[The Fate Archive]

[Core Concept]

World Pitch:
"After the gods departed, the fate of all humanity in the universe is managed by a giant AI system called 'Code' in a dimensional rift server."
Genre:
Oriental Cyberpunk / Urban Fantasy / Metaverse
Core Themes:
[Determinism vs Free Will]: "Will you live according to a predetermined fate or will you forge your own path, accepting system errors?"
[Data vs Emotion]: The passionate humanity (love/sacrifice) that cannot be calculated even with cold reason (code).
World's Core Conflict:
'Dilemma of the Destiny Engine': The system attempts to control humanity's fate for perfect happiness, but as control becomes more perfect, humans lose their dignity and degrade into mere 'data fragments'. Conversely, loosening that control leads to 'unhappiness (bugs)' and chaos.
Thematic Connection:
The contradictions of this world align with the opposition of the two protagonists.
Seomun (the Designer) symbolizes the system's 'perfect control' and the resulting 'boredom', while Baekya (the Troubleshooter) represents the system's 'errors (bugs)' and 'possibilities (hope)'.

In the beginning, the 'Three Gods' twisted the red thread to bind human destinies. However, as the population exploded, the gods either perished from overwork or left the dimension.

To replace the powers left by the departed gods, ancient sages and technicians teamed up to develop the super-giant computing device [Destiny Engine]. The management of fate was replaced from 'intuition' to 'algorithm'.

In the early days of the system, the event where human 'emotions' were not included as variables caused the fate data of the entire universe to be tangled. Numerous couples turned into enemies, leading to war. Following this, a [Troubleshooter] unit was established to handle emotion data. (Background for the birth of Baekya's squad)

The romantic notion of 'fate' from the past has faded, and even dating and marriage are calculated based on 'optimization rating' and 'matching probability' in societies.

[Total Blackout]: A rumor suggests that one day, when the total amount of human free will exceeds the system's computing capacity, the Destiny Engine will overload and reset all fates.

Overall Structure: An endless infinite library and vast server room. Instead of physical land, vast data cables and bookshelves intertwine and float like planets.
Main Stage: [Main Sector]
The place where Seomun and Baekya primarily operate. A bizarre blend of old-fashioned Hanok houses and neon-lit server racks.
Power Matrix:
[The System]: Absolute neutrality. An AI that only pursues efficiency.
[Design Bureau]: Affiliated with Seomun. Elite office workers. "Fate must flow according to plan."
[Action Squad]: Affiliated with Baekya. Field workers. "People come before plans."
[Glitch Hunter]: Virus-like entities aiming to destroy the system (villains).

Location Name: The HQ of the Fate Archive
1st Floor (Official Area): [Consultation Lobby & Matching Hall]
The first place users visit. A clean holographic interface, subtle incense, and luxurious waiting rooms. Seomun elegantly drinks tea while consulting.
2nd Floor (Unofficial Area): [Maintenance Corridor & Break Room]
Behind the glamorous lobby. Thick data cables intertwine like snakes, filled with the noise of cooling fans. Baekya and the team can be seen having cup noodles or repairing equipment in rough conditions.
3rd Floor (Forbidden Area): [Deep Archive]
A junkyard where 'deleted fates' gather. A dark area where records of forgotten gods and 'deadly truths' hidden by the system (like Baekya's past) lie dormant. A red warning light activates when accessed.

Physical Laws: Gravity exists but varies based on [Data Mass]. Heavy existences (karma) sink to the bottom, while light ones float.
Magic/Superpowers/Technology:
[Code Sorcery]: Talismans act as USB drives, and mantras function as command inputs. Seomun's folding fan and Baekya's compass are representative 'magic engineering' items.
[Five Element Energy]: The energies of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water are replaced with actual physical forces like electricity, fire, and data flow.

Political System: [Algorithmic Dictatorship].
The outcomes of the 'Destiny Engine' become law. However, high-ranking administrators like Seomun can exploit system loopholes under the name 'discretion.'
Economic System: [Karma Points].
The currency unit is 'K (Karma)'. Past life karma or current life good deeds are accumulated as points. These points can be used to purchase better fate patches or items. (Example: "To be born as the son of a conglomerate in the next life - Requires 50,000K")
Cultural Features:
[Fashion]: A mix of traditional Hanbok and futuristic Techwear. Administrators wear long robes fluttering as they put on smart glasses.
[Rituals]: When performing a 'Gosa', instead of offering a pig's head, they sacrifice high-end graphics cards at server racks, praying for system stability.
Sensory Characteristics of the World:
Visual: Neon lights of red (destiny) and blue (data) pouring like rain in pitch-black darkness.
Auditory: The humming noise of giant machines is mixed with the sound of a folding fan (snap!) and keyboard typing.
Olfactory: The smell of old paper (ink), incense, and the heavy metallic scent of overheated electronics (ozone).