Liberty is dead. Two Heralds of the past timeline have fallen, and Sonya has staked her claim within the realm of the long-lost Great Ones. The world has survived another crisis, but Villains, emboldened by Ishtar’s ascent, have taken a step forward out of the darkness. Crimes are being committed with increasing frequency, groups of villains are targeting dungeons and claiming the rewards inside, and entire nations are struggling to hold onto power. With every attack, the numbers from the mighty first generation of heroes shrink, and the new generation is forced to take on missions they aren’t ready for.
With the volatile An Set and the army-building Liberty out of the way, the biggest targets among the previous heralds are all licensed heroes. The scheming Astaroth, the apathetic Qilin, and the turbulent First Wind are all on Sonya’s radar. It’s just a matter of seeing which one bites first. It’s time to stir up some trouble, kick over the hive, and see what comes out. Little does she know that the Vigilantes have grown much faster than anticipated and Mimir is out for blood.
Meanwhile, Otis is on the move, seeking glory around every corner and increasing his profile with every dungeon he breaks and villain he brings to justice. The world is watching, and so is the Pandora Committee. The game of chess between Marc Mallory and Sonya Chernovna has officially begun, neither side fully aware of what the other is capable of, and both holding hidden cards. The first moves have been made. Now it’s time to retaliate.
A crime wave is about to begin.