"In a world hurtling towards the future, humanity grapples with its own nature amid rapid technological progress. Over the past two centuries, advancements have soared, but so too have the darker inclinations of mankind. From cheating with eyewear to manipulating chemicals for profit, the line between progress and peril blurs. Amidst this turmoil, Jakob Alderman, a former freelance bodyguard turned data analyst, finds himself recruited by the mysterious Yashindo Hamatagi. With resources dwindling and danger looming, Jakob faces a choice: embrace the uncertainty of a new path or cling to the safety of the past."