Rise of The Underdog
Kyle had never had it easy. Orphaned young and bullied by everyone around him, he pushed through each day for one reason only—his little sister. She was critically ill, and the only thing that could save her was the legendary, impossibly expensive 'Moonlight Potion'.
His one shot? Becoming a Hunter. With real power, he could finally rise above, earn enough credits, and save the only person who mattered.
Everything depended on his eighteenth birthday—the day he would awaken his talent. The day everything was supposed to change.
And it did... just not the way he’d hoped.
While others awakened fire, shadow, and lightning... Kyle got 'Bubble'.
A talent that didn't exist in any known class ranking—from mighty SS to pathetic F. Unrecorded. Unrated. Unwanted.
Useless. Weak. Pathetic. That’s what they called him. No guild would take him. No party would have him. But Kyle? He just smiled.
Because they didn’t understand. Not yet.
'It’s not about the talent you get. It’s about what you do with it.'
Let them mock him. Let them call him useless.
Armed with an unknown power and an unbreakable will, Kyle walked into the dungeon alone.
The world might see him as nobody for now, but he would prove that even an unranked talent could rise—and that the underdog everyone cast aside might just become a legend.
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Chapter: Chapter 10: Leveling Up!The grass swayed gently around Kyle’s knees as he made his way deeper into the dungeon. His heart was still hammering from the fight with the Grubhound, but he forced himself to keep moving.“I can’t stop here,” he muttered under his breath, glancing around nervously.Every step he took, the grass whispered against his legs like a thousand tiny voices. He could hear distant growls carried by the wind. Other hunters must’ve been busy too, fighting, scavenging. They had gear. Real armor. Real swords.Kyle patted the kitchen knife at his waist and gave a bitter laugh under his breath.“Yeah. Real professional, huh?”He just hoped to get some loots, so that he could pawn them and buy some gears. Also, he needed enough credits to rent at least a room for them.Suddenly, a ping sounded in his mind.[Group of monsters detected nearby!][Warning! Moderate risk due to number.]Kyle crouched low, creeping forward carefully through the waist-high blades. His heart thudded against his ribs, not f
Last Updated: 2025-04-28
Chapter: Chapter 9: First BloodThe room was dim, lit only by the weak glow of the streetlamp outside the cracked window.Kyle lay still on the old mattress, arms folded behind his head, staring up at the ceiling where a spiderweb of cracks spread out like broken glass.Lia was already asleep beside him on her bed that was slightly better, curled up like a little ball under the thin blanket. Her hair was messy, strands falling across her peaceful face. She looked so small like that. So fragile.Kyle smiled faintly. Today had been long.Tomorrow would be better. That’s what he told himself. But then,Ping~His opti-com vibrated against his wrist, breaking the stillness of night.Kyle tapped it, expecting maybe a message from the academy about his final rank after his awakening. Instead, what waited for him was a few lines of cold massages.[Notification: You have been expelled from Star Academy. Effective Immediately.][Reason: Awakening with an unranked, unknown talent.][Residence Privileges: Revoked. Must be e
Last Updated: 2025-04-26
Chapter: Chapter 8: STATKyle stared at the screen, waiting.A soft hum echoed through the space, and then—[Loading Personal Stat Panel…]A warm glow passed over his body, and a new screen appeared. [STAT] Name: Kyle WrenTalent: Bubble (Rankless)Level: 0 (0/100 Exp)HP: 85 / 85MP: 20 / 20ATK: 4DEF: 3AGI: 5INT: 6Active Skills: Bubble Shield (Lv.1)— Creates a protective, invisible barrier of 1-meter radius.— User becomes invisible and immune to all attacks from beings of the same level.— Can block 1 elemental attack from a being one level higher.— Duration: 10 seconds— MP Cost: 5— Cooldown: 1 hourPassive Skills: Herbal Insight (Lv.1)— User can identify and harvest herbs of any quality.— Increases success rate of collecting rare herbs by 40%.— Added 5 extra slots in the inventory exclusive for herbs. Talent Evolution (Max)— Talent has been marked as ‘Evolving’. Current Level: 0— Use of active or passive skills will grant EXP toward Talent Level. Increase in every 10 level would
Last Updated: 2025-04-25
Chapter: Chapter 7: Bubble Talent? Seriously?Kyle blinked, still staring at Lia and that flickering candle like it was something out of a dream.“Lia…” he whispered. His sister beamed, cheeks a little flushed now thanks to the potion working through her system. “Ta-da~ How do you like the surprise, birthday boy?”The frosting was a little smudged, the candle half-melted and flickering — but to him, it looked perfect. “You… got me a cupcake?” he asked, voice barely above a whisper. Lia nodded, her fingers playing with the edge of her blanket. “It’s not much. I helped old Mrs. Yola sort her junk every evening this month. She gave me one as thanks. I saved it for today.” Kyle blinked fast, throat tight. “Lia…” Lia smiled, holding it out with both hands. “Hurry, before it melts all the way!” He blinked a few times, then slowly leaned forward, eyes fixed on the flame. “Make a wish,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper.Kyle closed his eyes. 'Please… give me a real chance this year. Just one. I don’t care how small it i
Last Updated: 2025-04-23
Chapter: Chapter 6: The Best Brother in the WorldBy the time Kyle reached their apartment colony, the streets had emptied out, leaving only the occasional hum of patrolling drones overhead and the flicker of old neon signs that refused to die even after abandoned like them. The kind of place you didn’t choose to live in, it chose you when the system marked you as Dustborn and not worth the resources. He walked to the most desolate building in the colony and sighed.He pushed open the rusty gate to their building, careful not to wake anyone. These people had to give their all just to live one day more. They barely had time to rest, so he didn’t have the heart to disturb them. Kyle slowly climbed up the worn out stairs, stopping at the third floor. He paused outside the rusting door of the A303, pressing his forehead against the metal for a moment. Then he adjusted the bag in his hand, and straightened his worn out shirt, hoping to look a bit better.He exhaled slowly. Then he pressed his finger on the scanner.The door creaked op
Last Updated: 2025-04-22
Chapter: Chapter 5: One Week Worth of HopeThe walk to the blood bank felt longer than it should’ve been. Whenever he would not been able to collect the necessary amounts to get the healing potion in these years, he would have to come to this place.Kyle shoved his hands deep into his pockets, the chill biting at his fingers even through the thin fabric. His thoughts spun around the huge debt like a cage, but every time his mind went there, he forced it away. One step at a time.Right now, he needed to get Lia her potion. After taking the potion, she would feel less pain, at least for one month. The neon sign of the blood bank flickered like it was on its last breath. Kyle stepped in through the glass doors, and the smell hit him immediately, like metal and disinfectant. The place was too clean and too empty. As, not everyone willing to sell blood to get foods. “Opti-com scan,” the clerk said without looking up.Kyle raised his wrist. A soft beep echoed through the room. The clerk finally looked up when Kyle rolled up his sl
Last Updated: 2025-04-16
Chapter: Chapter 16The sharp click of heels echoed through the hospital corridor, each step slow, deliberate, and filled with authority. The air shifted, thickening with an invisible weight, as if the temperature had dropped a few degrees. It wasn’t just the sound of footsteps—it was the sound of someone who owned the ground they walked on.Arnold and Rex's attention shifted instinctively toward the source.A woman strode toward them, her presence swallowing the hallway whole. She didn’t rush, nor did she hesitate—she moved with the controlled grace of a predator, exuding a confidence that made even the air around her still.She was tall, her sharp features framed by the sleek ponytail that flowed down her back like dark silk. The black-tailored suit hugged her figure perfectly, its crisp lines emphasizing her poised yet commanding posture. Her cold, piercing eyes flicked over the area, scanning, calculating, and assessing as if she had already figured out everything before even stepping in.There was n
Last Updated: 2025-02-03
Chapter: Chapter 15Arnold paced back and forth in the waiting lounge, the cold hospital air biting at him. The red light above the operation theater glowed ominously, each passing second stretching his nerves tighter. The muffled sounds of hurried footsteps and faint voices from the staff beyond those doors only added to the unbearable tension.'Come on, Grandpa. You’re tougher than anyone I know. Don’t give up on me now.' He prayed that his grandpa would try his best to win another battle.He clenched his fists at his sides, his nails biting into his palms. His whole body was tense, fueled by helplessness and anger, and he focused on figuring out the culprit responsible for this event from his recent knowledge about Williams. Every passing second felt like an eternity. He clenched his fists, trying to wash away the exhaustion creeping over him from the blood transfusion. He couldn’t afford to collapse now—not when so much still needed to be done. He shook his head, trying to focus. The sound of hurr
Last Updated: 2024-12-20
Chapter: Chapter 14The city lights blurred into streaks of gold and white as Arnold sped through the streets, the roar of his engine cutting through the quiet of the night. His hands gripped the steering wheel tighter with every second, his knuckles white. The words from Rex’s panicked call echoed in his head, louder than the hum of the tires on the concrete road.“It’s Mr. William… He’s been in an accident.”A cold weight pressed on Arnold’s chest, making it harder to breathe. He couldn’t imagine the image of his formidable grandfather—always so composed, so unshakable—with the idea of him lying helpless in a hospital bed. The thought of happening something bad was making his heart throb like a drum. Pulling up to StarLife Hospital, Arnold jumped out of the car, his heart hammering as he pushed through the revolving doors. The sterile smell of antiseptic and the low murmur of voices filled the air, but he had no time to process it. His eyes searched for a familiar face, and within seconds, he spotted
Last Updated: 2024-12-18
Chapter: Chapter 13As the tension in the air thickened, Arnold found himself surrounded by Ethan’s bodyguards. They loomed over him like a pack of wolves, fists clenched, eyes hungry for violence. Ethan’s sneer was sharp, his smugness practically oozing as he stood there, ready to watch his hired dogs harassing Arnold to show off his power.Arnold stood his ground, his hands at his sides, unfazed by the threat. His heart pounded, but his face remained calm, and controlled. ‘Is this really how he wants to play it? Pathetic.’ He glanced around the courthouse steps. He could call for backup, but that would be playing into Ethan’s game. The guy lived for this drama. Arnold didn’t.“Still think you’ve got the upper hand?” Ethan’s voice dripped with arrogance, his eyes flashing with triumph. “You don’t. You never did, Arnold. I can finish you off even if you are damn hell.”Arnold raised an eyebrow, his voice cold. “The upper hand? Over what? You, your debt, and your miserable attempt at showing off? And abou
Last Updated: 2024-10-20
Chapter: Chapter 12As the doors to the conference room swung open, Arnold was met with a wave of enthusiastic applause. The sound echoed in the grand room, filled with polished wood and towering windows that offered a panoramic view of the city. His heart pounded in his chest, but he forced himself to keep his posture steady. ‘Is this really happening?’ he asked himself, trying to grasp the gravity of the moment.At the head of the long table, his grandfather, Aron William, sat in the main chair. His presence commanded respect, even more so with the way the board members looked at him—admiration and reverence in their eyes. The lawyer stood quietly to the side, his expression neutral but attentive.Aron raised a hand, silencing the applause. He began to speak, his voice deep and measured. “Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve been running this company since I was eighteen years old.” His eyes scanned the room, ensuring that every person’s attention was locked on him. “Sixty years,” he paused for a moment to catc
Last Updated: 2024-09-15
Chapter: Chapter 11Arnold leaned back in his seat, a sly smile playing on his lips as he glanced at Rex, who looked at him back without questioning anything. The hum of the car’s engine was low, almost a whisper compared to the storm of thoughts brewing in his mind. ‘Time to give Ethan Black a taste of his own medicine,’ Arnold thought as he dialed the claims adjuster.The phone rang twice before a crisp, professional voice greeted him, “Good morning, Mr. William. How can I assist you today?”Arnold’s voice was smooth, but there was an edge of amusement in it. “I believe you can. I need to discuss a certain claim—against Ethan Black.”The adjuster paused, likely taken aback by the mention of such a high-profile name. “Before we proceed, Mr. William, I need to verify your identity for security purposes. Can you confirm your full name and the vehicle involved?”Arnold rolled his eyes slightly but complied. “Arnold William. Vehicle registration number… BXL111.” He delivered the information casually, almost
Last Updated: 2024-09-15
