Game of the World Tree

A furious voice echoed through the air like a thunderclap that shook everyone to their core, sending shivers down their spines.

All the players who had entered the palace gate immediately froze upon hearing it, clearly startled by the sudden outburst.

Moments later, the sound of torches being lit one after another in quick succession echoed through the vicinity, as the deep darkness which fully encompassed the whole area was abruptly pierced by their blazing flames.

With their sight finally restored, the players found themselves standing before a massive structure.

What lay in front of them was an imposing palace, brightly lit and marked by rugged, sinister-looking architectural style.

Its edifice was covered in fierce stone carvings, and two rows of towering stone pillars lined up on either side, each reaching about 20 to 30 meters in height.

Each pillar stretched to the farthest reaches of the palace, leading to the highest part of the hall—a series of steps that ascended to a grand platform.

And atop this high platform stood an eye-striking black statue of a demon.

This particular statue stood over 20 meters tall, featuring a goat’s head over a humanoid body clad in imposing armor, which evoked the image of a sovereign king who dominated the world.