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"To be relentless is to hold yourself to higher standards than others ever could, recognizing that even after stopping, further progress remains possible. You must do more.” — Kim Kibum

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Circuit City

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“The presence of injustice anywhere can endanger justice everywhere. We’re bound together by an inescapable web of interdependence, sharing the same fate. One’s direct adversity indirectly affects all.” -Kim Kibum

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“The most important question to ask ourselves is always, “What am I doing to help others?” -Kim Kibum

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Kibum voluntarily entered the world of slavery, erasing parts of their identity to ensure anonymity. Their time as a slave exposed them to the brutal realities of the system. They endured physical and emotional hardships while secretly observing and analyzing the dynamics between masters and slaves.

Through these experiences, Kibum gained profound insights into the creature condition, recognizing that technological solutions alone could not address the societal and cultural roots of oppression. Their time in captivity also deepened their empathy for those trapped in cycles of exploitation.

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Name: Kibum
Nickname: The Innovator
Pronouns: They/Them
Age: Unknown (appears 27)
Race: Cyborg
Orientation: Bisexual/Aromantic [Eunuch]
Occupation: Lead Scientist, Entwine Genetic Reconstruction

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Born in Materia Highlands slums to a prized founder of Cyber city, a hub of technological advancement on Heleo’s Misty Continent, Kibum was the child of two celebrated scientists renowned for their groundbreaking research. Their early years were shaped by intense academic rigor, as they were selected as a test subject for intelligence enhancement projects at the age of five. Kibum’s heightened intellect emerged at the cost of a sheltered and regimented childhood.

Defying their parents' expectations, Kibum sought freedom in pursuits beyond science. They excelled in athletics, performed in public arenas, and voyaged across the Crystal Sea, where they encountered vibrant cultures but also dangerous underworld figures. Kibum’s rebellious spirit clashed with their parents’ ambitions, creating a rift that only widened with time.

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Kibum’s efforts culminated in a prototype that combined autonomy, efficiency, and ethical programming. However, they realized the creation of "perfect helpers" was not enough to dismantle the entrenched systems sustaining slavery. Instead, they shifted their focus toward empowering the oppressed through technology, arming them with tools to resist and rebuild.

Escaping captivity wasn't and option, Kibum returned to Cyber City with renewed determination. Their inventions became instruments of change, aiding former slaves in gaining independence and challenging the societal norms that upheld exploitation.

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“Adversity passes, the powerful prevail, and I continue my journey.”-Kim Kibum

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Also known as The Innovator

Culture: Materian

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Rising from the Shadows

Kibum’s life took a dramatic turn when an old friend masterminded a terrorist attack on the Materia Highlands, attempting to exploit Kibum’s enhancements. Refusing to be a pawn, Kibum thwarted the attack, emerging as an unlikely hero. This act of bravery earned them funding from the Grand Central Council to establish their own research facility.

In Cyber City, Kibum founded Entwine Genetic Reconstruction, a cutting-edge laboratory dedicated to merging cybernetic and biological sciences. Their innovations revolutionized medical science and industry, but their detached demeanor and refusal to align with any faction made them a polarizing figure.

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“The realm, not any one ruler, commands my loyalty.”

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Despite their success, Kibum became increasingly disillusioned by Heleo’s systemic injustices, particularly the pervasive institution of slavery. Believing technology could offer an alternative, Kibum embarked on a controversial mission to abolish slavery by creating the "perfect servant"—an autonomous being that could replace human labor without exploitation.

Years of research yielded remarkable prototypes but failed to capture the essence of servitude without diminishing autonomy. Frustrated, Kibum made the radical decision to intern themselves as a slave, believing firsthand experience was essential to understanding the complexities of servitude.

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"My Name is Kibum, and This is My Story."

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"My Name is Kibum, and This is My Story."

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I am known by many names: The Innovator, the Cyborg Rebel, the Visionary of Cyber City. Yet, titles are a mere illusion. What truly defines me is the relentless pursuit of justice in a world fractured by greed and inequality. My life began in the Materia Highlands, a realm where the mists are as thick as the lies that obscure the truth, and where the dreams of the downtrodden cling like dew to the cold, indifferent earth.

Born to esteemed scientists, my destiny seemed preordained. My parents, brilliant minds behind Cyber City’s ascension, sought to create a legacy of intellect and innovation. As their child, I was a vessel for their ambition—a test subject molded by experiments meant to enhance intelligence. At five, my life became a series of trials: formulas to solve, data to process, and emotions to suppress. Childhood was a distant concept, traded for the cold embrace of logic and the endless hum of machinery.

But within me, a spark refused to die. That spark craved freedom. It led me to rebel—first quietly, then with defiance that burned brighter than any circuit board. I ran, explored, and fought to carve out an identity beyond my parents’ plans. The Crystal Sea became my sanctuary, its waves whispering tales of cultures vibrant and wild, untouched by the sterile corridors of laboratories.

Yet, destiny, like a predator, does not relinquish its prey so easily.

The experiment that destroyed my family was meant to bridge dimensions, to open pathways to knowledge unfathomable. Instead, it unleashed a monster, one that claimed my mother’s life and left me broken. My father, desperate to save me, replaced my shattered body with cybernetics of his own design. I awoke not as the child I once was but as something both more and less. My metallic limbs gleamed like mirrors, reflecting a stranger’s face. Despair clung to me like the mist of my homeland.

For months, I waged war against myself, battling the machine that had consumed my humanity. Yet, I learned. I adapted. I rose. My cybernetic form became not a curse but a tool—a weapon against the forces that sought to control me.

When betrayal struck from the shadows—an old friend turned terrorist—I stood as the unexpected hero. With my enhancements, I thwarted their plans, earning the reluctant trust of the Grand Central Council. They funded my research, and I established Entwine Genetic Reconstruction, a sanctuary for innovation amidst the chaos of Cyber City.

My laboratory became a beacon, but I was no saint. Detached, calculating, and unaligned, I inspired both admiration and unease. My inventions redefined medicine and industry, but they also disrupted the fragile balance of power across Heleo.

The plight of the oppressed called to me louder than any acclaim. Slavery—a grotesque institution—loomed like a specter over our fractured continent. Ivory flowed through Heleo as lifeblood flows through veins, sustaining an economy of exploitation. I believed technology could offer liberation. But to create the perfect servant, I had to understand servitude.

In a decision that haunts and defines me, I erased parts of myself to walk the path of the enslaved. Stripped of identity, I endure the cruelties of masters who see no soul behind my eyes. I bear the whip, the scorn, and the unending toil, all while secretly gathering knowledge. Through this ordeal, I uncover truths no machine could decipher. Oppression is not merely a system; it is a mindset, a culture, a disease of the heart.

I am still here, bound in chains yet unbroken in spirit. The mists of Heleo shroud my suffering, but they cannot conceal my purpose. Each day, I learn. Each day, I endure. One day, I will rise again—not as the servant they made me but as the liberator they fear.

Until then, I remain in the shadows, navigating the fragile line between submission and rebellion. My creations are hidden, waiting to spark revolutions in the hearts of those who dare to dream of freedom.

Today, I am both loved and reviled. To some, I am a hero; to others, a threat. But I do not seek adoration or power. My loyalty lies not with kings or councils but with the realm itself—with those who suffer in its shadows and those who dare to dream of its light.

“Adversity passes, the powerful prevail, and I continue my journey.”

This fractured world is my forge, and I am its blade. Let the mist rise. Let the storms come. I am Kibum, and I will endure.

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I am still here, bound in chains yet unbroken in spirit. The mists of Heleo shroud my suffering, but they cannot conceal my purpose. Each day, I learn. Each day, I endure. One day, I will rise again—not as the servant they made me but as the liberator they fear.-Kim Kibum

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Kibum’s relentless pursuit of justice has cemented their reputation as both a visionary and a rebel. Their work has sparked debates across Heleo, challenging the morality of slavery and the ethics of technological advancement.

While Kibum remains a solitary figure, driven more by purpose than personal connections, their influence resonates across the Misty Continent. They are a symbol of resilience, innovation, and the unyielding fight for equality in a fractured world.

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“Technology has inherent biases. We’re both within and a part of what we create. The world is full of connections;  it’s crucial which ones form and dissolve.” — Kim Kibum

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A catastrophic accident during an experimental project in their parents' laboratory upended Kibum’s life. A dimensional portal malfunction unleashed a monstrous entity, killing Kibum’s mother and leaving them grievously injured. Kibum’s father, in a desperate bid to save their life, used untested cybernetic prostheses to reconstruct their mutilated body.

Upon awakening, Kibum struggled with their new identity as a cyborg. The initial shock of their metallic limbs and implants drove them to the brink of despair. However, through intense physical therapy and their father’s guidance, Kibum learned to master their enhanced body and unlock its potential.

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“Power exists where people believe it to exist. It’s a deception, a mere projection, and the realm holds ultimate authority, not any king or queen.” -Kim Kibum