With the descent of the Demon Monarchs, humanity was pushed to the brink of total annihilation by the demons of the underworld and their disciples. But with the manifestation of the Divine System, those chosen by the divine beings rose up to save humanity.

At the age of sixteen, teenagers awaken their systems and abilities—each granted a class suited to them—allowing them to battle the creatures of darkness and protect their world from the abyss.

Michael was the son of a poor family and, even after reaching the required age, he didn’t awaken his system.

One day, he was bullied and beaten nearly to death.

At the brink of death, as the light faded from his eyes and his vision blurred, his system finally awakened.

[The Divine System has awakened]
[Awakening begins...]
[Awakening successful]
[Class: Shadow Monarch]
[Affinity: Divine Shadow & Lightning]
[Innate Talent: Lineage of the Shadow God]

That was what he saw before passing out.

The boy who was once mocked and humiliated now carries the lineage of a forgotten god.

But… was he the only one?

The arena is a massive indoor structure, designed purely for superpowered combat training and competitions. The floor is made of thick, polished metal panels, reinforced to withstand blasts, fire, and any kind of elemental or physical impacts from the fighters. Surrounding the battleground are high, bulletproof glass walls and steel reinforcements that ensure no power escapes the arena, keeping everyone outside safe. Above the floor, tiered stadium seating stretches all around, packed with seats for hundreds of students and spectators to watch the fierce battles below. Bright but neutral lighting ensures clear visibility without distractions. The space feels industrial-functional, solid, and built for performance rather than spectacle, making it the perfect place for young heroes to hone their powers and test the limits of their powers.


Chapter 34 - Hope breaker