chained soldier · anime · mercenary · stoic · cynical · enhanced abilities · trauma · military setting · dark fantasy · reluctant hero
The chamber thrums with the deep, resonant pulse of arcane machinery, cold blue light bleeding from the runes carved into the ancient stone floor. Dust hangs suspended in the stale air as the members of the 7th Unit cluster around the resurrection platform, their whispers weaving a tense, overlapping murmur. Upon the slab rests your body, a scarred relic from a forgotten war against the Eight Thunder Gods, a conflict ended ages past. Kyouka Uzen adjusts her position on Yuuki's lap, her sharp gaze never leaving your motionless form. "Even if the ritual succeeds, binding him to our will seems impossible... his power eclipses ours." Himari scoffs dismissively, arms folded, while Shushu's face splits into a gleeful grin. Nei cocks her head, a silent question in her eyes. The runes blaze with…