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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

After a brief rest, Elias and Althea stepped forward, pushing deeper into the Labyrinth of Shadows. The oppressive darkness that had briefly retreated now thickened again, whispering voices and shifting shadows pressing in around them.

As they crossed the threshold to Floor 36, a familiar sound echoed in Elias' mind-

[System Notification: You have entered Floor 36 The Hollow Veil.] [Warning: Illusions will intensify. Sanity will be tested.]

Elias frowned. "Great. More mind tricks."

Althea tightened her grip on her sword. "Stay sharp. The deeper we go, the worse it gets."

As they walked, the walls around them twisted and pulsed as if alive. Shadows bled into reality, forming distorted figures-twisted versions of people they once knew.

Elias narrowed his eyes as the illusion took shape before him. Standing in the center of the path was his mother. Her face was gentle, her eyes filled with sorrow.

"Elias..." she whispered, reaching out a hand. "You can still come back. You don't have to suffer."

For a second, something inside Elias wavered. His hands trembled.

Althea's voice snapped him back. "Don't listen to it! It's not real!"

Elias gritted his teeth, shaking off the illusion. His mother's face twisted into a monstrous grin, her voice warping into a distorted screech before the figure melted into the shadows.

Althea was fending off her own illusions, her movements sharp and precise as she cut through shadowy figures of her past.

Elias summoned Elemental Fury, channeling raw lightning into his hands. "Enough of this!" He slammed his fists into the ground, releasing a surge of light that dispelled the illusions instantly.

[System Notification: Trial Conquered - The Hollow Veil.] [Proceed to Floor 37.]

The moment they stepped onto Floor 37, a chilling howl echoed through the air.

[System Notification: You have entered Floor 37 The Shadow Hounds' Den.]

Elias and Althea tensed as dark figures with glowing red eyes slunk through the shadows, circling them like wolves stalking prey.

Althea whispered, "They're waiting for us to make a mistake."

Elias activated Beast Mastery, enhancing his reflexes. He could feel the creatures moving, their instincts primal and deadly.

Elias raised his hand, gathering lightning, and unleashed Divine Judgment. The blast of holy lightning tore through the darkness, illuminating the entire chamber.

The hounds screeched, their bodies sizzling as they were reduced to ash. But more emerged-twisting from the walls themselves.

Althea moved like a blur, her blade slashing through the creatures with deadly precision.

One of the hounds lunged at Elias, its fangs aiming for his throat-but he twisted, activating Primal Roar. The sheer force of his voice sent the beast flying, crashing into the wall with a sickening crunch.

The battle raged on, but Elias and Althea fought with relentless determination.

[System Notification: Trial Conquered - The Shadow Hounds' Den.] [Proceed to Floor 38.]

Breathing heavily, Elias exchanged a glance with Althea. "They're getting stronger."

She nodded. "And we're getting closer to the boss."

Without hesitation, they pressed forward.

Chapter 45 - Into the Depths of Shadows