044 emerges as the most powerful female soldier, mastering combat via gene manipulation with a virus. Yet, her abilities come at a cost: her lifespan is limited. The government’s next objective is to eliminate Phage, a ruthless squad, and its commander, King. During the conflict, she faces a Phage operative named Luka and finds she cannot bring herself to kill him. She questions this hesitation, which leads Daxus Jr., head of the government faction, to label her a traitor. Hunted by both Phage and the government, she flees alongside the wounded Luka.