They all walked the streets of the city deep in thought.

  The mosaic on the square had shown them just how bloody their history was, especially in the distant past.

  What the waiter had told them was true.

  During their training, they’d had some history lessons, but they had learned almost nothing about the First War of the Lost.

  The country of Kasaka was only founded during the Second War, so it was deemed unimportant to teach them about events before its establishment.

  After this realization, the waiter had advised them to head straight to the museum, where they would gain a proper understanding.

  So, they were on their way.

  San continued thinking about the people of the city.

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  Was this why the townsfolk seemed slightly disdainful toward them?

  Because it was obvious they were new and didn’t know the history that predated Kasaka’s founding?

  It didn’t quite make sense to him.

  Likely, it didn’t make sense to the others either.

  But it still didn’t explain why the townspeople seemed so fearful of them.

  Maybe they’d find out at the museum.

  The museum was located at the northern edge of Kunkan and was the largest building in the city.

  You could even see it from the city center.

  Like a monumental temple of history, the massive structure rose from the ground.

  Spread over four floors, it housed the history of the land and beyond.

  Priceless artifacts, works of art, and irreplaceable cultural treasures were secured within its walls, safe from greedy hands.

  A grand staircase led them to the entrance, flanked by massive marble columns that left them all in awe.

  Just before they reached the top, someone addressed them.

  “Impressive, isn’t it?

  It’s meant to show newcomers how small they are in comparison to the mighty and magnificent history they’re about to witness.”

  Standing at the entrance was a small, elderly man, leaning heavily on a cane to keep himself upright.

  “Welcome, newcomers!

  To the Museum of Kunkan—or, as we call it, the Portal to the Past!”