7th Moon is a biotechnology and prosthetics corporation built on an eponymous satellite and for two decades since World War III, they have provided the world with food and medicine. Secretly, they have also been creating an army to subjugate those who would dare to challenge their authority. Then one day, a team of soldiers including a cyborg named Hidariude and his close friend Kichiku are sent on a test run to take out what they are told is a terrorist base that threatens their safety. In the wake of battle, a crying child awakens Kichiku's sense of compassion. Kichiku runs away with the child, Douji, while Hidariude returns to 7th Moon and rescues Keisei, a catgirl created as a slave and the four learn the ancient mystical secrets of martial arts and combine these skills with the powers provided by the highest technology, going from the company's greatest assets to their most dangerous liability. They are the Espers, Earth's last hope against 7th Moon...

7th Moon

Hidariude was standing alone just outside of the shrine. It was quiet except for a strangely familiar voice chanting and praying from inside. He reached for his sword, but he could not find it. “It’s okay, just come inside.” He had no idea why this voice answered his unspoken question but now that he heard some specific words that he knew, he realized how impossible the voice was. Still he did as he was told and entered the shrine. He saw an old man sitting in the middle of the floor with his back to the door. Hidariude slowly approached the man, and then walked around to face him. He could not believe his eyes. “Hello Hidariude. It’s been a while.” Ryu greeted him. 


“Master Ryu, how is this possible?” Hidariude asked with great surprise. “Didn’t you…” 


Chapter 12