“And how exactly do I ascend these ranks?” “You don’t.” He blinked. “What?” “To ascend, you must die. If fate allows it, you will be reborn into the next rank.” Adam gaped, trying to process the twisted system. “So… death is the only way to advance?” “Precisely.” The war between humans and elves is over and humanity lost. Crushed under the weight of the elves' natural magic, humans were left broken. Adam, a man from another world, is inexplicably transported to this broken realm, it seems as though fate itself has intervened. Humans have never wielded magic, their inability to harness such power being the very reason for their downfall. Yet Adam finds himself in a unique position: a chance to change the course of humanity by becoming the first human to hold the forbidden power of magic. Adam, however, has no interest in liberation or heroism. His goal is singular: to return home, to the life stolen from him. Ruthless and manipulative, he cares little for the consequences of his actions in this foreign land, but "it seems there is no escaping fate's hands" What to expect: A ruthless, manipulative psychopathic MC, on a journey to become overpowered. Government corruption and how it is done, " if there is one thing humans excel at, it is corruption "  Politics, all type of corruption Money laundering, bribery, assassinations, betrayals, royalty, democracies No Harem   Dark and twisted story