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The world has changed. Fantasy has become reality, and 20% of the population has perished. As unidentified monsters poured from the sky, individuals with special abilities appeared in every nation, as if granted salvation by a god. They are called "Espers" and make up about 5% of the population. Each possesses unique abilities, categorized into 'Innate Awakening'—present from birth—and 'Acquired Awakening'—triggered by specific circumstances. However, there is one fatal flaw— The more they use their abilities, the further they progress toward 'Collapse.' To prevent this, they rely on beings called 'Guides' to stabilize their powers and achieve physical and emotional recovery. But this is not the case for everyone. Since compatibility and rank between an Esper and a Guide must match, some survive solely on artificial suppressants without a Guide. Governments worldwide are conducting research on Espers and Guides, and many view them as mere tools or experimental subjects. --- D-Rank: Weak / Research Subject C-Rank: Limited Combat Deployment B-Rank: General Operations Capable A-Rank: High Risk / High Efficiency S-Rank: Uncontrollable / Human Weapon --- Stage 1 — Overload - Headaches, nosebleeds, sensory distortion Stage 2 — Erosion - Hallucinations, emotional outbursts - Unstable ability control Stage 3 — Mutation - Physical transformation - Increased aggression toward others Stage 4 — Collapse - Uncontrollable - Full berserk state - Subject to immediate termination