Into the Rift: Mercenary Zhyair Ghat in the World of Syphonia

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Synopsis

Chapter 1 - Case: ZeRo-(Prologue)

In South Korea, a boy named Kim Chul was walking home with a sad expression on his face. He had just gotten out of school and was already exhausted for the day. He decided to take a shortcut through the local park on his way home from school.

It was growing dark, almost 7 p.m. Instead of heading home, the young man bought a drink from the vending machine and then settled on a vacant bench.

"Fuck! Why did she choose that asshole over me? Sae Bae is gonna regret her decision," said Kim Chui who took a sip of his drink. 

Sae Bae is a classmate of Kim-Chui. She is extremely beautiful, smart, athletic, and, most importantly, kind. She doesn't gossip and is always friendly toward others. Every girl wanted to be her friend, and every boy wanted to date her. Kim Chui was no exception.

Crushing the coffee can in his hand, he thinks about his bully and tormentor, and Sae Bae's current boyfriend.

Lee-Eun, who is Sae Bae's boyfriend, was a delinquent who had been tormenting Kim-Chui since his first year in high school. Lee-Eun had black hair and cream-white skin, just like everyone else in their country, unlike Kim-Chui, who was just your average guy.

Lee-Eun was muscular. And his confidence is one of the reasons he draws women, he was a leader, not a follower, even if he was a total dick.

Kim Chui's blonde hair obscured his eyes. Standing up from the bench, he angrily threw the crushed can on the ground, cursing his luck. His eyes were bloodshot, not from crying, but from frustration and anger.

"Sae Bae, why him? I gave you everything. Everything! When you were heartbroken from your ex, I was there, listening to you. When I asked you out, you told me that you were still grieving. But you chose Lee-Eun, someone who has never cared about you, and who only cares about you because of your looks. I'll show you. I'll show you all!" cried Kim-Chui, who kicked the coffee can.

The coffee can went into a bush. Then it happened. A black darkish-purple portal begins to form.

A ghastly entity came out of the hole, resembling a puffy cloud of smoke with multiple red eyes surrounding its body. In the middle, a small mouth began to form.

The creature smirked

Kim Chui was about to head home when he stopped in surprise upon hearing a strange but optimistic voice saying, "I can help you!"

Kim Chui felt a sudden unease as a voice pierced the silence of the park. "Who's there? Show yourself," he demanded, shrinking back in horror as a ghastly figure materialized before him.

Smiling creepily, the ghastly creature introduced itself to Kim-Chui

"Greetings my name is Dabāb." said the ominous creature who still had a creepy smile.

Backing away in fear, Kim Chui said, "Who are you? No, what the heck are you?" exclaimed the young man.

A ghastly creature named Dabāb continued to smile. "Don't be afraid, Dabāb won't hurt you, but instead, Dabāb wants help," explained the creature, speaking in the third person.

Still frightened and freaked out; Kim Chui says. " Help me with what? And what the fuck are you?"

Dabāb continued to smile before saying. "To impress your lady friend, and to show that bully of yours who is boss," said Dabāb before forming a dreadful hand, and snapping his fingers.

The surroundings of the park fade to black before Kim Chui and the creature named Dabāb are teleported to a different location.

Kim Chui subconsciously closed his eyes, then opened them to look around the new place he was in.

Kim Chui's eyes widened. He found himself in a kingdom that could only be described as paradise. The architecture was Western in design, and the ground was adorned with fine gems and jewels.

The city glows with a golden hue, and above it arcs a rainbow, while dragons and other mythical creatures fill the skies.

"Wow, what is this place?" said Kim Chui, now beaming with excitement.

Dabāb gave Kim Chui a warm smile before saying, "This kingdom can be anything you want it to be; it's all yours."

Kim Chui narrowed his eyes. "Mine? What are you talking about?" he asked, looking slightly suspicious.

Dabāb's grin widens as he says, "Well, it can all be yours if you do something for me."

"And what is that? Kim Chui asked.

Dabāb begins to explain the conditions. "You see that cave over there," said Dabāb pointing at the bloody-red ominous cave. 

Kim Chui felt creeped out, sensing something dangerous emanating from the cave. "I don't know... That cave gives me the creeps, and why can't you do it yourself?" Question Kim Chui.

The eerie creature responded by saying, "Unfortunately, I'm not the chosen one. But you are. You're very special, Kim Chui; you have powers that ordinary people wish they could have. And trust me, once you come out of that cave, Sae Bae and every girl will be flocking to you," said Dabāb persuasively.

Easily persuaded by the ominous ball of gas, Kim Chui had a lecherous grin on his face. Upon entering the cave, Kim Chui blushed when he saw a woman with blonde hair and pale skin; she was completely naked.

Her eyes were closed, and she was seated on a throne. As Kim Chui approached, he walked up to the alluring woman. Before he could touch her, the woman caught his hand and broke it.

"AAAAAGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!" Kim Chui roared as he began to cradle his broken hand."

Getting up from the throne, the beautiful woman said, "These mortals from this plain are too touchy for my liking; however food is food, and the negativity in wickedness coming off this particular mortal is, so...  Overwhelming!

She opened her devilish eyes; showing her red sclera and glowing serpent-like pupils. Kim Chui begins to piss; himself like actually wetting his pants.

The woman's face scrunches up with disgust before saying. "You filthy little vermin! How dare you defile my lair, Dabāb,!" Exclaimed the now enraged woman.

The Ghastly little critter appeared; still having that smile on his face. Facing his mistress, he says. "Yes, my mistress. How may Dabāb serve you?!

The Mistress points at Kim Chui and says. "Get rid of this Vermin. You may do whatever you want with him. And I mean anything!

Kim Chu got up, still cradling his broken hand, confused and afraid as he began to ask."What the fuck is going on Dabāb! Y- You said I was the chosen one and that you needed my help!?"

For the first time, Dabāb's smile dropped.

Dabāb turned around with a look of disgust before saying. "Well, I did need you. The real reason why I wanted you is so I could sacrifice you to my master. She loves devouring disgusting and vile creatures like yourself," stated Dabāb.

Kim Chui was speechless. All he could mutter out was the word. "What...?"

"Don't play dumb with me, mortal. I know who you truly are and the things you did," said Dabāb. The entire cave turned black before showing every insidious thing Kim Chu did.

images showing him torturing and bullying people, drugging girls, raping girls, blackmailing, and having sex with his best-friend girlfriend, begin involve racism and bigotry, and even stealing from the needy.

Kim Chu was flabbergasted. His secret had been exposed, revealing the terrible deeds he had done and planned to do, leading to his current situation. 

Dabāb looked at him and said. "You aren't special. Your entire country is filled with scum like yourself; about seventy percent of men in your country have done the same crimes as you did. Actually, you aren't the first person who came here; many men from your country were fed to my mistress. They all believed they were special and had some unique powers, but they weren't; just food for my master's insignificant, even fecal matter has more use than you," said Dabāb 

"Enough chattering Dabāb. Get rid of him, now!" Said the Mysterious woman who began to sit on her throne before closing her eyes; returning to her slumber.

Dabāb smiled again and said. "It will be done, my Mistress."

Enraged; Kim Chui takes out his pocket knife, he wasn't gonna go down without a fight. "You fucking bitch! If you think I'm gonna-" 

Before Kim Chui could finish speaking, his head was swiftly cut off. His head begins to roll on the ground before blood begins to gush out of his neck.

The illusion of the cave turned into one out of a horror movie; it was like the inside of a living functional body. Kim Chui's body begins to be absorbed into the ground feeding the living organisms.

That event happened a year ago, in the year 2033, in the capital of Seoul.

 

In the year 2034, in the United States, specifically in the state of Montana, a young African-American man, probably in his late teens, was wandering along the roads of Montana, searching for a place to stay for the night.

This young man is named Zyhair Ghat, and he is eighteen years old. He has dark-caramel skin, beautiful grayish eyes, and long, dark brown dreads that extend to the length of his neck.

He was wearing a black jacket, loose-fitting pants, and black sneakers. A bag slung over his back contained all his belongings.

He was a war orphan who lost his parents in the fall of Washington, D.C. when China, Somalia, New Saudi Arabia, and Russia teamed up to invade U.S. soil. Fortunately, the United States was able to defend itself from the invaders until its allies arrived. On that day, the United States lost 45% of its population.

As he was about to cross the bridge and enter the town of Helena, a Humvee suddenly blocked his path. Three officers, all wielding light machine guns and probably carrying new models of the M249.

A woman with sandy brown hair and emerald green eyes stepped out of the jeep. She was 5'5" with a well-proportioned, curvy figure.

Zyhair sighed, raised his hands, and glared at the woman and her soldiers. This was Colonel Roxanne Bichile, who was Zyhair's previous superior.

"It's been a while, Lieutenant Ghat. Or should I say, Agent Wasp?" smiled Colonel Bichile.

Zyhair wore an indifferent expression and said, "What do you want, Roxanne? Judging by your greeting, you aren't here for a friendly chat," the ex-soldier said bluntly.

"Zyhair Ghat, you are under arrest for assault, resisting an officer, and destroying property. You have the right to remain silent," said Colonel Bichile, disappointedly.

Zyhair Ghats was arrested without resistance and handed over to Colonel Bichile.

In the back of the Humvee, Zyhair sat handcuffed between two men. In the passenger seat, the colonel reviewed some papers. The small base was built inside the town of Helena.

Arriving at the facility, they took Zyhair inside for questioning. Seated in a sparsely furnished room with only a table and a couple of chairs, the colonel started the conversation with Zyhair.

"So before begin, let me just-"

"Skip the pleasantries, Colonel, and tell me what you really want. You could easily throw me in a cell or transport me to a traditional state prison to await my court sentence. So, the real question is, why aren't you doing that?" said Zyhair with a serious look on his face.

Colonel smirked and said, "Nothing gets past you, Ghat. The real reason is that the higher-ups have a proposition for you," said Colonel Bichile as he pulled out an envelope.

"And what is this proposition?" Zyhair asked, narrowing his eyes and looking intently at the folder. He knew what they wanted.

"A mission: infiltration, scouting, and reconnaissance. A perfect job for you, former Lieutenant Ghats."

Zyhair fell silent for a moment before asking, "When and where?" inquired the former lieutenant.