And then…
The Sun Dynasty brought the world a fourth and final shock.
It collapsed, inexplicably crippled by a meteor that descended from the sky and flattened the capital, Ondshale, wiping out nearly all the upper echelons in one night.
Afterward, the Sun Dynasty was exterminated by major powers that had long regarded it as a significant threat.
Meanwhile, Academy City remained as it was, standing at the pinnacle of academia across the Realm of Innocence under the banner of Absolute Neutrality, prosperous and unwavering.
Subsequently, the attention given to Academy City by various sectors on the continent increased swiftly due to the Sun Dynasty's fall. The major powers, unrestrained, poured immense enthusiasm into this 'holy land,' viewing Academy City, which refrains from participating in any formal activities and always maintains an inclusive and open academic attitude, as the best talent market.
