In the heart of a desolate wasteland, SURN-167 awoke with a start on the motionless remains of a train, its once-polished exterior now worn by time. The crimson glow of his metallic body flickered to life, casting an eerie hue in the dim, lifeless surroundings. His sensors scanned the silent landscape, devoid of any signs of life.

"Where... What happened?" SURN muttered to himself, his synthetic voice echoing through the empty train compartments. Anxiety set in as fragmented memories hinted at a world plunged into chaos.

Suddenly, a distant rumble heralded the approaching horde of Hiapong. Countless mindless beasts sprinted towards the stagnant train, drawn by the echoes of SURN's distress.

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Panic gripped him as he shouted, "What is this place?" The Hiapong, responding to movement, intensified their pursuit. SURN bolted through the train, heart pounding with every metallic step. Some Hiapong breached the compartments, their relentless pursuit echoing through the hollow carriages.

In the midst of the chaos, a faint sound caught SURN's auditory receptors. A rhythmic thumping, unmistakably canine. Following the sound, he discovered a small German Shepherd, Fuji, cowering in a corner.

Desperation fueled their escape as the Hiapong closed in. With no way out, SURN smashed through the train's roof, ascending to the top. A forest loomed ahead, offering a glimmer of refuge.

As Hiapong flooded the train, the duo sprinted into the dense foliage, shadows of monsters trailing behind. The relentless pursuit through the unknown forest marked the beginning of SURN and Fuji's odyssey, leaving behind the echoes of a forsaken world.

END OF CHAPTER 0.1