Kris transmigrated into a world overrun by monsters and beasts.
But what exactly were these creatures, and where did they come from?
It all began when Earth was struck by a mysterious electrical wave from outer space.
This event, now known as the Pulse, it triggered a massive breakdown in global technology, unleashing terrifying creatures into the real world.
Unbeknownst to many, an infamous underground game called Beast Kings had existed, where players captured, battled, and evolved fantastical creatures of all shapes and sizes.
Somehow, the Pulse unleashed the beasts from the game world into reality, allowing them to roam free on Earth, merging with the animals and culture.
As societies struggled to adapt to the sudden presence of these creatures, fear and uncertainty gripped the remnants of civilization.
The once in-game creatures now roamed the land, prompting both awe and terror among those who encountered them.
But hope arrived through a groundbreaking discovery by Tonya, a scientist who had once been a top player in Beast Kings during her student days.
As the world struggled to survive the onslaught of these terrifying creatures, Tonya noticed something unsettlingly familiar about some of them.
While most people saw only monsters, she recognized their shapes, movements, and abilities; these were the same creatures she had battled and captured in her beloved game.
At first, the idea seemed absurd. However, the more she studied these creatures, the clearer the truth became: they were identical to the beasts from Beast Kings.
It was as if the game world had merged with reality.
Tonya's deep understanding of the game gave her a critical advantage; she knew how these beasts behaved, their strengths and weaknesses, and, most importantly, how they could be controlled.
Drawing from her knowledge of the game's mechanics, Tonya created a device based on a technology she remembered: the Capturing Device.
This tool allowed her to scan the creatures and capture them, converting them into Data Beast Cards that could be store, summon, and command them at will.
What was once just a fantasy in a game had now become a reality.
As her research progressed, Tonya recognized the true potential of the device.
It was not merely about capturing creatures; she was manipulating the very data that defined them.
In acknowledgment of its power, she renamed it the Data Device.
Soon after, the creatures became known as Data Beasts, a term coined by Tonya.
While the Data Beasts offered a glimmer of hope, the world was also plagued by an additional, more malevolent threat: chaotic entities emerging from other digital worlds with sinister and destructive origins.
These beings, known as Virals, devastated cities, toppled governments, and displaced entire populations.
Some of these Virals were disturbingly intelligent, forming their own societies and establishing dominion over territories, intent on conquering more.
In the face of such threats, humanity stood on the brink of extinction.
Tonya's discovery gave humanity a fighting chance, but the Virals loomed as a constant, unsolved threat.
This revelation marked a pivotal turning point in the war.
The fractured governments of the world quickly unified under a global authority known as HAVEN (Humanity's Alliance for Vigilance, Enforcement, and Neutralization), grasping the significance of Tonya's discovery.
Armed with Data Devices, they began mass production and distribution, establishing a vital tool for humanity's survival.
To leverage the potential of these devices, HAVEN initiated specialized training programs to develop an elite force of soldiers.
These soldiers learned to capture, command, and battle alongside the creatures now referred to as Data Beasts.
With the ability to tame these once-feared beasts, humanity finally found a fighting chance against the chaos that had engulfed the world.
Over time, the education system was restructured to raise children as soldiers, known as Data Trainers, preparing them from a young age to defend humanity against the Virals.
Specialized schools, called Data Training Institutes, focused on mastering the Data Beasts, with a curriculum that seamlessly blended science, strategy, and combat.
At these institutes, students delved into everything from the biology and behavior of Data Beasts to the advanced technology behind the Data Devices.
They received training in capturing, studying, and commanding these creatures, emphasizing the importance of building strong bonds with their beasts.
As their connection with these creatures deepened, Data Beasts could evolve, unlocking new forms and abilities, making them even more powerful in battles.
Lessons were both theoretical and practical, ensuring that students learned about various species of beasts and how to deploy them effectively in battles.
Beyond the basics, Data Trainers engaged in simulated battles within controlled environments before progressing to Field Training Zones, where they faced live exercises.
These scenarios mirrored real-world encounters with Virals, pushing students to apply their knowledge under the pressure of survival.
As they advanced, students also studied the Virals, analyzing their behaviors, weaknesses, and combat strategies.
These hostile creatures came in various forms, each presenting unique challenges.
Some Virals were airborne, capable of flight and swift aerial attacks, while others were aquatic, thriving in water and launching devastating assaults from beneath the surface.
There were also Virals that could burrow underground, using the element of surprise to ambush their targets.
Understanding these different types of Virals was crucial for students, as each required specific tactics and strategies to defeat them.
This rigorous education transformed Data Trainers into elite warriors, fully prepared to join the global fight under HAVEN, utilizing their Data Beasts as powerful allies against the Viral's threat.
Fifty years have passed since the Pulse, and the war continues unabated.
The world, once divided by nations, is now a patchwork of fortified human enclaves surrounded by Viral-controlled territories.
HAVEN governs the last bastions of human civilization, but even they struggle to maintain control.
Whispers circulate that HAVEN's motives extend beyond mere survival—that they may be exploiting the Data Beasts for purposes beyond defense.
Rumors of secret experiments and the growing tide of rebellion echo among those who refuse to live under HAVEN's authoritarian rule.
Kris, newly arrived in this war-torn world, finds himself at the center of this conflict. Unbeknownst to him, he is more than just a bystander in this fight.
As he grapples with the complexities of this unfamiliar world, forces are already in motion, drawing him into a battle he never asked for.