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

Discovering his Tier 2 [Soul Assimilation] and gaining the A-Grade [Predator's Mark] from a single fang left Daniel energized, despite the Mire's oppressive atmosphere.

The potential for growth had, once again, expanded exponentially.

He looked at Nyx, his Shadow Wolf Pup familiar, who was now proudly parading around the small cave with the Gloomfang Devourer fang, occasionally letting out a surprisingly fierce growl at imaginary enemies.

"She's certainly taken a liking to her new chew toy," Lia commented, a gentle smile gracing her lips.

She was seated comfortably on a thermal blanket, her B-Grade Verdant Lifespring Staff-Sword resting beside her, its emerald glow a comforting presence.

"That new skill you acquired, [Predator's Mark], it sounds exceptionally useful for a Hunter, Daniel.

Especially in an environment like this, where stealth and surprise are paramount."

Continuous Ascension!