Dimensional Descent

Children were rare. After the Metamorphosis, those children who had been born before it Descended were highly likely to die. And, during the Metamorphosis... who had time to have children?

Many were too busy fighting for their lives. And, even when they wanted to lose themselves in pleasure with a partner, who would want to bring a child into this world?

The contraceptive methods of these modern times were so good that 100% effectiveness wouldn't be an exaggeration in the slightest.

However, it was precisely because of this that many had forgotten one important detail.

As talented as the children born before the Metamorphosis were... How much more talented would the ones being born after it be?

Miles had awakened an S-grade talent. His father was a Variant. Secretary Marquisette Maia had awakened an A-grade talent.

With the genes this child would have, Miles had little faith that this baby would be untalented. In fact, there was a good chance that this half-brother of his would be far more talented than himself.

Miles realized something else as well...

Originally, his father was slowly fading out of his prime. It wouldn't have been more than a decade or two before he was forced to hand down his position. But, in this new world order, his father might even live doubly as long as he once would have.

Under such conditions, why would he have to rush to pick an Heir?

All of these matters made Miles feel as though the walls were crashing down upon him. No matter what he did, he was forced into a deeper and deeper corner.

He lost contact with his biological mother. His father's conversations with him were short and detached. And, even his friendship with Simeon and the connection he had gained to the hidden families seemed strained now.

It was at his darkest hour that Earth suddenly descended into chaos and the Invalids began to attack.

At first they repelled them and thought that would be the end of it. However, a first wave became a second and a third.

It was then they realized that Invalids shouldn't have a concept of retreat. The only way for them to 'repel' a wave would be by killing them all, but obviously, they hadn't done so.

the shocking realization that these Invalids were...

pathway out of his current situation. The more chaotic it became,

to also find an opportunity to find where Maia

status now, but her ability was absolutely useless in combat. All she could

opportunity. If he acted too fast and without cause, his actions would end up being

that was

nobles who had expected him to make a move by now couldn't help but grow curious about what his plans

of this Variant Invalid, he could tell that it wanted this Fort. As for the reason it wanted it, Miles wasn't sure. Maybe it wanted the population of humans within, maybe it wanted to use this place as a base to consolidate its power, or maybe it was a combination of both. But, regardless, as long as this Variant was persistent, that was all that mattered to

...

moment, during what was the third wave, Miles sat in his office. Even though he was safely tucked away near the core

sipping a cup

said neither too quickly, nor

when pressed into a corner, he still maintained the air

reveal a familiar young man. If Leonel was here to see his tall frame and playboy-like features, he would immediately recognize this young

have something to report?" Miles took another sip of

of warning within them. He was trying to maintain a low profile. Having meetings like this might be fine since both he and James were both

comparison to Fin and Thorn who had been quaking before their superiors, he was clearly a large measure better

to report that the noble council is beginning to think of more unconventional strategies to deal with the horde once and for all. If things continue like this, the Variant Invalid will only continue to regroup and attack. During these discussions, the potential of using your abilities to set up a wide range illusion

gaze sharpened. "Who brought this topic

It wasn't my father who brought this idea

Miles' lip

it was one of his potential allies that brought this idea forward, there wouldn't have been much of a point in him lying low for so long. Allowing things to progress organically in this fashion

Marquisette

once again absent of the council

didn't know how she managed to keep a rein on power while being absent so

things as is for now, don't push too

nodded and