Plunderer

In the world of Alcia, a person's worth is measured by their "Count"-numbers etched into their bodies that reflect some aspect of their life. These numbers dictate status, power, and even survival. If a Count ever drops to zero, its bearer is cast into the Abyss, a fate said to be more terrible than death. Hina, a wanderer whose Count tracks the distance she travels, watched helplessly as her mother was taken by the Abyss. Now, driven by her mother's dying wish, she searches for the Aces-legendary warriors from a war three centuries ago, marked by a white star beside their Count. During her travels, Hina crosses paths with Licht Bach, a masked stranger with a negative Count, and Nana, a tavern owner. After a careless encounter leaves Hina forced into a fight with a soldier, Licht steps in to save her-revealing that despite his ominous number, he bears the mark of an Ace. "Plunderer" traces Hina's journey as she and others unravel the mysteries of Alcia, the Abyss, and the truth behind the fabled Aces.