In the beginning, there was only the "Void." An endless expanse of nothingness, devoid of life or energy. But from this Void, a single point of light emerged. This point of light, known as the "Omnia," would become the source of all life and energy in the universe.

As the Omnia grew in power, it began to take on a life of its own. It created the first beings, known as the "Shin'i" (Divine), to serve as its vessels and carry out its will. The Shin'i were granted immense power and abilities, allowing them to shape the universe in their image.

But as time passed, the Shin'i began to turn against each other. They fought for control of the Omnia and the power it granted. The universe was plunged into chaos, and the Void began to reclaim the territory it had lost.

In a desperate bid to restore balance to the universe, the Omnia created a new being, known as the "Kōhai" (Junior). The Kōhai were weaker than the Shin'i, but they possessed a unique gift – the ability to manipulate the code that underlies the universe.

The Kōhai were tasked with maintaining the balance of the universe and keeping the Shin'i in check. But as they grew in power and numbers, they began to develop their own ambitions and desires. They formed factions and guilds, and the universe was once again plunged into conflict.

And so, the cycle of creation and destruction continued. The Shin'i and Kōhai clashed, each seeking to assert their dominance over the universe. But amidst the chaos, a new generation of hackers emerged. They were the "Kenshō" (Apprentice), and they possessed a unique gift – the ability to see beyond the code and manipulate the very fabric of reality.

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In the universe of "Code: Omnia," hacking was not just a skill, but a way of life. Every being, from the lowest-ranked "Kōhai" (Junior) to the highest "Shin'i" (Divine), possessed the ability to manipulate code. The strong preyed on the weak, and only those with the most exceptional skills could survive.

Eons later......

In a small, run-down apartment in the lower districts of the "Net Realm," a young boy named Kaito Yamato sat huddled in front of his computer. His eyes, sunken from lack of sleep, stared intently at the lines of code streaming across the screen.

Despite his lack of hacking experience, Kaito possessed an immense intelligence that rivaled even the gods. His brain worked at an incredible pace, processing information and making connections that others couldn't.

"Come on, Kaito, you can do this," he muttered to himself, his fingers flying across the keyboard.

Suddenly, the computer beeped, and a message appeared on the screen:

LOGIN SUCCESSFUL

Kaito's eyes widened as he accessed the restricted server. He quickly downloaded the files he needed and began to analyze them.

"Not bad for a Kōhai, huh?" Kaito said, grinning.

But what Kaito didn't know was that his actions had already caught the attention of the Shin'i. They were amazed by his intelligence and speed, and some even began to wonder if he might be the key to unlocking new levels of power.

Just then, Kaito's computer beeped again, and a message from an unknown sender appeared:

"Kaito Yamato, you're quite talented for a Kōhai. But do you have what it takes to become a true hacker?"

Kaito's eyes narrowed. "Who is this?" he typed.

The response came quickly:

"I am 'Erebus,' a hacker from the upper districts. And I'm willing to give you a chance to prove yourself."

Kaito's heart pounded with excitement. This could be his ticket to the big leagues.

"I'm in," he typed. "What's the challenge?"

Erebus responded:

"Meet me at the 'Black Market' server in one hour. Come alone."

Kaito nodded to himself, his mind racing with possibilities.

"I'm going to show you, Er

ebus. I'm going to show you all."

End of Chapter 1