Chapter 1: The Last Mission

The year was 2050.

Humanity had already stepped beyond Earth.

Massive colonies floated through space. Countless planets had been explored. Along with new worlds came terrifying beasts and hostile civilizations. Wars were no longer fought only between nations-they were fought across the stars.

Technology had reached unbelievable heights.

Yet one truth had never changed.

A soldier was still the one who stood between humanity and destruction.

Inside a military research station orbiting Mars-

A young man wearing a black combat uniform silently looked through the glass window toward the endless stars.

His name was Kael Draven.

He wasn't just a soldier.

He was one of the greatest military scientists of his generation.

While most scientists remained inside laboratories, Kael personally tested every weapon he designed on the battlefield.

Because of that, soldiers trusted him more than anyone.

"Dr. Kael."

A female officer walked inside.

"The meeting has started."

Kael nodded before entering the conference room.

A holographic map instantly appeared.

Dozens of red marks covered an unexplored planet.

"The Seventh Expedition has failed."

"Over three thousand elite soldiers are dead."

"The creatures have evolved again."

"They destroyed every drone we sent."

The room became silent.

Finally, the commander spoke.

"We need a solution."

Everyone looked toward Kael.

He calmly pressed a button.

A black suit appeared above the table.

It looked simple.

Yet every scientist in the room widened their eyes.

"This..."

"...is the Carbon Combat Suit."

"It isn't ordinary armor."

"Its structure is built from a newly engineered carbon lattice."

"It is lighter than fabric."

"Harder than the strongest battlefield alloy."

"It absorbs shock."

"It survives extreme temperatures."

"It repairs microscopic damage automatically."

The entire room fell silent.

One general slowly stood up.

"If this succeeds..."

"...human casualties will fall dramatically."

Kael simply nodded.

"It still requires field testing."

"I'll lead the mission myself."

The commander frowned.

"You are our chief scientist."

Kael answered calmly,

"And also a soldier."

"No one understands this suit better than I do."

The commander slowly smiled.

"Mission approved."

Three days later...

Planet VX-17.

A crimson sky covered the battlefield.

Thousands of soldiers advanced across the rocky plains.

The Carbon Combat Suit performed perfectly.

Bullets.

Claws.

Extreme heat.

Nothing could easily damage it.

"Left flank!"

"Incoming!"

Roars echoed across the battlefield.

Gigantic beasts charged toward the army.

Kael pulled out a plasma blade.

One slash.

A monster's head flew away.

Another one jumped.

He rolled beneath it before piercing its chest.

Boom!

An explosion threw everyone backward.

"Commander!"

"The nest!"

Kael looked toward the mountain.

A massive creature emerged.

Nearly thirty meters tall.

Its roar shook the ground itself.

The soldiers hesitated.

Kael didn't.

"I'll distract it."

"You destroy the nest."

Without waiting for permission-

He charged.

The monster smashed the ground.

Kael narrowly dodged before climbing onto its body.

His blade cut through thick armor.

The beast screamed.

Suddenly-

Warning.

Carbon Suit Critical Damage.

Kael's expression changed.

The beast grabbed him.

CRACK!!

Several bones broke instantly.

Blood flowed from his mouth.

Still-

He smiled.

Because behind him-

The nest exploded.

Mission Complete.

The commander shouted through the communicator.

"Retreat!"

"Everyone retreat!"

The surviving soldiers escaped.

Only Kael remained.

The gigantic beast collapsed.

Its enormous body crushed everything nearby.

Kael could no longer move.

He quietly looked toward the stars.

"So..."

"...it finally ends here."

He wasn't afraid.

He had already saved thousands.

That was enough.

His vision slowly became blurry.

Darkness swallowed everything.

...

...

Silence.

Then-

A strange warmth surrounded him.

His consciousness slowly returned.

"Huh...?"

He frowned.

"My body..."

"...feels..."

Small.

Very small.

At the same time-

Countless unfamiliar memories rushed into his mind like a flood.

A crying woman.

A smiling man wearing magnificent silver armor.

A royal palace.

An Emperor.

A young Crown Prince.

And...

A title that echoed throughout the entire empire.

Royal Guard.

Kael's eyes suddenly opened.

"Where..."

"...am I?"

Before he could understand anything-

The memories continued pouring into his mind.

And his entire world changed forever...

TO BE CONTINUED...

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