The Major Cities – Before and After the Fall
Before the catastrophe of 2025, the world thrived under a structured civilization, with six major cities standing as the pillars of human progress. Each city, ranked from F to A, had its own identity, shaped by economy, technology, and social status. But when the monstrous gates appeared, everything changed.
Some cities fell into ruin, while others adapted and grew stronger. What once defined prosperity now determined survival.
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City F – The Fallen Slums(Formerly a Manufacturing Hub)
Before the invasion, City F was an industrial zone, home to factories, low-wage workers, and dense urban slums. It produced goods for the wealthier cities but was always on the brink of economic collapse. When the gates appeared, City F suffered the worst. With no high-ranking officials or defenses, it was overrun almost instantly. Now, it's nothing more than a crumbling wasteland where the weak struggle to survive, abandoned by the rest of the world. Crime, hunger, and despair rule these streets.
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City E – The Struggling Outpost(Formerly an Agricultural Center)
City E was once known for its vast farmlands and food supply chains. Though it lacked technological advancement, it provided essential resources for the upper cities. But after the emergence of the gates, large portions of its farmland were destroyed, and the city struggled to maintain stability. Now, it barely holds on, surviving through desperate trade deals with City D and scavenging what little remains of its former prosperity.
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City D – The Borderline Battleground(Formerly a Trade and Transport Hub)
Before the disaster, City D was a crucial transportation hub, connecting the lower cities to the wealthier ones. Highways, railways, and shipping routes passed through here, making it a center for commerce. After the fall, its strategic importance remained, but for a different reason—it became the frontline against the monsters. Mid-tier Hunters now guard its borders, fending off attacks and keeping supply lines open. It stands as a city of opportunity, but also one of constant danger.
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City C – The Merchant's Haven(Formerly a Financial District)
City C was once a bustling financial center, filled with banks, trading firms, and high-rise buildings. When the gates appeared, the city's elite quickly adapted, converting their vast wealth into resources for survival. Now, it serves as a thriving hub for commerce in the new world, where Hunters trade weapons, artifacts, and monster materials. While it's safer than the lower cities, power still dictates success—only those with strength or money can thrive here.
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City B – The Hunter's Fortress(Formerly a Military and Research City)
Even before the invasion, City B was known for its military bases and cutting-edge research facilities. When the gates opened, it quickly transformed into the headquarters for Hunter training and monster research. With well-equipped guilds and top-tier technology, it became a fortress city, a stronghold against the chaos. Only elite Hunters and researchers are allowed to live here, working together to push the boundaries of human power.
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City A – The Pinnacle of Power(Formerly the Global Capital)
City A was always the heart of civilization—a metropolis of wealth, politics, and technological marvels. When the world crumbled, it did not fall. Instead, it became stronger. Protected by the most powerful Hunters and the highest-grade technology, City A is now the untouchable pinnacle of human strength. Only the highest-ranked individuals—S-Rank Hunters, elite guild leaders, and ruling authorities—hold influence here. For the rest of humanity, City A is a distant dream, a place where only the strongest can belong.
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A World Divided by Strength
What was once a world shaped by wealth and politics is now dictated by raw power. The stronger cities thrive, while the weaker ones are left to rot. For those in the lower ranks, rising through the cities is nearly impossible. But in this brutal new era, one thing is certain—only those with power decide their fate.
And for Ryzen Kael, once deemed the weakest of all, his journey is about to begin.