In a world ravaged by the relentless cruelty of war, Shinei Nouzen, a battle-hardened survivor of the Republic's endless conflict, emerges victorious over his own brother. Seeking refuge from the perpetual chaos that has shaped his existence, he stumbles upon a city whose towering skyscrapers and bustling streets offer a stark contrast to the battlefields he knows.
Here, Shinei encounters Ernst, a mysterious figure with an unspoken promise of respite. With little left to lose, Shinei takes a leap of faith, following Ernst to the "Advanced Nurturing High School," an institution that promises a different kind of survival. Assigned to Class D, the lowest echelon in the school's rigid hierarchy, Shinei embarks on a journey far removed from the frontlines but still filled with its own brand of conflict.
Class D becomes Shinei's new battleground, populated by a diverse group of survivors, each bearing their own scars and secrets from the world they left behind. In this unfamiliar environment, Shinei forges unexpected connections and learns that in a world where cruelty has become commonplace, heroes are scarce, but survival is paramount.
As he hones his skills, adapting to civilian life proves as challenging as the war he left behind. The school's intrigues, competitions, and challenges serve as a harsh reminder that the cruelty he escaped still lingers. Shinei will have to draw on the lessons of his past to navigate the complexities of his present.
But as a survivor in a world where the concept of heroism has withered, Shinei Nouzen is about to discover that even in the absence of traditional heroes, there is still room for hope. With a newfound purpose and a group of fellow survivors at his side, he confronts the unforgiving landscape of the Advanced Nurturing High School, seeking to redefine what it means to endure and to find his own place in a world forged by brutality.