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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: Floor 31 Challenge in Progress - Survive the Shadows.]

The moment the chilling voice faded, the darkness moved. Shadows slithered across the walls, twisting into grotesque figures with glowing crimson eyes. The air grew heavier, thick with malice.

Elias and Althea stood back-to-back, senses sharp.

"Here they come," Althea murmured, gripping her sword. A faint golden glow pulsed from the blade, its holy energy cutting through the oppressive gloom.

Elias raised his hands, crackling electricity dancing across his fingertips. His Primal Roar had stunned the first assassin, but these creatures were different. They weren't just hiding in the darkness-they were part of it.

A shadowy blade lashed out from the void. Elias barely dodged, feeling the cold air brush past his neck.

He retaliated instantly-Elemental Fury: Lightning Spear.

A bolt of white-hot electricity pierced through the darkness. A screech echoed as the creature was obliterated.

[System Notification: Shadow Stalker defeated. No abilities absorbed.]

Before he could celebrate, four more emerged, shifting like smoke, silent as death.

Althea moved first. With a single arc of her sword, divine light ripped through one of the creatures, making it dissolve into nothing. She twirled, dodging an incoming strike, and countered with a brutal downward slash.

Elias followed her lead. Beast Mastery enhanced his reflexes-he felt their movements before they attacked. His body twisted, narrowly avoiding a dagger aimed at his ribs.

He countered with Primal Roar, stunning the attacker just long enough for him to unleash a lightning-infused punch.

The impact shattered the creature into dust.

[System Notification: Shadow Stalker defeated.]

Elias smirked. "Not so tough now, are you?"

But his grin disappeared when he noticed something-the darkness wasn't fading.

A sinister laugh echoed through the labyrinth.

"Good," the voice purred. "You're learning. But can you fight what you cannot see?"

The entire corridor plunged into pitch-black darkness.

Even Althea's holy light was swallowed whole.

Elias' heartbeat quickened. He could hear them now. The whisper of blades. The shifting of unseen enemies.

Survive the hunt-or become part of the shadows.

Chapter 40- The Hunt Begins