TheCreativeCove

Zarek, an average D-Rank hunter, possesses a remarkable mana reserve and a unique absorption skill that only enhances healing magic and potions. Desperate to fund his ailing mother's treatment, Zarek bravely enters a portal above S-Rank with fellow hunters.

However, their quest takes a dire turn when they encounter a formidable S-Rank monster, leaving Zarek severely injured. On the brink of collapse, a mysterious voice interrupts his struggle:

"Absorption skill active. Mana Crystal detected - S-Rank. Would you like to use absorb on this item?"

Will Zarek's absorption skill hold the key to his survival, and what secrets lie within the mysterious S-Rank Mana Crystal?

ZAREK:I BECAME OP WITH ABSORPTION SKILL

The white flashes of cameras illuminated Kael's face, their relentless glare mirroring the unwavering gazes of the reporters. They stood poised, waiting for him to speak.

A moment of hesitation flickered across Kael's face. He knew the weight of what he was about to reveal—this truth could throw an entire nation into chaos. Yet, backed into a corner, he had no other choice.

Taking a deep breath, he finally spoke.

"The Mana King… has gone missing."

The room exploded. The flashing intensified, cameras clicking like a barrage of gunfire. For a second, the entire nation seemed to freeze.

The reporters' voices overlapped, a storm of questions crashing over Kael. Chaos erupted as journalists pushed and argued, desperate to be heard.

Kael remained still, his expression unreadable. The audience watching the live broadcast felt overwhelmed, unable to believe what they had just heard.

"This is just getting started"