Once, the world existed in perfect balance.
Nations thrived, people lived ordinary lives, and the future felt certain. There were no monsters, no powers, no fear of the unknown. Humanity stood at the peak of its own understanding.
Until the sky broke.
Without warning, a massive rift tore open in the heavens—stretching across continents, glowing with an otherworldly light. It wasn't an explosion. It wasn't a natural disaster.
It was… something beyond human comprehension.
From that rift, they descended.
Beings not bound by the laws of this world.
They called themselves the Masters.
No one knew where they came from. No one could measure their power. Even the strongest weapons humanity possessed felt meaningless in their presence.
And yet… they did not attack.
Instead, they spoke.
Their voices echoed across the entire planet, reaching every human mind at once.
"This world is now under our observation."
Panic spread instantly. Governments collapsed into confusion. People feared the end.
But the Masters continued.
"From this moment, every human has been granted a gift."
At first, no one understood.
Then, it began.
Strange abilities awakened within individuals—some weak, some extraordinary. Powers that defied logic itself. The world was no longer ordinary.
But that was only the beginning.
"Trials will appear."
Across the world, portals began to form—random, unpredictable, and unstable. They appeared in cities, oceans, mountains… anywhere.
Each one led to a different space.
A different danger.
"Clear them… or face the consequences."
The Master's final words sent a chill through humanity:
"If a gate is left uncleared, it will break… and its contents will enter your world."
And then—
They vanished.
Just like that.
Silence followed.
But the world was no longer the same.
Humanity adapted.
Systems were built. Organisations formed. Technology advanced rapidly to track and analyse these gates. Special devices were created to scan each portal and determine its threat level.
A ranking system was established.
To survive… everything needed to be measured.
F-Rank – The weakestE-Rank – Slightly strongerD-Rank – Low-level threatsC-Rank – Manageable dangerB-Rank – High riskA-Rank – Elite levelS-Rank – National threatsG-Rank – Beyond understanding…(God-Gifted Rank)
Only the strongest could challenge the higher ranks.
Only the brave dared to enter the gates.
And only a few… ever returned.
But even after all this—
One question remained unanswered.
If these powers were truly "gifts"…
Then why did they feel more like a test?