ARC-1 AWAKENING
chapter-1: the lowest rank
The screen flickered,A blue cold light filled the hall as names appeared one by one
[Awakening ranking-year 1]
Voices buzzed out all around,bro I got B-rank what?
I got A-rank "top 10 this year is insane..,"
He stood back silent and ignored his eyes stood on the screen but Not in hope but in acceptance because he knew,
Then a name Next, Raj
A pause Then (rank-F)
For a moment, everything went quiet
"Then laughter exploded" F-rank?! No way it still exists? he's worse than a trash
Someone pushed his shoulder as he walked past
Just drop out, bro
He didn't react, didn't speak didn't even look up
Because this was normal for him
In this world rank was everything that decides your future power,status and future
And an F-rank meant nothing
It means no guild would accept you
no team would trust you
Even no one would remember you
You would be a trash, already erased
Raj walked out of the hall alone
The notices faded behind him his every step became heavier than before
F-Rank he clenched his first not in anger but somehow worse Resignation
Oi voice called from behind he stopped
Three students approached, their uniforms carried a silver emblems
Top rankers strong
They were untouchables
Well.., well..., the famous F-rank, "one of them smirked"
Let's test something before Raj could react
A huge fist punch slammed his stomach
Air went out of his lungs instantly he fell upon his knees laughter echoed
Pathetic another kick but this time on his back
Pain went through his body like fire but he didn't scream he didn't also fight back because he knew he couldn't win
"Say it,"the leader said, grabbing his hairs and forcing his head up "say you don't belong here
Blood dripped from Raj's lips like flowing river
His vision blurred, but his eyes were empty.., "I don't belong here" the grip loosened
Good dog they laughed and walked away leaving him on the ground letting him to eat dust "Broken,Alone".
Minutes passed or maybe hours
He couldn't tell the sky above him darkened
This is it, he clenched his first..,
This is my limit no power, no talent, no future
Then a soft mechanical sound appeared
[Conditions met the user has reached absolute despair, hidden system unlocked]
He eyes snapped open instantly What..,?
The world froze even the wind stopped moving
A transculent screen appeared in front of him
[Welcome, host
You have been granted the "abyss theft system"]
His heart pounded fast hard and uncontrollable
[Core ability: take what other possess
Options available
steal talent
Steal ability
Steal luck
Steal future]
His breathe shook this cant be real.., it couldn't be
[First Target detected]
A red mark appeared in his vision not far away
One of the student who beat him was still there
[Do you wish to steal]
His heart trembled mind racing heart screaming
Then slowly very slowly a dark smile appeared on his face he smiled
[Yes..,]