## Synopsis: Nicholas Hustler and the Awakening of REX ZODIACI **Nicholas Hustler** and his best friend, **Hiyori**, are outsiders in a world divided by zodiac nations. As unclaimed orphans, they don't belong to any specific nation. Their lives take a dramatic turn on the **Day of the "Genus Ritus"**, a ritual where orphans are sorted into their corresponding zodiac nation. However, the ritual is disrupted by **Lord Ezra**, the leader of the Aries Nation. He and his **Hell Hounds** invade the Earth Temple with a sinister purpose: to kill the **Cursed Child**, a child sent from "Mt. Caelestis " to interfere with the birth rite. As the chaos unfolds, **Lady Olympus**, an angel tasked with protecting the nations, approaches Nicholas with a startling revelation. She reveals his true destiny: Nicholas is the next in line to become the **13th sign, Ophiuchus, the Serpent Bearer**. This newfound knowledge sets Nicholas on a perilous journey, where he must confront his destiny and face the challenges that come with being the chosen one.