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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 33 - The Illusions Begin.]

As Elias and Althea stepped into the next passage, the darkness shifted again. But this time, it wasn't just consuming the light-it was twisting reality itself.

Althea narrowed her eyes. "Be careful. This is different."

Elias' instincts buzzed with unease. He took a step forward-and suddenly, the entire corridor vanished.

Instead, he stood in a familiar place.

And in front of him-his family's corpses.

Elias' breath caught in his throat.

The smell of blood. The stillness in the air. The echo of his sister's last scream.

His hands trembled. "I buried them... I saw them die."

His father's corpse twitched. His mother's hand moved. His sister's head slowly turned toward him.

This was an illusion. It had to be.

Elias reacted on instinct, ducking just in time as Althea's sword barely missed his face.

"What the hell are you doing?!" he snapped.

Althea's eyes were distant, unfocused. She wasn't seeing him.

Elias gritted his teeth. Damn it. This floor was warping their minds, trapping them in their own nightmares.

If they didn't break free, they'd be dead before reaching the next floor.

A flash of Primal Roar sent a shockwave through the room, shattering the illusion.

The corpses disappeared. The ruins vanished.

Althea gasped, her vision clearing.

Elias exhaled sharply. "That was too close."

She wiped sweat from her brow. "That floor... it messes with our heads."

[System Notification: Floor 34 The Maze of Madness.]

Just as they regained their composure, the labyrinth shifted again.

The walls pulsed-twisting and stretching. The

passage they had just walked through disappeared, replaced by countless identical paths leading in all directions.

Elias scowled. "Not just any maze. This place is alive."

The walls trembled as if breathing. Shadows moved unnaturally, forming figures that mirrored their own.

The moment Elias turned a corner, another Elias stepped out, his features identical-but his eyes were empty.

Lightning surged in Elias' hands. He twisted, slamming a Divine Judgment-infused fist into the fake.

The impact obliterated it instantly, its body breaking apart into black mist.

Althea faced her own double, sword meeting sword in a clash of steel.

The battle was quick but mentally exhausting.

Each corridor led to another copy of themselves, forcing them to fight over and over.

By the time they reached the end of the maze, Elias felt a headache forming.

"This floor is trying to break us down."

Althea wiped sweat from her brow, "We can't stop. Keep moving."

As they stepped through the final passage-

[System Notification: Floor 35 - The Abyss Beckons.]

But as they stepped forward, a chill ran down Elias' spine,

The real nightmare was just beginning.

Chapter 42 - Descent Into Deeper Shadows