Currently, any individual in society is capable of being born or acquire some kind of skill. This is one of the characteristics of the super-humans of the future. This term is now commonly referred to as "human" since everyone already has the essential characteristics of genetic improvements and accelerated learning.
Things that were once considered fantasies and fiction are now possible for the lucky ones who managed to go beyond their definitions as mere mortals, the "enlighteneds".
Manipulating elements of nature, superhuman strength, super speed, psych powers, all of this and more became possible.
But what exactly makes a person able to use and develop these skills? The answer to all of this is located in the essence of each individual, to be more exact, their genetic potential.
The greater the genetic potential of an individual, the greater the ease with which he develops, practice or strengthens some abilities and techniques. The hereditary factor, the practice of martial arts, and energy absorption techniques are the factors that determine the strength of an individual.
Ayden, for example, got his ability thanks to the hereditary factor. He did not practice any type of martial art since they are costly, making them difficult to obtain, even more for Ayden, who received just enough for his studies and everyday life.
All martial arts or energy-absorbing techniques that his relatives had were taken by other family members. The rights are always with those who have the most tremendous power and influence in this current world, so there is nothing he could have done.
The rest of Ayden's family are individuals who value strength above all else. Realizing that the boy did not have an outstanding talent or ability, they simply dropped him aside.
The Kale's are one of the five most prominent families in terms of power and influence, so the fact that they didn't take a child even after the tragic accident just quickly fell by the wayside, for them, it's like he died right there.
Even with all these impediments, Ayden never gave up, and as a young child, he managed to buy a basic energy absorption technique.
But due to an unknown reason, all the energy he was able to absorb into his body simply disappeared instantly, as if he never absorbed it. So he could only count on his body-enhancing ability.
Still, he always set aside time from his day to use the basic energy absorption technique in the hopes that at least a little bit would be maintained, guaranteeing an improvement in his strength no matter how small. He hasn't had time to perform his absorption technique since he arrived at the military school due to everything going on in the last few days.
But something he was not aware of was that all that energy he absorbed was not being thrown away or simply disappearing but was actually being used to initiate the artifact, which was finally activated during Ayden's test by absorbing the excess energy that was being released from his abiliity.
Now that Ayden took a moment to ponder about the situation he is in and all the strange events that occurred in his life, it all started to make some sense.
Nonetheless, now that the artifact has been activated, it is quite possible that the absorption techniques now work the way they should. And why not start the new journey with proper techniques straight from the incredible military library?
With the library interface before his eyes, Ayden selects the "Energy Absorption Techniques" filter option, making numerous techniques appear in the interface. Still, it has a small detail ... the techniques provided in the library all have a price!
"What the f@#$ is this? Is this a library or a bookstore?" said Ayden with an incredulous expression.
Suddenly, a voice similar to that of the attendant starts to be produced, as if answering Ayden's observation.
"Would you like to filter for free techniques?"
'Oh, so this is the voice command system that she quoted before ...' he thought before answering with a very clear yes.
Suddenly, all the techniques start to disappear from the interface, removing all those that cost credits.
'...'
After waiting for a while, the result appears on the interface, surprising Ayden.
'What the hell!? why is the interface empty? does it mean that there is no technique of any kind that is free?'
Already expecting this result, the attendant's voice appears again.
"All free techniques are already in your possession. Access them through your wristwatch or computer. Some will also be taught during classes," explained "... and, I also recommend that you read the guide that was made available to all students since you appear to be lost, you can access it in the same way."
After receiving the information from the attendant, since he does not intend to spend credits, Ayden decides to read this guide that was distributed while he was in the library.
After spending about an hour and a half reading, he finishes reading and decides to go back to his dormitory.
It is now 8 o'clock at night. Already in his room, he decides to do something he hasn't been able to do since he arrived at the military school. Which would be to use his energy absorption technique.
To do this, he needs to sit in a lotus position, and Ayden decides to do this in his jacuzzi since he wants to relax a little too.
What it is about to perform is called "breath of life," an technique that allows a person to absorb the surrounding energy and condense it in the body, freeing the body of impurities in the process.
This technique has three phases of purification — sanguis, ossium, and carnales. Known worldwide, this is a basic energy-absorption technique that allows the practitioner a body totally free of impurities when wholly mastered, facilitating the circulation of internal energy and the use of abilities.
'Let's see if this time there will be any kind of reaction,' thought Ayden, already sitting in a lotus position in his jacuzzi.