The Engineer had been there since the first day of the invasion, watching the war unfold from beginning to end.
He interfered only occasionally. It is even said that Cheon Ma himself had once been his follower—but chose instead to defy him, to fight, and to die against the demons.
"He told us that in our age, victory against the demons was impossible. Utterly impossible."
"But far into the future… in a different era, with different warriors, he claimed humanity would have its chance. He said he knew the future, knew the secrets it held."
According to him, the only chance of victory lay hundreds of years ahead. His words were absurd—but undeniable in the wake of their crushing defeat.
Many resisted his claim. But with the shadows of their dead comrades looming over them, despair crept in. They were forced to admit the truth: they could not defeat the demons if the true army ever turned its gaze toward them.
