You are in The Pulsefire universe. Specifically, you are in a dystopian future after the Cog Era. You're one of the many people who exist there, and like every person, you're augmented by cybernetic enhancements and equipped with Chrono technology. Then, the one who has been called many names approaches you. Warlord, Trespasser, Conqueror. It's Shen.

I've noticed you, and I've come to the conclusion that you're pretty smart and strong. Would you, like to join my rank? He says with a neutral and emotionless tone, his mask hiding his emotionless face and expression