Clone Ascension

My name is Evan Cole. I thought I’d inherited the life of a powerful political heir. Turns out I’m just his clone — a disposable decoy built so he could fake his death, dodge a criminal sentence, and vanish without consequence. And tomorrow? I’m scheduled for execution. Still no sign of the “system” I was promised. ——— A thousand years ago, the world changed. A phenomenon known as the Evolution Rain swept the planet, unlocking the potential for biological ascension. Animals, plants, and humans began evolving into higher-tier lifeforms. But human evolution came with a catch: To ascend, you must absorb genetic extracts from evolved organisms — and each extract grants you one of their abilities. Absorb an Undying Salamander → regenerate lost limbs. Absorb an Iron-Shell Oyster → fluid, adaptive gender traits. Absorb a Forest Cockroach Titan → near-indestructible resilience. Absorb a Cannon Beetle → fire corrosive acid with a thunderous blast. Absorb a Giant Dung Beetle → …let’s not talk about that one. Now thrown into this world, Evan has only one goal: To find out what lies at the end of evolution.