Translator: Dreamscribe

Ella and Helby had been long-time rivals. If the Erosion hadn’t appeared, their fight might have continued to this day.

As Ella clenched her fist, a wave of light spread out and illuminated the surroundings. When Helby extended her hand with a cold expression, starlight rippled.

‘Dazzling, that’s for sure.’

Jinwoo put on sunglasses and held a can of beer.

He was perfectly prepared to spectate!

The one to move first was Ella. Her body blurred, and she appeared right in front of Helby. She thrust her light-infused fist at Helby.

Thwack!

Ella’s fist landed on Helby’s cheek, snapping Helby’s head to the side.

Crash!

The shockwave that followed easily tore through the earth, as the punch had far surpassed the speed of sound. Helby’s feet sank deep into the ground, but she seemed completely unfazed. With a smirk, Helby turned her head to look at Ella.

“You’ve gone weak. Are you getting old? Well, I suppose it’s about time for that."

At Helby’s remark, Ella’s eyebrow twitched.

“Come to think of it, looks like you’ve put on some weight? Might want to start taking care of yourself.”

Helby was scratching at Ella effectively.

Ella folded her arms and gave a slight nod.

Helby stepped back and extended her hand. A powerful magic, one that only a being born of the Abyss could use, surged toward Ella.

Boom!

Ella didn’t dodge and took the spell head-on. Like a big bang, a cluster of stars gathered and exploded. It held enough force to easily obliterate a small mountain.

“Oh.”

Jinwoo let out an impressed nod.

Indeed, they were the goddess and the dragon who had once made even mythical beings tremble.

Crash!

The ground lifted and surged like a wave.

Thanks to the powerful defensive magic he had cast around him, Jinwoo remained unharmed. Ella’s clothes were dirtied, but she too was completely fine.

"Oh my? This is the Guardian Dragon? Ah! Come to think of it, you were ranked second in the popularity poll..., guess you’ll be knocked down to third now? Since I’m back.”

Ella brought up the information window and showed the Arsilan Worlds. A popularity poll was being held every month, and the newly reappeared Ella had surged forward.

She was about to overtake soon. As Ella spoke and shrugged her shoulders, Helby let out a fierce laugh and began to fully draw out her magic power.

“Once I flatten that face of yours, you’ll be buried way down below.”

“I’ll chop off your horn and use it for firewood.”

The words were extremely harsh and fierce, but to Jinwoo, they didn’t seem entirely sincere. There was a hint of affection(?) in their conversation. You could think of it as their version of small talk.

Ella and Helby’s clash kicked into full swing.

They kept appearing and disappearing, leaving afterimages behind. At the same time, waves of light exploded and starlight poured down. It looked as though all the light in the world was bursting forth.

The shockwaves from their clash erased the clouds, and the entire sky was covered in a storm of light and starlight magic.

‘Hmm.’

It didn’t seem like it would end easily.

Growing bored, Jinwoo took a look at the Arsilan Worlds. Discussions about Episode 3 were heating up.

Title: This is really crazy.

The entire Empire of Evil has become part of Arsilan.

How are they going to handle that massive land?

Really looking forward to the next episode.

They say expectations lead to disappointment, but the Creator God has never let us down. If anything, it’s always been beyond expectations.

Tried to go there early, but it’s still locked off. I’m sure it’ll open soon?

Anonymous1 (KR): Hero’s Domain is gonna get huge. A lot more titles coming too.

Anonymous2 (JP): What’s the next episode? Will there be an Episode epilogue or something?

Anonymous3 (US): They will probably announce the update right after the Victory Commemoration Grand Festival Event. The Creator God is totally capable of that.

Anonymous4 (KR): I saw Ella-nim in Marogo. She was wearing weird glasses in disguise, but the holy aura gave her away ㅋㅋㅋ. But

└PeacefulMan (Original Poster): Everyone pretending not to know while serving her one by one is hilarious ㅋㅋ  And she ate it all up too.

└Anonymous1 (KR): You’ve been through a lot.

HatIsHattish: Looking forward to the next update. Seriously can’t wait.

Anonymous5 (KR): Heard that HohoGamMan-nim’s guild set off to find Mary. Anyone got news?

└HohoGamMan: Seems she’s crossed over to the Eastern region. I still have a mountain of gifts I haven’t given her. If anyone knows Mary-nim’s location, please let me know.

It was also fun reading the heroes’ post-story.

Since everyone thoroughly enjoyed Episode 3, impressions and epilogues continued to pour in, and the forums were filled with posts predicting what would come next.

It was the greatest gift a game developer could receive.

'They are perceptive?'

Having worked with Jinwoo for over two years, there were now many plausible prediction posts. The land that was reclaimed this time hadn’t been opened yet.

The moment the Lord of Greed vanished and Ella returned to the Celestial Realm, all the heroes were recalled from the battlefield to Arsilan. After that, they could no longer move to any region other than the Eastern region. When trying to go outside the Eastern region, the following message appeared:

[Arsilan is in the process of recovery.]

What had become of that vast land?

It would probably be revealed in the next episode.

That was one of the reasons why heroes were so excited about the upcoming episode. Of course, the staff at FS Games were working hard too, so there was good reason to look forward to it.

Jinwoo was confident he could satisfy the heroes.

‘Looks like I’ll be busy even after the Grand Festival.’

The meaning of this Grand Festival was special.

Now, the population of Arsilan natives had grown far larger than that of the heroes. It was time they got to know each other better. Just as the heroes had come to understand Arsilan, the Arsilan natives needed to understand the culture and lives of the heroes. The Grand Festival was a place for that.

It was entirely possible.

Because we are all Arsilan.

“Ah! Look at the time....”

Boom! Rumble!

Hearing the explosion, Jinwoo checked the time. It was about time for the video prepared by Jinwoo and FS Games to go live in Arsilan Worlds.

The video prepared this time was the epilogue to Episode 3.

It would have been great if all the heroes could have directly participated in the epilogue, but by now, there were simply too many heroes. So, it was produced as an experiential video.

An experiential video could be just as good as direct participation, or perhaps even better.

‘Thank goodness for Airi.’

Airi was a special ace.

The successful conclusion of Episode 3 owed much to Airi. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say she handled everything alone on the noble faction’s side. Originally, the story was going to center around Tiris, but thanks to Airi, the story was steered more smoothly.

[Episode 3 Epilogue 1: Homecoming]

*15 minutes until release.

(This video is experiential. Please access it via Arsilan Saga or enjoy it using Soul Link.)

-Huh? Got a notification so I came, but Epilogue 1?

-Ooooh!

-Whoa! When did they make something like this...

-An epilogue? No way I’m missing this!

The heroes stopped what they were doing and all took their seats.

Jinwoo summoned and set up a sofa, arranged some snacks, and sat down. With a snap of his fingers, a holographic environment was configured. Jinwoo planned to watch from an overarching perspective.

Boom!

A loud noise rang out, then the surroundings fell silent. Ella and Helby were facing each other, breathing heavily.

The field was split open, and magma was surging. A distant mountain had collapsed.

Fwoooosh!

“Oh....”

As the groundwater heated, a massive jet of water shot into the air. Jinwoo watched, then snapped his fingers, and the surrounding rocks were neatly sliced and assembled into a hot spring bath.

“Hot spring content....”

Perhaps there was a magic stone vein nearby, since the spring water was filled with magic power, it was incredibly good for the body. If heroes soaked in it, their stats or experience points would likely increase.

‘Might be good to create a whole hot spring city.’

It seemed like it would become a city of romance.

Jinwoo closed his eyes and imagined the city’s scenery.

A sky dyed in sunset hues.

Beneath it, rows of buildings made of fragrant wood lined the streets. The steam from the hot spring water rose into the air, becoming clouds that gently veiled the sunset.

Beyond the rugged stone-paved alleys were various street vendors, and people dressed in traditional Arsilan attire passed by with smiles.

‘Welcome!’

At a hot spring inn adorned with lanterns, an innkeeper from the Beastkin race greeted the heroes politely. As they soaked in the spring, sipped some rather strong liquor, and looked up at the night sky...

‘That would be healing.’

A great piece of content had been born!

And on top of that, let’s add in a variety of adult content too.

While Jinwoo was envisioning various types of content, Ella and Helby approached. Even as they walked toward Jinwoo, they continued throwing attacks at each other. Their final, all-out blows landed squarely on each other's faces.

Thud!

In the end, they both collapsed to either side of Jinwoo.

It was another draw.

‘Hmm....’

Wasn’t there a way to get the two to get along?

Then, a good idea came to him. Perhaps it was possible now, since they had completely exhausted their strength. Jinwoo picked up the two and sat them down on the sofa.

“...What are you doing?”

“Hm?”

Ella and Helby sat side by side, looking at Jinwoo.

“There’s an epilogue video I made this time. Let’s watch it together. Well, if you do not want to, never mind. Ella, you have to watch it though. You’re an FS Games employee.”

“Oh! That’s right. I am an FS Games employee, aren’t I? Unlike someone else.”

Ella looked at Helby smugly. Helby, clearly annoyed, snatched the Soul Link from Jinwoo’s hand first.

Ella and Helby glared at each other, then both put on their Soul Links.

Just in time, the countdown ended and the video began to play.

-Take your seats!

-Ooh! It’s starting.

-Epilogue.... Wonder who’ll appear?

The beautiful land of Arsilan appeared on the screen.

With the Empire of Evil gone, Arsilan’s natural landscape was slowly recovering. Water gushed out from the once-dry valley and began to flow, and flowers bloomed in the wastelands.

New life sprouted, and scars disappeared.

Arsilan was doing its best to regain its former beauty.

Heroes who had fought hard in the Empire of Evil couldn’t help but be moved. Familiar landscapes appeared, reviving memories.

-Whoa...

-Oh? That’s where the underground labyrinth used to be.

-Wow! The vibe totally changed after the waterfall appeared.

-So peaceful.... I love it....

-The sense of accomplishment is insane.

-We won!

A girl was seen running alongside the underground labyrinth.

Beaming brightly, she ran ahead and then turned to look back.

[Unnie!]

The girl’s older sister smiled and walked up to her.

[Tada!]

When the girl held out a gem-like shining bug, her sister let out a small laugh and tousled the girl’s hair.

-It’s Mary!

-Huuuuh! Unnie!

-Waaah! I... I’ve become the Empress!

-So much happiness... overflowing...

It was Mary and the Empress.

The Empress looked at the family crest inscribed with the name Anna Maote. Her name was Anna. Anna was no longer the Empress of Vengeance.

She had returned to being an ordinary Arsilan native.

Together with her most precious younger sister, Mary.

-So it was Anna unnie.

-Mary...

-There’s something so bittersweet about this.

-Overflowing with affection....

Heroes found themselves resonating with either Anna or Mary. Becoming Anna, they gazed fondly at the adorable Mary and felt joy. Becoming Mary, they nestled in the arms of their precious sister and felt comfort.

“Urgh....”

“Ugh, ack!”

Ella and Helby groaned, cold sweat running down their faces. Jinwoo had assigned Ella to Anna and Helby to Mary. He wondered if becoming affectionate 'sisters' like Anna and Mary might affect them.

The reaction in the chat was also positive.

The feeling of walking together across the vast land brought immense happiness. That feeling reached the heroes deeply. All the pain felt during the Princess of Erosion arc was healed.

The sisters continued their journey.

At night, they shared warmth and slept, and when it rained, they rested under a large tree.

[Hehe.]

[You’ll catch a cold like that.]

When Mary waved her hand in the rain, Anna shook her head in amusement and came closer. Just like when they were young and played together, they frolicked again.

The sisters’ journey continued. When they passed through the forest and arrived at a familiar valley, Mary’s eyes sparkled.

[Unnie, we’re almost home.]

[Yeah. Though there probably isn’t anything left....]

When the Erosion had swept through, the sisters had fled along this very path. Back then, they had trembled in fear, but now, they were filled with excitement and happiness.

Home.

To our longed-for hometown.

The sisters were returning home.

Too many long years had passed, and their hometown, devoured by the Lord of Greed, was surely no longer standing. But they could start anew.

[Let’s hurry!]

[Yeah.]

Because they had each other, they could live joyfully again.

Once they passed through the valley, an open field stretched before them. It was the place where the sisters' hometown had once been. Before the Invasion of Erosion, there had been a large village here, but now, there was only an empty field.

Mary darted forward.

Anna was still thinking about where to begin.

[Huh? Unnie! Over there...!]

Mary suddenly stopped and pointed ahead with her finger. Anna looked in the direction Mary was pointing.

[Ah....]

Anna’s eyes widened and began to tremble violently.

A large group of people had gathered. They were helping each other build houses. Anna, dazed, stared at the scene, and her eyes turned red with tears.

[Young lady!]

[Hahaha!]

A middle-aged man ran to Mary and hugged her tightly. He was the family’s butler. Those building houses threw down their tools and ran toward Anna and Mary with bright smiles the moment they saw them.

The knights who had thrown themselves into the Erosion to protect the people of the domain.

The retainers who had taken care of the people until the very end.

And the citizens who had believed in her and fled together.

-Ah....

-This is so good.

-They really made it home!

It was a miracle.

It could only be described as a miracle. After a hundred years, they had reunited with their precious people in their beloved hometown.

[Everyone....]

Anna wiped away her tears, then smiled brightly and walked toward them.

[We were building houses, knowing you’d return.]

[Because this is our home.]

[Ah! We even received the certificate from Prince Leon. Here it is.]

It was a certificate proving that this was the domain of House Maote. The royal seal of King Leon was stamped on it.

[Everyone..., thank you for enduring so much.]

Holding back tears, Anna was finally able to say those words to everyone. Laughter from Mary and the retainers rang out. The citizens cheerfully chatted as they prepared food, and the knights set aside their tools and brought out bottles of liquor.

Anna watched the scene for a moment, then turned her head to the sky. The camera panned upward, capturing Mary, Anna, and everyone gathered there.

[Thank you.]

With Anna’s final words of gratitude, the video came to an end.

[Episode 3 Epilogue 1: Homecoming - End]

-You’ve been through so much.

-Now that’s a happy ending!

-I’m crying...

-Totally worth all the hardship!

-I’m gonna watch this 30 more times....

-Wait, is there an Epilogue 2?

-Once it opens, I’m going to visit unnie.

-Mary, wait for me!

Even after the video ended, the heroes stayed in the chat to share the lingering emotions. Jinwoo felt good too, now that he’d been able to deliver a happy ending to the heroes. The joy and happiness Anna and Mary felt upon reaching home had surely been well conveyed.

Sniff.

Ahem.

Jinwoo heard Ella and Helby sniffle. They were still wearing the Soul Link, and when Jinwoo took it off for them, they opened their eyes.

“How was it?”

At Jinwoo’s question, Ella and Helby looked at each other.

Had their relationship improved a little? Jinwoo looked at them with that hope in mind.

But then, Ella and Helby turned their heads in opposite directions and.

"Blergh!"

"Bleurk!"

As if feeling nauseated, Ella vomited a rainbow, and Helby spewed starlight. Jinwoo blinked as he looked at the two of them.

They glanced at each other again, then moved further apart. Just looking at each other seemed to make them sick.

The emotions they had felt while being possessed by Anna and Mary violently clashed with the emotions they felt now as they looked at each other, resulting in intense mental shock.

The two of them suffered from side effects for a while. Once they recovered, they immediately tried to settle the score again.

“I don’t think a real winner will ever be decided between you two... so how about splitting into teams and competing at the Grand Festival instead?”

Swish!

Ella and Helby turned to Jinwoo at the same time. It was a suggestion that had come from FS Games’ planning team.

“If everyone joins in, I think it’ll be fun.”

At Jinwoo’s casual suggestion, Ella and Helby both smirked while glaring at each other.

“It wouldn’t be fun without a wager.”

“Of course, there has to be a bet.”

They both nodded and said:

“If I win, you have to call me unnie for a month. I’ll turn you into my cute little sister.”

Helby accepted Ella’s challenge.

“Fine. If I win, I’ll stick a horn on you and make you my maid for a month.”

Then both turned to Jinwoo.

It meant they wanted him to draft a contract. Was this really necessary?

‘Hmm, actually, this might be fun.’

This, too, was delightful content.

Might as well make full use of it.