2025-01-09 21:55:30When Adam regained consciousness, his heart was racing. Was this real? Or was it a fever dream brought on by my injuries? Adam questioned himself.
But the power surging through him felt undeniably real. A warmth spread through his battered body, numbing the pain and filling him with a newfound sense of relief.
It had been a while since he had felt such relief. The information the mysterious tablet had forced into his subconscious had made him numb.
Adam has lived all his life on Arc Inferna, one of the seven giga-floating sanctuaries that keep humanity in the sky, safe from the extremovores. Being the 5th generation children of the Arcs, they have only heard of the surface from stories and history books.
From time to time, they will be shown video records from a time when humanity was free and roaming on the surface.
It all changed 250 years ago, after the great ascension wars that resulted in the destruction of the moon, humanity almost destroyed itself. That was when the most powerful men and women stood together and united the world under a single military ruler, the supreme emperor.
In the wreckage that fell from the moon, very large deposits of a new mineral element were discovered, Nytherite, a crystalline mineral that allowed humanity’s longing for unlimited energy to become a reality.
Technological advancement took a leap hundreds of years ahead, allowing for inventions and innovations that seemed almost magical.
But Nytherite was a double-edged sword, as it fulfils humanity’s dream for an unlimited energy source, it was silently favouring every other living organism on earth more, allowing them to thrive, speeding up their evolution and dominance, ultimately corrupting them and turning them into unstoppable beasts.
It didn’t take long before the extremovores dominated the surface, hunting humans for food and almost driving humanity to extinction.
Putting all of the resources together, the human federation under the first Supreme Emperor built the seven Arcs and fled the surface with the last survivors.
Now at the bottom of the food chain, humanity was desperate for a way to evolve, it was the law of nature. Unless the humans adapted to this new scale of dominion, they were going to perish.
The First Supreme Emperor set in motion a research to develop a serum from the DNA of Extremovores, which would allow humans to awaken their genetic and evolution potentials as well.
By the time of the Second Supreme Emperor, the serum had been created and human society was reorganized on the Arcs.
Humans were categorized based on their genetic superiority and potential. Race, nationalism, religion and other human forms of segregation were abolished. On the arcs, your genes dictate your value as a person.
Three class of humans were created.
At the top of the groups are the Pures, who can be identified by their deep blue eyes and silky white hair. They possess the highest form of genetic purity and potential. It is rumoured that when Pures are injected with the awakening serum at the age of 18, they awaken S-ranked abilities. They are treated like nobility, they hoard the most resources, and live extravagant lives.
The second class are the Ascendants, humans with medium genetic purity and the second-highest compatibility with the awakening serum. Most Ascendants end up joining the military or serving in important positions for some of the Pure families. They usually have either blonde or red hair with brown or green eyes.
The last class are the Outcasts. They are at the bottom of human society on the arcs, they have unrefined genes that make them prone to illnesses, their genetic purity levels are the lowest and they are forced to take the roles that no one else would.
Even after awakening, the best an outcast can achieve is to become a porter for the salvage crews that periodically venture to the surface in search of resources. This is because they can only awaken D-class abilities or below.
As an outcast-class human, Adam and his sister Eve had the privilege of attending school till the age of 18, thanks to the Kennedy family sponsorship which their mother had secured for them before she died.
Adam’s mother had served the Kennedy family for more than 20 years as a house help. The Head of the family was particularly fond of her because he despised having the cleaning robots in his house, and she kept the Kennedy mansion apartments clean.
As a reward for her service, when she died 5 years ago, the Kennedys took over Adam and Eve’s guardianship till they turn 18 years old and become enlisted into the military.
“I will not become anyone’s slave!” Adam murmured to himself.
“I accept!” he whispered, his voice trembling.
The voice repeated, unwavering.
Are you sure you want to accept the Primordial Beast System and awaken your true potential? This decision is irreversible. The system voice said again.
Adam thought of Bryan’s sneering face, of the countless times he’d been beaten down and humiliated. He thought of the life he’d been forced to endure, always at the bottom, always overlooked.
No more. He resolved.
With a determined glare, Adam clenched his fists. And answered again. “I accept.”
The chamber erupted in light, enveloping him in a cocoon of energy. Numerous symbols etched themselves onto his skin, glowing with ancient power. The pain was overwhelming, but Adam welcomed it. This was his rebirth, his chance to change everything.
As the light faded, he stood taller, his eyes burning with newfound resolve. The Primordial Beast System interface hovered before him, a translucent window that looked like a holographic projection displaying countless possibilities and paths to power.
For the first time in his life, Adam felt hope.
And he vowed, he would never be at the bottom again.
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Primordial Beast System EPISODE 3: Escape
Somewhere in the Control room of Arc Inferna, a man was seated in front of multiple screens, each with a different thing displayed. There are about a hundred different screens. A woman was seated at the back of the room, she was wearing a military uniform with a sword strapped to her hip and a barret on her head.The man in front of the multiple screens had his attention on a particular screen to his left, it had been flashing something in red over and over again.“Commander Thena, I think we have something,” he said, turning around to look at the woman at the back of the room.She sighed and paused for a while before adjusting the barret on her head.She was a tall woman in her thirties, and her physique was very muscular, indicating her toughness while still retaining her feminine appearance. On her uniform, three silver stars hung on her shoulders, indicating her rank as a silver-grade commander.“Put it on the big screen.” She said, walking forward in a strut that was calm and wel
Primordial Beast System EPISODE 4: Escape 2
Adam’s heart beat faster as the system's warning echoed in his mind. The danger was real. He couldn’t afford to be caught, not after what he’d discovered, and certainly not before he could fully understand the power of the Primordial Beast System.With newfound agility, he bolted down the dimly lit corridor, his footsteps echoing off the rusted walls of the abandoned quadrant. His body moved with an ease he had never experienced before, each stride longer, each breath deeper.He glanced over his shoulder, already hearing the faint hum of engines. The Arc Guards were closing in.Adam has been exploring the abandoned quadrant since he was twelve, he had no friends in school, another effect of being an outcast. He spent most of his time exploring the quadrant, endlessly satisfying his curiosity.He knows the quadrant map off the top of his head. He spent many years venturing into the restricted area to avoid Bryan and other bullies who targeted him simply because he was an outcast-class
Primordial Beast System EPISODE 5: Military Enlistment
When Adam arrived home, Eve had already made dinner, she had arranged the food on the small dining table they had by the side of the bed, but had not been able to eat without her brother.When she learned that Arc guards were patrolling the abandoned quadrant with drones and a transporter, she became worried. She saw him fleeing from the gang of bullies that had been tormenting him every day.When she looked at him, she noticed that, as usual, his uniform was dirty, but there were no bruises on his body, which relieved her of her worries. Although she was safe from harsh treatment and bullying in school, due to her immense potential even as an outcast, she didn’t know what she would do if her twin brother were to get seriously injured.Adam went straight into the shower. After he cleaned up, he dressed and sat by the small dining table.Eve could not take her eyes off him. Everything about him had changed. His gaze, the air around him, and even his body posture. Adam usually had a slu
Primordial Beast System EPISODE 6: Evaluation.
The recruits were soon divided into groups and assigned quarters. Adam and Eve were separated, each placed in different dormitories based on gender. Adam found himself in a small, stark room shared with three other recruits, all Ascendant-class. Their disdain for him was evident, but Adam paid them no mind. He was used to the hostility. The first day of preparation involved physical assessments. The recruits were marched to an open field as soon as they finish taking their bags to their rooms after inspection of their luggage contents. On the field, there were obstacle courses which had been set up. Adam observed the Ascendants breeze through the challenges with practiced ease, while the Outcasts struggled to keep up. His turn came, and he moved with surprising agility, a result of the system’s subtle enhancements. Though he didn’t outperform the Ascendants, he completed the course with a quiet determination that earned a few curious glances. The physical fitness tests continued t
Primordial Beast System EPISODE 7: Survival Simulation
About a day ago, during the combat evaluation, Marcus, one of the Ascendants from Adam’s class had lost a fight against Adam, an Outcast.Later that night during dinner, Bryan and his lackeys had gone out of their way to make Marcus the laughing stock of their class. Bryan had bragged of how he used to beat Adam to the brink of death, how any ascendant in their class could beat a miserable outcast like Adam.Marcus was greatly humiliated, and Bryan used this opportunity to convince him that the only way to regain his dignity as an Ascendant was to get rid of Adam during the simulation test.Once commander Darius asked the students to team up, he figured that if he joined the same team as Adam, he could attack him during the exercise and report it as an accident.Marcus’s cold gaze locked onto Adam as he approached their group, his lips curling into a smirk. Eve’s expression darkened when she saw him, but she held her tongue. The golden-haired boy with green eyes, Alec, shifted uncomfo
Primordial Beast System EPISODE 8: Survival Simulation 2
Adam now had enough motivation, and his hesitation vanished and a serious expression appeared on his face.The mantis let out a loud shriek and charged again. It targeted Eve and swung hard.Alec used his shield to block the attack. The sound of the mantis' arm hitting the shield gave out a large bang, setting off sparks and sending Alec crashing backwards.While keeping Marcus at bay, Adam had analyzed the mantis. Its exoskeleton was tougher than the weapons they were using and it was relatively fast, especially when it is attacking.With the aid of the system, Adam had identified the mantis’ weakness.“Draw its attention Alec, I want to try something.” He shouted.Eve drew her bow, aiming at the eye of the mantis, she shot an arrow.Before the arrow could pierce its eyes, the two large arms moved with incredible speed, catching the arrow mid-air.Adam had observed that the mantis's strength lies in its tough outer shell and how incredibly fast it can attack with its large front grap
Primordial Beast System EPISODE 9: Arc Aegis.
The results were in. The list of students who qualified to board the shuttle to Arc Aegis was posted on the massive digital display in the main hall of the preparation base. Those who do not qualify must undergo an additional one year of training on Arc Inferna’s military base before they will be sent to Arc Aegis. This extends their mandatory military enlistment to 3 years.Among the hundreds of names posted were two that defied all expectations: Adam Reed and Eve Reed, the Outcast twins.The announcement caused quite a stir. Adam had placed in the top 30, his name shining brightly alongside the top Ascendants.Eve followed closely in the top 50, a remarkable achievement that cemented her position as an anomaly among the Outcasts. Murmurs rippled through the crowd, ranging from disbelief to grudging admiration.“An Outcast in the top 30? That has to be a mistake.” One of the boys whispered.“No mistake,” another replied. “I saw him during the simulation. He’s...different.”“I get tha
Primordial Beast System EPISODE 10: The Will to Rise
Later that day, all of the students arriving from the rest of the Arcs were put through the same process. Divided into groups and assigned dormitory rooms.In the evening, the cafeteria at Arc Aegis buzzed with the chatter of recruits enjoying a brief respite from their grueling schedules. Adam sat alone near a corner table, quietly eating his rations. The room, though vast, felt stifling as groups of Ascendants dominated the space with their loud conversations and infectious laughter.Across the room, a small figure shuffled through the crowd, a timid Outcast recruit named Liam from Arc Erudinia, the Arc with the Largest number of scholars. The boy's worn uniform and nervous demeanor set him apart immediately. Liam clutched his tray tightly, trying to find an empty seat when a foot shot out in front of him.The tray clattered to the ground, food scattering everywhere. The Ascendant responsible, a tall boy named Jaxon, grinned maliciously as his lackeys laughed."Careful there, Outcas
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EPISODE 29: Lucius
Adam’s heart hammered in his chest as he stepped forward into the center of the arena. His mind raced with memories of every sneer, every jeer directed at him, every moment when he was forced to crawl from the gutter.Now, before him, stood the embodiment of everything he had fought against. Lucius Draven’s silhouette emerged at the far end of the arena—a figure shrouded in dark armor and an aura of cold brutality. His every movement exuded lethal precision, his eyes glinting with the promise of pain.As the countdown began, “Five… Four… Three… Two… One…”—Adam’s system interface flashed in his mind. His muscles tensed, his focus narrowed, and for the first time, the scars of his past became a distant memory—replaced by the burning desire to rewrite destiny.The arena erupted into chaos as the match commenced. Lucius advanced with a speed and ferocity that belied his legendary status, his every step a calculated strike against the very notion of mercy, looking for opening to deal devas
EPISODE 28: The Gauntlet of Trials
The next day, the arena’s harsh lights blazed overhead as the tournament rounds continued. The arena’s colossal, circular was filled to the brink by students, tutors and spectators alike.The holographic screens encircled the rings, displaying live feeds, combat stats, and roiling images of victories and defeats from previous rounds. The atmosphere was thick with anticipation and tension, a charged silence punctuated by the occasional roar of the crowd and the clang of weaponry.From one side of the arena, Seraphina and Eve shone like beacons, seated among the qualifiers for the next stage of the tournament waiting for the first stage to be over. Both had already emerged triumphant in their earlier matches. Though absent from the pit of combat today, they observed the proceedings from the sidelines.Seraphina’s piercing blue eyes, cool and calculating, betrayed a flicker of worry as she surveyed the other team members. Eve’s calm yet resolute expression spoke volumes; despite her win,
EPISODE 27: Defying labels
Her opponent was none other than Aldric Valmont, a renowned Pure fighter whose reputation for impeccable technique and strategic brilliance was widely celebrated on Arc Aegis. Aldric’s presence exuded an aura of superiority; his silver hair and icy blue eyes marked him as one of the elites. As he strode confidently into the center of the arena, the tension in the air thickened to an almost unbearable density. When Aldric looked into Eve’s eyes, he was even more shocked to see they were blue.“Cadets, prepare yourselves,” the announcer intoned. “Let the battle commence!” he shouted.The signal rang clear, and the duel began. Aldric advanced with a series of precise, calculated strikes, each movement carried the impact of the years of disciplined training he had gone through. His weapon—a gleaming, intricately designed energy blade—sliced through the air with deadly precision, a blur of silver aimed directly at his opponent.But Eve was no novice to combat. Despite the stigma attached t
EPISODE 26: Abomination
The next day, students were gathered at the grand coliseum of Arc Aegis. Today’s military tournament was highly anticipated.Under the luminous glow of Nytherite-powered floodlights, hundreds of recruits and military officials gathered in the combat arena, their murmurs flooding the entire place.At the center of the arena stood numerous raised platforms, their smooth surfaces contrast the rugged energy of the combat zones around them.Holographic scoreboards hovered in the air with digits and symbols flickering with the names and rankings of combatants.As the announcer’s voice boomed over the speakers, the crowd fell silent.“Welcome, cadets and honored guests, to today’s round of the military tournament at Arc Aegis! Today, we shall continue the fights from where we left off yesterday. Let the competition begin!”The first match of the day was slated for one of the most anticipated combatants: Seraphina Kennedy, the brilliant Pure whose pyrokinesis had already become legendary.Cla
EPISODE 25: Clash of the Shields
The atmosphere in Arc Aegis had shifted overnight. Tension and excitement buzzed through the corridors like a living storm. In a vast, purpose-built arena district specially designated for the Inter-Base Military Tournament, recruits from all over the Arcs had been gathered to witness the ultimate test of skill and strength.None of the competitors could hide the anticipation in their eyes. Every recruit knew that this was an opportunity to etch their names into the history of the Arc.On the marble-floored central plaza of the tournament area, Base 7’s team assembled in neat formation. Military officers in dark, imposing uniforms barked final instructions. Amid the throng, Adam stood with his sister Eve at his side.Alec Rho, one of the ten members of Base 7 and the team’s specialist shield bearer, flexed his arms as he prepared himself mentally. His Ascendant-class training had honed his ability to manifest an energy shield in combat, and today, he was determined to prove that his sk
CHAPTER 24: Weapons Test.
General Kael, the commanding officer of Base 7, stepped forward. All of them instantly recognized and collectively saluted him. “Enough with the pleasantries”, he snarled. “Each of you will choose a specially designed nytherite weapon that will complement your ability. These weapons are designed to enhance combat prowess.”One by one, the recruits made their selections. Eve chose a sleek Nytherite bow, its energy-infused arrows humming with explosive power.Adam approached the racks, his fingers grazing the hilt of a curved sword. The moment he touched it, a spark of golden energy flared between them. The weapon resonated with him."A fine choice," General Kael remarked. "That blade reacts to those with unique energy signature."He turned to Eve, watching her carefully. He nodded his head in approval and laughed arrogantly.“You twins are more popular than you know, but I am satisfied.” He said, looking at Darius before walking closer to where Eve was standing.“These arrows are made
EPISODE 23: Nytherite Weapons.
Adam pressed his back against the cold metal wall of the dormitory corridor, his breath still ragged from the night's escape. His uniform was scuffed, dirt clinging to his boots from the restricted sector he'd barely managed to flee. Even now, as he stood outside the entrance to his shared room, the echoes of Arc Aegis' patrol guards barking orders still rang in his ears.He'd been on the run for hours, evading detection after being forced into the penalty survival mission. The system had thrust him into a brutal test on the harsh surface of the planet that was dominated by extremely dangerous beasts, a trial where the only outcome was survival or death. And yet, here he was, a survivor.His fingers trembled as he placed them on the access panel of his dorm room. A soft beep signalled the door unlocking, and as he stepped inside, he exhaled a breath of relief.The dormitory was silent, his arrogant Ascendant roommates were deep in their slumber.Adam sighed in relief, dropping onto hi
EPISODE 22: Survival
The ground beneath Adam was a patchwork of ruin and decay, the air thick with the stench of desolation. As he stood amidst the remnants of an obliterated world, the extremovores began to emerge from the shadows, their forms a nightmarish blend of earth's former fauna twisted into grotesque predators.But among them, one creature stood out—a colossal spider, its body a mass of dark, chitinous armor, with limbs that gleamed like wicked scythes under the sunlight. When he looked at the spider’s face, he was stunned, as if he was looking into the eyes of a demon.The system window appeared.Survival Test Initiated: Objective: Survive for 10 minutes.Reward: Return to Arc Aegis.Adam's breath came in short, sharp gasps, the weight of survival heavy upon him. He knew the stakes; failure here was not just a setback but a plunge into oblivion. He willed his Primordial Light into existence, the golden glow offering formed a protective layer around his body and formed two long swords.Normally
EPISODE 21: Penalty
In the upcoming days, Adam did everything he could that would earn him EXP points. He pushed each body fitness quest the system gave him, sometimes going overboard and exceeding the limit of what the system had asked him to do. He eventually obtained 2 passive level 1 skills, the first one being stealth, which allows him to dampen the sound of his footsteps, but the system had explained to him that if he level up the skill, it’s application can be changed.The second one was a distortion skill that changes his face according to his wish.Today, Adam decided to visit the Skyview Museum, an entertainment and relaxation facility on Arc Aegis that preserves the history of humanity, with displays of ancient artefacts and paintings from a long-lost era.Although Adam was quite interested in the relics of the past, the main attraction that brought him to the place was the large viewing station of the Museum that showed a live view of the sky below them.The facility had served as the only ent
