Khonszu

A thousand years ago, the Great Calamity struck Earth. Countless rifts tore through reality, opening portals between the Demon Realm and the Human World. Overrun by monsters, humanity was on the brink of extinction. But at its darkest hour, something miraculous happened—those who died returned, awakening strange new powers that allowed them to fight back.

Vale knew that story well. Maybe that's why he wasn't surprised when he heard the voice of the system speak to him.

[ Congratulations! You have died. ]
[ Your First Trial of Death begins now. ]

What truly shocked him, however, was the question burning in his mind:
"Who would dare to assassinate the Second Prince of Verythmia?"

I Died and Received an SSS-Rank Unique Ability

With the discovery of the sword's power, the group's fighting style shifted once again. They stayed on the creature relentlessly, pressuring it, rotating between defence and offence, passing the blade between them like a baton in a race. Each handoff brought a new strike, each blow catching the monster further off guard.

Wounds began to accumulate across the creature's translucent body. The black blade tore through its flesh with merciless precision, leaving dark slashes that shimmered against its ghostly form.

They could see it now—the path to victory. It was right there, within reach. Just one more moment, one more strike...

Then, a menacing shriek escaped the creature's lips.

It wasn't just a sound—it was a scream that split the air like shattering glass, high and piercing, laced with rage and raw fury. The ground trembled beneath their feet, recoiling as if the earth feared what it had heard.

The End of the Battle