SY (March 28)/Synopsis

## Past

Born in the nation of Pathos, Samuel was forced to flee his home at age 4 because of his developing meta ability. He got separated from his parents along the way, and it is believed they were killed by bandits.

## Story

### Prologue

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* The world’s history is detailed
* Samuel Yukimura is introduced as the central protagonist, possessing seemingly “heroic” aspirations and vacillating core values/motives
* Takali Aviur, a female king of the nation of Pathos, is introduced as the primary antagonist, whose mission has been to conquer more land for her kingdom and purge the world of metahumans (Goetia-users) despite being one herself
* The Paranormal Salvation Army is introduced as a paramilitary organization with the goal to help metahumans during the resurgence of Goetias, due to the widespread prejudice held against them; they are at war with the Pathos-Protivník Coalition, an alliance between two anti-metahuman nations

### Aptitude Test Arc

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* Samuel attempts joining the PSA at age 14
* Samuel’s first somatic examination determines that he is 167 centimeters tall, weighs 68 kilograms, and possesses moderate muscle mass

### Basic Training Arc

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* Samuel undergoes a year of extreme training

### First Mission Arc

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* Samuel takes out his first villain team, the Iron Wolves

### Kismet Island Raid Arc

When nearing the island’s locations on the boat ride, he begins experiencing mild headaches and dreamlike visions of an indistinct figure with luminous green eyes observing him. Samuel is then confronted by Null Následovník when storming the Kismet Island base with the raid team, who claims to feel as though they have already met before and mumbles something in regards to his aura, but the interaction ends shortly afterward when he is attacked by a guard. Samuel suddenly feels a shock go through his body and he unwittingly shoots out black energy tendrils that begin demolishing nearby walls amok, later suffering seizure-like symptoms such as intermittent fatigue and blurred vision.

### Villain Escapees Arc

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* Multiple prisons across the country are attacked simultaneously, releasing several hundred villains and fourteen truly dangerous metahumans

### Pathos-Protivník War Arc

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* Pastel Reeds is assassinated without his knowledge

### The Nightfall Hunt Arc

Sometime after the conflict, Samuel is made aware that he's being targeted by multiple hired assassins after one attacks him, whom he questions in order to figure out the situation at hand. The female assassin, named Ina De Angelis, reveals her status as a paid hitman who was told to kill Samuel Yukimura for the purpose of exterminating the army's opposition and getting ahold of his power. She proceeds to insult Pastel Reeds, which causes him to briefly express anger as the woman continues to say he won’t make it through the night. Samuel quietly places his hand on her face and kills her with Destruction, looking off into the distance and seeing two more assassins looking right back at him while stationed on a ruined tower three kilometers south.

Suddenly, a whistling bullet whooshes by, alerting him of their oncoming attack. The sun is beginning to set, and it is now nightfall – the hunt has begun.

* Asylum City is carpet firebombed

### Infiltration of Pathos Arc

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* Samuel works undercover to identify an enigmatic subordinate of Takali, going by the pseudonym Judas Reeds in honor of his deceased commander, Pastel Reeds.
* At the end, Samuel is convinced by his friends to end his nonstop crusade, but only after they wear him down through combat and Lucas berates him for his “ridiculous behavior as-of-late,” which he simply answers with “fine” before passing out.

### Visser Family Arc

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* Samuel awakens in the Visser Estate and promptly given a hard wash by Lucas
* Norika Visser is introduced as an ally despite her background as the daughter of a Pathos noble

### Strawberry Celebration Arc

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* Samuel returns with his friends via plane to Oilfrad, making it in time for the Strawberry Celebration

### No Man's Land Arc

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* Samuel returns to Asylum City, embracing his new, globally-feared persona to employ psychological warfare
	+ Asylum City is now considered a “no man’s land” by the nation, and all exits or entrances have been cut off

## Alternate futures

### Paranormal Genocide: Completed

In this timeline, Takali Aviur succeeded in exterminating every metahuman, excluding the exiled and on-the-run Samuel Yukimura. There are presumably a few others still left alive, but the public views the subspecies as extinct.