Cain Sinthorne, the youngest of seven royal sons, was born with a skill so useless the kingdom branded him a disgrace. Consume, a passive effect that slightly boosts the potency of food and potions, earned him nothing but scorn. His family ignored him. The court mocked him. The nobles laughed behind his back.

Only his best friend and his lover treated him like a person. Only they believed in him.

Or so he thought.

Lured into a beginner dungeon under the promise of training, Cain is betrayed and left for dead. Alone in the depths and on the brink of death, he stumbles into a sealed chamber hidden beneath the ruins. Inside lies a soul long forgotten. An immortal once revered as a savior, then cursed as the world's greatest villain.

Their hatred, their sorrow, their rage—they are the same.

When Cain awakens, he inherits not just the immortal’s memories but the truth behind his skill. Consume was never worthless. It was incomplete. Its true name is Gluttony, a power that feeds on monsters, skills, magic, and even souls.

Cain will rise from the dungeon the world buried him in. And when he does, he will show them what it means to be consumed.

The Training Ground was silent except for the soft scuff of boots and the occasional scrape of metal against stone. Cain and the group had moved to the center, forming a rough circle as they began introductions and casual explanations of their roles. Jayden leaned against the wall, tail flicking in rhythm with her thoughts, while Mira adjusted her skirt as she opened up her magical storage bag to retrieve her gear as she nodded toward the new recruits with quiet authority. Kiyomi flitted around the space like a playful shadow, her tails twitching with energy, leaving a faint air of mischief in her wake.


Chapter 79 - The Runaway Dragon