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 silence in the plaza was absolute. Principal Alistair Finch stood on the dais, his unassuming presence radiating a quiet authority that dwarfed the combined might of his four bickering Vice-Principals.

They stood before him like chastened students, their earlier passionate arguments forgotten, their gazes now fixed on their leader, awaiting his final verdict.

The Principal's ancient, wise eyes slowly swept over the assembled aspirants, a faint, almost sad smile touching his lips as he took in their anxious, hopeful faces.

Then, his gaze settled on Daniel, and the smile became one of genuine warmth and profound interest.

"Aspirant Vance," the Principal began, his voice calm yet resonating with a power that seemed to vibrate in the very air.

"You have, in the short time since you have arrived at our academy, caused a considerable amount of… excitement.

The Final Verdict!