Chapter 0: The Awakening

It was a day like any other—a day where the world turned under the illusion of normalcy. But everything changed when mysterious dungeons began appearing across the globe, their towering, otherworldly structures defying explanation. Fear gripped humanity as whispers spread: What lay within these enigmatic domains?

For two weeks, the dungeons stood silent sentinels, their mysteries untouched. But then, chaos erupted. Monsters poured out from the depths, unleashing carnage upon the world. What followed was a massacre unlike any in human history—25% of the global population was wiped out in a single day, cities reduced to rubble, and humanity teetered on the brink of despair.

Yet, as the saying goes, every coin has two sides. From the darkness, hope emerged. Alongside the monsters came individuals blessed with extraordinary powers—the ability to manipulate elements, summon creatures, and wield unimaginable strength. These individuals, who defied the tide of destruction, came to be known as Heroes—the last bastion of hope for a dying world.

With the Heroes leading the charge, humanity began to stabilize. The monsters were pushed back, the dungeons were fought through, and a fragile balance was restored. But this story isn't about the Heroes who came before.

This is my story.

The story of how I became the strongest Hero.

The story of how I assembled the greatest team the world has ever known—Skylight.