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

As Elias and Althea stepped onto Floor 38, a suffocating chill settled over them. The shadows no longer just clung to the walls-they moved like living things, reaching out with whispering tendrils. The air felt heavy, charged with an eerie presence that made even breathing feel unnatural.

[System Notification: You have entered Floor 38 Wraiths of the Abyss.] [Warning: Souls of the fallen roam this floor. They cannot be harmed by conventional means.]

Elias frowned, glancing at Althea. "They can't be harmed? That's a problem."

Before she could answer, wispy figures emerged from the walls, their hollow eyes glowing with a haunting blue light. Their distorted forms hovered, drifting toward them without a sound.

Elias instinctively raised his hand, preparing an Elemental Fury attack, but hesitated. Normal attacks wouldn't work.

That's when he remembered-Nythra's power.

He exhaled slowly and focused. The moment he did, a deep, eerie energy stirred within him. His fingertips tingled as he activated Soul Eater.

Dark energy pulsed through his body.

The first wraith lunged. Instead of dodging, Elias let it phase through him. The moment their essences connected, the wraith let out a piercing scream. Its form began unraveling, spiraling into Elias' body like mist drawn into a vortex.

[Soul Eater Activated - Absorbing Spirit Energy.]

His eyes flickered with ghostly blue light. A surge of power coursed through him as the wraith dissolved completely.

Althea slashed at another wraith, but her blade passed through harmlessly. "Elias! It's not working!"

Elias stepped forward, summoning Grim Requiem. A swirling storm of necrotic energy erupted around him, dragging the wraiths into its deadly grasp. Their howls echoed as their bodies faded into oblivion, their energy consumed.

Althea watched in silent awe as the last wraith was reduced to nothing. Elias stood there, his body still glowing with traces of the absorbed spirits.

[System Notification: Trial Conquered -Wraiths of the Abyss.] [Proceed to Floor 39.]

Elias flexed his fingers, feeling the lingering energy of the consumed souls. "Nythra's power really is something else."

Althea crossed her arms. "Let's just hope it doesn't consume you in return."

With the path now clear, they moved forward toward the next floor-the final challenge before the boss.

Chapter 46 - Wraiths of the Abyss (Floor 38)