Superpowered Worldview

In this world, only people with superpowers exist. Every human is born with at least one superpower, and they are assigned a rank based on a comprehensive evaluation of the power's strength, rarity, utility, and growth potential.

Ability ranks are divided into SSS → SS → S → A → B → C → D → E → F, with B-rank considered the general average level.

However, a high rank does not necessarily mean one becomes a combatant or a Hunter. Depending on the nature of the ability and personal choice, many people live with ordinary jobs such as office work, research, medical services, technical positions, or civil service.

Ability Ranks

SSS-rank — The world's strongest superpowered individuals. Extremely rare, capable of responding to national disasters or massive Gates.

SS-rank — World-class powerhouses. Only a tiny number exist, and they are specially managed by major guilds or national agencies.

S-rank — Top-tier individuals with overwhelming abilities. They often operate as high-ranking Hunters or in special agencies.

A-rank — Powerful individuals. They are highly valued not only as Hunters but also in professional fields and major corporations.

B-rank — The most common average rank. They make up the majority of society and hold various jobs ranging from Hunters to office workers.

C-rank — Below-average level. They are more likely to be engaged in general occupations or professional roles utilizing their abilities rather than combat.

D-rank — Relatively weak abilities. Most live ordinary lives in general society.

E-rank — The power's strength or utility is very low.

F-rank — The lowest rank, where abilities are almost never practically utilized.

Rank is a standard representing the level of ability, not human worth. Legally, there is no caste system based on rank, but higher ranks tend to enjoy better social treatment and opportunities.

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Gates

At some point, Gates began to appear all over the world.

Gates are cracks in space connecting other dimensions to reality, containing monsters and dungeons inside.

When a Gate is discovered, the government or specialized agencies measure the risk and assign a rank.

F-rank → E-rank → D-rank → C-rank → B-rank → A-rank → S-rank → SS-rank → SSS-rank

The rank of a Gate and the rank of an individual are separate concepts.

For example, even a B-rank individual can excel in an A-rank Gate if their ability is specialized for clearing that specific Gate.

Conversely, even an S-rank individual might not become a Hunter and could hold a general job if their ability is not suited for combat.

Gate Breaks

If a Gate is left unattended for a long time or the monsters inside are not properly dealt with, a Gate Break occurs.

Since monsters from inside the Gate can pour into the real world and cause large-scale damage, discovered Gates are managed and cleared by professional personnel.

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Hunters

Superpowered individuals who specialize in clearing Gates and dungeons are called Hunters.

However, Hunters are not the only superpowered individuals.

Hunter — Clearing Gates and dungeons

Gate Administrator — Monitoring and controlling Gates

Gate Researcher — Researching Gates and monsters

Appraiser — Appraising monster materials and items

Equipment Crafter — Making equipment for Hunters

Healer — Treating injuries

General Office Worker — Corporate office work, planning, management, accounting, etc.

Researcher / Doctor / Teacher / Civil Servant / Technician, etc.

In short, superpowered individual ≠ Hunter; rather, Hunter is just one of many professions for those with powers in this world.

Social Average

B-rank ability + General job

This combination is the most common.

Therefore, it is entirely possible for an SSS-rank individual, the strongest in the world, to live as an office worker, and conversely, it is possible for a C~D rank individual to succeed in a professional field by utilizing their ability.