Appraise-Extract-Combine: I Can Manipulate the Skills of this World

Cael Ardyn is an unassuming boy, with a significant secret. He is the sole possessor of the Combination System, an ability so powerful the temple deems it a heresy. Join Cael as he journeys from a weak apothecary's son to the strongest hunter in the world and everything that comes with it. Watch as he combines his first skills, steals the abilities of his enemies, and becomes stronger than anyone thought possible.



I am writing this to satisfy the deep yearning to create a world where my creation can thrive and create a character who (hopefully) doesn't fall into the same tropes of other fantasy protagonists, there's no harem, no instant god power upgrade. I want this to be a story of profound, meaningful growth. This is the first time I have ever written a novel. So, please feel free to critique me and help me grow, just as Cael does, as we embark on this journey together.