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In a world reshaped by spatial rifts, where mana reigns supreme, granting extraordinary abilities while unleashing merciless monsters, _Lucas Nightbane_ was just an ordinary boy. Orphaned, he lived in the shadow of his older sister, _Eliza_, who had joined the Royal Academy to become one of this harsh era’s warriors. Yet, on the night of his sixteenth birthday, his fate took a drastic turn. A burning fever nearly claimed his life, but it was no ordinary illness. When he awoke, he found himself burdened with memories from two lives, in a world that mirrored his own yet remained fundamentally different. And worse—he discovered his **forbidden** talent: **Parasitic Dominion**—the ability to steal the hearts of others and take their abilities. But there was a catch: any stolen ability would always start at the lowest rank, **E**. However, with the right method, he could refine them to reach **SSS** rank, using **Talent Shards**, a resource that could only be obtained in one way—by consuming fresh, life-filled hearts. In a world where the strong rule through their gifts, where noble bloodlines dominate, and where monstrous threats loom in every shadow, _Lucas_ realized his power would either make him the greatest warrior or the most dangerous enemy. Now, he must decide—will he hide his strength, or will he use it to forge his own destiny?