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In a world where strength determines one's future, William, an orphan with no extraordinary talents, faces a grim destiny—until a brutal attack leaves him clinging to life. Instead of death, he awakens to a mysterious and powerful entity lurking within his mind: the Shadow System, a game-like interface that promises him unimaginable power. But this power comes with dark secrets, and refusing it would mean his death. Forced into a pact with a voice that can hear his every thought, William must navigate a dangerous new reality where shadow abilities and celestial power collide. As he enters the prestigious military academy, his newfound abilities draw both allies and enemies, all while a deadly conspiracy brews in the shadows. With the odds stacked against him, William must unravel the mystery of the Shadow System and decide whether to embrace the darkness within—or be consumed by it.

His journey from a bullied outcast to a potential god will challenge not just his survival, but his very humanity. Power always comes at a cost—will William be able to pay the price?

"What am I?" William asked the system.
The system’s voice echoed in his head, cold and indifferent.
"You are nothing."

Shadow Being System

The group from Del's class approached cautiously, their movements synchronized like a well-oiled machine. William's keen senses remained alert, scanning each of their faces with a calculated precision that betrayed years of survival instinct. The desert wind whispered between them, carrying tiny grains of red sand that danced around their boots.

"We're from Del's class," the female student announced, her voice carrying a mix of confidence and exhaustion. Her gaze swept across William's team, taking in the scattered remnants of their Teethworm battle.

William noticed something immediately—a slight irregularity in her stance. A hint of vulnerability that she was desperately trying to conceal. Her left leg seemed to bear less weight, a subtle limp that she was fighting hard to mask.

Liam, ever the straightforward one, broke the tension with a rough laugh. "Those Teethworms weren't exactly a welcome party," he said, gesturing to the crystal remains.

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