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Alistair's life as a simple policeman was turned upside down, suddenly separated from friends and family as his universe slowly joined the fold.
With Earth in the line of fire and invaders from the wider multiverse on their proverbial doorstep, the Milky Way has only limited time before the bridge to the wider multiverse establishes itself. What will our hero do?
He peaces out, of course! Why would he join the frontlines? Instead, he finds an unexpected ally in Riseth, a fierce and clever demoness with whom he shares a powerful soul resonance.
Together, they plan to escape the chaos that will follow the trial, gather their loved ones, and set off on a gold rush into the vast, untamed universe, where they’ll carve out a new home among the stars.
In a universe on the brink of transformation, destiny favors the strong and prepared.
With their loved ones found and their Clan established, Alistair and Riseth push themselves to new heights in the final months of The Trial, a crucible of challenges set within interconnected subspaces. Scouring trial worlds for the strength, ships, and resources they need, they strive to forge a safe haven far from the chaos of their fractured homeworlds and the looming conflicts of the integrated universe.
Each challenge tests their resolve and sharpens their skills, forcing them to navigate the ambitions of rival factions and the dangers of the Trial itself. The treasures they uncover and the bonds they form may be their only hope of carving out a future amidst the gathering storm.
But time is running out. As The Trial nears its conclusion, their fleeting chance to prepare for the unknown fades. For Alistair and Riseth, survival is not enough—they must rise to claim their place in a universe forever changed.