(Cover drawn by LyteWeightArt on IG!)  An improved version of the `First Act of Arc 1 can also be purchased on Amazon. Either on Kindle, Or on paperback, thank you to anyone who decides to buy. Arc 3 Two years have passed since the natural membrane between Earth and the alternate plane of reality, the Demon Realm, was shattered. Two protect that which they hold their, a counter-invasion led by Arctaius Corde and his allies, who earned the moniker "Terran 8" after their valiant victory, began. The Holy Order, an organization driven by a fierce resolve, joined the fray soon after. Together, they beat back the demonic threat. With the death of the demonic emperor Maleggan, the barrier was not only restored but reinforced by Jurugen Volker, who assumed leadership of the Holy Order following the demise of its holy council, and his mentor, Lyle. His fellow invasion force commanders stood joined him as the new council. The Terran 8 resume their lives. Reaching their first year of adulthood, navigating their final year of school. Yet, the world remains fraught with danger. Purists, who view proto-humans as abominations and their abilities as threats to humanity, cast a dark shadow. Other unknown dangers also loom on the horizon. Leaving the question of how they will handle the situation. Arc 2 Seven months have passed since the Kaemerge War of 2016 finally subsided. Though victory was secured, the indelible imprints of the empire's passage remain etched across the very fabric of reality. The war's rippling transformations have touched the core of Earth and the expanse of the Solar System beyond. In the aftermath of this cataclysmic clash, the winds of change, born from revelations of deep-seated corruption among leaders, military institutions, and domestic realms, have spread far and wide. Cities, once vibrant beacons of civilization, now bear the scars of destruction or languish in ruins. Nations, once united in purpose, find themselves ensnared in intricate webs of civil strife, their foundations shaken. In the wake of victory, some have seized the moment to act upon old animosities. Yet, amidst this roiling sea of change, one truth emerges—a truth painted in hues of resilience and camaraderie. The four tides, and those who joined them, have found a semblance of peace. But is the tale truly at an end, or does the horizon yet conceal its secrets? As the tempestuous waters recede, revealing the semblance of calm, the world attempts to find its footing in the embrace of normalcy. The aftermath is gazed upon, and the allies return to their normal lives, or so it seems Arc 1 Tensions escalated both on Earth and in the far-flung colonies of the Solar System, setting the stage for a symphony of power plays and strategic maneuvering. The air crackled with anticipation, reaching its zenith after years of simmering disputes. The World Treaty Organization, led by the North American Federation, Yamato Kingdom, and West African Federation, stood united against the Pact of Moscow, an alliance of the Zhuhong Dynasty and the Second Russian Empire. This powder keg of alliances and rivalries ignited the spark that became the Third World War. In 2006, this colossal conflict erupted, shaking civilizations and claiming over five billion lives. Destruction spread until 2013, when Moscow fell, ushering in an uneasy peace. Three years after the war, the scarred yet resilient world began to heal, though echoes of conflict persisted. Amid this, many names became legends, among them, Arctaius Corde. Once a child in life-or-death battles, Corde emerged changed, marked as a proto-human due to his intelligence and abilities. In the sprawling metropolis of Tokyo, he had grown accustomed to a semblance of normalcy despite occasional street fights, far less severe than the war's chaos. But tranquility proved fragile. A shadowy group from his childhood reappeared, drawing Corde into a dance of uncertainty and danger. With resolve burning in his heart, he follows the winding trail of this elusive group and their cryptic plans, as a new chapter unfolds.