within the context of a human lifespan. However, due to his unwavering dedication to his training, Yu-Seong seemed oblivious to the magnitude of those years.

"...Time's up."

"Already?"

In response to Gabriel's tone, which had never changed since the beginning, Yu-Seong unconsciously chuckled and scratched the back of his head. He muttered, "Yeah, that does sound a bit strange. It was a whole 250 years..."

As he was inside the sanctuary of the transcendent beings, Yu-Seong's appearance had hardly changed over the years. His hair hadn't grown, and there were no visible signs of aging on his face. The only noticeable difference was the slightly worn-out clothes, which he had actually repaired several times.

"Time is indeed a peculiar thing. When you're eagerly awaiting something, it feels unbearably slow. However, when you reflect on the past, it seems to have flown by in the blink of an eye… It gains a relative value.”

Gabriel, the only transcendent being out of the three who could manipulate time, spoke in a manner befitting his ability. Casually flicking his finger,...