Aldin assessed the extent of the system's damage.0

‘It's critical, but not irreparable. There's plenty of time even after dealing with Nebula.’1

A total of 22 Sky Castles were in danger, but the old gods' power wouldn't crumble just because three players were charging at them. 70,000 years was a substantial length of time, and Aldin trusted in that.0

The problem at hand was Nebula. Nebula wore a Water Buffalo's skull and a black cloak like the night sky. On his shoulders, he carried a black lizard and a white crow, his two apostles. The two small creatures stared at Aldin.0

Despite the lack of divine pressure, this mortal dared to rival the presence of a god.0

‘I didn't know he learned magic.’2

Aldin hadn't considered that. Why would one seek more power when already possessing god-like abilities? Moreover, Nebula probably hadn't realized that the system's foundation was magic until after his victory and before talking to Aldin.1

In reality, most players didn't even show much interest in learning magic. It likely wouldn't have been useful anyway.1

‘That's why I chose Earth. A world without magic.’0

Yet, somehow, Sung-Woon had learned magic. Not just learned it, but to Aldin's view, he had reached Tuning.0

Wizards had two consciousnesses, one in reality and one in dreams, which...0