In a world where cities exploit their youth for military prowess, the emergence of superhuman abilities in a significant number of new-borns triggers a dangerous power play. With some individuals wielding extraordinary powers, cities compete to control these gifts for supremacy.
Kai Aoki, born into privilege but rebellious at heart . Navigating a landscape of hidden agendas and rivalries, Kai unravels a tapestry of deception, challenging her beliefs. Caught in a society where strength is both revered and feared.
Amidst the aftermath of the harrowing confrontation with Professor Stanley, Kai Aoki found herself at the breakfast table with her ostensible friends – Clarice, Jenavive, and Thomason. Tethered by societal norms and familial ties, these relationships felt superficial, their allegiance uncertain. As they dissected the altercation, Kai's mind lingered on the professor's words, his role as the first-year chief commander looming large.
In the bustling corridors of ATLANTIA's prestigious academy, Kai Aoki found herself surrounded by a group of peers who seemed more like shadows of loyalty than true friends. with their masks of self-centeredness, danced around her like marionettes, their motives veiled behind a façade of camaraderie.
Clarice's voice cut through the air like a sharp blade, "So, I have heard the exchange of opinion you had with Professor Stanley."
Thomason's nonchalant reply followed, "The boring one."
Jenavive's words dripped with intrigue, "Yeah, everyone is talking about it."
As the weight of their words settled on Kai's shoulders, Clarice's admonition rang in her ears like a warning bell. "Haven't you heard that he's the first-year chief commander? He holds the power to select participants for the special force. He's a big deal."
Thomson's somber agreement added to the gravity of the situation, "That's the one our names can't guarantee us."
Jenavive chimed in, her tone dripping with gossip, "Yeah, everyone is talking about it."
Meanwhile, at a local tavern, Professors Evens and Mendoza, prominent figures at ATLANTIA's military academy, shared a moment with Stanley. Gossips of Stanley's unconventional teaching style and his moniker as "the boring one" added to the mystery shrouding the enigmatic history professor.
Following the devastating rampage by the EMPIRIUM,
In the heart of a once-thriving village now reduced to smouldering ruins, the echoes of destruction lingered like a haunting melody. The EMPIRIUM, a shadowy force of chaos and devastation, had swept through with merciless efficiency, leaving behind a trail of death and despair. Homes lay in ruins, the streets stained with the blood of the innocent, and the cries of the fallen echoed through the desolate landscape.
Jean and Paulin, two survivors amidst the carnage, fled into the wilderness as the village burned behind them. Their hearts heavy with grief and disbelief, they carried with them the weight of loss and the burden of survival. Kadesh, their dear friend, had been unable to escape the grasp of the EMPIRIUM, his fate sealed in the merciless hands of fate.
As they navigated the treacherous jungle on the outskirts of ATLANTIA, Jean and Paulin clung to each other, their bond forged in the crucible of tragedy. The trauma of their harrowing escape weighed heavily on their souls, casting a shadow over their every step. The memories of their village, once a place of laughter and camaraderie, now haunted their dreams with visions of destruction and despair.
In the dangerous depths of the jungle on the outskirts of ATLANTIA, the surviving duo navigated a landscape fraught with peril, their every step a testament to the resilience of their spirits. The trauma of their escape from the ravaged village lingered , haunting their every move and clouding their thoughts with memories of devastation and loss.
Yet amidst the chaos and despair that surrounded them, a flicker of determination burned in their hearts, a resolve to persevere in the face of insurmountable odds. With each passing moment, they drew strength from their shared grief, their friendship a beacon of hope in a world torn apart by violence and betrayal.