Imagine a world relentlessly battered by change, where the old ways of thinking are shattered. Here, power isn't just influence; it's destiny. Your individual strength, your latent abilities, dictate everything—who rises, who falls, who lives, who dies. A lucky few soar to fame and fortune, while for most, only the starkest reality awaits.
In this challenging world, we find Zak. He's a young man living alone, as far back as he can remember since leaving the orphanage.
His gaze often seems to look right through things, carrying a quiet belief that nothing truly matters. After years of enduring this brutal reality, his humble apartment has become a precious sanctuary, a palace compared to the bleak orphanage he once called home.
For nearly everyone his age, the approaching Ascension Trial and graduation ceremony are everything. It's their shot at awakening their hidden powers, perhaps even earning a spot in a prestigious university where they can hone their skills. Fail, and you're slammed by harsh reality.
But Zak, Even if the trial isn't for him, he's perfectly content to keep living his quiet life in his small, familiar apartment, finding refuge from the city's constant hum and the oppressive hierarchy of power.
Yet, the very foundations of this world are shifting, conspiring to reveal a truth that promises a major turning point for everyone. Not every sudden change is a good one, though; sometimes, it brings far more severe consequences. In this harsh reality, individuals are constantly faced with a crucial decision: either hold onto the life they know, or step into an unseen, uncertain future.
What kind of hidden truths do you think this world might be about to uncover?