Sons of Hatred

CHAPTER II: Echoes of Silence

The wild vegetation has taken hold among the rusting rubble of what was once civilization. Carver advances with deliberate and prudent steps as he enters uncharted terrain. The surrounding landscape is a combination of untamed wilderness and ruined structures. Twisted trees reach for a perpetually overcast sky, their claw-like branches tearing at the clouds that never clear. Plants grow haphazardly, invading every corner of the devastated world, covering the remains of roads and structures that time has made its own.

The air is thick with humidity, making it difficult to breathe, and is mixed with the scent of decaying vegetation and a metallic taste reminiscent of blood. The environment is one of death and decay, yet there is life to be found in every shadow. Creatures have adapted to survive in this challenging setting. Carver is undeterred, focused on his mission and not distracted by his surroundings. He is experienced in this kind of landscape, having crossed numerous devastated lands and is not intimidated by this particular scene. The expansive view before him is not unfamiliar.

In its heyday, civilization had risen to a level of ambition that ultimately led to its downfall. Decades ago, the major powers engaged in an all-out war that resulted in the destruction of long-held values and beliefs. There were no clear victors in that war; rather, the losers were left trapped in a fractured world. Cities collapsed, governments collapsed, and society as they knew it disintegrated into factions struggling to survive.

Into this environment of ongoing uncertainty comes Viktor, a man of enigmatic background whose vision makes him a crucial figure for the future of the company. Where others see obstacles, he sees potential. Viktor's combination of charisma and strength enables him to achieve the seemingly impossible: he unites the disparate clans into a basic yet effective political system. It is not a utopian system; it is, in fact, quite fragile, sustained by temporary alliances and the strength of Viktor's will. In this new world, each clan has its designated role and is governed by a hierarchy based on the ability to survive and the capacity to control resources. Disputes are frequent, but Viktor has created a council that maintains a fragile peace. In this new order, decisions are made by those who can assert themselves, and loyalty is as volatile as the world they live in.

Carver, a seasoned military professional, has been an integral part of this system from its inception, traversing between clans and undertaking assignments without reservation. The Exonarians, the faction to which he belongs, are the defenders of this new order, safeguarding the freedom and principles that persist, albeit distorted by the conflict. However, in this environment, freedom has a cost, and peace is only a tenuous reality.

The history of the Gen-Asaris dates back to the dissolution of the former global superpowers. In the context of global upheaval, a coalition of countries and billionaires saw an opportunity to exert control by leveraging their resources to launch an ambitious project of re-humanization. The Gen-asaris had a clear goal: to rebuild humanity from the ground up using advanced bioengineering to create a new species free of the weaknesses of the past. For a time, they were the dominant force. Their technology and vision of the future spread like a promise of salvation in the midst of chaos. However, not everyone embraced that future. The Exonarians, former soldiers and citizens who refused to lose their identity in the name of this new humanity, rebelled.

This resulted in a conflict between the two sides, an ideological and territorial war that has had a significant impact on the world. The Gen-asaris are not just scientists; they are proponents of progress, willing to make significant sacrifices to achieve their vision. Carver has experienced firsthand the consequences of this approach: people transformed into monsters, bodies manipulated beyond recognition, all in the name of evolution.

Viktor emerged as the leader of the rebellion at this juncture. When the oppression of the Gén-asaris became unbearable, he was the one who rebelled to confront them.