In a world where America was betrayed and overpowered by the rest of the world, the nation faced imminent destruction. In a final effort to fight back, scientist and war veteran Adam presented a project to the president ”one that could turn soldiers into superhumans. Intrigued, the president approved the creation of Gaiden, an academy dedicated to training enhanced soldiers.

However, Adam secretly diverted funds to establish a second, far more ruthless project—The Garden. While Gaiden focused on ethical capture methods, The Garden evolved into a mercenary organization, eliminating targets for the highest bidder.

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The selection process for these children begins at birth through a system called Estimated Potential. When a child is born, they undergo a test that determines their potential strength in all aspects. If a child is deemed a good candidate, their parents are given the opportunity to hand them over in exchange for a large sum of money.

Shi was one of these children—a failed subject. But was it truly the right decision to cast him aside? Now, he faces a choice: which side will he stand with, or will he remain on the sidelines, watching the war unfold?