Leon Montclair once believed he was destined for greatness. After all, he transmigrated from Earth to Altheon—a modern world similar to his old, but instead ruled by magic, monsters, and the iron law of strength. In a world where most children Awakened with powerful stats and flashy skills, Leon dreamed of becoming a Powerhouse.
Reality hit harder than any monster ever could.
With pitiful stats and a useless skill called [Adapter], Leon was branded a failure, expelled from the Academy, and cast aside like trash. His only solace was his younger brother, Kai—a prodigy with overwhelming talent and a future brighter than the sun.
While Leon struggled to survive, Kai rose through the ranks, carrying the family's hopes on his young shoulders.
But when his so-called useless trash skill suddenly awakens inside Leon, everything changes. His "worthless" skill begins to reveal its true nature: gaining strength through adapting.
His swordsmanship adapts automatically, boosting his training speed dramatically.
He drinks a monster's blood, flesh, and core, strengthening him and copying the monster's abilities.
He drinks his brother's blood, absorbing his brother's talent and Unique Skill: Accelerated growth.
To climb from the bottom, Leon must risk everything—even his own humanity.
Because in Altheon, only one truth remains for him:
Adapt. Or be left behind.
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