The power level can be categorized into various stages:-
[Stage 1]: This is the 1st level when a human starts to feel and see the energy around their body.
[Stage 2]: In this 2nd level, they learn to manipulate that energy around them and make it their own, thus evolving further and successfully becoming superhuman.
[Stage 3]: In this 3rd level, they learn to create various Skills suitable for the powers they can manipulate. It varies from person to person.
[Stage 4]: In this 4th level, they learn to fight in different techniques according to their superpowers. They train inside a lower-ranked dungeon to improve their strengths.
[Stage 5]: In this 5th level, they become qualified to take on higher-level dungeons. Ordinary superhumans can never move past this stage unless they are born with immense potential. Apart from that, a few rare superhumans manifest Aura, a legendary form of energy that is superior to that of energy other superhumans uses.
[Stage 6]: In this 6th level, superhumans learn to use their Aura. Aura can be used with or without weapons. It can be manipulated to attack or defend, completely depending on the wielder's choice. Those without Aura train their gained powers and Skills to the next level.
[Stage 7 to 8]: Only 10% of superhumans reach this superior level through sheer training and fighting with their life on line in dungeons. No amount of artifacts or drugs can help them to reach this level. And those who have reached this superior stage are treated with the utmost respect by everyone. 7th and 8th-level superhumans can easily defeat hundreds of 6th-level superhumans without breaking a sweat.
[Stage 9 to 10]: Only 5% of superhumans can reach this legendary level. So far, there are only 20 humans who have reached the 9th level, and 8 humans have reached the 10th level. They have the power to clear dungeons above the higher level on their own. Their power can not be measured and is considered the apex evolution of human beings.
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"Haaa, no matter where you go, there is always status level... In the past, it used to be rich and poor... Now, add the superhuman level... Haaa, so tiring..."
"So much changed in such a short time..."
"But... Damn!!! This is beautiful... I don't remember if I had ever seen such a big garden..."
"These are the new species... Wow!!! Is that a massive lemon? The freak... That bird had two heads... It's like a freakshow..."
Ace muttered while looking out the window beside his bed. There was a big garden in front of his eyes filled with various colorful trees and birds, which he had never seen before. There were guards posted all around. From the looks of it looked like the lifeforms in that garden is precious.
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[It is advised not to act indifferent. It will create suspicions.]
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"Che..." Ace clicked his tongue, "I know... Don't worry too much." He got down from his bed.
"Shit!!!"
[Baaam] Ace fell to the ground, face down, "My legs... I should have known. I lost sensation in my legs. Owwowowo... Just my luck..." He somehow crawled onto the floor and opened the door.
"Aaaaa. Young master Ace... Did it happen again?" The guard rushed in and helped Ace up.
"Aggg... My nose. Nevermind... I am used to it. Take me to the dining room. I am starving," Ace said while rubbing his red nose in pain. He also got some cuts on his lips.
The guard carried Ace on his back to the dining room, "It must be painful to suffer like that... Right?" He inquired with a sad expression, seeing a kid of his son's age suffering like that.
"Oh, you have no idea," Ace replied while looking at his surroundings. Although he had seen them before, it was his first time seeing them after merging with the other part of his soul.
The mansion's interior is painted pure white. On the wall, various weapons and flower vases were on display. The ceiling was made with sparking crystals gleaming in the sunlight. Guards are placed near every window for Ace's security. Few workers dressed like waiters and maids were cleaning the floor, and some were dusting the walls.
"Are they really workers?" Ace thought. His eyes were able to pick up the twisting energy around their bodies. It looked like they all were superhumans between 5th to 6th level, "I lost my legs for now, but my eyes got enhanced... Is this how this glitch power works?" He thought.
[Sparkle] A gleaming silver light flashed before Ace's eyes. It was coming from the garden, "Who is that?" He inquired.
"Ahh... He is the Alder Silver, new recruit from the branch family. Very talented and almost mastered the Silver family swordsmanship within 5 years of training... Just waiting for the awakening in 2 days from now..."
"If he awakens a good power, he might be chosen as one of the runners for the next position of the Silver family's Alpha Squad..."
"He always practices his swordsmanship in the morning... He is of your age. Wanna talk to him?"
The guard replied as he stopped near the window, looking at the young boy swinging his sword gracefully like an expert.
"No... No need..."
"Hurry. I am starving..."
Ace said with a serious expression. He saw the boy's eyes, and they were just like his past self, filled with rage and anger, hiding behind that calm face. It was the face of a deceiver. But, right now, he could care less as his stomach was grumbling in hunger.
As Ace and his guard went inside the dining room, one of the maids vanished in the thin air, and for some reason, no one noticed.
"Finally found him at his weakest form..."
"Just need to take out that 7th level guard, and it will be a piece of cake..."
"Since you lost your legs... Kekekeke... Don't even think about running... Hahahha..."
Somewhere in the mansion, a shadow was lurking, aiming for Ace's life.