After receiving a cryptic yet ominous fortune, a girl named Ivy arrives at Crater, a secluded and mysterious settlement. There, she quickly befriends two others—Zoe and Colson—forming an inseparable trio. While exploring, they nearly encounter a strange and powerful beast, which is later captured by Crater’s authorities.
On their first real mission outside of Crater, Ivy meets Tobi, a confident and skilled fighter. Together with Zoe and Colson, they successfully complete the mission, proving their abilities. However, circumstances lead to Ivy being expelled from Crater, forcing her to leave behind the only real friends she’s ever had.
Months later, Zoe, is forced into another mission but decides to make the best of it. During her journey, she meets new allies and ventures into the harsh Australian Outback, where she 'rescues' a mysterious young girl named Melody. All the while, she is being silently stalked by the same beast from Crater.
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After returning, Zoe and Mitani, accept an offer from Byron, a powerful and well-connected individual, to serve as bodyguards for the wealthy Park family, who are heading to Stygian Tower for a special event.
At the Tower, Zoe unexpectedly reunites with Marcello, a former acquaintance who is on his own mission: tracking down a man known as John Doe, a figure deeply connected to KTA, a group within the Silvio crime family. Meanwhile, the head of the Park family has been using his daughter, Ayla’s, power of Luck.
As tensions build, KTA launches an all-out attack on Stygian Tower, throwing the entire city of Apris into chaos. Marcello finally comes face-to-face with John Doe, uncovering a crucial truth—one that could determine the fate of his people.
After achieving their goal, KTA departs from Apris, leaving behind destruction, unanswered questions, and shifting alliances.
With her mission finally complete, Zoe is left with enough money to begin her search for Ivy once again.
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