In a world where mutated creatures known as limbeekoon or filth monsters have overrun humanity, people are forced to live in large mobile cities called regios and use special weapons called dite by harnessing the power of kei to defend themselves. layfon alseif seeks to start anew in the academy city of zuellni but his past catches up with him when karian loss, the manipulative student council president, and nina antalk, a military arts student and leader of the 17th platoon, recognize his abilities and want him to join their group. however, layfon's secret past and unknown powers may make it difficult for him to accept.