A Pawn's Passage - Chapter 509: Farewell

I became a staff officer of an empire whose defeat was certain.The only way to escape from the empire with an 8-year mandatory service was through dishonorable discharge.But then…“You can be glad, Lieutenant. Thanks to your accurate instinct, our military could prevent damage in advance.”The more I struggled to be discharged, the higher my performance evaluation became.

Rowen transmigrates into the world of One Piece, gaining the Strongest Trait System—capable of plundering the Traits of others!Spotting the golden—shimmering Trait on Koby, Rowen scoffs—You think a clown like you deserves this? Gimme that!From then on—Rowen plunders even more powerful Traits.Marine Headquarters: “He is a monster who devours and takes everything—the most dangerous ability user in history!Engaging him is forbidden without explicit authorization from the highest levels of the World Government!The World's Most Dangerous Man! 'Sky Sovereign' Rowen!DEAD OR ALIVE! Bounty: 3,988,900,000 Beri!”

On that fateful day, a voice in the sky told everyone on Earth that the world they called home has just been part of some sort of simulation.

The story follows Matt, a young man planning to delve the rifts responsible for the monsters that destroyed his city and killed his parents. His dreams are crushed when his Tier 1 Talent is rated as detrimental, and no guild or group will take him.Working at a nearby inn, he meets a mysterious and powerful couple. They give him a chance to join The Path of Ascension, an empire wide race to ascend the Tiers and become living legends.With their recommendation and a stolen skill, Matt begins his journey to the peak of power.