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 gates groaned open, revealing a dimly lit war chamber beyond. The air inside was thick with the scent of blood and steel, carrying the echoes of battles fought long before their arrival.

Elias stepped forward, his body still weak from the backlash of God Slayer. He could feel it-his strength and magic were drained, leaving his limbs heavy and his vision slightly blurred.

The power he had absorbed from the gods and the Trial still flowed within him-it was just dormant, waiting to recover.

Behind him, Lyra and Althea followed cautiously, their eyes scanning the fortress interior.

"You really overdid it this time," Lyra muttered. She wasn't wrong-God Slayer had nearly emptied him.

Elias let out a breath. "I'll recover. Let's keep moving."

Althea frowned. "Are you sure? We don't know what's inside-"

A deep horn sounded through the chamber, shaking the very foundations of the fortress.

As they stepped deeper into the fortress, the walls shifted, revealing a grand hall of war.

A massive round table stood at its center, surrounded by ethereal figures-ghostly commanders from past wars, their spectral forms flickering like dying flames. Each one had been a general of Solmara, their legacies burned into the very walls of the fortress.

At the head of the table, a tall figure in crimson battle armor loomed over them.

His voice was like rolling thunder-deep, commanding, filled with the presence of a war god's chosen champion.

"Challengers. You have slain General Korvax. But war does not end with a single victory. It is forged through endless battles."

[SYSTEM ALERT: THE WAR COUNCIL TRIAL HAS BEGUN.] [OBJECTIVE: DEFEAT THE SPECTRAL GENERALS TO PROVE YOUR WORTH.]

Elias tightened his grip on his sword, forcing himself to steady his breathing. His strength wasn't fully back yet.

The spectral generals drew their weapons, their ghostly eyes locked onto him.

Chapter 63- The Warlord's Fortress (Floor 48, The Siege Within)