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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 32 - The Hunt Continues.]

The moment they stepped through the passageway, the oppressive darkness thickened, swallowing even the faintest sliver of light. The labyrinth twisted unnaturally, the walls shifting, closing in, then expanding again as if alive.

Elias clenched his fists, his Beast Mastery sharpening his instincts. Every fiber of his being screamed that they were being watched.

Althea exhaled, gripping her sword tighter. "This place is cursed."

The air trembled, and without warning, the darkness lashed out.

Elias barely dodged as a shadowy tendril shot toward him, sharp as a spear. He countered with a lightning-infused punch, the energy flaring through the darkness.

The attack connected-but it passed through like smoke.

Althea slashed her glowing blade at another tendril, her divine energy briefly pushing back the shadows.

Elias grit his teeth. Then how do we kill them?

More tendrils rushed forward, twisting around Elias' arm, squeezing with unnatural strength.

He let out a growl, activating Primal Roar.

A wave of force rippled out, tearing through the darkness. The tendrils recoiled, giving him a brief opening.

Althea nodded, stepping forward. Her entire body began to glow.

A golden radiance burst from her, illuminating the corridor.

Figures began to emerge from the shifting void-twisted humanoid shadows with elongated claws and hollow eyes.

"They were hiding in the dark!" Elias realized.

Now, with their forms revealed, they could be killed.

Her blade sliced through the nearest creature, its body disintegrating into black smoke.

Elias followed suit, Elemental Fury igniting his fists. A powerful shockwave of lightning erupted as he punched straight through another shadow, its form bursting apart in sparks..

[System Notification: Umbral Phantom defeated.]

A figure stepped from the void-taller than the rest, its form rippling like liquid night. Its hollow eyes glowed violet, and two curved daggers gleamed in its hands.

Althea tensed. "Be careful. That one feels... different."

Elias' instincts screamed-"Dodge!"

He barely moved in time as a blade sliced past his ribs, cold pain flaring through his side.

Elias clenched his jaw. He needed something

Electricity crackled around his arms as he

raised them, focusing all his power into a single strike.

The Assassin reappeared-directly above him.

A blinding surge of lightning erupted, crashing through the darkness like a storm.

The Assassin screamed, its body disintegrating in a flash of divine energy.

[System Notification: Shadow Assassin defeated.]

The corridor trembled. The darkness seemed to pull back.

Althea smirked. "Well, that was dramatic."

He shot her a look. "You're welcome."

She chuckled, sheathing her sword. "Come on. We're not done yet."

As they moved forward, the path ahead shifted once more-leading deeper into the labyrinth.

The real nightmare was still ahead.

Chapter 41- Deeper Into Darkness