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In Virelia, power is everything—and Luca has none.

Born in the slums of a city ruled by wealth and legacy, Luca’s only shot at changing his fate is to survive Archlight Academy: a brutal, elite institution where students wield powerful “Innate Techniques” and fight for status inside a simulated combat zone known as The Frame.

His own technique? Overcharge—a simple ability that boosts his speed and strength in bursts. It’s nothing compared to the flashier powers of the ruling class. But what Luca lacks in talent, he makes up for with ruthless strategy, iron will, and a battle IQ no one sees coming.

Thrust into a system designed to crush people like him, Luca claws his way upward—one fight at a time. As he clashes with privileged elites, uncovers secrets behind the academy’s ranking system, and forms unexpected bonds, one thing becomes clear:

He wasn’t meant to reach the top.

He’s going to do it anyway.