Seventeen years before the events of the Red empire saga...
Screams drifted into the barren wastelands of Earth.
These screams were accompanied by the sudden death of countless Humans.
But who could do such a thing?
Why would someone do this to those who didn't even merit a single thought mere hours ago?
Well progress, why else?
With that in mind we enter the cellar of Master Torino's temple to find an icy blue haired Zeon.
"Only I can give the Human race a fighting chance against the incoming threats, after all a major planet disappearing from the picture is sure spawn major powers such as the Red empire".
"So you must take the opportunity I am giving you, this is your only chance to take back the strength you commanded in your earlier years" Rugi looked upon his latest victim hanging, his wrists bolted into the wall.
His finals breaths fading away.
Torino stood proud of his former achievements but deeper within himself he knew that this deal wouldn't be worth the consequences.
Despite this doubt he spoke his voice unwavering "my age shows my strength but despite my dislike of you Zeon I understand that Shirogane needs protection, protection I can not provide in my current state".
Silence filled the cellar, overpowering everything.
Only one thing could break this silence and that is acceptance...
A defeated voice spoke so softly "so what terms must I accept to harness this opportunity you are presenting so openly?".
Finally making progress with the Humans of Earth Rugi speaks his face full of deceit "there is only one, all I ask is that no matter what you see or hear you ignore the horrors and learn what you can".
Hearing Rugi's words Torino reluctantly agreed, only to begin rethinking his decision.
But it was too late the master of Earth must live with his choice no matter what spawns from it.
As it is always he who must bear the weight of Earth's most terrifying horrors.