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

The fortress loomed ahead, its towering stone walls marked with the scars of countless battles. The air smelled of steel and blood, and in the distance, the rhythmic clang of weapons echoed through the battlefield.

Elias stood at the entrance, his breathing steady but his body still aching from the previous fight. His victory over Varian had been hard-won, but he knew this was just the beginning.

VAELTHORNE - FLOOR 47 UNLOCKED.] [NEW OBJECTIVE: BREACH THE WARLORD'S FORTRESS.]

A familiar voice rang through the air-a deep, commanding tone that seemed to shake the very ground beneath him.

"The strong do not wait at the gates. They storm them."

Elias narrowed his eyes. The next trial had begun.

The moment Elias stepped forward, the battlefield shifted beneath his feet. The fortress's massive iron gates suddenly groaned open, revealing a legion of armored warriors inside.

Hundreds of soldiers-clad in gold and black armor, wielding spears, swords, and shields-stood in rigid formation. Their eyes glowed with divine energy, and the ground trembled as they marched forward in perfect synchronization.

At the front of the army stood a massive warrior, his armor adorned with the crest of Solmara, the Warlord Goddess. His eyes locked onto Elias, and he raised a warhammer the size of a boulder.

"Another challenger dares to step into the warfields?" His voice was filled with authority. "Then prove yourself in the fires of war."

With a single motion, he brought his warhammer down-

The ground shattered, and suddenly the entire army charged forward.

Elias clenched his fists, his silver eyes burning.

SYSTEM ALERT: ENEMY FORCES APPROACHING.] [OBJECTIVE: SURVIVE THE FIRST WAVE.]

"Let's see if you're worth my time."

As the first wave of warriors closed in, Elias didn't hesitate.

His body blurred, and he vanished, reappearing behind the first line of soldiers. Before they could react, his blade was already in motion.

Dark energy crackled along his weapon as he sliced through the first soldier's armor. The divine warrior let out a strangled gasp as the necrotic energy drained the life from his body, his golden glow fading as he collapsed.

The others surged forward, their spears thrusting toward him.

A deafening shockwave erupted from his throat, sending warriors staggering backward as raw, beast-like energy tore through them. Those closest to him were thrown off their feet, crashing into their allies like dominoes.

[SKILL ACTIVATED - ELEMENTAL FURY]

A surge of blue lightning crackled through his sword as he slashed in an arc, releasing a bolt of pure electricity that ripped through the ranks of soldiers.

The golden-armored commander remained standing, watching his troops fall with narrowed eyes. Then, with a single step-

The warhammer swung toward his skull.

Elias barely had time to react before-

A shockwave sent him flying backward,

slamming into a broken pillar. His body ached

from the force of the attack, but he forced himself back up..

The commander rolled his shoulders. "You fight well, but can you endure?"

Elias spat out a bit of blood. His Rapid Regeneration was already working, but he knew this wasn't an opponent he could overpower easily.

This wasn't just about strength. This was war.

He exhaled sharply, gripping his sword tighter.

Chapter 61 The Warlord's Fortress (Floor 47, The Siege Begins)