This battle was perhaps the most catastrophic one humanity had ever faced. The number of casualties reached the thousands in just a short time, and nearly half of all espers in the capital were lost.
Drake led the army, swiftly dismantling the government's power and purging the Association of Espers. Eventually, Layla—the representative—selected the most trustworthy individuals to rebuild the continent's central authority.
They worked with unparalleled speed and unity, restoring order in record time. After all, no one knew when the next dungeon would appear.
Ultimately, this upheaval was officially named the Artificial Esper Incident—a warning to humanity.
Conspiracy theories began to spread among humans. The number of believers following the Prophet and the Degenerate suddenly surged, nearly equaling that of Nerio's followers. However, only now did people realize how indifferent the gods were toward them.
