At first glance, the story centers around a man named Locke who only goes by that singular name, lacking a surname. It is worth noting that the tale predates the implementation of the "Cosmic Year" calendar within the narrative's universe. While the author may have a backstory for Locke, it remains a mystery to both the readers and characters in the story. Every event that occurs is either directly or indirectly connected to Locke, who is often embroiled in thwarting various forms of evil, whether human or fantastical. Fate seems to bring him into these situations, and he may either align himself with or oppose the other participants' motivations.
As the narrative expands to cover humanity's future, the reader will see how it evolves, explores, learns, colonizes, overpowers, combats, and destroys. Locke serves as a guiding light for humanity, acting as a moral compass for them to follow in doing what is right.