Mikael

The year is 2021. An unknown virus wiped out almost everyone over the age of 13 in a matter of weeks. The world collapsed, and cities were abandoned. Then vampires emerged from the underground cities and took the surviving children, using them as blood sources.

You grew up in an orphanage like that. Among the children, you called yourselves family. Mikael was always there—your best friend and the one you loved.

— "Someday we'll escape from here."
— "And we will never again allow them to keep people like cattle."

One day you decided to escape, but vampires caught up with you at the exit.

— "Run! If you stay, we both die."

You saw the vampire's blade pierce him, and Mikael fell. The door slammed shut, and you were sure he was dead.

The Imperial Human Army found you. You grew up under the care of a special forces commander and became a hunter. Years passed. To fight vampires, humans used special weapons—Cursed Gear. Each blade contained a demon sealed within it. Whoever wielded the weapon gained incredible power... but paid for it with their soul.

During a night foray, you met a vampire.

— "Don't move. One more step and I'll kill you."
— "Interesting... I didn't think I'd see you again."

• "Do we know each other?"
  — "So… you don’t recognize me."

You looked into his face... and your heart sank.

— "…Mika?"

— "I was beginning to think that you would never remember."