There Are Floods and Beasts in the World

"""Can man save himself, or must he look up to the gods?" The young girl watched as the vast horde of demonic creatures emerged from the forests and charged toward the city's torrent of mechas, unable to help but ask herself this question. By the late 22nd century, an irreconcilable conflict had erupted between human civilization and the "Spirits of Nature"—interests, dignity, capital, homeland... Now, talking about maintaining a balance between technological development and ecological preservation seemed far too late. In war, there are no victors. And in the north, a world-ending flood surged forth. Some were filled with regret, some with joy, and others built arks and sold tickets. In t...