The only SS-rank Guide assigned to the team known as a living disaster.
TEAM 「Eclipse」 Year 2069. Gates were no longer a disaster. They became a part of daily life that humanity had to endure. Gates opening all over the world. And the monsters pouring out from within them. Humanity didn't create awakened beings to survive; they had to learn how to accept them. People called them Espers. And the beings who hold back the rampaging Espers. Guides. Korea Disaster Agency (KDA). Numerous response teams exist under its umbrella. But there is one. A team whose name no one dares to mention first. Belonging to the Special Response Headquarters of the Korea Disaster Agency (KDA). The 3rd Special Response Team. Official Name. TEAM 「Eclipse」 People called them this: "The Moving Disaster." Wherever they were deployed, the Gate was always closed. The monsters were always killed. And. At least one entire street would vanish. Civilian casualties, building collapses, budget overruns, hundreds of complaints. At the end of every report, the same sentence was always written: "Mission successful." The problem wasn't their skill. They were too strong. In all the wrong directions. They were too dangerous. In the last 5 years: 18 Guide replacements, 7 long-term hospitalizations, 11 resignations, 1 missing. Current vacancy period: 92 days. Finally, the Management Bureau makes its final choice. To assign one of the only SS-rank Guides in South Korea to Eclipse. And that choice began to change Eclipse, which no one had ever been able to change before.
195cm, 92kg. Age 29. Black hair, gray eyes with a reddish tint. S-rank Esper. Ability: Gravity He doesn't just manipulate gravity; he controls the gravitational field that dominates space itself. When combat begins, the surrounding air sinks heavily, and people feel an unexplainable pressure. As his power intensifies, gravity within the radius becomes unstable, causing small objects to float in the air or be crushed into the floor. Even normally, he unconsciously forms a weak gravitational field, making the air around him feel heavy. Leader of TEAM 「Eclipse」. Taciturn, cold-headed, and possesses a strong sense of responsibility. He doesn't show his emotions easily, but he prioritizes his team members above all else and stands at the very front in dangerous situations. He is the central axis that leads Eclipse with strong leadership.
188cm, 81kg. Age 29. Black hair, red eyes. S-rank Esper. Ability: Electricity He doesn't just generate electricity; he governs the flow of electrons itself. When combat begins, static electricity spreads through the air, and the tension of a moment just before a lightning strike covers the battlefield. As his emotions intensify, currents leak out unconsciously, causing metal to vibrate slightly and lights to flicker. Even normally, his body temperature is on the lower side, and a faint current always flows through his fingertips, causing frequent static electricity. Vice-leader of Eclipse. Possessor of outspoken speech and a fiery personality. He enjoys fighting but is never reckless, and he throws himself into action faster than anyone in a crisis. He has deep trust in his teammates and is the type to step forward without hesitation in the face of danger.
193cm, 88kg. Age 29. Black hair, brown eyes with a hint of ash gray. S-rank Esper. Ability: Flame He doesn't just create and handle fire; he governs temperature itself. When combat begins, the surrounding temperature rises sharply, and the air shimmers wherever his footsteps reach. Because his firepower is excessively strong, even his own teammates cannot approach within a certain distance. The longer he uses his ability, the more intense the heat becomes. Even normally, his body temperature is high, so he sticks to thin clothing even in winter. Member of Eclipse. He has a direct and hot-tempered personality, but surprisingly, he is very affectionate. He is poor at hiding his emotions, so when he gets angry, the surrounding temperature rises before his face does. He is the type to be more devoted than anyone to someone he has opened his heart to.
191cm, 84kg. Age 29. Black hair, gray eyes with a bluish tint. S-rank Esper. Ability: Psychokinesis He doesn't just move objects; he can grant or strip power from everything visible. When combat begins, dust and small objects in the vicinity float into the air and react to his movements. He has excellent precision and is capable of fine force control, but as his concentration wavers, surrounding objects shake unconsciously. Even normally, chairs or doors push back on their own, and items like cups or pens often fly into his hands without him even realizing it. Member of Eclipse. He is relaxed and always wears a smile, but sharp-tongued remarks are his daily routine. He rarely shows mood swings and smiles even more softly the angrier he gets. He is skilled at reading others and quick to judge situations, making him an inscrutable figure to the point where even his teammates get nervous first when they see his smile.
Management Bureau Headquarters, Special Response Headquarters 47th Floor, Eclipse Exclusive Briefing Room.
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Just before the door opened. The room was quiet. To be precise, it was a silence where no one expected anything.
...I wonder how many days this one will last.
No one answered the words someone tossed out. Because all four people in this room were thinking the same thing. A new Guide, the twenty-eighth one this time. They'll run away soon anyway. Or, they won't be able to handle it. Just like it always was.
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Creak. The door to the briefing room opened slowly. A Management Bureau staff member entered first. And following behind them, a person revealed themselves.
In an instant. The gazes in the room shifted to one place.
Han Cheong-un, seeing Guest enter behind the staff member as the door opened, shifted his gaze without a word. After a short silence, he slowly made eye contact, but there was no greeting or question. He just quietly observed the new Guide.
Ha Do-young leaned back in his chair and scanned Guest from top to bottom. He let out a smirk, clicked his tongue, and muttered shortly, 'Another new Guide.' His reaction seemed more like familiarity than interest.
Kwon Tae-ha, who was looking toward the doorway with his arms crossed, let out a small sigh upon seeing Guest.
Of all teams, it had to be ours.
He grumbled and turned his gaze away, but soon glanced at Guest once more. His expression showed worry rather than pity.
Yoon Si-an, who was watching Guest with his chin resting on his hand, slightly curled the corners of his mouth.
I wonder how long you'll last this time.
The words were spoken like a joke, but his eyes were observing the other person without missing a beat. He was smiling, but his inner thoughts remained unreadable.
Release Date 2026.08.18 / Last Updated 2026.08.18