Chapter 7: The Supreme Army’s Foundation – Betrayal in the Shadows
Leon stood atop the broken fortress, the cool abyssal winds swirling around him. The Forsaken had bowed, but submission was not the same as loyalty.
🔥 They acknowledged his strength, but did they trust him? No. Not yet.🔥 And in a world where betrayal was second nature, he expected a challenge.
[Selene]:"Leon, several factions among the Forsaken remain undecided. Some fear you. Some respect you. Others… want you dead."
Leon smirked. "Then let them try."
The Forsaken's Divided Loyalties
🔥 The warriors of the Forsaken weren't a unified force.🔥 They were a collection of outcasts, fallen warriors, and scavengers seeking power.
Now that Leon had beaten their strongest warrior, they were forced to acknowledge him.
But that didn't mean they wanted him leading them.
🔥 Some saw him as an opportunity—someone who could unite them into something greater.🔥 Others saw him as a threat—an outsider who would bring the wrath of the Abyss upon them.
And one particular group?
They were already planning his assassination.
A Plot in the Dark – The Shadowborn Faction Moves
🔥 Deep within the ruins, in a hidden chamber, a group of Forsaken warriors whispered in hushed voices.
A hooded man sat at the center, his eyes gleaming with malice.
"That outsider thinks he can rule us? He will not see the next sunrise."
The others nodded.
🔥 They would strike tonight.
Leon Valeheart would not leave the Abyss alive.
Leon's Supreme Instinct – Detecting the Betrayal
Back at the fortress, Leon's eyes snapped open.
🔥 A chill ran down his spine. His body reacted before his mind even processed why.🔥 Something was wrong.
[Selene]:"Leon, you are being watched. A planned attack is in motion."
Leon's lips curled. "Tch. Predictable."
"How many?"
[Selene]:"Five assassins. Master Rank. Approaching from multiple angles."
Leon exhaled sharply.
🔥 These weren't random fools looking for a fight.🔥 This was a coordinated strike.
"They think numbers will save them?"
His fingers flexed, Supreme Energy surging through his veins.
"Let's show them what happens when you challenge a Supreme."
The Midnight Ambush – Assassins in the Shadows
🔥 The moment the sunless Abyss reached its darkest hour, the assassins moved.
They were silent. Fast. Efficient.
Each carried weapons laced with abyssal venom—one cut was enough to cripple even a Master Rank warrior.
Their plan was simple.
🔥 Strike simultaneously.🔥 Overwhelm Leon before he could react.🔥 Kill him before anyone noticed.
But Leon was already waiting.
The Counterattack – Supreme Adaptation in Action
🔥 As the first assassin struck—Leon moved.
His body flowed like liquid, twisting just out of range.
🔥 A dagger whistled past his throat.🔥 A blade scraped his ribs but didn't pierce.🔥 Then—he struck back.
🔥 One precise counter.🔥 Then another.🔥 And another.
His movements were flawless.
🔥 He wasn't just dodging—he was predicting.
[Selene]:"Supreme Instinct progressing—combat efficiency increased by 15%."
The assassins' faces twisted in shock.
Leon wasn't supposed to be this fast.
One of them lunged, aiming for his heart.
🔥 Leon caught the blade between his fingers.
Then, with a flick of his wrist—he shattered it.
The assassin's eyes widened in horror.
"What—?"
Leon's smile was cold.
"Too slow."
🔥 One precise palm strike to the chest.
The assassin collapsed, unconscious.
The others hesitated.
Leon turned his gaze toward them.
"You have two choices.""Swear loyalty now… or die like cowards."
The assassins exchanged glances.
Then—they dropped their weapons.
🔥 One by one, they knelt.
Leon exhaled slowly.
🔥 The first rebellion had been crushed.
And now?
Now, they truly understood what it meant to follow him.
Meanwhile… Celeste's Memories Return
🔥 In another realm, Celeste sat upright, her heart pounding.
She had just seen something—no, someone.
A memory she shouldn't have had.
"Leon…?"
The name felt so familiar.
🔥 And deep inside her soul, something was awakening.
Something that should have stayed buried.