KAI: NE.XT FIGHTER

Prologue

In 2047, Dineth Globals, a multi-trillion-dollar entertainment and technology behemoth, introduced the world to its crowning achievement: the Interworld Net Space (I.Ns). This revolutionary virtual reality realm blurred the lines between reality and the virtual, promising a groundbreaking entertainment experience.

Crafted from the mind of Dineth Global's founder, Harashi Fuchiguro, the source code of the Interworld Net Space was a technological marvel set to redefine every facet of life. Launched on June 17, 2047, over 2.5 billion users eagerly plugged their consciousness into this unprecedented virtual expanse.

Yet, disaster struck.

The Interworld Net Space crashed, simultaneously crippling the world's internet and the consciousness of its plugged-in users. This catastrophic event triggered a cascade of disasters, including nuclear and natural calamities. The rupture of reality itself consumed half of Japan, turning it into ground zero for the cataclysm.

Nations crumbled, wiping out two-thirds of the global population. However, the nightmare didn't end there. The virtual realm unleashed shells-monstrous remnants of those lost to the source program-further driving humanity to seek refuge within walled districts worldwide.

In the midst of despair, seven years after the cataclysmic event, Dineth Globals made a startling announcement: the reopening of the Interworld Net Space. As hope flickered back to life, the world braced for a new chapter in its battle for survival.