Garuba_Oshikhena

In a world reshaped by the return of gods and monsters, humanity struggles to survive. When the Great Awakening divided the world among the most powerful pantheons, the lesser gods and their lands were cast aside, forgotten and dismissed. Efe Okoro is one of the forgotten—a young man from a small Nigerian village, overlooked by a world dominated by stronger gods and champions.
 But when a dimensional rift opens and he finds himself marked by Ogun, the god of iron and war, Efe gains access to the Celestial Inheritance System. Armed with Ogun’s Iron Will and abilities forged in divine power, Efe must navigate a world teeming with monsters, rival champions, and gods who dismiss him as insignificant.
 Can Efe rise from the forgotten and carve his place in a world ruled by gods?

The Forgotten Pantheon"

The darkness of the Rift pressed heavily around Efe as he trudged forward. The air was thick with tension, and the faint growls of unseen creatures echoed in the distance. His grip on the iron sword tightened, the weapon feeling both a lifeline and a burden. His wounds from the earlier fight still throbbed, but he pushed the pain aside. There was no time for weakness.

System Update: Quest Activated – Survive the Ravager's Gauntlet.

Objective: Defeat all enemies to unlock the exit.

Enemies Remaining: 4.

Efe's heart sank. "Four more?" he muttered under his breath. The previous battle had nearly drained him, and now he had to face even more of these monsters?

A guttural snarl broke through his thoughts. From the shadows, a smaller Ravager emerged, its crimson eyes gleaming with malice. Unlike the Commander, this one was leaner, its movements quick and erratic.

Efe raised his sword, adjusting his stance. The creature lunged at him, its claws slashing through the air. He sidestepped the attack, countering with a swift slash to its side. The blade bit into the creature's flesh, eliciting a screech of pain.

Critical Hit. Enemy HP: 60%.

The Ravager spun around, its tail whipping toward Efe. He barely managed to duck, the force of the attack stirring up dust and debris. The creature pressed its advantage, striking relentlessly. Efe parried and dodged, each movement becoming more fluid as the system's Adaptive Resonance analyzed the enemy's

When the Ravager overextended on a swipe, Efe seized the opportunity. He dashed forward, driving his blade into the creature's chest. It let out a final, pained screech before collapsing into ash.

[Enemy Defeated. EXP +30.]

[Enemies Remaining: 3.]

Efe exhaled sharply, his arms trembling. "Three more to go…"

The next two Ravagers attacked together, their movements coordinated. Efe was forced on the defensive, his stamina rapidly depleting. He used the environment to his advantage, luring the creatures into tight spaces where their larger frames couldn't maneuver easily. Despite his exhaustion, he managed to defeat them, though not without sustaining more injuries.

[Enemies Remaining: 1.]

The final enemy emerged from the shadows—a larger Ravager, its body covered in glowing red markings. It snarled, its fangs bared. This one was different; Efe could feel it. The air around it seemed to hum with energy.

System Alert: Ravager Elite Detected.

Caution Advised.

Efe tightened his grip on the sword. "Of course, it had to be a tougher one."

The Ravager Elite wasted no time, charging at him with terrifying speed. Efe barely managed to block its initial strike, the force sending him skidding backward. He countered with a slash to its side, but the blade barely scratched its armored hide.

System Update: Adaptive Resonance Activated. Enemy Weak Points Identified: Joints and Underbelly.

With this knowledge, Efe adjusted his strategy. He aimed for the creature's legs, trying to cripple its movements. The battle dragged on, each exchange of blows pushing him closer to his limits. The Ravager Elite was relentless, its attacks growing more ferocious as its health dwindled.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Efe managed to land a decisive blow to the creature's underbelly. It collapsed with a final, guttural growl.

Elite Enemy Defeated. EXP +100. Level Up.

Quest Complete: The Ravager's Gauntlet.

A glowing portal appeared at the far end of the cavern. Efe limped toward it, his body screaming in protest. As he stepped through, the system chimed again.

Achievement Unlocked: Survivor of the Rift.

Episode 3: The Ravager’s Gauntlet