To most people, it seemed they had experienced a nightmare; it started out so beautifully with their lifespan changing alongside their contracted Beastmaster's beasts, which seemed like a tremendous stroke of luck.
However, no one anticipated—well, perhaps many foresaw what was to come—but they were powerless to do anything about it afterward.
The changing world rules were like a sweeping force pushing everyone forward. Even if they realized something was amiss, they couldn't stop it, as their power was insignificant compared to the grand force.
Watching the situation rapidly deteriorate, they were helpless. Although they felt it might just be an illusion, the illusion was realistic enough to make them doubt that this was some possible future.
Especially that prior darkness devouring the world exacerbated their doubts. Which Divine Beast was playing such a vile joke?!
