A question ( I )

In a world after the extinction of humans, Zarl, a ten-year-old boy, lives a quiet life in an isolated and peaceful village. His only dream is to escape to the capital city of Malikai and build a better future.
But an unexpected visit changes everything, pushing him down a dark path filled with blood, madness, and secrets buried for thousands of years.
What is the Athena Project? And why did it all start with him?