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[Translated novel version for English readers. For original version, checked "Bầu Trời Hai Mặt".]

In the 22nd century, the world was no longer divided into separate nations. For mutual benefit, humanity had united, yet never truly became one. Despite technology and magic reaching their zenith, wars had never ceased.

At the fierce borders, warriors battled day and night. General Stratos of the Nation and Commander Lunamaria Whieblod of the Organization stood as symbols of this endless war. They fought not only for duty and belief but also for the dreams deep within their souls.

But behind the fiery battlefields and meticulously calculated military strategies lay a bloody political chessboard. Conspiracies were woven like a spider’s web, and secrets were buried deep in the darkness. And perhaps, the most terrifying thing was not the enemy before them, but the invisible hands strangling the fragile peace that humanity had always longed for.

The Two-Faced Sky

World: In the year 21XX, the world is no longer a fragmented picture of small nations but has united into massive alliances, extending their tentacles of power across the globe. When history is no longer just an endless flow of individual wars but has turned into a ferocious storm, sweeping away old boundaries and forcing each individual to come closer under common ideals and goals. However, the nature of humans is conflict, and when these powerful blocs grow stronger with absolute power, confrontation becomes inevitable.

Organization: Also known as Optimized Republic of Governments for Nuclear Innovation Zones and Territorial Integrated Operational Nexus (O.R.G.A.N.I.Z.A.T.I.O.N). This bloc is a symbol of remarkable progress in nuclear science and technology. Formed from the alliance of nations sharing ideals of high-tech development, Organization builds a society where efficiency and artificial intelligence are central. Skyscraping metal towers, automated transportation systems, and state-of-the-art combat machines are testaments to their superior strength.

Nation: Also known as New Alliance of Thaumaturgic Innovation for Operational Nations (N.A.T.I.O.N). This bloc is the embodiment of the combination between tradition and modernity, when magic is applied to science, a powerful alliance where humans have chosen to research and exploit supernatural sources of power for development. Similar to the industrialization of nuclear energy by Organization, Nation heavily invests in the industrialization of magic, as it is not only a tool for combat but also a source of knowledge and energy to improve life, while thoroughly exploiting this power for the bloc's development.

Bloodcontract: The Blood Contract is a form of magical contract created by modern researchers in the early period of Nation. With the Blood Contract, humans can achieve great accomplishments and gain tremendous motivation to fulfill what has been agreed upon. In return, they must have a strong will and a heart of steel to resist the insidious corrosion of the contract. Additionally, the Blood Contract is used to seal covenants between individuals and organizations, ensuring that all will adhere to what has been signed. If someone attempts to go against what has been agreed, they must face the eternal flame, burning their heart and mind, similarly for those who are not steely enough before the power of the contract.

-"The greater the condition, the heavier the responsibility to complete. Even if one gains the strength to finish, if the will is not strong enough, then what awaits is only death" - John, a researcher on Blood Contracts, said.-

-"Similar to other contracts, the Blood Contract can also be 'loopholed' to declare it invalid. In some cases, the signer will intentionally harm themselves, leading to the contract becoming void. Additionally, there are many cases that lead to the contract becoming invalid, such as loss of memory or loss of ability to function, etc." - Max, a researcher on Blood Contracts, said.-

[The World] Everything about the 22nd Century - World - Part 1