Roderic05

In a world ruled by gods—ancient Greek gods, elemental deities, and even angels and devils—mortals are mere pawns in the hands of the divine. For centuries, humans have bowed before these gods, their fates decided by the whims of immortal beings.

But not all mortals are content to be ruled.

Amidst this divine hierarchy, Elias stands as a broken man, consumed by rage and a thirst for revenge. His family was slaughtered by the strongest of the gods, a being so powerful, so terrifying, that no mortal could even comprehend their true strength. Elias was left for dead, the ruins of his home smoldering as his family perished in the divine purge. All he has now is hatred and a singular goal: to gain power—enough to challenge the god who took everything from him.

His only hope lies in the Trial, a legendary dungeon created by the gods themselves. This dungeon is rumored to grant immense power to those who can survive its challenges, but there’s a catch: only the strongest can endure the Trial’s horrors.

Though Elias is weak, his burning desire for vengeance has awakened something within him—a mysterious ability known as Absorption. Whenever he kills an enemy, he can absorb their power, taking their strength for his own. But each victory comes with its own toll, and as Elias grows stronger, he learns that absorbing too much power can come at a great cost.

As he ventures into the Trial, Elias faces not only the powerful creatures of the dungeon but also divine obstacles set in place by the gods to protect their secrets. But with every challenge he overcomes, his power grows, and he begins to uncover the dark truth behind his family’s murder—the identity of the god who killed them.

With his newfound strength and a thirst for vengeance, Elias must decide whether to continue down the path of revenge, or to challenge the very gods who rule over the world. But time is running out, and the gods are not so easily slain.

Will Elias become the harbinger of a new era—one where gods no longer reign—or will he succumb to the trials and his own dark ambitions?


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Genres: Action, Fantasy, Drama, Revenge, Adventure
Themes: Power, Revenge, Corruption, Divine Politics, Betrayal

Trial Of The Fallen Gods

[System Notification: You have entered Floor 31 The Labyrinth of Shadows.]

The notification flashed before Elias' eyes, vanishing just as quickly. As expected, the fourth layer wasn't going to welcome them with open arms.

He and Althea stood in a shifting corridor, the walls seemingly moving like a breathing entity. The dim glow from Althea's holy energy barely pushed back the overwhelming darkness. Meanwhile, the static charge of Elias' lightning magic crackled around him, sending brief sparks into the void.

"We're definitely in," Elias muttered. "Now we just have to make sure we get out."

Althea shot him a look. "Stay focused. The real challenge isn't the assassins-it's the labyrinth itself."

[System Notification: Warning! The Labyrinth shifts every 10 minutes. Losing your way is permanent.]

Elias clicked his tongue. "Great. This place cheats."

A faint rustling sound came from their left. Althea's grip on her sword tightened, and Elias instinctively raised his hands, electricity building between his fingers. Their enemies weren't gone.

Suddenly, a shadow blurred toward them at an impossible speed-silent, lethal.

Elias reacted fast, raising his hand just as Primal Roar exploded from within him. The soundwave rippled through the air, sending the assassin staggering back.

Althea didn't hesitate. She flashed forward, her blade slicing through the assassin's chest in a swift, precise motion.

The figure crumpled, dissolving into darkness.

[System Notification: Enemy defeated. No abilities absorbed.]

Elias exhaled. "Fast, but fragile. They can't take a hit."

Althea wiped her blade clean, eyes sharp. "They don't have to. Their goal is to kill before being seen."

Elias frowned. "Then we need to make sure they never get the chance."

He clenched his fists, tapping into his Elemental Fury. Electricity crackled to life, illuminating the corridor.

[System Notification: Floor 31 Challenge Activated - Survive the Shadows.]

A deep, chilling voice echoed through the labyrinth.

"The light will not save you. The hunt begins."

The walls shifted violently, corridors twisting into new paths. A cold realization settled over Elias-the trial had only just begun.

Chapter 39 Shadows That Hunt