EP. 00

In this world lies a great power known as the Zenith Crystal. No one knows where it came from or where it truly belongs. Some say it fell to Earth inside a meteor millions of years ago, while others believe it was a gift from the gods, meant to test humanity’s worth. All that is known is this—the crystal chooses its own bearer.

Those chosen by the Zenith Crystals gain immense power. Their strength, speed, intelligence, and instincts are heightened beyond human limits, shaped by their own abilities and potential. Of course, with great power comes great responsibility. Not long after the crystals revealed themselves, enormous enemies began attacking Earth, bringing disasters across the world.

The first attack occurred thirty years ago in America. A giant monster fell from the sky, destroying everything in its path. Buildings collapsed, highways were torn apart, fires spread across the land, and the ground shook violently. At the time, the military managed to defeat the monster after three days of nonstop combat. By then, two cities had been completely destroyed and dozens of lives were lost. Soon after came the second attack in Japan, followed by a third in Cuba. As the attacks continued, more lives were lost, the monsters grew stronger and more dangerous, and humanity began to live in constant fear.

Then one day, when another monster appeared, a man stepped forward and confronted it alone. Without military support, without special equipment, relying only on raw strength and power, he defeated the monster by himself. He was the first person ever chosen by the Zenith Crystal. His victory turned him into a legend, known throughout the world. After him came another chosen one, then another, and another. Those selected by the crystals became known as Zenith Warriors.

A Zenith Warrior can be identified by the crystal that appears on a part of their body, a visible mark of their selection.

Not all humans were chosen by the Zenith Crystals. Those who were not remained ordinary people, protected by those who carried the power. With the help of the Zenith Warriors, humanity began to fight back, winning again, and again, and again.

However, humans soon realized this was far from over. More disasters were coming—many more. To prepare for the future, an academy was built for those chosen by the Zenith Crystals. Warriors from around the world were gathered and trained to properly control and master their abilities.

The warriors were organized into a ranking system.

E to B ranks are considered the weakest warriors.

A and S ranks represent the strongest.

Above them all exists Quarra, a title given to the strongest warrior in the world. Not every powerful warrior can earn this title. Only those who prove themselves truly worthy of their strength are granted the name Quarra.

There are also the Gateways, phenomena that occur when two different dimensions collide, opening a gate that any creature can enter. Sometimes, a gateway releases countless monsters, spreading disaster across the world. The first gateway ever recorded appeared fourteen years ago. It unleashed hordes of demon-like creatures that completely destroyed a city. The military and the Zenith Warriors were forced to unite to fight back and seal the gateway.

Humans can also enter the gateways themselves, traveling into other dimensions to explore, study unfamiliar worlds, and gather rare materials. These materials are later forged into powerful weapons used to fight future threats.

To become a hero means being ready for what lies ahead. Not everyone can handle the consequences of that choice. Still, becoming a hero is the most desired dream in the world.

Including me.

But I was never chosen by the crystals.

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