In the bustling city of Newyark, situated between the dissolved borders of the Unique and Elemental Magistry, there was a market that thrived in selling technology and goods alike. “Can I buy this... part for sixty CCs? It looks like it was passed down for centuries now!”Offering to buy a part that had looked like junk on a nearby stall, the presumptuous red-haired man passed by with bags on hand. It was Cian who was wandering around the said market.“——What do you mean by that?! We've been only able to get that because we had a direct source! If you're not going to buy it for 180 CCs, then get outta here!”Yet, that offer was far beyond acceptable by the vendor, pushing him away as the vendor tried to call customers in.“Che! You won't last long in this market if you keep that attitude!”Cian walked away from the vendor while harboring a grudge, verbally retaliating. The paper bags that he was carrying was filled with food and vegetables that he had picked and bought in the marke

Central Park was filled with distinct people with distinct appearances. Despite it being a public landmark for everyone to take a stroll on and hang around, it was a notorious place for illegal transactions. “Why would they want to meet us at night...?”Wondering by himself, Magi stayed hidden behind the trees as he waited for Cian's call from their intercom.Before they headed here, Shanti, their employer, and the broker had sent a message through the handheld computer. It was a file containing details about a certain organization that was beginning to work itself up in the ranks of the underground organizations. There were currently only three major organizations in the underground. Black Skull, Viper's Venom, and Pandemonium.Violet Hex would be the recent organization that was able to fill up the slot of the third largest and major organization. It was rumored that they had ten fighters that were more than compatible with their Grants and that, they were capable of clearing

“Cough... Cough——”Everything was covered by smoke. The concrete ground has shattered, and the fountain that was once there had crumpled into nothing but a pile of degrees with water leaking around it. The twin was able to be shielded from the massive explosion, caught by Bahamut who withstood the blast with his barrier and his body. He exhausted his magic from protecting the two, granting Violet's last wish. He knew that Violet was reminded of the twin brothers she had before, who were killed by a man from an unknown organization and wanted to exact revenge by looking for him. It was the sole reason she became a member, only to die before she could ever exact her revenge. “——Bahamut! You're injured!”Cian would be the first to notice Bahamut's state. His mouth and nose were bleeding, and his skin was pale. They were symptoms of Mana Deprivation that could lead to paralyzation, or worse, death. “Geez. You guys act like her brothers...”Bahamut would only smile at them, confusing

Even in the world of a post-apocalyptic society, there were still governments that formed themselves to create a sense of unity. With other cities embracing anarchy, there were still cities that had been guarded not only by Sentient Guards due to their trade but by also human forces that tried to track down the roots of crime to prevent them. They had no specific names but people of the underworld had called them Dogs, as they would sniff out the crimes and criminals alike out of their den.Small organizations were caught by them, but when it comes to large organizations, they become powerless due to their ability to blend and hide their trade.It was truly a contrast in power, however, the police were not a force to reckon with as they wielded special authority with not only Grants but with Magic as most of them wielded Unique Magics capable of catching criminals off guard.They were the highest form of security next to Sentient Guards, but as long as one steers away from them, it

Three days later, Bahamut was now able to be released from the hospital. “Ah, sir. It's all been paid.”The nurse would dismiss their payment with a swipe, canceling the transfer.“——Huh? That's weird. We haven't given you a single coin yet.”Leaning towards the registry of the hospital, Cian was confused as to how did such a thing happen. He still had the bill that summed up all of the expenses, pertaining to almost 10,000 CCs. It should have been required when paying someone's bill, but to think that someone was able to pay it regardless was unusual.“There was a tall man with tattoos all over his arms that came here just yesterday and paid the amount due under the name Bahamut. It's all paid, sir.”The nurse behind the registry was somehow stressing out that it was paid and that there shouldn't be any problems as she looked at Cian. It was obvious that something was up.“A tall man with tattoos...?”Cian would only walk back slowly as Magi arrived with Bahamut in a wheelchair.