SSS-Rank Talent: Super Upgrade System-Chapter 127: Beyond Human Metrics!

The plaza of Astralis Academy’s Upper House held its collective breath.

The battle records of Olenna, Lia, and Ayra had been impressive, each showcasing unique strengths and formidable potential, securing them high praise and provisional placements in their desired schools.

Lia’s support capabilities were deemed "supreme," Ayra’s combat prowess hailed as God of War level.

Their reputation scores were already among the highest seen.

But Daniel Vance... he was an enigma.

The quiet captain of this monstrously powerful team. The one whose SSS-Talent was a whispered legend. The one whose previous assessment scores had not just broken records but vaporized them from existence.

The Vice-Principals leaned forward slightly, their expressions a mixture of keen anticipation and professional wariness.

Director Gareth Sterling adjusted his Directorate insignia, a subtle sign of his own heightened interest.

Then, Daniel’s name flashed onto the massive holographic screen, the letters glowing with a faint, almost imperceptible SSS-Rank golden hue.

ASPIRANT: DANIEL VANCE

LEVEL 1 PERFORMANCE (VANGUARD ACADEMY PRELIMINARY – ASTRAL VERGE ENTRY):

Kills: 1 (Shard-Clawed Gravehound – Lvl 3 Alpha, Purge Variant – Solo), 7 (Shard-Clawed Gravehounds – Lvl 2 Variants – Solo), 5 (Veridian Constrictors – Lvl 1 Pack – Solo), 3 (Shadowscale Raptors – Lvl 2 Pack – Solo), 1 (Stonehide Crusher – Lvl 3 – Solo), 5 (Boomgleam Hoppers – Lvl 2 Annoyance Pack – Solo).

Assists: 0

Notable Achievements: SSS-Grade Talent [Soul Assimilation] Awakened, First Kill of Level 5 Elite (Blue-flame Skeleton Wolf – Solo), Acquired Unaffiliated Class Certificate, Acquired B-Grade Potential Familiar (Nyx – Shadow Wolf Pup), Reached Level 2 (Exceeding Minimum Requirement by Significant Margin).

Awakened Fatalities Caused: 3 (Jaxon Rex, Liam Holt, Sara Chen – via [Soul Assimilation] post-mortem from beast kills/accidents, contributing to early power curve).

A low gasp rippled through the crowd. His Level 1 performance alone was more impressive than many aspirants’ entire three-level record.

The mention of an SSS-Talent, even though previously hinted at, still sent shivers down their spines. "He assimilated people?" someone whispered, a horrified fascination in their voice.

Daniel mentally noted that the Nexus log, while brutally honest, didn’t always capture the full context or moral nuances of "assimilation."

LEVEL 2 PERFORMANCE (THE SHIFTING LABYRINTH & PRIMARY CONTROL SPIRE):

Kills: 1 (Omega Hub Guardian – Lvl 6 Peak Elite – Solo), 1 (Sector Gatekeeper – Lvl 5 Elite – Solo), 1 (Conduit Regulator – Lvl 5 Elite – Solo), 2 (Spire Shadow-Guards – Lvl 4 Elites – Solo), Multiple Lesser Constructs (Scrap Golem, Stone-Eater Crawlers, Scavenger Drones, Energy Leeches).

Assists: 0

Notable Achievements: Optimized Route via Undocumented Conduits (Acquired Labyrinth Control Shards), Full System Purge Initiated (Primary Control Spire Objective), Reached Level 5, Skill Fusions Achieved (Kinetic Hammer, Ghoststeps+ etc.), Acquired Omega Shard (Key Fragment).

Awakened Fatalities Caused: 2 (Recruits from Darius Holt’s Team, via [Soul Assimilation] post-mortem from construct kills).

The gasps turned into choked sounds of disbelief.

A Level 6 Peak Elite, solo? And he wasn’t even Level 6 at the time? The sheer audacity, the impossible power, was beginning to strain credulity.

The wind seemed to pick up again, carrying the shocked murmurs. "He mapped the Labyrinth while fighting for his life?!"

"Omega Hub Guardian... I heard that thing ate an entire Vanguard squad last cycle!"

LEVEL 3 PERFORMANCE (TAIJI BASIN):

Kills: 1 (Abyssal Maw Leviathan – SS-Grade, Lvl 60 Suppressed – Solo), 2 (S-Grade Apex Predators – Dark Cloud Leopard Lvl 17, Umbral Lynx Lvl 18 – Solo/Assisted by Distraction), Multiple Lesser Beasts (Gloomfang Devourer Alpha, Silverback Blue Apes – Strategic Engagements), Numerous Hostile Awakened (Kane’s Savage Blades, Tariq Lorenzo’s Treacherous Trio, Ragnar – Higher Level Predator).

Assists: 12 (Strategic Command & Support for Team during Group Encounters).

Notable Achievements: Night Ranger Class Transition (Unique Hybrid), Forged S-Grade Blade of The Night, Forged S-Grade Flying Cloud Mystic Bow, Gifted S-Grade Crystal Gloves to Teammate, Acquired SS-Grade Familiar (Nyx – Ice and Fire Wolf, Lvl 20), Secured Unknown-Grade Artifact (Mountain and Sea Chest), Amassed Unprecedented Surplus of Yin/Yang Cards, Reached Level 12.

Facilitated Team Power Spike via Golden Sun-Kissed Fruits & Resource Distribution.

Awakened Fatalities Caused: 17 (Hostile Awakened dispatched in self-defense or defense of team).

"Boom!"

The holographic display seemed to shudder under the weight of his Level 3 achievements.

The crowd was utterly silent now, their minds struggling to process the sheer scale of his accomplishments.

An SS-Grade Leviathan, solo? Forging S-Grade weapons? An SS-Grade familiar that was now Level 20? It was beyond comprehension.

It was the stuff of legends, of myths whispered by instructors to scare new recruits into obedience.

Finally, the last two lines appeared, glowing with an almost divine radiance:

CUMULATIVE REPUTATION SCORE: 1,853,420

OVERALL EVALUATION: MONSTROUS GENIUS. LEGENDARY ALL-ROUNDER WARRIOR. TRANSCENDENT POTENTIAL. WILL OF THE VERGE MANIFEST. FUTURE PILLAR AND POTENTIAL SAVIOR OF HUMANITY. HANDLE WITH EXTREME CAUTION AND MAXIMUM RESOURCES.

The silence in the plaza was so profound it pressed down like a physical weight, until it broke with a roar of raw, unfiltered shock and awe.

"One point eight million reputation?!"

"He killed the Leviatgan?! I heard that thing wiped out three platforms!"

"Future Savior of Humanity?! What kind of evaluation is that?!"

"Handle with extreme caution... and maximum resources... They’re basically saying give him whatever he wants and pray he doesn’t break the Academy!"

Director Gareth Sterling stared at the screen, his usually stern face pale, his hand gripping the edge of the dais so tightly his knuckles were white.

The Vice-Principals were equally stunned.

Travis Standen looked like he’d just seen his god.

Aslaug Winnick’s serene composure had completely vanished, replaced by wide-eyed disbelief.

Robb Naharis, for the first time, looked genuinely impressed, a flicker of something akin to fear in his cold eyes.

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Ayra, standing beside Daniel, let out a long, shaky breath.

"Okay, Vance," she said softly. "You’re not a cheat code, you’re a full-blown glitch at the highest level."

And I think... I think I need a very strong drink."

Lia just nodded dumbly, her A-Grade staff trembling slightly in her grasp. Olenna, watching from the edge of the crowd, felt a shiver of terror and an undeniable thrill.

Daniel just stood there, amidst the chaos, a faint smile playing on his face.

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