Damigod

Facing extinction, humanity seeks salvation in the Astral Verge, a dangerous dimension accessed via portals that threatened to wipe out the entire planet.

Few years later, aspiring recruit Daniel Vance enters the Verge for his final assessment, hoping to Awaken a Talent and secure his future. While others gain common abilities, Daniel secretly Awakens the mythical SSS-Grade Talent: [Soul Assimilation]. This allows him to absorb essence, enhancing gear, gaining stats and EXP from slain creatures, and crucially, absorbing attributes and skills from fallen Awakened.

Witnessing the swift death of the arrogant Jaxon Rex, Daniel makes a grim choice: he assimilates Jaxon, gaining his first skill, [Kinetic Pulse]. This sets his path: scavenging the aftermath of others’ battles. He enhances gear and, after achieving his first kill on an injured beast, waits patiently to assimilate two more fallen recruits, acquiring [Quick Step] and the invaluable passive [Aura Sense].

Starting as average, Daniel rapidly gains power in secret, enhanced gear, multiple skills, and boosted stats , far exceeding his peers while remaining outwardly unremarkable. He navigates the lethal Verge alone, using its inherent dangers to fuel his growth, wrestling with the moral cost of his unique, overwhelming power.

SSS-Rank Talent: Super Upgrade System

Daniel, still clutching his bundle of SSS-enhanced body-tempering herbs like a shield against her icy glare.

He felt his earlier confidence evaporating faster than water on a scorching sidewalk.

Daniel stammered, raising his free hand in a reassuring gesture.

His Strength stat of over 180 was doing absolutely nothing to help him in this particular close-quarters engagement.

Ayra's grey eyes narrowed further, unmoved by his fumbling explanation.

He could practically see the "Does this idiot think I was born yesterday?" thought bubble forming above her head.

She had a point; his excuse sounded flimsy even to his own ears.

"Herbs," she repeated, her voice dripping with skepticism. "In my bathroom. While I am showering."

This was Ayra Sand , a name whispered with respect even amongst the other prodigies of Vanguard Academy, though Daniel hadn't known it until this very awkward moment.

The Tempest Unbound!