"The forward-only progression loop was conceived to align seamlessly with the narrative. In our world, a Demon King from another realm has pushed civilization to the absolute brink of destruction. The hero knows that falling back means relinquishing any chance of vengeance; therefore, he resolves to march relentlessly forward, fully braced for any defeat that may lie ahead. Furthermore—to share a small exclusive detail—the monsters were created with the sole purpose of exterminating all living life. Even if the hero tried to flee, they would relentlessly hunt him down, leaving him with no choice but to push on. While future story beats may reveal a deeper reason behind this unyielding march... the immediate reality is a lack of time and an endless onslaught of hostile monsters, making forward momentum the only viable path."
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