However, it was precisely because of the complex terrain that transportation was limited, thwarting the eastward expansion of the Holy Maniya Empire a thousand years ago, preventing the eastern part of the continent from being incorporated into its rule.

Nowadays, tens of duchies and small kingdoms, varying in size, are distributed in the eastern part of the continent. The larger ones are about the size of Fengyue Free Territory, while the smaller ones might only be as big as the core zone of the Elf Forest.

At the same time, this is the region with the most complex range of non-human species inhabitants on the entire continent. Although most of the population is still human, there are also many Dwarves, Half-Elves, Half-dragons, Lizardmen, Beastmen, and Sub-Beastmen, making up nearly thirty percent of the total population in the eastern part of the continent.

Different races live together, and intermarriage is prevalent, so... sometimes it’s quite difficult to determine the bloodline of an East resident, especially the Human Clan, as many carry a trace of non-human bloodline.

The cultures of various races intertwine and blend, forming a complex and unique cultural group in the eastern part of the continent.

Of course, the religion here is also complex; human pantheons are not dominant, whereas numerous independent churches are widely distributed.

However, contrary to the widespread distribution of various churches, most residents here are not particularly devout, mostly shallow believers, with few devout believers, let alone zealots... Probably only priests or priests in various small churches can be seen.

It’s worth mentioning that with the rise of Eve, a few Life Temples have even appeared here.

They were brought by some minstrels who believed in Eve.

Unlike other areas of the continent, in this region, the strongest power is neither churches nor nations, but the mercenary guild.

The power here is complex, with numerous mountains and hills, and it is also the most prosperous region of the Underworld, thus attracting many mercenaries to venture here, gradually forming one large mercenary group after another, which then established the mercenary guild.

In the eastern part of the continent, this is a behemoth, even the dukes of various duchies must take it seriously when facing the mercenary guild.

At this moment, in the Violet Highlands of the eastern continent, within a small country called the Violet Duchy, a group of adventure players who have come from afar are in the local mercenary guild gathering information...

Ye Ye, Nai Nai, as well as Four Seasons Rain and Sunshine, were among them.

The first two have already advanced to Golden Rank, and Four Seasons Rain and Sunshine have also advanced to Silver Upper.

They have formed an adventure team and have begun their adventure in the Segis World, planning to return to the Elf Forest to grind in the Demon Maze instance once Four Seasons Rain and Sunshine advance to Silver Upper Peak.

"Tasks with higher difficulty? And... Interesting news?"

Seeing a few handsome and beautiful elves, the guild receptionist blushed slightly.

After pondering for a moment, she said:

"If you’re talking about tasks with higher difficulty, that would be the appearance of a Demon Beast of Golden Rank in the Vols Mountain Range recently, reportedly having attacked several villages..."

"Now, the Violet Grand Duke has issued a bounty, offering a reward of one million pounds for anyone who successfully defeats the Demon Beast!"

"As for interesting news... Um, I don’t know what you mean..."

"Like... some intriguing rumors or something?"

Ye Ye asked.

"Intriguing rumors, huh..."

The receptionist thought for a moment and suddenly brightened:

"Seems like there is."

"What?"

The players asked in unison.

"Recently, there’s a rumor that some villagers have seen the legendary One-eyed Giant in the forest on the border..."

The receptionist said.

"One-eyed Giant?"

The players were slightly stunned.

"Yes, the rumor sounds quite plausible! A Druid in our guild speculated that the villagers might have encountered a creature with an awakened Titan Bloodline."

The front desk receptionist laughed.

The One-eyed Giant, after all, is the symbol of Titans.