Five hundred years ago, a virus tore through Earth's seven billion people, turning some into zombies and mutants.Soon after, animals began to change as well.A hundred years later, the zombies were gone, but humanity had shrunk to a fraction of its former numbers.The survivors built massive walls around their cities, creating safe zones to protect themselves from the new world.Meanwhile, the infected animals grew into terrifying beasts, and within two hundred years, these creatures had taken control of most of the planet.Then, the gods intervened.They chose certain humans, gifting them with divine powers to fight the beasts and the demons that controlled them.Humanity soon discovered that these demons were the true creators of the virus, and with great risk, some learned how to steal the demons' power for themselves.Society began to adapt, relying on both the gods and demons for survival.But with each city destroyed, human numbers dwindled further, until most dared not step ou
Next to Sofie sat a tall and handsome boy—a total bully.Vlad, often called the "Bulldog of Sofie," would bite at anyone who dared to even look at her.Some had already ended up with broken bones in some dark corner, victims of his temper.Vlad belonged to the Bolton Family, one of the Four Noble families of Miracle City, known for their power and wealth.He had extraordinary talent, and in Alex's past life, Vlad had always pursued Sofie.Before the destruction of Miracle City, Vlad and Sofie had nearly gotten married.Their families saw them as the perfect match, and if things had gone differently, their union would have been inevitable.But tragedy struck when Vlad used Sofie as a shield to save himself, a betrayal that left a deep scar.Alex, a soldier in that past, had been the one to save Sofie instead.They had been good friends, but Alex always felt unworthy of her, burdened by their vast difference in status.After all, Sofie was no ordinary girl.As the princess of Miracle Ci
“You...” Shenny started, her glare fixed on Alex. Her anger was so intense she felt she might explode.“What you're talking about exists only on ancient maps. It's been a hundred years since anyone's heard of survivors outside.”“Miracle City is the last human settlement on Earth! There's no evidence that people still live beyond its walls!” Alex couldn't disclose the truth about his past—his long journeys and the many people he'd met just to stay alive.“If you're not certain, why insist there's nothing out there? There's always a possibility. Denying it just shows how narrow-minded you are, like someone refusing to look beyond their own small world.” He'd just insulted her again. Shenny had never encountered such a brazen student. From the back of the classroom, Sofie couldn't suppress a laugh. Her natural beauty was amplified by the way her smile lit up her face.Alex caught her eye, offering a playful wink and a grin. Sofie quickly looked away, her thoughts racing. “Such audac
Alex scoffed, "Do you even have the right to ask me to leave?""I do!" Shenny shouted back."By the rules of the school, you clearly don't," Alex retorted with a mocking grin."You're not even a real teacher yet. You're just a substitute who volunteered herself. You have no right to be teaching."Shenny's body trembled with anger; his words had struck her hard.She had never met a student like Alex—someone who dared to speak to her so brazenly.His mocking tone only fueled the fire inside her. Her voice shook with rage as she snapped, "Silence! Who do you think you're talking to? I'm reporting you to the Dean."Alex curled his lip in disdain. "Go ahead, report me. I'll tell the Dean what you're really about—that you despise commoners and only want to teach nobles. You're wasting our time here, pushing your own agenda. You shouldn't even be here, teaching for your own selfish reasons."Shenny's jaw tightened, but Alex wasn't finished.He continued, "You're not worthy to be a teacher he
Out of a class of forty students, twenty-two commoners filed out of the room together.It wasn't an act of solidarity; they simply shared a mutual disdain for Shenny, a noble who had always looked down on them.In Miracle City, people matured faster due to a virus and mutations that accelerated growth compared to the old times when Earth was still densely populated.Individuals were considered adults at a younger age, taking on responsibilities that would have been unthinkable before.Due to the dwindling population, polygamy was common, with men often expected to have multiple wives to help repopulate humanity.As Alex glanced at the group, one of them, Carlos, spoke up. "Alex, do you have a way to help us become Fighters or Enhanced Fighters?"In their world, a Fighter was someone whose physical strength surpassed normal limits, capable of delivering punches with the force of 100 kilograms.An Enhanced Fighter possessed at least 100 units of mana, enabling them to wield magic and ev
Alex locked eyes with Vlad and sneered. "Why should we bow to the nobles when we can become noble ourselves?"Vlad and his entourage burst into laughter, mocking the very idea.When people reach Bronze rank, they can become knights, serving the nobles.At Silver rank, they can attain titles like baron or count.Only by reaching Gold rank can they become someone truly important, like a duke."Do you think reaching Silver rank is easy?" Vlad chuckled dismissively. "You'd better stay in bed and dream all you want. In reality, there's no place for your fantasies.""You laugh at our dreams not because you think they're impossible, but because you're terrified we might actually achieve them," Alex retorted, his gaze unwavering."Me? Terrified of you and these commoners? Don't make me laugh!" Vlad scoffed.Alex smirked. "I made a bet with your aunt. Why don't we make one ourselves? I will become both a Fighter and an Enhanced Fighter in two months. The loser will run naked around the institu
In the bustling heart of Miracle City, a thousand dollars typically covered a common family's monthly expenses.The economy revolved around items like mutant beast meat, battle gauntlets, demon crystals, mutant beast furs, elixirs, and a myriad of other exotic goods.After the virus outbreak, animals mutated into larger, more savage creatures known as demon beasts.These beasts attacked humans on sight, earning them their ominous name and forcing society to adapt quickly.The art of making guns had long been lost, so people returned to using cold weapons.The Miracle Institute stood as a beacon of hope amid the chaos, teaching people how to fight the beasts and profit from them to survive.But its monthly tuition of a thousand dollars was a hefty burden for most families.Yet, many chose to tighten their belts, sending their children to the Institute with dreams of them becoming Fighters or Enhanced Fighters.Even achieving the lowest Bronze rank could alter a family's destiny.A Bron
When Vlad casually placed the Bronze-ranked gauntlets into his interspatial ring, his expression radiated indifference.A chorus of soft gasps escaped from the nearby girls.The ease with which Vlad parted with such a fortune left them starstruck.Eyes widened, and flirtatious glances were cast his way, but Vlad dismissed them all, his gaze fixed proudly and mockingly on Alex and his two friends.Then his eyes settled on Sofie.The message was clear for everyone: "I only have eyes for Sofie.""What a show-off," Carlos muttered, clenching his fists. "He's trying to buy his way into her heart.""A total tyrant," Ethan agreed. "Rich, handsome, and flaunting an interspatial ring. How are you supposed to compete with that, Alex?"Alex chuckled softly. "Sofie doesn't care about his money," he said, his eyes drifting toward her.Sofie stood amidst a group of girls, completely ignoring Vlad's grand gesture.She chatted amiably, her gaze occasionally drifting to Cassandra, who stood aloof and