Michael Norman, a recent transmigrator from Earth, found himself at the precipice of his new life, his fate hanging on the outcome of the Awakening ceremony. Three weeks into this new world, he carried the weight of his adoptive family's poverty, his nerves frayed as he faced his last chance to awaken a class. The hall was thick with tension, punctuated by the quiet sobs of countless failures. Yet, against all expectations, Michael's touch on the ancient orb flared with dark energy, marking him as a Necromancer. He was not alone in success; Lilian Stone, a nervous Martial Artist, and Brian Lian, an already renowned Fire Mage genius, also awakened. The revelation of a game-like status panel and the unique "Infinite Evolution" talent cemented Michael's path. His class, a Rare Class, promised significant power, but it was the $15,000 monthly stipend from the Federation's Supers Association that truly ignited his hope, a lifeline for his struggling aunt and cousin. This sudden wealth, however, came with strict conditions: achieve Rank One within six months and Rank Two within a year, a stark reminder that power, even when gifted, demanded relentless pursuit. Michael's initial relief swiftly morphed into a fierce determination to leverage his newfound status, not just for personal gain, but to fundamentally alter his family's bleak future, a future he now knew was carefully managed and often manipulated by the Federation's secretive policies.

With his newfound purpose, Michael plunged into the Land of Origin, a realm described as game-like yet fraught with peril. His initial spawn point was far from idyllic—a dark, moss-covered abandoned building reeking of decay. His first encounter was with a Level 4 Acid Slime, a seemingly weak monster that quickly proved devastating. Despite his enhanced Awakener body and the {Basic Shot} skill he acquired, Michael's inexperience nearly cost him his life. A searing acid burn left him crippled, forcing him to consume a precious health potion and reflect on his reckless naivete. The Land of Origin was no game; death here, though not permanent, carried a severe penalty of a 10% permanent stat reduction. He leveled up to Level 2, gaining valuable attribute points which he strategically poured into Agility and Constitution for survivability, a choice he grimly labeled a "disgrace to necromancers." He also discovered a Spirit Crystal, a rare and valuable loot, which, when absorbed, unexpectedly increased his "Evolution Points," hinting at the true nature of his talent. As he continued to explore, fighting numerous slimes and reaching Level 5, the true gravity of his situation became apparent. The building's exit was guarded by a formidable Level 21 Rare★★★ Gargoyle, effectively trapping him and forcing his retreat, leaving him to ponder his next move from the safety of the real world.

Trapped by the gargoyle, Michael sought answers on the Supers Association forum, discovering he could purchase monster corpses to bypass his environmental limitations. He acquired a Level 5 Forest Wolf corpse, and during his attempt to revive it with {Undead Revival}, his "Infinite Evolution" talent finally activated, transforming the wolf into a powerful Rank 1 Verdant Wolf, "Lucky." This breakthrough not only gave him his first potent undead but also accelerated his learning, revealing the critical link between agility and casting speed. With Lucky as his vanguard, Michael swiftly cleared a corrupted dimensional crack, accumulating more corpses and experience, eventually reaching Level 10. This triggered his Advancement Quest: "Have 10 Rank 1 Undead," pushing him to further expand his legion. During this period, he was assigned to a team with former classmates Lilian and Mira for a Level 2 crack, providing a glimpse into the collaborative yet competitive world of Awakeners. Michael continued to evolve his undead, discovering that stronger base monsters led to more powerful evolutions and that his unique talent could even bestow reproductive organs upon corrupted creatures. His greatest financial windfall came from selling the remains of the gargoyles he finally defeated in his starting ruins, netting him $16 million and shifting his perspective on the value of ancient treasures. Finally, with his Advancement Quest complete, Michael underwent the Rank 1 advancement, a transformative process that granted him enhanced stats, new skills like {Bone Spear} and {Bone Armor}, and a fundamental shift in his perception, solidifying his path as a formidable Necromancer.