The digital world is saturated with content. Whatever it may be, whatever one desires it to have and what one wants to see.
It has it all.
And to be seen from this vast microcosm of information. Well not just seen but talked about, hushed about, gossiped about in today's day and age is a feat worth noting.
That was what happened the minute a random footage of an inborn battling an Awakener leaked online.
A single, grainy video.
It was a chaotic, high-speed recording from a security camera in one of the oldest CEC zones of the city, a place left to crumble after the last Awakener raid cleared it of a major Rakshasa infestation.
But the creatures, in their infinite persistence, had returned.
The feed, however, was not about them. It was a visual maelstrom of two figures in battle: a swift blur and a shimmering, armored construct.
The footage was unstable, marred by digital noise and sudden shifts in perspective, but the sheer force of the conflict was undeniable.
It was a dance of destruction, a ballet of brutality that went viral within minutes of its leak.
Dtube
Title: "Zone Brawl Goes Sideways! Inborn vs. Scaler??"
Channel: Mysterium
Views: 5M
Likes: 2.1M
Comments: 15,342
(Video Description):
CCTV footage from the old "Mausoleum" Zone just got leaked. Someone got caught on camera fighting a Dark (faction) Awakener's construct. Is this a new type of Awakener? The way he's moving… it feels different. Not to mention, look at the way he just took that Astra blast head-on! No wonder the Awakener had to retreat. What do you guys think? Is this the future of battle?
Top Comments:
Vexx99: "This is the dumbest thing I've ever seen. The Awakener was clearly holding back. You can see the construct's energy readings barely reaching 10% capacity. This is just a publicity stunt for some random-tier fighter."
Reply from SparkyBoi: "Are you blind? Did you not see the way that dude just punched through the construct's barrier? And the way he dodged that last blast? That's not random, that's top-level fighting."
Reply from Vexx99: "Nah, man. I'm telling you, it's fake. A real Awakener would have just vaporized him. Probably an Inborn stunt, they're always trying to prove they're still relevant."
MysticSage: "I've analyzed the energy signatures. The Awakener's construct is a standard scaled one. But the other guy–his energy readings are off the charts. It's not the focused, cultivated energy of an Awakener. It's raw. Unfiltered. This is what you would see in 'Apex' superhumans. He's operating at the absolute pinnacle of his natural abilities. This is historical, people."
JustaDude: "Dude took a full-force blast to the face and got up like it was nothing. What is he? A Rakshasa? That's some crazy healing."
Reply from RealmRunner_X: "That's why some are calling him one of the 'ancient-inborns.' They're said to be not just strong, but basically unkillable. This is the guy they like talking about in the old legends."
Reply from TheTruthSeeker: "The 'Ancients' are just a stupid myth. Don't be silly. And if you ask why it's simple. Where the fuck where they when the Rakshasas invaded and even now what are they waiting for? But besides that, the term 'Apex' Inborn is sticking. This guy is a beast."
The Indian Herald Online
BREAKING NEWS
Title: "Rumble in the Depths: Unidentified Inborn Faces Down Awakener in a Skirmish; Netizens Baffled!"
(Article Excerpt)
In a stunning display of raw power that has sent shockwaves through the Awakener and Inborn communities alike, a mysterious figure—believed to be an Inborn—was captured on a low-resolution security camera engaging in a brutal, high-stakes battle against a powerful Awakener's construct. The 2-minute, 37-second clip, leaked onto popular video platform Dtube, has amassed millions of views and sparked a debate on the true potential of Inborns.
For decades, Inborns have been relegated to the sidelines, their latent abilities seen as primitive and easily outmatched by the versatile and ever-evolving powers of Awakener Astras.
But the individual in the video, with his unparalleled strength and seemingly infinite stamina, is forcing the world to reconsider that long-held belief.
"I've never seen anything like it," said Dr. Priya Rao, a leading expert on bio-energetic signatures at the Indic Institute of Superhuman Studies.
"The kinetic energy output from this individual is… well, it's off the charts. It's almost as if he's not just using his Inborn ability, but he's embodying it. The term 'Apex' has been thrown around in our research circles for years, but this is the first time we've seen a living, breathing example of it."
The Awakener's construct, was reportedly damaged beyond repair, a feat that would normally require a raid team of five high-level Awakeners.
This mysterious Inborn, however, achieved it single-handedly. His face, obscured by the low-light conditions and the chaotic movements of the fight, remains a mystery. Authorities have launched an investigation to identify the individual, but so far, have come up empty.
The Forum: RealmSeekers.net
Thread: The Inborn. What are we looking at here?
Posted by: 'blasemoi'
Replies: 2.3k
"This is crazy, guys. I've been saying for years that Inborns are more than just a genetic lottery. They're a legacy. This guy… the way he moves. It's not about power, it's about discipline. He's not just strong; he's smart. He's using the Rakshasa spawn to his advantage, redirecting their attacks against the construct. That's a level of tactical genius you don't see from your average muscle-bound Inborn. Is this our new champion?"
Replies:
Specter: "Nah. This is just a fluke. One guy got lucky against a damaged construct. That's all. We've seen hundreds of Inborns try to challenge Awakeners and get absolutely wrecked. This video changes nothing. They're a dying breed. Get over it."
TheAscended: "You're all missing the point. It's not about strength or speed. Look at his fighting style. Doesn't it remind you of the way monsters fight? Absolutely chaotic. And nothing held back."
ShadowStep: "I saw this on Dtube. I'm a professional Awakener myseld and I have to admit, this guy is unreal. We've been taught since our first Astra that Inborns are just an outdated model of power, but this… this is different. His stamina alone is absurd. He got blasted by a Dark Awakener's construct, which is literally designed to drain life force, and he kept going. I'm just… speechless."
DungeonMaster_22: "I've been tracking Inborns for my research for 15 years and I've never seen an output like this. He's not just an Inborn. He's an anomaly. An evolutionary outlier. He's the end of the line for Inborn power, the culmination of a thousand generations. He's an 'Apex.' No other word for it."
Thread: The Inborn from the Gargoyle's Maw - A Threat or a Saviour?
Posted by: 'Vindicator'
Replies: 897
So, we all saw the video. And let's be real, it was sick. The dude single-handedly took out a high-level Dark Awakener's construct and is now being called the 'Apex Inborn.' But what does this mean for us, the common people? Will this guy, this 'Apex,' be the one to finally put an end to the Rakshasa infestations? Or will he just be another power-hungry, arrogant Inborn who thinks he's better than everyone else? We've had a lot of bad history with them. He's a wild card. We don't know his intentions. We should be wary.
Replies:
HopefulHumanity: "I don't care what he is. Awakener or Inborn, who cares? The Rakshasas are our real enemies. If this guy can fight them like that, he's a hero in my book. We should be celebrating him, not questioning his motives."
PowerIsEverything: "He's a legend. The Inborns haven't had a truly powerful champion in ages. The Awakeners have been ruling the roost for too long. This changes everything. He's a symbol of hope for the Inborn cause. Maybe we can finally reclaim our place in the world."
Anonymous: "I've heard rumors. He's not an Inborn. Or not just an Inborn. He's a hybrid. He's got the strength of an Inborn, but the energy control of a true Awakener. That's why his energy signature is so weird. He's the first of a new generation."
The final Dtube comment thread, which began on the morning of the leak, was now dominated by a single word.
User4dcx: "Wait, wait, everyone. I just read the news. 'Apex Inborn' is a thing now. So we're just going with that? 'The Apex'? I like it. It's short. It's memorable. It's scary. Let's make it a thing lol."
The words, that had started as a meme, were now a rage in online communities.
The term 'Apex,' meant to denote the peak of a species, had found a home.
No longer just a classification; it was a name now. A brand of sorts if you will. K
And it belonged to Sanit who had suddenly found himself, in a single, chaotic viral video, catapulted onto the cusp of an identity he had no idea was being created for him. He was no longer just Sanit. He was the Apex.
Someone whom the downtrodden and inborns looked upto now either secretively or openly.
And he had no idea how his world, no matter how strange or new to him it was, is going to completely change from here on.