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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 plaza of Astralis Academy's Upper House held its collective breath.

The battle records of Olenna, Lia, and Ayra had been impressive, each showcasing unique strengths and formidable potential, securing them high praise and provisional placements in their desired schools.

Lia's support capabilities were deemed "supreme," Ayra's combat prowess hailed as God of War level.

Their reputation scores were already among the highest seen.

But Daniel Vance… he was an enigma.

The quiet captain of this monstrously powerful team. The one whose SSS-Talent was a whispered legend. The one whose previous assessment scores had not just broken records but vaporized them from existence.

The Vice-Principals leaned forward slightly, their expressions a mixture of keen anticipation and professional wariness.

Director Gareth Sterling adjusted his Directorate insignia, a subtle sign of his own heightened interest.

Beyond Human Metrics!