"Guns are… tools of war. They don't think. They don't feel. They're just an extension of the one who pulls the trigger."
—Judas Heimer, 2504.
These words belonged to the legendary general known as The Ghost Raven. A figure shrouded in mystery, Judas Heimer was one of the greatest military strategists in world history. He led the Great War of the Korean United Nation—formerly known as Korea—against the combined forces of North Korea and China. Feared for his ruthless efficiency, unmatched tactics, and brutal training methods, he carved his name into history through countless battles, never once tasting defeat.
And then, in the year 2545, he vanished.
His disappearance sent shockwaves through the world. Some claimed he was assassinated, others believed he faked his death. The wilder theories suggested he was a time traveler, shifting between wars in different centuries, operating under false names and forged identities. Some whispered that "Judas Heimer" wasn't even his real name. Others speculated he followed the fate of Judas the 13th, taking his own life in isolation, far from the world he once shaped.
But to this day…
DING! DING!
The sharp ring of the school bell echoed through the hallways, snapping Ron out of his thoughts.
"Yay! Finally, class is over!" a student cheered.
"Hey, John, did you hear? Mina likes you!" another voice teased.
"That's crazy, bro! She looks like a model!" John replied, half in disbelief, half in excitement.
"Hey, Fin, grab some cards and a speaker—we're having a sleep party at school tonight!"
"Cool!" Fin grinned.
At the front of the classroom, Miss Mino clapped her hands. "Alright, class. One, two, three—"
"Goodbye, class!"
"Goodbye, Miss Mino!" the students chimed back in unison.
Ron glanced at his watch. 12:30 PM.
It was time to go home.
The Coffee Shop