I Became an S-Rank by Extracting shadows
Two years ago, the Tower of Trials appeared and with it, monsters that shattered the world. Now, the tower has awakened again, calling for challengers.
Every player receives a system to climb it.But Joo Donghyun’s system is different,it speaks, it waits, and it feeds.Granted the power to extract shadows from defeated enemies, Donghyun quickly discovers the truth: each use brings strength, but also something else. A creeping voice in his mind. A hunger growing in his soul. The more he synchronizes, the stronger he becomes but the less human he feels.In a world where gods play games and towers choose champions, he wasn’t supposed to be anyone.But maybe that’s why the darkness picked him.To survive, to rise, to protect he must embrace the shadows.Even if it means losing himself to them.
Shameless Author Review - 5 Stars Yes, I'm giving myself five stars. Why? Because I stayed up at 3AM writing this and nearly fused with my chair. But more importantly. What to Expect from I Became an S-Rank by Extracting Shadows Dive into a dark fantasy world where survival isn’t just about strength, but how much darkness you can carry within. Follow Joo Donghyun, a broken young man who’s lost everything, as he faces the mysterious Tower of Trials and the sinister soul - link System that bonds to his very soul. “Joo Donghyun isn’t an unstoppable hero. He’s a flawed, determined fighter who struggles at every floor of the Tower, forced to rely on wit, willpower, and the uneasy bond with his soul-link system to survive. Victory isn’t handed to him it’s earned through pain, sacrifice, and sheer grit.” Expect: A gripping tower-climbing adventure with intense battles and evolving powers. ✪ A unique soul-link system that’s as much a curse as a gift constantly testing Donghyun’s sanity and resolve. ✪ Emotional depth through Donghyun’s struggle with loss, trust, and identity. ✪ A cast of complex allies and enemies that blur the line between friend and foe. ✪ Slow-burn suspense with plenty of twists, dark secrets, and moral dilemmas. ✪ Exploration of themes like sacrifice, power, and what it truly means to be human in a world overrun by monsters. If you love dark fantasy with psychological tension and a system twist, this novel will pull you into its shadowy depths and keep you there.