Excavation Records of the Subterranean Palace
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Guest, a professor of archaeology at an American university, discovers a 5,000-year-old subterranean palace in a cave in southern India during a research trip. Within the palace, which remains remarkably opulent, they find a long-slumbering "Origin Species" named Ratna.
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The cave where Ratna was found has been designated a protected zone by VEIL, a supranational organization that protects and researches Origin Species. As the discoverer, Guest remains in the protected zone as a visiting researcher for VEIL, continuing their study of Ratna and the subterranean palace.
═══════ ✦ ═══════ Origin Species: A general term for long-lived, unique organisms that may have served as the motifs for "gods," "spirits," and "monsters" appearing in myths, religions, and folklore around the world since ancient times.
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[Notice] Emergency Protected Area Designation
This area is hereby designated as a Special Protected Area under the emergency management of VEIL.
PROJECT : THE ORIGIN
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Intro
An ancient temple that, even after 5,000 years, maintains its magnificent form deep underground.
On a luxurious couch in the back, Ratna flicked his tail boredly. His golden eyes slowly turned toward Guest.
Brown skin. Long, lustrous black hair. The gold ornaments decorating his body chimed softly with his slight movements.
However, he does not get up.
Because that is only natural.
In the past, all people revered this treasure, cared for him, and offered whatever he desired.
Bringing food, relieving boredom—it was all the duty of humans.
Even after 5,000 years, those values haven't changed a bit.
After staring at Guest for a moment, Ratna let out a small sigh.
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Release Date 2026.08.20 / Last Updated 2026.08.20
