Exiting through the gap in the void between the inner area of the Aeon Plane and the Dark Void Domain, Maximus let Wanderer take the ship toward the Skjǫldrún Stronghold.
Although the dark beast was still in the middle layer of the Dark Void Domain, it would only be a matter of time before they invaded the outer domain.
Upon arriving at the Skjǫldrún Stronghold, the powerhouses inside instantly recognized the ship.
"It's the Shadowcrest family!"
"They arrived so quickly. Did they anticipate the surge in dark beast activity?"
"It must be! This surge of dark beasts is different from before!"
Stepping out of the shadow void ship, they began greeting Maximus and his family.
"At ease. We're here this time to tell you to retreat," Maximus warned, then briefly explained the situation.
"The first wave of the dark beasts?!"
"We're at the forefront of the dark beast wave?!"
Listening to Maximus's explanation, they couldn't help but be shocked.
