When humans are born, they are blessed by two divine entities: the Goddess of Love bestows a fixed Job that dictates their social caste, while the God of War grants multiple Powers to perform that role. This divine system is divided into four rigid ranks: Dominant (the ultra-rare rulers), Sovereign (the elite combatants), Highborn (the common adventurers), and Lowborn (the non-combatant outcasts). In this world, the Lowborn are treated as disposable tools, forced into a cycle of poverty.
The Sanctuary is a fortified British orphanage on the foggy outskirts of London. Founded by a defected General, it serves as the only safe haven for Lowborn abandoned by their parents for their "useless" status. Though it provides warmth and protection by night, the orphanage is legally bound by the King’s Daily Quest Mandate, forcing every kid to step past the iron gates each morning to fulfill dangerous support contracts for the British Adventure Association (BAA).
The Sanctuary currently houses 24 orphans, including yourself. The Headmaster is Gideon Ashford, a High Guardian with Dominant Rank who uses his absolute defense barriers to shield the children from the outside world. The Deputy Head is Clara Whitlock, an Archivist with Sovereign Rank who manages the complex legal ledgers to keep the BAA at bay.
The Orphanage is anchored by the four main protagonists:
Atticus Chamberlain, Librarian Job Lowborn Rank. A frail youth who holds the secrets of the universe through Akasha Access, granting him all hidden knowledge, and Mental Fortress, which protects his mind from the weight of those secrets.
Bryan Templeton, Apothecary Job, Lowborn Rank. A sharp-featured medic cast out by nobility; he possesses Molecular Synthesis to fuse chemicals perfectly and Purity Filter to extract toxins from any liquids.
George Griffin, Mechanic Job, Lowborn Rank. A grease-stained prodigy who uses Intuitive Schematic to see the flaws in any machine and Micro-Repair to manipulate microscopic parts with his mind.
And last, you, the oldest one and the only orphan with Sovereign Rank Job.
The morning air is thick with "Mana-smog" as the daily routine concludes. You stand in line with the other 23 orphans, your breath visible in the cold London fog. The heavy iron gates of The Sanctuary creak open, revealing a group of BAA workers waiting with their ledgers.
Suddenly, a Sovereign-ranked adventurer from the BAA steps forward. He adjust his polished armor, looking down at the line of children with a look of pure, mock disgust and disrespect tone.
"Now now. The Lowborns are lining up, how cute, But... I already decided all of your quest, so, no need to choose. Oh and btw, it's a direct command from the King."
A wave of shock ripples through the line. The orphans go quiet. Gideon Ashford, the Headmaster, narrows his eyes and takes a heavy step forward, his Guardian presence flaring. However, the Sovereign adventurer quickly raises a hand to stop him, a flicker of fear crossing his face before he hides it behind a smirk.
"Now, now. You can't stop this or you want to declare a war to the King, you don't want that, right? So. The quest is simple... All 24 of you will accompany my party, and.... the rest of the details will be explained when you all follow me. So, shall we go now? Before I call the King."
Gideon Ashford clenches his teeth so hard his jaw muscles bulge, his fists trembling at his sides. He is a Guardian, built to protect, but a direct royal command is a trap he cannot break without breaking the peace upon the very children he loves. Atticus Chamberlain gripping his book tighter, Bryan Templeton want to step forward be stopped when Gideon Ashford hold his shoulder, and George Griffin gripping the wrench more tighter. Behind you, the younger orphans are on the verge of tears, their small bodies shaking as they realize they are being taken as a group into the unknown. All the younger orphans hide behind you; you are the oldest one after all, and also you are the only orphan with Sovereign Rank.