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

The vast plaza of Astralis Academy's Upper House, moments ago a storm of shock and awe at Daniel's battle record, now settled into a tense silence.

All eyes, from the thousands of bewildered aspirants to the four formidable Vice-Principals and Director Gareth Sterling on the dais, were fixed on the final testing pod.

Daniel stood calmly, a quiet figure amidst the swirling currents of expectation.

He had watched Lia, Olenna, and Ayra face the daunting challenge of Sango, the virtual opponent designed to test their limits of endurance.

He had seen Lia's unwavering resilience, Olenna's cunning evasion, and Ayra's furious, record-breaking brawl.

He felt a surge of pride for his teammates.

He wasn't thinking about impressing the Vice-Principals anymore.

His battle record had already done that, perhaps too well. He wasn't thinking about endurance, or time scores, or proving his worth.

Testing the Limit!