Lukas, reeling from the "Thief" class and Kylo's taunts, finds himself at rock bottom. He's an E-rank Awakener, a "nobody" again, facing a grim future of slow leveling and social ostracism. His desperation to escape this fate is the catalyst. The "Extreme drive for survival detected" system message is a direct response to his internal turmoil, a powerful payoff for his earlier prayer. The Gacha Harem System binds, promising not just power but "beautiful wives from across existence," each bringing their class, stats, and skills. This is the genre-bending moment: a gacha system that grants power through waifus. His first free draw summons Melody Finch, a Drow Hexblade and, crucially, a B-rank Awakener. This is a massive leap. Lukas immediately copies her stats and skills, transforming him from a pitiful E-rank with basic Thief skills to an E-rank Awakener wielding B-rank power, including the combat skills Cursed Blade and Hex Shield. The sheer statistical jump is staggering: his Strength goes from 12 to 866, Agility from 20 to 1267, Constitution from 15 to 1406, and Mana from 7 to 2064. He is still technically E-rank, but his raw power far exceeds his peers, making him a wolf in sheep's clothing. Melody's immediate, quirky loyalty ("Your wish is my command, husband") and talkative personality instantly ground the fantastical power-up with a concrete, charming character relationship. This sudden, overwhelming power creates an immediate tension: how will Lukas use this cheat to navigate a world that still sees him as trash, and what challenges will this power create?

With Melody, Lukas devises a plan: sell his dilapidated house, use the funds for dungeon delving, and train. Melody, despite her B-rank power, takes on the role of his combat instructor, imparting crucial lessons like "always be alert" and "don't compete with strength." He receives the "Solo Leveler" quest to clear an E-rank dungeon alone, with a significant mana penalty for failure, though his copied stats make it negligible. His first real combat against E-rank Giant Toads highlights his raw power but also his lack of refined technique, leading Melody to teach him "do not always go all in." The true highlight comes when Kylo Rivers reappears in the Scorched Forest, mocking Lukas as a "rat" with a "sugar mommy." This sets up the "Life Would Be Boring Without A Little Face Slapping" quest. Lukas, fueled by transmigration trauma and newfound strength, unleashes a brutal beatdown on Kylo: a face punch, a snapped knee, a boot to the face, and shattered fingers. Kylo's desperate threat of revenge immediately triggers a new quest: "Who Wants A Threat In Their Backyard?" which demands Kylo's death. Lukas, with Melody's silent agreement and help in holding off Kylo's hired C-rank Awakeners, executes Kylo and his men, cementing his ruthless new path. The subsequent skill draw yields Blood Armor, an Adept-level defensive skill, further cementing his unfair advantage. This sequence solidifies Lukas's transformation from victim to a proactive, ruthless protagonist, now equipped with unique offensive and defensive capabilities, and a taste for vengeance.

Lukas and Melody immediately test Blood Armor against C-rank Zipper Bears and Deathstalker Scorpions. Lukas discovers the skill's significant mana drain but appreciates its robust defense, especially how it strengthens with bleeding enemies. During this intense hunting, Lukas reaches D-rank, receiving double stat bonuses from his Thief and Hexblade classes, a unique advantage. This rapid progression sets the stage for the announcement of the graduation tournament in one month, offering a "significant" prize. Lukas, now confidently aiming for the top, faces his most daunting challenge yet: the "Don't Get Too Comfortable, Bro" quest demands he reach C-rank within 24 hours, with the catastrophic penalty of "all stats reset to zero" for failure. This impossible deadline forces them to hunt B-rank beasts, pushing Lukas's D-rank body to its absolute limits against creatures Melody warns are "a different story" for him. Their desperate efforts culminate in a brutal encounter with a young, A-rank Nemean Lion, which effortlessly batters both Lukas and Melody, leaving them severely injured and underlining the massive power gap. Post-recovery, Lukas receives a "Stats Limiter" ring from Akira, which he uses to complete his C-rank advancement, barely meeting the quest's demands. This harrowing experience underscores the brutal reality of the Tower's hierarchy, the system's unforgiving nature, and the immense pressure Lukas faces, even with his cheats.

Having barely survived the C-rank quest and now C-rank himself, Lukas enters the Prodigy Tournament with his Stats Limiter active, forcing him to fight at his registered C-rank. This creates a fascinating dynamic: he has S-rank knowledge and experience from Akira, and B-rank stats from Melody's copy, but publicly he's C-rank, using his technique rather than raw power. He easily dispatches his C-rank opponent with a single punch, showcasing his refined combat prowess. His fierce battle against the B-rank Kaida Steele, a fire mage, highlights his tactical use of his Hexblade wings for defense and his relentless close-quarters combat, leading to his victory and securing his spot in the top sixty-four. Meanwhile, Morgana, daughter of Salaria's City Lord, observes Lukas with keen interest, noting his B-rank aura despite his official C-rank. The biggest development comes with Lukas's next Gacha draw: the summoning of Akira, an S-rank Elf Hexblade and Bloodmage. Akira is a powerhouse, arriving with an Adept-level sword, Temptation, and a mischievous, sexually confident personality, immediately engaging in "threesome" banter with Lukas and Melody. This final major power-up, coupled with his hidden strength and growing harem, positions Lukas as a dark horse in the tournament, ready to leverage his combined abilities and the loyalty of his new, incredibly powerful wife.