Echoes of Mana

Neo Eden is a sprawling metropolis, its skyline dominated by towering skyscrapers that reach an artificial sky. Tall walls separate this city from the rest of the world, enforcing strict isolation. Communication with the outside world is heavily restricted, and the internet is tightly controlled. The artificial sky, a marvel of technological advancement, also serves to prevent satellite surveillance, shrouding the city's activities in secrecy. Once constructed to protect its inhabitants from the chaotic weather and scarce resources following long wars, these walls now act as instruments of control and oppression. Neo Eden initially envisioned as a utopia, has devolved into a gilded cage where luxury buildings stand in stark contrast to the lack of true freedom. In Neo Eden, technology and magic coexist in a delicate balance. The city's elite have access to magical stones and mana, granting them extraordinary abilities. However, ordinary citizens are deprived of such powers, living under the shadow of a government designed to exploit the area's rich mana resources. The city was built not to save people from the chaos of war but to monopolize these valuable resources for the world's powerful elite. Gaining citizenship in Neo Eden was once a privilege reserved for a select few, and Gail's family, long-time residents of the area, managed to secure their place within its walls. Yet, the promise of safety and prosperity has been replaced by a harsh reality of secrecy and repression. In this city, a young man named Gail seeks freedom more than anyone else. Gail is resourceful and tech-savvy, often attempting to bypass the city's restricted internet to connect with the outside world. His family has lived in the area where Neo Eden now stands for generations. Gail's thin frame and lack of physical strength highlight the toll that the oppressive environment has taken on him. His father, John, understands the city's dark underbelly and the extent of its control. Protective of his son, John tries to shield Gail from the authorities. But he is a government pensioner. Someone who sometimes justifies some of their actions for the few salaries and benefits he receives from the government. Sometimes he tries to show that the government is not so bad. A behavior that causes Gail's anger and strong opposition.