In the world of The Beginning After The End, the rise of Arthur Leywin and his growing mastery over Aether disrupts the hidden balance of power between Asuras and lesser races. Unbeknownst to the world, an ancient hidden lineage—the Arie Clan—has been observing from beyond reality within the White Court. The Arie are a forgotten Asura-tier civilization that evolved by refining swordsmanship and magic into principles that align with Aether itself. They do not rule the world, but study it, existing as silent sovereigns who view even the Asura clans as imperfect. When Arthur begins to manifest Aether-based abilities, the Arie Conclave finally breaks its centuries of isolation. Among them, three heirs stand out: Ver Arie, a being who surpasses all known limits and wields Divine-like authority; Sera Arie, who perfects magic into absolute structure through her weapon Astraea; and Vi Arie, a lightning-fast swordsman rivaling the greatest of their lineage. Their awakening marks a shift in the world’s balance—because for the first time, the Arie are no longer observers. They are participants. And Arthur Leywin is the catalyst that draws them into the stage.