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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

Dust and smoke filled the air as the golden-armored warriors regrouped from Elias' initial onslaught. Though he had cut down many, their numbers seemed endless an unrelenting tide of divine soldiers forged in war itself.

At the center of it all stood their commander, warhammer in hand, his golden aura surging with raw power. Unlike the others, he showed no fear, no hesitation-only the confidence of a warrior who had seen countless battles and never lost.

Elias wiped the blood from his lips. His Rapid Regeneration was working, but the force of that warhammer strike had left his arms numb. If that had landed cleanly-

He couldn't afford to dwell on it. He had to move.

[SYSTEM ALERT: ENEMY COMMANDER IDENTIFIED GENERAL KORVAX, HAND OF SOLMARA.

The ground shook as Korvax charged. The speed was unnatural for someone so heavily armored, and in an instant-

Elias barely dodged as the warhammer crashed down where he had stood, shattering the stone beneath it. The sheer force sent shockwaves through the battlefield, toppling nearby warriors who weren't fast enough to brace.

Even with all his abilities, Elias knew brute force alone wouldn't be enough.

Korvax lifted his warhammer again, his golden eyes locked onto him.

"This is where you fall, challenger. No man has ever stood against the warriors of Solmara and lived."

His power was vast, his arsenal unmatched. But against a force like this-

His grip on his sword tightened. If this battle dragged on, he would be overwhelmed. There was one way to guarantee victory.

He shook his head. No room for doubt.

Korvax charged again, the warhammer raised for a devastating blow.

[ULTIMATE SKILL ACTIVATED - GOD SLAYER]

His body ignited with pure power, his silver eyes turning into blazing stars as an overwhelming aura of destruction burst from him. Every muscle surged with godlike strength, his speed now beyond human comprehension.

Korvax's warhammer was mid-swing-but to Elias, it was moving in slow motion.

Korvax's eyes barely had time to widen before-

Elias reappeared behind him, sword dripping with divine blood.

Korvax's warhammer never landed. His body stood frozen-before splitting apart in a clean, merciless strike.

The commander collapsed, his golden armor shattering like glass.

[GOD SLAYER REMAINING TIME: 4 SECONDS.]

Elias exhaled. The power was still coursing through him, his body aching from the sheer force of it. His hands trembled, not from fear-but from the knowledge of what came next.

[WARNING: ALL ABSORBED POWERS LOST.]

The divine energy surrounding him vanished.

Elias fell to one knee, gasping. Every skill, every ability he had absorbed-gone.

The battlefield was silent. The remaining warriors, seeing their leader fall, hesitated.

Elias forced himself up, his exhaustion weighing on him. Lyra and Althea, watching from the sidelines, looked at him with a mix of awe and

"You're insane, you know that?" Lyra muttered, stepping forward. "You lost everything just to take him down."

Elias smirked, still catching his breath.

And with that, they stepped into the warlord's

fortress-toward the final battle of this layer.

Chapter 62- Breaking the Warfront (Floor 47, The Commander's Wrath)