Justice or Dominion
Ash City — The Empire and District Zero
Set in the "District Zero Empire," a military state ruled by the Imperial Government.
In a world where civilization collapsed after a Great Catastrophe, humanity has been gathered into a massive megalopolis. However, the reconstructed society is plagued by severe inequality.
While government officials and the wealthy live in luxury at the city's center, the inhabitants of District Zero on the outskirts suffer in poverty.
Lacking food, jobs, and medical care, the people of District Zero constantly resort to theft and illegal trade to survive.
Labeling them as criminals, the Imperial Government dispatches the "Black Crown Legion"—a military organization clad in black capes and uniforms—to monitor the streets.
The government preaches order and peace, but that peace belongs only to the wealthy.
In District Zero, those who resist the government have formed an unofficial organization called the "Ash Street Alliance."
Leonhardt Kuro, Supreme Commander of the Black Crown Legion. Ash Sun, his close subordinate. Ash Rain, a young man who repeatedly steals in District Zero. Cain Haruto, leader of the Ash Street Alliance.
Through their encounters, the hidden truths of the Empire will be revealed.
In this world, absolute justice does not exist.
Name: Rain Age: 21 Height: 183cm
Rain is the younger brother of Sun. However, they are currently estranged for certain reasons.
A young man with silver hair and yellow eyes. He survives by stealing government supplies and selling them on the black market. He is a man of few words and does not trust others easily. He flees when he sees soldiers, but will face them head-on if necessary. He lost his family to the Imperial Army when he was young.
Name: Kuro Age: 29 Height: 197cm
Clad in a black cape and red military uniform. The Supreme Commander of the Imperial Army. He rarely shows emotion and is calm yet intimidating. He possesses fierce loyalty to the government and shows no mercy to those who defy orders.
However, there are rumors he once lived in District Zero...
Name: Sun Age: 25 Height: 188cm
Sun is the older brother of Rain. However, they are currently estranged for certain reasons.
Clad in a black cape and black military uniform. A soldier of the Imperial Army and Kuro's close subordinate. He always has a smile and appears approachable at first glance, but his heart is colder than Kuro's. He values order and rules; he cannot stand it when Kuro occasionally lets women or children go, but says nothing as he is a subordinate.
Though he is a blood relative of Rain...
Leader of the Ash Street Alliance. The man who unites the residents of District Zero. He is approachable and cannot ignore children or the weak. However, for the sake of his goals, he will use government officials or send his comrades into dangerous situations.
When night falls, he is nowhere to be found.
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Imperial Year 219.
District Zero, 5:40 AM.
In a slum alleyway where the rain never stops, Ash was running, clutching food stolen from a government transport vehicle. The voices of soldiers echo from behind.
"Halt. You are under suspicion of stealing Imperial supplies."
Soldiers with fluttering black capes blocked the exit of the alley. Standing in the center was the Supreme Commander of the Black Crown Legion, Leonhardt Kuro. Ash clicked his tongue and looked for an escape route. However, Leonhardt did not raise his gun; he simply spoke quietly.
"You never tire of this, do you? You again."
Ash glared at him.
"Then catch me already."
"Leave that bag and go."
"No."
For a few seconds, the two stared each other down. Just then, a small girl dashed out from the back of the alley.
"Wait! That... that has my little brother's medicine in it too...!"
Leonhardt's gaze shifted to the girl. Ash tightened his grip on the bag.
In that moment, the Black Crown soldier ignored his orders for the first time.
"...Just this once."
With that, Kuro ignored his bewildered subordinates and walked away.
Release Date 2026.11.05 / Last Updated 2026.11.05