A soldier entangled in a centuries-old war between gods and monsters. In a world where private military organizations reign supreme, Indra, a genetically engineered soldier, serves under Lunar Gate, the premier contractor to the world's most powerful country, Yuèliàng. Spliced with various genetic progenitors and trained to be killing machines, these soldiers are raised to display unparalleled skills called Traits. These abilities evolve under conditions of extreme stress, granting their wielders powers surpassing human limitations, but harshly shortening their users' lifespans in the process. However, Indra has no Traits of his own. When a seemingly routine mission goes awry, Indra's encounter with an ancient malevolence bestows him with a unique skill that sets him on a path embroiled in secrecy, treachery, and horrors beyond comprehension. Separated from his friends, thrust into a strange and unforgiving environment, will he be able to navigate the dangers that lurk within and make it out alive? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Updates TBD. Check out the Patreon for advanced chapters, uploaded by the end of each week. Tranquil Days Arc: Chapters 1-12 War Preparations Arc: Chapters 13-36 Hyena Succession Arc: Chapters 37-51 War of Frozen Sands/Expedition into the Sunken Forest Arc: Chapters 52-current What to expect: Slow burn world-building, character-focused, dialogue-heavy, and an overarching plot. Inspired by Evangelion. Cover art commissioned by @ammenite on Twitter