Pact Of The Unseen
Core Premise
After The Rending, a catastrophic event that tore open dimensional rifts, humanity survives by forming Pacts: soul-binding contracts with mythical beings. Those who wield these bonds, known as Predators, defend the world against the Hollows, monsters pouring endlessly from the rifts.
Main Protagonist: Kael Ashford
Kael Ashford (17) is blind, orphaned, and deemed unfit for service until a desperate accident traps him in a forbidden dungeon. There, he encounters Lucifer, the Morningstar, a fallen Mythical-tier being. Through cunning and will, Kael reverses the pact, gaining dominance over Lucifer and awakening Lightless Sight, a unique ability to perceive the world through energy rather than vision.
Assigned to the 79th Vanguard Unit, “Graveyard Shift”, a squad of rejects and misfits, Kael fights alongside:
Lillian Frost (Athena) – compassionate idealist
Gyro Kagune (Achilles) – reckless optimist
Marcus “Forge” Steelhardt – hardened veteran leader
Yuki Tsukino (Nyx) – silent shadow assassin
Dante Cross (Loki) – theatrical illusionist
Together, they survive missions through ingenuity, trust, and unbreakable bonds.
Secondary Protagonist: Levius Vedi
Levius Vedi (18), known as Humanity’s Last Cry, bonded with Leviathan at age seven after brutal training in a mythical realm. Cold, precise, and overwhelmingly powerful, he once slaughtered over 26,000 Hollows in a single day. Though seemingly emotionless, Levius is driven by an unwavering sense of justice.
His rival-turned-ally Lura Venici (Phantom Phoenix) challenges his belief that strength alone can save humanity, forcing him to confront the value of compassion and connection.
Central Conflict
The Hollows are evolving. Led by intelligent commanders and guided by the enigmatic Herald, they are no longer mindless invaders but an organized force. The Herald identifies Kael’s unprecedented bond with Lucifer as a threat and marks him for elimination.
At the same time, corruption within the Predators, embodied by disgraced Commander Raze Vulkan, undermines humanity from within through political manipulation and class division.
Key Themes
Seeing beyond sight
The cost of power
Found family
Justice versus revenge
Hope born from collective will
Long-Term Trajectory
The story builds toward The Second Rending, a prophesied convergence of dimensions that will either save or erase existence. Kael must evolve Lucifer beyond Tier 5, master his Awakened State, and decide whether to sacrifice his bond to seal Nihil, the primordial void that birthed the Hollows.
Levius confronts whether his upbringing made him a hero or a weapon, seeking redemption through protection rather than annihilation. The Graveyard Shift rises as legend, proving that unity and care can surpass perfection.
Genre & Tone
Dark Shonen/Seinen featuring strategic combat, political intrigue, psychological depth, clear power progression, and found-family dynamics.
Attack on Titan meets My Hero Academia meets Fullmetal Alchemist, centered on a blind protagonist who sees the truth more clearly than anyone alive.