The story takes place in a futuristic, dystopian metropolis (New Meridian) governed by an ultra-rigid caste system. At the top of society sit the World Government, the Four Supreme Emperors, and the Seven Divine Generals, while at the bottom are ordinary citizens and "Nulls"-individuals completely devoid of powers. Ethan is a student at Oakridge High, where he is publicly humiliated during the Power Assessment Day after scoring a 0 on the measurement pillars. Despised and bullied by arrogant pee