Once Canna crossed the portal, he was greeted by the sight of a vast sea of monsters stretching out in all directions. Trolls, ogres, demon wolves, and other nightmarish creatures filled the landscape, a terrifyingly diverse assembly of hostile forces. Among them, Canna spotted enormous serpents slithering ominously at the rear, alongside strange beasts he had never seen before. Normally, the sight of such a variety of new beings would excite his curiosity, but there was no room for fascination now.
Turning his gaze, Canna saw the kingdom of Avaloria that was barely holding on. The fortress was in ruins, its walls breached in multiple places. With his enhanced eyesight, he could make out the desperate figures huddled behind the crumbling defenses.
