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Chapter 20 - Author’s World Note: The Path of Evolution

In the world of Novara, humanity has long transcended natural evolution.

Through the discovery of Astralis, a living cosmic energy, humans unlocked the ability to awaken Evolution Nodes — ancient points of potential buried deep within the human body.

Each Node represents a step toward harmony with Astralis. The more Nodes one awakens, the stronger their connection to the stars — but also, the further they drift from ordinary humanity.

Evolution Ranks:

Rank 0 – Dormant: Ordinary humans with sealed Nodes.

Rank 1 – Initiate: 1 Node awakened; heightened senses, minor Astral awareness.

Rank 2 – Adept: 2–3 Nodes; physical and cognitive evolution.

Rank 3 – Evolver: 4–5 Nodes; the first true synchronization with Astralis.

Rank 4 – Ascendant: 6–7 Nodes; energy control and matter manipulation.

Rank 5 – Transcendent: 8–9 Nodes; reality begins to bend to will.

Rank 6 – Primal: 10–11 Nodes; harmony with the natural Astralis flow.

Rank 7 – Astral Apex (Origin): 12 Nodes; theoretical perfection — where man becomes one with the stars.

While most Evolvers rely on artificial serums and forced awakenings, a rare few — like Aren Vale — are Primal Evolvers, whose Nodes awaken naturally, guided by the will of Astralis itself.

Each awakening not only grants new abilities but also reshapes the soul.

To walk this path is to risk losing what makes one human — and gain what makes one infinite.

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