Academy City-The fabled future city and the birthplace of the Esper, the psychic with supernatural abilities made possible through science. Thirty years ahead of the world, it is the shining example of progress made through science.

Or is it, really? The brighter the light, the darker the shadow; or so they say.

For within the population of 2.3 million, 80% of which are students, trouble is brewing. Dark, secretive organisations have begun to make their move. The fate of a nameless girl of unfathomable importance hangs in the balance. And, of greatest immediacy, there is a violent, bloody battle being fought on the sixth floor of District Six General Hospital.

There are many prayers at this moment; prayers for safety, for themselves and for others. Prayers for a cure. Prayers that this nightmare is going to end. One man prays for the successful capture of his target...