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A world filled with numerous quests, hidden fields, and relics, all of which are recorded in the Adventure Book upon discovery.

The beauty of GOS was something that reality could never fulfill.

By their own accounts, once someone tastes this adventure, they suffer an intense dissatisfaction that reality’s travels cannot soothe.

These players focused more on adventure than character progression, often referred to as “casual gamers” rather than “hardcore players.”

However, excelling in any field inevitably brings fame.

Even in the field of adventure, reaching the top meant gaining popularity akin to that of a celebrity.

Adventure King, Barion.

He was a prime example of this phenomenon.

Displaying an unparalleled obsession with adventure, his fanatic dedication to exploration was unrivaled.

A man more devoted to the world of Abtartel than anyone else.

His near-maniacal pursuit of anything that could be recorded in the Adventure Book made the title “Adventure King” well-deserved.

That very obsession granted him the most complete Adventure Book anyone had ever seen.

Rumors circulated that there was nothing in the discovered continents that Barion hadn’t found.

Yet, even Barion failed to uncover one thing.

-The Main Quest.

As a staple of RPG games, the main quest is directly tied to the world’s lore, making it an indispensable feature.

There was no way the players of GOS wouldn’t search for it.

Many players, including Barion, sought the main quest.

-Everyone kept asking me about it. From the start of the open beta to now, 1 year and 6 months later, I can say this with confidence.

He spoke with conviction.

-There is no main quest in GOS. Or perhaps it hasn’t been unlocked yet. Regardless, at this moment, it’s impossible to obtain the main quest.

He declared there was no main quest.

Whether it was locked or not, at least for now, the main quest did not exist, so there was no point in looking for it.

His interview, delivered with a bitter expression, spread rapidly worldwide, and players nodded in agreement.

-If even the Adventure King couldn’t find it, then it doesn’t exist.

-I’ve never seen Barion so frustrated. He must have really searched everywhere and found nothing.

-If Barion says so, it’s believable.

Barion’s reputation as an unrelenting adventurer was well-known.

-Is Barion a god? Just because he didn’t find it doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist.

-Exactly, lol. Who cares about Barion? This is an RPG, after all. How can there be no main quest?

-Kids these days get swayed too easily by famous players.

Doubters existed, of course, but their voices were quickly drowned out.

Barion’s obsessive reputation was no ordinary one.

-Have you ever seen Barion adventure? The guy’s not normal.

-For real. I’ve never seen anyone swim through Elephant Dung Water barehanded just to find a single Adventure Book clue.

-That’s mild. He once caught bugs to tear them apart piece by piece, searching for a hidden recipe.

-Oh, I saw that. I remember watching his stream when he suddenly vomited green liquid.

-Damn it, I was eating.

-Okay, okay, I believe you. Just stop talking, please.

And really, there was no need to rely on Barion’s word. Even the top 10 guilds had tried and failed to find any hint of the main quest.

If the so-called best in GOS couldn’t find it despite their efforts, what could ordinary players say to argue against it?

The conclusion that the main quest hadn’t been unlocked yet became a widely accepted truth in GOS.

‘Yeah, that’s true….’

Even beginners knew this basic fact, and because of it, Do-hyeon never entertained the idea of looking for the main quest.

To be precise, he didn’t have the time.

At least not until he’d progressed further in the Empire. He was too focused on leveling to try anything else.

Yet…

[Job Quest “One Step Closer to the Truth” has begun. Listen to the erased history of humanity from him.]

…

[This quest cannot be declined.]

[Successfully completing this quest will unlock the main quest.]

‘…Is this really showing up here?’

So, the main quest was here all along?

And it wasn’t even like he’d been searching for it—he’d stumbled upon it while clearing a job quest.

Even the job quest had come from discovering a new, hidden route by chance.

‘Wow, so if I had followed the standard route, I would’ve lost the main quest too?’

Realizing this made his decision feel like a stroke of genius.

Had he gone the safe, standard route, he might never have encountered the main quest for the entirety of GOS’s lifespan.

It was a near-miss situation, but he couldn’t help feeling dumbfounded.

‘Why is the main quest tied to a job quest?’

No wonder players couldn’t find it, no matter how hard they tried.

To uncover the hidden deity Kashiar, and then proceed along a non-standard job quest route, only to finally unlock the main quest…

And finding the hidden deity required the Eye of Truth, which could only be obtained by defeating the Ironblooded Dragon in the tutorial…

When he broke it down, it seemed like a series of improbable coincidences had to align perfectly.

‘What was the developer thinking when they made this?’

To be frank, Do-hyeon had only acquired this by sheer luck. It made him wonder if anyone else could ever uncover the main quest like this.

No wonder a year and six months had passed without a single clue surfacing.

‘All that suffering back then was worth it.’

If he hadn’t defeated that monster during the tutorial, he wouldn’t have gained so many traits or reached the main quest.

Thinking about it now filled him with pride and excitement.

Wasn’t he the only one progressing through the main quest in all of GOS?

The very thought made his heart race.

Feelings he hadn’t experienced since DemRock’s decline were resurfacing with every moment he spent playing GOS.

So this was why everyone raved about it being a masterpiece.

But now wasn’t the time to indulge in excitement. He still had things to prepare for first.

“Successor? Did I do something to make you uncomfortable?”

“Ah, no. I was just lost in thought for a moment.”

“I see. Then, may I share a story that you absolutely must know?”

“Yes.”

“Please, have a seat here. The two of you may sit as well.”

-Kiruk! Good.

-Lizaliza!

A tragedy that could not fill a page in history, torn apart and forgotten.

“This is the life story of Kashiar and the truth of a history now erased. I will tell you how humanity was in the past, how strong and fierce they were…”

It was time to hear the forgotten truths of human history.

* * *

The story went back 1,456 years.

As described in the explanation of the Final Adventurer when first selecting a god, humanity of the past was quite different from humanity now.

Humans were a race blessed with all of Abtartel’s gifts.

Dwarves, talented in handling fire and iron.

Elves, with unmatched harmony with nature and dexterity.

Orcs, born with robust physiques and exceptional fertility…

Unlike other races that were born with only one or two areas of potential, humans were born with outstanding potential in every field.

If that wasn’t a blessing, what else could it be?

‘That’s the reason I can use the skills of all classes.’

Despite their short lifespan, humans could build a stronger power than anyone else.

Explosive potential made up for the drawback of a short life.

Humans had even reached one of the five Thrones, the rulers of Abtartel, proving how powerful they had been.

One of those rulers was the Archdragon, Lord of Magic—a dragon, no less.

But here arose a question.

‘Then why are humans of today different from ancient humans?’

Why had such powerful humans become weaker compared to other races?

Why couldn’t they show talent in all areas anymore?

“Humans were truly mighty, and the title of one of the five rulers was not undeserved. Given enough time, they seemed likely to rise even higher. Yes, if only they had been given more time.”

Humanity had the potential to become the ultimate predator, but tragically, time was not on their side.

Just as they had barely settled into their place as one of the rulers, “they” invaded.

“By ‘they,’ you mean…”

“You’ve probably guessed by now. The despicable beings who now dominate and command others, known as ‘gods.’”

“Ah.”

The shocking statement caused Jihad to react even more dramatically than Do-hyeon.

‘Gods? Gods are the masterminds?’

‘Lizaliza!?’

‘Whoa… gods, as in the constellations shining in the night sky? So, the constellations are the enemies, Master?’

‘Liza…!’

Jihad’s jaw dropped open repeatedly, clearly in shock, while Elisa mirrored his expression in agreement beside him.

Then, seeing Do-hyeon’s calm demeanor, they muttered in disbelief.

‘Master isn’t even surprised!? As expected of Sata… No, I mean, amazing.’

‘Be quiet so I can focus.’

‘…Okay.’

‘Liza…’

Jihad mimicked zipping his lips shut, and Elisa followed suit. Do-hyeon let out a sigh at the sight.

It wasn’t that Do-hyeon wasn’t surprised.

‘So, this is what was mentioned in the class description.’

It was just that having seen a summarized explanation when changing classes, he could accept it more easily.

Still, hearing it spoken aloud gave it a different weight.

“The great war, Ragnarok, only ended with the destruction of the divine realm. The gods, having lost their foothold, turned their gaze to Abtartel.”

“…”

“Suddenly, beings claiming to be gods demanded allegiance. Who would follow them? Many races resisted, and ultimately, war broke out.”

Hearing it directly conveyed a scale far beyond what text could describe.

This wasn’t just a war with humanity but a conflict between all of Abtartel and the gods, involving even the five rulers of the Thrones.

Yet the gods were powerful.

The war, which spanned hundreds of years, led to the extinction of many races and destroyed a third of the beautiful, vast land of Abtartel.

“But the gods suffered significant losses too.”

Six gods who had formed myths were killed, along with countless others.

Even the five rulers, with their immense power, were forces the gods couldn’t ignore.

Although both sides suffered greatly in the thousand-year war that followed, the gods still held the upper hand.

The five rulers, losing their strongholds and power, faced restrictions of space, while time worked in favor of the gods.

At this rate, the fall of Abtartel seemed inevitable.

“They say heroes are born in times of chaos. It was then that a man appeared.”