"In this room, we have outlined all our theories about the Pre-Nyd Era.

  We have almost no information about this time, but during our travels across Unas, we have discovered various cave paintings hidden deep within Ea.

  These paintings depict massive cities with tower-like buildings and self-moving vehicles.

  We suspect that the First War robbed us of this technology, setting us back decades, if not centuries.

  Additionally, we found paintings of winged creatures and shadowy monsters.

  We also cannot determine exactly how old these paintings are.

  But one thing stood out to us as particularly interesting.

  Among the monsters, there was a human figure in a full-body suit.

  And this suit looked shockingly similar to that of a very particular individual…

  ...

  It was exactly the same suit that the strongest mercenary on Ea wore until the end of the last war.

  Many, many years ago, Suido already existed.

  Or… it may have been one of his ancestors.

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  However, we have eyewitness reports from many elderly individuals who claim to have seen him in his current form over 70 years ago!"

  "Over 70 years?

  Are you saying...?"

  "We cannot say for certain…

  But it is possible that Suido has been alive for over 100 years—or longer—on Ea…

  And that he does not age.

  …

  However, we cannot confirm this, as he has been missing for the last 14 years!"

  A deep, eerie silence filled the room.

  "The year is now 2364.

  And we know almost nothing for certain about the world before 210 years ago.

  Unraveling the truth of what came before us—through these 2000+ years of lost history—is our task, our mission, and our life's work!"

  With that, Munkan finally concluded his "short" tour.

  They exited through a hallway that led back to the museum's entrance hall.

  After Munkan reminded them that they could return anytime to ask about specific historical events, they were ready to leave the Museum of Kunkan.

  "Wait a moment!" Munkan stopped them just before they could step outside.

  "I almost forgot to mention—there was a break-in here recently!"

  "Was anything stolen?" San asked.

  "No…

  Luckily, nothing was taken…

  But Commander Funo has already assured us that security will be increased!

  As a result, you will probably be dealing with this soon as well.

  I just wanted to give you a heads-up!"

  They nodded to him without a word and left.

  No one spoke as they descended the long staircase.

  The events of the First War and the theories before it gave them a lot to think about.

  They returned to the central plaza of the city and entered one of the cafés.

  Again, they chose a seat with a clear view of the plaza’s mural, contemplating everything they had just learned.

  It took a while before someone finally spoke, and they began exchanging their thoughts on all they had discovered.