The Ice-Core Meteoria

In a world driven by industrial ambition, a unique fossil fuel known as Meteorian coal has risen to become the dominant energy source, propelling steam-powered technology to unprecedented heights. Amid this era of rapid mechanization, a young coal miner named Kanata labors deep underground in grueling conditions. Despite the harsh realities of his daily life and the dire circumstances that surround him, he remains fiercely dedicated to his studies, determined to forge a better future through sheer perseverance and intellect. Kanata’s relentless routine is shattered when he breaches an unexplored vein of ore during a routine excavation. What begins as an ordinary day of mining quickly spirals into a revelation that sets the gears of fate into motion. Hidden within the depths of the earth lies a terrifying truth about the very resource that powers civilization. As Kanata uncovers the monstrous secret behind Meteoria, he is thrust into a conflict far greater than himself, forever altering the course of his life and challenging everything he once believed about the world above.