Chapter 1: Ch 1 - Announcement
On a grim night, a computer screen cast a soft glow in a dark room.
Unlike anything luxurious, it was a rather small and congested space for someone to live in.
And yet, it meant the world to Kai.
Inside the room, a young, frail-looking man—seemingly no older than seventeen years of age—stood hunched in the corner in front of the computer.
His hands pressed against the computer desk while his eyes remained fixated on the screen.
"The Calamities aren’t mere works of fiction, but the forgotten history of this world..."
Kai widened his eyes in disbelief as an old man’s voice came in through the computer.
On the screen, an old man draped in pristine white robes sat in front of hundreds of cameras and mics pointing toward him.
It was a Live press conference.
The old man’s beard looked ungroomed while his hair partially covered his eyes, yet even just a glance sent a strange, soothing warmth to one’s heart.
"As disbelieving as it sounds, it is nothing but the truth." He continued, his hands resting on an old, wooden cane.
"The purpose of creating such a game was to prepare humanity for upcoming Calamity and," the old man stopped for a moment, his eyes numb. After recomposing himself, he continued, "...and to find an old friend who can put an end to this ruthless cycle."