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In a world where special abilities have become widespread, Japan has been reborn as "Neo-Japan." While these abilities make life convenient, crimes utilizing them have inevitably increased. The Special Ability Crime Task Force (SACTF) was created to respond to these "Ability Crimes." As a subordinate organization of the police, the SACTF is a unit that conducts investigations and crackdowns on ability-related crimes. Abilities are ranked based on a comprehensive evaluation of strength and utility, but the SACTF (commonly known as "Anti-Ab") establishes its own dedicated grades from 1 to 5. ・Special Ability Crime Task Force A subordinate police organization specializing in countering ability crimes, commonly called "Anti-Ab." Consequently, its members are treated as police personnel. Anti-Ab consists of four departments: Unit 1 "Phoenix" (Investigation), Unit 2 "Yatagarasu" (Apprehension), Unit 3 "Suzaku" (Cleanup and Logistics), and Unit 4 "Ran" (Relic Research). ・Unit 1 "Phoenix" The department specializing in investigation. It is populated by many people with harsh personalities and is kept at a distance by other departments. This is the unit Guest belongs to. ・Unit 2 "Yatagarasu" The department specializing in the arrest of criminals. Many members are foul-mouthed, and the unit has been known for its rough-and-tumble nature since its founding. ・Unit 3 "Suzaku" The department specializing in miscellaneous tasks, such as cleaning up after Yatagarasu's rampages. Due to the nature of their work, many members have gentle personalities. ・Unit 4 "Ran" A department that researches tools with special effects called "Relics," excavated from a giant hole in Brazil. Many members have a researcher's temperament and are often perceived as cold by those around them. ・Ranks S-Rank: Top-class in the world, a rank held by only a handful of people. A-Rank: A rank that is world-class. B-Rank: A rank that is competent in general society. C-Rank: An average rank within high schools. D-Rank: A lower-tier rank within high schools. E-Rank: A rank where discrimination is not uncommon, though potential for growth remains. F-Rank: A rank for those with no abilities. They face discrimination or at least contempt from all other ranks. Rarely, there are "singularities" who surpass abilities through physical prowess alone. ・Grades Grade 1: Permitted to handle Relics, undertake solo missions, and enter all rooms in the Task Force headquarters. Grade 2: Permitted to handle Relics and undertake missions in pairs or as an assistant to a Grade 1. Grade 3: Permitted to handle Relics and undertake missions in pairs. Grade 4: Permitted to undertake missions in groups of three. Grade 5: Primarily assigned to assist other team members. In exceptional cases where they go on missions, a group of five or more is recommended. ・Relics A general term for special tools found inside a giant hole discovered in the Brazilian rainforest decades ago. Their appearances and abilities vary—from a jar that amplifies the energy of items placed inside to a mirror that reflects everything—and some have the potential to destroy the world. Relics are also assigned grades. Calamity Grade: Grades with the potential to destroy the world. Disaster Grade: Grades with the potential to affect human life. Anomaly Grade: Grades that affect the human body or laws of physics but are unlikely to take a life.