When Paya conquered the imperial capital, the inhabitants fled in all directions. Some of them went to the Marvel Valley pass, attempting to pass through it and enter Gem City in search of protection.

However, the Marvel Valley guards kept the city gate closed and refused to let the refugees in.

Many of the refugees complained.

At that moment, in a Marvel Valley courtyard, Usman, the general guarding the pass, was sitting in the hall, drinking tea in his magnificent armor.

Usman appeared to