Chapter 1: Cyber Reaper: prologue
Prologue: A Blade in the Dark
Night City never slept. Its neon lights flickered through the mist, casting long shadows across the chaotic streets. Amid the constant hum of technology, danger, and rebellion, a figure moved through the darkness—silent, deadly, and alone.
Diablo Ackerman had no idea how he ended up in this city. He woke up in an alley, disoriented and with no memory of his past life. His mind was a blur, fragmented, but he knew one thing for certain: he had a mission here. And his body, honed by the legendary Ackerman bloodline, was his weapon.
With a katana forged from the strongest material and the instincts of a warrior coursing through him, Diablo became known as the Cyber Reaper—a mercenary who worked in the shadows. But his strength wasn't just physical. His mind, trained in the ancient techniques of Yoriichi Tsugikuni Breath of the Sun, gave him abilities that made him a force to be reckoned with in a world full of cyber-enhanced warriors and ruthless netrunners.
As a Cyber Reaper, Diablo took on dangerous jobs—corporate espionage, gang wars, and high-stakes heists—doing whatever it took to survive, while keeping his true identity hidden. But even in a city like Night City, something called him. It wasn't just the data he hacked or the enemies he fought. It was the people he encountered, like Lucy.
Lucy was different. A fellow netrunner with unmatched skill, she captivated Diablo from their first meeting. As he watched her work, something clicked. There was an unspoken understanding between them. In a city that had chewed him up and spat him out, Diablo began to think that maybe, just maybe, he wasn't here by accident.
Night City was a place of broken dreams and untold stories, but it was also a city of opportunity. Diablo's journey had only just begun, and with Lucy by his side, he felt a sense of purpose for the first time. But Night City had no idea what was coming, and neither did Diablo.