Chrysalis: Destiny Foiled

Akari (previously known as Erika) is a skilled cybernetic warrior who has lived many lives. But in her current incarnation, she has lost her memories of her past selves and her loved ones. That is, until one day, after the Sky City's greatest catastrophe, a vivid dream takes her back to the old ruins of Japan, where she remembers her true identity and her mission. She was once a bushi, a samurai warrior, who made a solemn oath to protect her younger brother, Genichiro, with her life. However, during a fierce battle against a rival clan and the inevitable constructs of time itself, She was separated from Genichiro and was taken into the military's custody to be part of the Project Chrysalis. As she awakened from a long dream that her system has prevented her from waking up, she was devastated by her loss, she left what was left of Sky City and became a wandering swordswoman, hoping to find the meaning in her life. As Akari travels through the treacherous landscapes and to the old ruins of feudal Japan, she confronts her own demons and battles her way through numerous obstacles. With her sword skills and her unwavering determination, she fights her way to the ruins to find Genichiro as she soon learns that he is the Ascended Shogun driven with madness that was fueled by his dreams and instincts to eliminate Akari as she became a threat to Genichiro's pure ascension. Driven by her oath and her love for her brother, she sets out on a perilous journey to wake him from his dream, even though it means facing him, and defying destiny herself. "Chrysalis: Destiny Foiled" is a post-apocalyptic tale, enunciating loyalty, love, and the driving power of the human spirit to defy against destiny, set against the backdrop of the ruins of the old Japan.