Beta Ichiban

Chen Lun transmigrated to the year before the game's public beta, becoming an NPC in the game world. Thus, a new version was born... Steam punk, Mysterious Objects, Church, Shelter, the pathways of the Sequences of the Seven True Gods... He placed his black top hat on his head, standing atop the ruins. Behind him stood the villain bosses from former game versions, the silent Nun Floey, Bloody Painter Noah, Swordsman Antonio, the delusional clown Alec... Chen Lun said, "Players grind monsters, I grind players, it makes perfect sense..." ... Also known as "How to Rationally Use Players as a Sustainable Resource," "These Bosses Are Really Strong But They Are All My Underlings," "No Way! So I Can Be A Deity, Too?!"

Suddenly exposed on all the top news websites and social media platforms globally, 'Return Order's Notes' leads to a revolutionary virtual reality game. Game Name: 'Dark Sand' Game Type: Oriental fantasy historical theme, featuring a certain degree of soulslike difficulty and roguelike gameplay in a role-playing game. Requirements for recruiting beta players: Good mindset, quick reactions, strong stress resilience, a certain amount of historical knowledge, excellent physical condition. The most crucial requirement: superb acting skills, preferably at an Oscar-winner level! Special Reward: Among the beta players, the one with the most excellent simulated completion performance can undergo the ultimate trial and, after a perfect recording, have it presented to the public in film form, fulfilling your dream of becoming an Oscar winner! Players are complaining, they have never seen a game with such high entry barriers! What they don't know is that their every action in the game will truly affect both history and reality.

A veteran player of "Starry Abyss" and a Meteor Fall Master known as Ace Bro, Li Zi came to the game world with his system template, arriving at the era of the game's beta version. This was the worst of times. Cosmic forces and financial magnates colluded, causing The Gate to the cosmos to be shut, planets' resources exhausted, even sunlight monopolized. It was also the best of times. All the Extraordinary Systems had just started, and in this era, only he possessed the final version patch as a Meteor Fall Master. While people reveled in the smoke of plasma cannons, Li Zi had already torn apart warships with Gravity. As Special Ability users proudly indulged in their awakened abilities, Moonlight had already become a servant to Li Zi. When the Interstellar Fleet crossed the Galaxy, Li Zi had just ignited the forty-second Stellar, illuminating the entire cosmos. "People have been trapped on the ground for too long and have forgotten that this Starry Sky should belong to us all," he said gently, holding a black hole in his hand while facing an indescribable native Evil God.

"Alpha level S sedang hamil!" Si cantik berdada hitam, bertutur kata lemah, suka menipu, yang berpura-pura lemah (gong) VS si playboy genit, yang yakin betul bahwa dirinya yang paling atas (shou). Sheng Shaoyou bertemu dengan tipe idealnya-seekor anggrek putih kecil yang cantik dan memikat bernama Hua Yong-di tempat musuh bebuyutannya. Ia ingin memetik bunga yang rapuh ini, menaruhnya di dalam vas, dan menyembunyikannya di rumah. Namun, tanpa ia sadari, 'anggrek putih yang tampak lembut' ini bukanlah bunga biasa-ia adalah Anggrek Hantu yang langka dan mulia, berwarna gelap dan misterius. Di sebuah jamuan makan, Sheng Shaoyou, seorang Alpha tingkat S yang terhormat, dibius dan diserang seolah-olah dia adalah seorang Omega. Kelenjarnya digigit dan terluka. Memanfaatkan kesempatan itu, Sheng Shaoqing, seorang anak haram yang telah lama mendambakan posisi Sheng Shaoyou, menyerangnya. "Anggrek putih" yang tampak lembut itu diam-diam menarik kembali senyumnya yang lembut. Keindahan yang berseri-seri dan menawan itu tiba-tiba berubah tajam dan menyeramkan. "Selama ini aku bersikap sopan padamu karena kau adalah saudara iparku. Namun, kau berani mengincar nyawa Tuan Sheng dan bahkan merusak kelenjarku. Meskipun akan segera sembuh, itu sangat menyakitkan-" "-Jadi, Shaoqing, kamu dalam masalah besar sekarang." **** Enigma yang berpura-pura menjadi Omega (gong) X Alpha (shou) (Enigma = misteri ≈ lebih kuat dari Alpha, mampu menandai siapa pun, termasuk Alpha lainnya, dan merupakan puncak tertinggi.) Cos0=1. Tidak ada konflik atas peran; siapa pun yang menjadi Alpha akhirnya akan menempati posisi terbawah. Peringatan : Keindahan akan selalu menjadi yang teratas. Si cantik yang menipu (gong) dipadukan dengan si genit (shou). Karena tidak ada cerita pembangunan dunia ABOE (Alpha, Beta, Omega, Enigma) yang ditemukan, penulis memutuskan untuk membuatnya sendiri.

Hii this is tanisha the author of 'meant to be...' we all have our celibrity crushes some are youtubers ,some are tiktokers and some are actors. my story is about a girl who`s crush is a youtuber and it`s not just a crush it`s love.the story will revolve around how they both will meet and turn into lovers. ps: this story is based in india so it will have term like 'beta'- meaning son or daughter , and also the use of indian cities and countries. hope you`ll like it.

Death isn't the end. It's a catastrophic SYSTEM ERROR. For data analyst An, reincarnation isn't a second chance at glory. He's reborn not as a hero, but as the lowest-level Scout Goblin—a disposable monster. His only gift? A buggy, beta-version System with garbled quests and fatally wrong information. In a brutal world run by the rules of Cultivation, he can't trust the System. His only hope lies in the one tool he mastered in his past life: data and logic. He doesn't just play the game—he HACKS it. He analyzes, tests, and breaks the rules to forge his own skills, turning a weak monster into an architect of reality itself. This is the journey of an analyst becoming a legend, a Rule Breaker in a failed cosmic game.

【La última actualización de 'Era de Hielo' se ha completado, anunciando la era de pruebas beta abiertas para todos. En un minuto, cada ser humano en la Estrella Azul será arrojado a este juego.】 Comenzando con una pequeña hoguera, este es tu rango de actividad. Debes recolectar materiales continuamente y mejorar el nivel de tu hoguera. Hoguera → Hoguera Grande → Horno → Torre de Energía → Súper Estación de Energía Al desbloquear más edificios y reclutar varias tropas, construye tu poder en este mundo extremadamente hostil. Habiendo cruzado recientemente, Cao Xing activa accidentalmente el único talento de grado SSS oculto: Poder Eterno. En ese momento, descubre a una hermosa Cuñada acompañándolo... Con su talento oculto, cooperan y gradualmente expanden y fortalecen su territorio. Mientras exploran el vasto mundo más allá, más secretos de este mundo expansivo salen a la luz...

[THREE CHAPTERS EVERY WEEK!!!] The Augmented Virtual Personal Computer (AVPC) is a cutting-edge virtual reality headset powered by the world's most powerful and smartest artificial intelligence. Jing Hoo was among the fortunate few to grab his hands on one after winning a beta-tester lottery. In other words, he became a pioneer. Testing the tech before anyone else. But the device Jing Hoo received wasn't ordinary. This one didn't just simulate another world, it actually transported him there. A mind-blowing, reality-defying, breathtaking, and amazing device. He used it to enter the world of [World Journey: First Edge]. A famous novel that had several animation shows and movies. The book was known for its extensive world-building and diverse array of characters. He wanted to be a part of it too. If only Jing Hoo was aware that it was also another reality, not just a simulation.

[Earthlings! You have been summoned to participate in the Universe's Armageddon...] The voice thundered in billions of minds simultaneously, making Arthur drop his last piece of bread on the dirty slum floor. [Beta Testing Phase: Initiated] [10 Million Chosen Participants] [You have been selected!] "What the F***?" Arthur clutched his head, the system messages burning behind his eyes. This wasn't some phone notification or TV broadcast - this was inside his skull. [Talent Awakening in Progress...] [System...Error!] [SSS Talent Detected: Primordial Summoner] By the time the game had merged with reality, Arthur already had dozens of legendary summons to aid him against the incoming chaos. [You have summoned the SSS-Level "Primordial Dragon"!] [You have extracted the SSS-Level Skill "Berserk"!]

The seasoned player of "Abyss of Stars," the [Starfall Master] Li Zi, brings a system template and travels to the game's world, arriving in the era of the game's beta version. This is the worst of times. The cosmic forces and conglomerates collude, causing the doors to the universe to be closed, the planet's resources to be exhausted, and even sunlight to be monopolized. This is also the best of times. All the extraordinary systems are just beginning. In this era, he is the only [Starfall Master] with the final version patch. While people are enthralled by the smoke of plasma guns and cannons, Li Zi has already torn apart battleships with gravity. While superhumans are smug about their awakened abilities, moonlight has already become Li Zi's servant. While the interstellar fleet crosses the Milky Way, Li Zi has just ignited the forty-second star, illuminating the entire universe. "People have been trapped on the ground for too long; they've forgotten that this starry sky should belong to all of us." —Facing the unspeakable aboriginal evil gods, Li Zi, holding a black hole, gently said.

In this world where Alpha rules and omega as their partners, there are one even better than Alphas the Dominant , Alpha and omega are rich while the gama and beta are just normal people and here I'm. im kim -Tan an omega dormant, I can't smell pheromones, not just that alone I'm a mute ,my father died when I was 16 and my mother is a drug addiction ,so I'm left alone with my little brother kim-won is just 4 ,he never knew what my father look like .he is all I got but it's seems bad luck was on my side every day I mistakenly scratch someone's car

Cole Smith sat alone in his apartment. Relishing in his own sorrow. As he looked at the rankings of the MMO he had dedicated his entire life into playing. Although his entire life was only a sorrowful 23 years of age. It still meant a lot to him. He had spent 5 years playing the MMO ‘Arcadia’ a game built off the Arcadian engine, an incredible generation that formed an entire world through lines of code in mere weeks. And the world was manipulated as players advanced through it. Cole was a beta tester. Who had obtained a meek Paladin class. The Arcadian engine even had unique classes for every player. But Cole’s was probably the weakest in the game. Even as a tank. Yet he still fought. He made his way to the top ranks, even standing at number 1 for a time. Only to be struck down by a new age of battle mages, classes that were practically one man armies, who quickly flooded the ranks. Once the leaderboards changed, he wasn’t even in the top 10 anymore, and he received an email from the company that made Arcadia. Asking him if he wanted a second chance…only to wake up inside of the world of the game the next day.

Rejected by her mate. Desired by another. Bound by a prophecy she never asked for. When Lina, an omega with a mysterious lineage, gives her heart to Alpha Luca, she thinks she’s finally found where she belongs. But one moment of intimacy shatters into heartbreak when he coldly denies her, leaving her alone—and vulnerable. As ancient creatures stir and a deadly prophecy resurfaces, Lina finds herself torn between the cold Alpha who rejected her and the Beta warrior who watches her too closely. Secrets unravel, trust breaks, and danger closes in from every side. But when betrayal hits closer than she ever expected, Lina must decide: fight for the mate who hurt her… or embrace the darkness rising within. Love was just the beginning. Now comes survival.

He was supposed to live a quiet life. Elias Clarke is a recessive omega… technically. His heats are rare, his hormones are mild, and his genetic profile is so muted that he could pass for beta. That’s fine with him. At 27, he is halfway through his PhD, teaches engineering part-time, and enjoys the kind of anonymity that keeps him away from the political games of those born with true divine potential. But when his best friend and roommate, Ruoxi Numen, disappears without a trace, Elias becomes the only one asking questions no one wants to answer. Her family, descended from the last god born three hundred years ago, calls it a “private matter.” Her apartment remains untouched, with her jewelry, tablet, and expensive shoes near the door. Then Victor Numen, her older brother who was crippled in a divine accident, reappears in public. Smiling. Watching Elias too closely. Something happened to Ruoxi. And Elias might be the only person who can figure out what.

Er hat noch einmal von vorne angefangen und ist erneut in dieses "lebende Spiel" eingestiegen, um sein eigenes Schicksal in die Hand zu nehmen. Diesmal wird er nicht von anderen kontrolliert werden. Als ehemaliger Schwertkönig der Stufe 200 wird er in diesem Leben zu einem höheren Gipfel aufsteigen. Methoden zum Geldverdienen! Strategien zur Eroberung von Dungeons! Legendäre Quests! Fundorte von Ausrüstung! Unentdeckte Kampftechniken! Selbst die Geheimnisse, von denen die Beta-Tester nichts wussten, kennt er alle. Massive Kriege, Fortschritte im Leben, der Eintritt in die Gottheit, ein Schwert, das den Gipfel erreicht - die Legende eines Mannes, der zum Schwertgott wird, hat begonnen.

"Is that our highest bidder for Omega 303?” “Sold”, the gavel falls. Kai’s fate has been sealed, he was being sold to an Alpha. Kai, a 20 year old Beta and a vampire. Drowning in debts and single handedly takes care of his ill sister while sending himself to college disguises himself as an Omega. Enters an underground and illegal auction. His plans get him into bigger trouble when he gets purchased by Merthur, a cold, dangerously attractive CEO who hides a secret - he is a vampire that pretends to be human. Kai’s blood being a special and rare kind might be the key to break a centuries old curse that Merthur suffers from. Forced into a gliding cage and to live under Merthur’s absolute control, Kai swears to regain his freedom. But each heat cycle draws Merthur closer and each drop of blood and desire blurs the line between hate, love and obsession. When secrets begin to unravel, and their world begins to crumble. Will Kai regain his freedom from the ruthless Vampire Alpha who claimed him as his own? Are they secrets that would threaten their love? Would the curse be broken? Or will Kai surrender to the desire that threatens to consume them both?.

MATURE CONTENT. DARK FANTASY ROMANCE. An omega. A traitor. And the last of her kind. They say fate doesn’t make mistakes. But what if it looks like your fated mates want to kill you? Karina has spent her life at the bottom of the Silver Claw Pack––an omega surrounded by power, cruelty, and bullying she’s never been able to escape. When the rare bond snaps into place, revealing that her fated mates are none other than the ruthless Alpha triplets, her life goes from unbearable to dangerous. Killian is cruel, Ronan is cold, and Lucien hides a blade behind every charming smile. They don’t want her, and they make sure she knows it. To make matters worse, Selene, the daughter of the former Beta and a venomous beauty with a chokehold on the pack’s favor, has her sights set on the triplets and a deep hatred for Karina. Her torment is relentless and deadly. But Karina is not as weak as she seems. She’s hiding something. A truth buried so deep, even she doesn’t fully understand it. As enemies close in from within the pack and beyond its borders, Karina will have to survive the mates who reject her, the rival who wants her gone, and a darkness stirring inside her that refuses to stay silent. Because fate may not make mistakes… But sometimes, it offers second chances.

Synopsis Liana, a humble omega raised in silence, awakens on her 18th birthday with the scent of her fated mate — the son of the Alpha. But the bond isn't simple. The Alpha has triplet sons, and all three begin to feel the pull toward her. Thrust into the center of political tension and pack rivalry, Liana must confront betrayal, ancient magic, and a forgotten prophecy. As she finds herself entangled with Kael, the stoic firstborn, Jace, the charming troublemaker, and Rowan, the cursed empath, Liana discovers she is more than she was told. Her wolf is the reincarnation of a Luna lost to betrayal. Her bloodline is royal, hidden in shadow. And her destiny is not to choose a mate but to unite a broken world. With Celeste, the Beta's daughter, unraveling in jealousy and Darius, a rogue Alpha with vengeance in his heart, threatening war, Liana must rise. Not as an omega. Not as a mate. But as the Luna fated to reshape the future.

Arsol (Username: Hakkun) is your average eighteen-year-old tech nerd; he reads cliche light novels, plays video games (way too many), studies for exams, and he programs! Does he have friends? A social life, maybe? Nah, he’s an anti-social whose inner monologues revolve around how humans suck. He’s the type who blames the world for his problems: edgy, angsty, emo— thinks he’s smarter than everyone and has answers for the world’s crisis. Gotta give it to him, though, he a young talent at whatever he does. His skills for programming, gaming (FPS) as well as studying makes up for the fact that he’s an arse. So much so, that he stops going to school altogether and locks himself in his room, he’d rather be with his computer. Because Arsol is on a mission! He’s been collaborating with online strangers who are all equally gamers and computer nerds, who understand him, and who all have this idea to make this steampunk/dieselpunk game called ‘Hero of Emberstein.’ Now, Arsol won’t lie, he’s obsessed. Being one of the co-creators, he finds himself adding features and details he’d want in an MMORPG. The only thing he dislikes is the customizable character features; he never understands such a personalized activity. He prefers Gacha. After 3 years, the game is finally available for beta testing, his 7 online co-creators are all ready to click the play button. But little does Arsol know, he would for real be in the game, like in person, like ISEKAI-ed, like he could die, for real for real. What's worse is, everyone who clicked the play button for the beta test, has also been Isekaied. So like, maybe over a thousand or more? Arsol thinks it’s his fault innocent players are getting transmigrated into HIS game, because he remembers that he removed the 'EXIT' button as a harmless malfunctioning prank-- turned deadly?! Oops. Journey along with Arsol as he hides his identity as the creator, the culprit, and the administrator. And that time he finds out his 6 online friends are all here as well, but where?! Who?! UGH, THIS IS WHY HE HATES CUSTOMIZABLE CHARACTERS! ( I DO, IN FACT, OWN THE COVER )

"I reincarnated into some trashy omegaverse novel... and I'm the side-side character?!" Rin liked three things in life: his phone, his privacy, and not being railed in public by hormonal Alphas. So when he wakes up in a reverse harem book world written by his sister, as an 'omega pretending to be a beta' side character with no plot armour, no dignity, and no fucking clue what to do next, things go downhill fast. His scent? Irresistible. His attitude? Foul. His new life? A magnet for yandere freaks with dicks the size of trauma. His new mission is to survive, avoid the female lead and return back to his world and to do that, he had to keep a low profile. Pretending to be a beta was supposed to keep him safe and send the male characters far away from him. Too bad his pheromones have other plans... and certain possessive Alphas weren't buying his 'Beta' lies. Now powerful Alphas are circling, each more dangerous than the last... and one already thinks Rin belongs to him. Too bad Rin has zero intention of being anyone's obedient little omega because he's straight and not gay! "I swear, I'm not into men... It just got hard on its own," You've got to explain harder than that, Rin.

Content Warning Recommended for mature audiences (18+) Beta Elias gave everything to his pack—his loyalty, his strength, and his heart. But when his fated mate, Alpha Kael, rejects him and falsely accuses him of murdering the former Alpha, Elias becomes an instant traitor. Hunted by the very pack he once protected, he flees into unclaimed lands, bleeding and betrayed. On the brink of death, a mysterious stranger appears and offers him a once-in-a-lifetime deal: protection in exchange for loyalty to the crippled prince Rowan of the Forgotten court. Elias agrees Stepping into a world he never imagined, a fragile alliance sealed through marriage. But on their wedding night, Elias is poisoned; death was inevitable. But then another chance he got. Reborn on the morning of his wedding, he knows not all can be saved. He would not become a dead consort on the night of his wedding, but never had he expected the prince to stand on two feet behind closed doors. “I… I thought you couldn’t walk.” He stammered. Rowan’s slender hand raised, meeting his face. His eyes devoured the little space between them, their bodies inches away. He leaned in, his breath wrapping around him like a warning echo. “Well… you thought wrong.”

“To survive in the world ruled by alphas, I chose to live as a beta.” Riven is an omega, but fearing how the world works for them, he decides to live as a beta. Fate has different plans for him, and Riven’s family ends up in huge debt. To pay them off, he becomes a slave for an alpha family for fourteen years. But the Alpha family tricked him into serving them his entire lifetime. In a desperate attempt to get his freedom, Riven ends up poisoning the entire family and runs away, only to encounter the world’s most dangerous and darkest Alpha, Azerin Noctaire. Azerin, the Dark Alpha Lord, lives in isolation in a territory hardly anyone knows. No one knows what his origin is.

He mocked the omegaverse. Now he’s living it—with a baby on the way. Souta Tachibana was just your average, overworked office drone—until his BL-obsessed coworker introduced him to a trashy omegaverse romance novel. Curious (and a little horrified), Souta read it for laughs. But then he died in an accident. Now, he wakes up in the body of Lucien d’Armoire, a minor noble in the empire of Aetheria. No plot relevance. No destined lovers. Just a quiet, boring life as a background beta. Until one morning, he throws up into a chamber pot… and his doctor says something unthinkable: “Baron d’Armoire, you’re pregnant.” Which is impossible. Because he's male. And straight! And because Betas can’t get pregnant. …Right? Except Lucien is no Beta. He’s a rare male Omega. Apparently, during one reckless, drunken night, Lucien slept with an Alpha. Now he's pregnant, confused, and definitely not ready to be a father. To make matters worse—he doesn’t even know who the father is.

[BL] To pay off his debt, Lim Garam decided to debut as an idol under the entertainment company that belongs to the loan shark he owes. But the contract he signed wasn't a business contract. It was a marriage contract with Song Sihyuk--- the Alpha among the Alphas, and a third-generation chaebol at that. Lim Garam is a Beta, so he never understood Song Sihyuk's obsession with him. But maybe he should have known the moment his contract husband asked him THAT question: “Do you want me to turn you into an Omega, Lim Garam?” *** #omegaverse #betaxalpha #omegaxalpha #sassybeta #suddenlyomega #redflagalpha #toxicrelationship #secretmarriage #showbiz #idol #chaebol #ceo

A blazing meteor streaked past Earth, bringing with it several monsters that plunged the Earth. The military's ammunition was not effective against them. Then suddenly, a window appeared before everyone. The Earth has entered beta testing and will survive until the main game begins. Grey, a renowned archaeologist, begins his domination after awakening the ultimate class.

A literal ‘red flag’ in a world that sees her as a threat. Excerpt: “You shouldn’t be here,” Zenon growled, his voice low, eyes dark with conflict as he leaned away. Elira looked up at him, lips parted and swollen. “Then why did you kiss me?” “I couldn’t resist you.” His arms tightened around her waist instead of letting go. “Then don’t,” she said, without breaking the gaze. “Remember, you asked for it.” Zenon’s eyes darkened with desire as his lips found the perfect spot on her neck. --- Elira Shaw was never meant to shine. Born an omega to a once-respected Beta bloodline, she’s lived as a ghost in her uncle's home, the acting Beta of the Ashfang Pack. After her parents' mysterious deaths when she was thirteen, Elira became little more than a servant to her aunt and cousin, Regina, the flawless Luna-to-be, groomed to marry one of the Alpha's sons. With no rank, no power, and no name worth remembering, Elira has long accepted her fate. But her fate transforms on her 18th birthday — the night of the grand mating ceremony. Not one, but the wolves of all three of Alpha Cyprus Ashford’s sons recognize her as their mate. The pack erupts into chaos. Regina's engagement plans crumble in fury. And Elira, the despised orphan, is suddenly the most important wolf alive.

In the shadow of Silver Peak Mountain, the Winter Moon Festival approaches - a party where wolves find their true mates. For 18-year-old Lily Carter, being an omega means living on the edges of pack life, watching others find love while she expects to be paired with another forgotten omega. All her life, she's watched Luna, the Beta's daughter, receive admiration from everyone - especially from the Alpha's triplet boys who will one day lead the pack. But on the night of Lily's 18th birthday, which falls during the festival, her world shatters when her fated mate mark shows - linking her to one of the three powerful brothers. Now Lily must manage jealousy, dangerous pack politics, and her own insecurities as she tries to discover which brother is truly meant for her. As threats emerge from within and outside the pack, Lily discovers hidden strengths that show she's far more than "just an omega." With three potential mates - the charming diplomat, the fierce warrior, and the thoughtful scholar - Lily's destiny is far greater than anyone could have dreamed.

Alrick and almost everyone he knew received a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to board the luxurious Beta cruise ship for what promised to be the best weekend of their lives. Though the others embraced the vacation eagerly, Alrick remained suspicious. Everything seemed perfect—until the welcome banquet. That was when things changed. And later, as they accepted the smiling offer of ice cream, they finally understood what Alrick had feared all along...

Trinity's life has been defined by isolation and the scars of abuse, a stark contrast to the powerful lineage she doesn't know she possesses. Born to a Beta wolf, the Alpha's second, she was cast out as a defective at the mere age of two, growing up completely unaware of the wolf world that was her birthright. That ignorance is violently stripped away when she is abducted and forced back to the pack that abandoned her. Thrust into a world of primal instincts and ancient traditions, Trinity must confront a reality she never imagined. As she grapples with her sudden transformation and the revelation of her true nature, a dark shadow falls over the wolf community: their kind are vanishing. Against her will, Trinity finds herself drawn into the desperate search for the missing, a quest that leads to a sinister quasi-governmental facility engaged in horrifying experiments. Her journey is one of unwilling discovery, as she fights to understand her past and confront the dangerous future that awaits.

In a world governed by the Twelve Rings—powerful guardians of balance and order—one has turned rogue, casting a shadow over the planet and threatening a devastating return. In preparation for this looming threat, society is divided into ranks: Alpha, Beta, Delta, and at the very bottom—Zeta. Sage is a Zeta. Discarded. Overlooked. Until a cruel twist forces him into a forgotten lab—where something ancient wakes up. Now bound to a ruthless AI system with no patience for weakness, Sage is given a singular command: find the Elixir or be erased. No one believes the Elixir exists. No one believes Sage will last a week. The system disagrees. > “Vitals dropping. Emotional integrity unstable. Physical output: disgraceful.” “I’m trying—” Sage gasped, coughing on blood. “Trying is irrelevant. Survival is mandatory.” The system didn’t yell. It didn’t threaten. It simply administered pain—blinding, searing pain—until Sage screamed. “Pain increases adaptation. Adapt or be purged.” And somewhere in the agony, Sage understood: This thing wouldn’t make him stronger. It would break him until he had no choice but to be.