The world we live in is the "dial", and the real power comes from the "abyss dark web" "under the dial" - a chaotic information state dimension formed by the remains of the old gods and the consciousness of ancient civilizations.
A few awakened ones (license holders) can turn the indescribable power data into skills, attributes, and entries through the "Abyss License" system. However, the improvement of the panel is accompanied by the increase of "erosion degree". Once out of control, it will become a monster projection of the abyss in the human world.
When the "reality" of the world is the Cthulhu-style deep sea, every time you peek into the depths, the abyss will leave its mark on you. Do you choose to marginalize yourself crazily and become nourishment for the abyss, or do you take control of the abyss as a mortal and light a dark light for human civilization?