PEPPER HUSK (English)

In this world, people, after experiencing memorable events in their lives, such as the loss of a loved one, an attempted murder, or a near-death experience, may undergo a process called Ascension, where an invisible flame begins to burn within their heart's flesh. This flame is called "Soulspark." Although many die from the pain, many bodies manage to adapt to the energy and benefit from it. Those who can control it and perpetuate it to outside of their bodies are "Fieries".



A Fiery can develop genetic abilities known as "Rifts," where their energy is molded into useful ways for various situations.



When a Fiery reaches their peak of power and self-control, they can transform through "Burnout," a state where their own internal energy takes control of the body, allowing it to consume them completely.



The story begins in Japan in 2019, where a large military and religious organization called the "Pentaculum" operates, created to defend the country from attacks by various terrorist groups.



The Pentaculumeconfiscates people from society to become "Bishops," who, while preaching in temples, also fight on the front lines.



We are then introduced to Aomine Luppo, the protagonist, a young Bishop who preaches in one of the Church's Temples. This same temple was attacked by a notorious terrorist group known as "The Sheriffs," whose members possess paranormal powers. Luppo was then tortured and lost his sight. Due to his blindness, he was expelled from the clergy and thrown onto the streets.



Wandering the streets, emaciated and without eating for days, he is rescued one day by a man who introduces himself as Yuudai Reno.



Reno took him to a ramen restaurant and, upon his return, planned to let him stay at his apartment. But they were stopped by a mysterious man who was stalking them. This man had a star-shaped badge pinned to his chest, and upon noticing it, Reno was certain he was a Sheriff.



Then, Reno summoned a giant paper airplane and flew Luppo away.



Realizing the world is now gray and dangerous, Reno decides to introduce Luppo to Scoville, an organization of Fieries who work against the Pentaculum and the Sheriffs, and defend civilians from oppression and attacks by enemy groups.



Luppo then meets many powerful people, and now he must train to become a successful Fiery!