Prologue

                                    

                                          
[Unknown Land]
In an alien land filled with gloom and death, and—paradoxically—of prosperity of natural resources, there was a place called Grave of Villages, located right at the heart of the human territory. 
The number of villages destroyed in the area through the millennia was insurmountable, and so were the villages continuously built here due to the available resources. 
It was also one of the good hunting grounds for lower-mid level professionals because the monsters were not too weak, but not too strong for people above villager level.
In the terminology from their hometown, it was a perfect 'grinding spot', and this was where a small group of foreigners was staying to train in the most efficient way available to them. 
"This place is really creepy." One person said as he chewed on his barbeque, some of the sauce falling on his shoes. 
The man was not bad looking, he had been known to be a bit metrosexual back home, but his blonde hair had turned almost brown from all the grime caused by their endless adventures lately, and his previous cleanliness had long gone down the drain. 
In fact, it wasn't the night that was creepy. 
Even if it was dark, they had enhanced vision and the two moons were enough illumination for them. What crept him out was that this place really had great resources, but the monster mobs were consistent at a certain time.  
As if the resources were attracting food for the mobs...
He shivered. 
No wonder villages, which only had professionals around level 10 or so, would almost always give way after a while. The consumption really couldn't keep up with the gathering of strength. 
A young-looking man chewed on a yellow fruit in his hand. "Where's the captain?" 
The dark-skinned man looked at a nearby hill, nodding in that direction. "Surveying?"
"It's our third day here?"  
It was a handsome pale man who explained. "He probably just wanted to be alone for now." 
...
At this time, the aforementioned person was standing still, illuminated by two moons. With a straight posture, he was standing on a hill, overlooking the land, his sharp eyes surveyed the surroundings.
His handsome silhouette formed a contrast to the otherwise desolate view. His body was tense and alert, ready for whatever major changes would occur in a while. 
However, after confirming that the night would be quiet for a bit more time, he allowed himself a moment of respite, because he wouldn't be able to rest for a while after the fight started. 
He took out a phone from his space, sharp eyes immediately becoming soft, and a small smile crept up his lips, making his features even more prominent. 
He was a strikingly handsome man, with chiseled features and a well-toned physique, wide shoulders, and lean muscular build. His hair was trimmed, as neatly as their condition allowed, with his short ebony hair framing his chiseled features. 
What was most notable was his undeniable aura of masculinity and strength. He was the type of person who demanded attention wherever he went.
At the moment, however, he was alone, somber, looking intently at the photos on his palm, showing a rare vulnerability visible to only one person.
Unfortunately, that person wasn't there with him. 
But unlike the others he refused to believe he wouldn't be able to go back to her. 
He will be able to get back to her; He felt it in his bones. 
Even if he didn't, he would do whatever he had to make it possible. 
His striking blue eyes, like sapphires shining even in the night, reflected the light of the two moons. They shined with the light of determination and longing, unbreakable and firm. 
"My wife..." He said, tone filled with tenderness. "Wait for me..." 
But the screen turned black and he paled when he saw that his phone battery had gone. His defined jawline hardened, and the softness in his eyes changed to annoyance and bitterness. 
If any one of his teammates were there, they would fear for their lives. 
This was the sight that one of his subordinates, his right-hand man, ended up seeing. 
The newcomer was also quite dashing, with prominent features, lean muscles, and shoulder-length hair flowing with the wind. He also had pale skin unfitting for a soldier, which turned a bit paler as he felt the atmosphere surrounding the captain.
However, he quickly gathered himself and walked to the man he respected the most in this world. "Captain." He said, greeting him, doing away with the standard salute as ordered. 
"They're here." 
At his words, the remaining vulnerability in the captain's eyes was replaced by his characteristic sternness. His well-defined jaw tightened in seriousness.
"Let's go." He said, his deep resonant voice echoing the eerie hill. 
He joined a group of a few dozen soldiers from their homeland, an air of gravitas that demanded everyone's respect oozing off of him. 
They stood in a formation, waiting for the black wave of monsters to reach their line of sight. 
Soon, they would be facing a mob of monsters they thought they'd only see in horror movies.
But here they were...
The Captain, however, was unmoved, and his stability affected his people. He did not say anything to them, as he had already told them everything he could in their dozens of battles together. 
Instead, he walked forward, posture erect, every movement exuded strength and discipline. 
He seemed to be walking towards the small mob, and a monster faster than the others quickly reached a few meters away from him. 
He raised his arms and the air around him changed, colder, and a small patch of land under him turned to ice, extending to capture the monster's feet, debilitating it. 
He quickly took out a weapon from his space, beheading the monster, using the same movement to defend against a new monster that reached him.
His team had also sprinted to the mob, different elements illuminating the dark skies. 
The man still believed in his people, they could still handle a low-level mob like this. 
With this thought, he quickly moved to handle more monsters, eyes shining with determination. 
It was time for them to fight and get stronger. Only in this way could they have the ability to return home. 
He will go back to her. Whatever it took.