As everyone finished picking their pieces of metal, the sharp, rhythmic sound of blades being honed filled the camp. At first, the noise was harsh and grating, but as people became absorbed in crafting their weapons, the sound seemed to shift—becoming a pulse of adrenaline, a call to action.
Humans have always been fragile creatures. In ancient times, natural disasters wiped out entire villages, and diseases claimed countless lives. Yet humanity endured, not because of physical strength, but because of something no other creature could rival: the unmatched power of human intelligence.
Even without electricity or machines, humans had risen to the top of the food chain, armed with nothing but spears and knives. In an era when massive beasts roamed the earth, humans hunted them down, drivin
