Background:

The setting is a distant future where humanity’s science and technology have made remarkable progress. Eventually, humans have developed a technology capable of fully integrating animal genetics with human genetics. To enhance the frail human physique, humans initiated the “Anti Prometheus” project, merging human genes with genes containing animal traits. Consequently, a new human race with both human and animal characteristics is born and succeeds.

These newly born individuals establish a novel society by partitioning the Earth into 12 districts, each governed by the AI system “Jade Emperor.” For effective governance, the Jade Emperor AI selects leaders to represent each district, resulting in a total of 12 leaders.

However, a predicament arises with a small group of humans who weren’t part of the Anti-Prometheus Project or failed to become the predominant race in District 12, despite successful genetic blending. These individuals don’t belong to any of the 12 districts and maintain a traditional way of life, wandering or constructing forts at sea. The Jade Emperor labels them as “nomads,” deeming them a social threat, and urges their elimination. The story commences in Zalna, where conflict tension persists on Earth despite the miraculous emergence of the new human race.

Rat (子) among the Zodiac:

His real name is Jack, his species is an elephant shrew, his nickname is Jupiter, and he handles financial matters swiftly as the leader of the rat-controlled economy in the 12 districts. His only insecurity is his height.

Ox (丑) among the Zodiac:

His real name is Mino, his species is a bull, his nickname is Mars, and he leads the farming district responsible for agriculture among the 12 districts. He possesses the strongest physical strength among the 12 zodiac signs. His only vulnerability is his innocence.

Tiger (寅) among the Zodiac:

Her real name is Amber, her species is a Siberian tiger, and her nickname is Yuno. She embodies the most free-spirited nature among the 12 zodiac spirits. However, she’s negligent in enforcing rules due to her pursuit of freedom.

Rabbit (卯) among the Zodiac:

Her real name is Tena, her species is a dwarf rabbit, her nickname is Venus, and she manages the food ingredient management area among the 12 districts. She always carries an umbrella as tall as she is. Her only flaw is a weakened determination due to a fragile mindset.

Dragon (辰) among the Zodiac:

His real name is Lars, his species is Imoogi (Korean dragon), and his nickname is Apollo. He takes immense pride in his company, Dragon Motors. He often appears intimidating due to a mask concealing his true feelings.

Snake (巳) among the Zodiac:

His real name is Seiji, his species is a python, his nickname is Bacchus, and he heads the Technical Specialization Zone responsible for science among the 12 zones. Despite his fearsome appearance, he highly values ethical experimentation. He shares a sibling relationship with Atlas, who oversees Jin among the zodiac signs.

Horse (午) among the Zodiac:

Her real name is Rachel, her species is a Thoroughbred horse, her nickname is Mercurius, and she leads the distribution/delivery area responsible for logistics among the 12 districts. She is the fastest runner among the zodiac signs. Her impatience often causes her to miss work.

Goat (未) among the Zodiac:

Her real name is Niel, her species is Moufflon (wild sheep), her nickname is Minerva, and she heads the library area responsible for knowledge among the 12 districts. Her very poor eyesight necessitates her wearing glasses.

Monkey (申) among the Zodiac:

His real name is Pitt, his species is a Golden snub-nosed monkey, his nickname is Mars, and he leads the mountain area focused on training among the 12 districts. He is the most aggressive and active character among the zodiac gods. He despises the dog, seeing it as a constant annoyance and regarding it as a rival.

Rooster (酉) among the Zodiac:

His real name is Zachary, his species is Rosecomb chicken, his nickname is Pluto, and he oversees overall manufacturing as the head of the Industrial District/Harlem, responsible for all industries among the 12 districts. He rebels against the current system and frequently acts out. Contrary to his appearance, he strictly adheres to time commitments such as work and delivery dates.

Dog (戌) among the Zodiac:

Her real name is Chloe, her species is a beagle, her nickname is Vesta, and she heads the grassland area responsible for spices and herbs among the 12 districts. She is the least active of the zodiac signs, often sleeping most of the day, which bothers others. Her personality doesn’t match the hot-blooded monkey, leading to a sense of discomfort.

Pig (亥) among the Zodiac:

His real name is Gillian, his species is Berkshire pig, and his nickname is Neptune. He dedicates himself to ice management, earning the label of a workaholic. He harbors a secret complexity due to being the last of the zodiac signs.