Our heroes managed to push Lionel's forces back, allowing Mercury to keep fighting… but for how long?
This battle came at a heavy cost.
Mercury's defenses have been shattered. Its manpower is dwindling.
And unlike Lionel, humanity cannot simply rebuild its army—cannot reforge soldiers the way his Demon Machine legions can.
Still… the will of humanity—and demi-humanity—refuses to break.
They stand.
But they are not the same.
The loss of Rose Valcrest changed everything.
Kai has abandoned his humanity, casting aside his body for something he believes is stronger.
Markus has chosen a darker path—allowing death and destruction to guide his hand.
Aika… is no longer in a state to fight. Her mind is fractured, burdened by grief and guilt.
And Arnik…
Arnik stands at the edge.
Struggling.
Questioning.
Forced to make choices where others must be sacrificed… or be sacrificed themselves.
The line between righteousness and survival has begun to blur.
And now—
He is no longer sure which side he's standing on.