Riku Hirota never imagined that his life would be ripped from reality and thrust into a dangerous world governed by monsters and mysterious powers. Awakening with his mother’s rare Dark Crow genes, Riku discovers that he has inherited the ability to replicate the skills of any creature he defeats. But power comes at a price—each skill tests his body and mind, pushing him to the brink of death.
Equipped with a fledgling mana pool, unique abilities like flight, and the dangerous [Manifest] skill, Riku must navigate a forest teeming with monsters, from vicious Tibbers to undead Rotten Ghouls, all while learning to control his newly acquired powers. Every encounter carries life-or-death stakes, and one misstep could cost him his life.
As he struggles to survive, Riku encounters villages with vigilant guards, mysterious leaders, and a world whose language and customs are alien to him. The line between friend and foe blurs as he searches for a way back home, discovering along the way that strength, intelligence, and perseverance are the keys to survival—and perhaps the key to mastering the path of the Genes King.
In a world where power is born from blood, and every fight is a lesson, will Riku rise above the monsters and the system that governs them, or will he become just another casualty in a realm of endless peril?