Lord of the Ranks: first in rank, first in tier, and first in sequence.

Rank, tier, and sequence number: After a Rank War, every race that took part receives a ranking. Rank and tier rankings are determined by strength and contribution. Until the next Rank War, ranks may be passed down at random to any race. The same goes for tiers and sequence numbers.

Think of it this way: ranks are independent, and each rank contains countless tiers. The higher a tier is, the greater its power. Each tier, in turn, contains countless sequence numbers, and the higher the number’s position, the stronger it is.

The male lead’s power is Rank Three, Tier Seven, Sequence One. When he obtains an Authority, he’ll be stronger than someone at Rank Three, Tier Seven, Sequence Two.

The Authority Commands each person manifests vary, but their Authorities don’t change. The lower the rank number, the stronger it is. However, Authorities can grow, developing alongside their owners.

In short, the higher the rank, the greater your initial strength. But Authorities can grow, like mana, spiritual energy, or fighting spirit—they can all increase through training. A talented person with a low-ranked Authority can surpass someone with a high-ranked Authority but no talent. And, well... you get the idea.

Authority Command: Use Pal to activate an Authority Command and unleash an attack that releases your Authority.

Extra Command: An Authority Command that doesn’t come from an Authority, but is learned instead.

Pal: The energy needed to drive Authorities and Commands, and to sustain life. Everyone has Pal, but not everyone can use it.

Core: A crystalline body within which Pal and the soul reside.

Apostle of Authority: A person who possesses an Authority and can use it. Their strength is divided into thirteen levels, from Level One to Level Thirteen.