I_Love_Ramen

The universe has always operated by a single, unwavering law: "Survival of the fittest." This fundamental rule governs everything, living or non-living.  It was this very law that Alastor found himself entangled with.

Awakening in a forest on planet Earth, in a forgotten corner of the universe, Alastor possessed no memories of his life before the age of four. Growing up, he quickly learned the brutal truth of this society: power was the currency of respect and longevity. Alastor clung to the hope of unraveling the mystery of his past. But his hopes were seemingly crushed when his bloodline ability manifested as [Speed]. It was an ability widely considered weak due to its inherent limitations, doing little to enhance his standing in this power-obsessed world. 

Just when his dream of uncovering his past began to flicker and fade, a glimmer of hope emerged. The pendant he wore, a constant presence he vaguely remembered from his earliest memories, suddenly flared to life. It was his only tangible connection to his past. And then, a bright blue screen materialized before his eyes.

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[SYSTEM DETECTED. HOST COMPATIBILITY CONFIRMED.]

[SYSTEM INITIATING BINDING SEQUENCE...]

Level Up: Assassin.

"I think I killed him," Arthur whispered, his voice barely audible. He pointed a trembling finger towards the distant figure of the fire ability user. The smoke curling from its charred remains left no doubt as to its fate.

Marcus followed Arthur's gaze, instantly comprehending the grim scene. He'd been friends with Arthur and Alastor for years, long enough to understand the nuances of their personalities. He knew Arthur, despite enduring a brutal childhood and ongoing family turmoil, possessed the gentlest heart among them. None of the hardships he'd faced had hardened him; he remained the kindest, most compassionate person Marcus knew. Seeing Arthur in this state, shattered and vulnerable, pierced Marcus to the core.

"It's okay, buddy. You had to do it. They attacked first," Marcus said, trying to soothe his friend's anguish.

Chapter 83. Bizarre Abilities.