Chapter One: The Beginning of TragedyLucas Nightbane was an ordinary boy living a simple, peaceful life with his loving family. Every morning, he woke up to the sound of his mother preparing breakfast and the aroma of coffee as his father read the newspaper. His older sister, Eliza, despite her cold demeanor, always looked after him, scolding him for neglecting his studies but standing by him whenever he needed her. His twin sister, on the other hand, was a ball of energy and joy, filling their home with endless ughter and mischief.

  Their lives were simple but full of love. Lucas never asked for more. But life rarely stays the same.

  The Colpse of a Perfect WorldOne day, everything changed.

  A sudden accident, a shocking piece of news—the death of his parents.

  In an instant, his world turned upside down. Their home no longer buzzed with warmth and life; instead, it became a silent pce filled with memories and grief. Eliza tried to be strong, to shoulder the responsibility of their family, but she was only nineteen. His twin sister, once full of ughter, became a shell of her former self, hiding her sorrow behind a fragile smile.

  Society was unforgiving. People whispered behind their backs—some with pity, others with ridicule. The cruelty of the world only pushed them further into isotion. But instead of breaking apart, they clung to each other, finding soce in the only family they had left.

  A Cruel FateBut even that new life did not st long.

  As the days passed, things grew worse. Without their parents, money became scarce. Eliza worked tirelessly to make ends meet, while Lucas took on the responsibility of managing the household and caring for his twin sister. The carefree boy he once was had to grow up fast, forced to face the harsh realities of life.

  Yet, he had no idea that the worst was still to come.

  A Birthday to RememberOn his sixteenth birthday, a searing fever overtook him, a fire burning within his very core. He y bedridden, muttering incoherently, his body wracked with unseen fmes. Eliza did everything she could to help him, but no medicine worked, and no doctor could understand his condition.

  At first, they thought it was just an illness, but it only worsened. That night, his body trembled violently as though consumed by an internal inferno, while his twin sister clutched his hand in panic, desperate to calm him.

  Then, in a single instant, the pain vanished.

  A New WorldHe found himself in a pce that resembled his own world, yet was undeniably different. Towering buildings beyond imagination, vast nds stretching endlessly, and an atmosphere thick with an unfamiliar energy coursing through the air.

  Memories surged into his mind—memories that were his yet not his. This was a new world, one where mana reigned supreme, where humans wielded abilities beyond his wildest dreams, and where strength dictated survival.

  And then came the most terrifying revetion.

  The Awakening of a Forbidden TalentAs he examined his status, he saw something unimaginable.

  Talent: Parasitic Dominion

  A forbidden power, an anomaly in the world. It was not just an ordinary gift but an ability that allowed him to steal the talents of others by consuming their hearts.

  But it was not without limits.

  Any talent he stole would start at rank E, no matter how powerful it originally was. However, there was one exception—he could evolve these abilities beyond their original limits, surpassing even SSS rank, by consuming Talent Shards, rare fragments that could only be obtained from fresh, vibrant hearts.

  This ability was both a blessing and a curse. In a world governed by strength, he now possessed a power that broke the very rules of existence. But he also knew one undeniable truth—

  If anyone discovered his secret, he would become the most hunted man in the world.

  An Uncertain PathAs he stood in this unfamiliar world, for the first time, Lucas felt completely lost. He had no idea where to go or what to do, but one thing was clear.

  He was no longer the ordinary boy he once was.

  Now, he possessed a power that could make him the greatest warrior this world had ever seen… or the most feared monster in history.

  And so, his nightmare began.