"The Fated Rival of the Moon"

The cavernous chamber shook with the fury of the undead. Azrael Kaelthorne, his body a tapestry of blood and scars, stood trembling at the center of a colossal battlefield. Around him, the last vestiges of the Death Knight God's army—thousands of skeletal warriors, armored Death Knights, and even their commanders—lay in ruin, their remnants scattered like dust on ancient stone. But the ultimate horror had not yet passed.

The Death Knight God, now transformed into an even more fearsome Abyssal Death Tyrant after absorbing the Lich King's essence, towered over him. Its aura blazed with power beyond mortal ken—a force that transcended even the mightiest warriors, its presence alone warping the very fabric of reality. Its blackened, skeletal visage sneered as it raised its enormous, cursed greatsword, ready to unleash one final, apocalyptic assault.

Azrael's golden eyes burned with unyielding defiance as he clutched his sword, Necrilith—the Abyssal Crown of the First Sovereign—which, at that moment, had finally unsealed under the weight of his spilled blood and his iron resolve. The ancient blade pulsed with an inky, abyssal light, its power now magnified to a terrifying degree:

Necrilith Effects (Unsealed):

• Aura Boost: +100

• Strength & Agility Boost: +50

• Mana Boost: +150 (now active)

• Damage Increase Against Demons, Dragons, Demi-Gods, and Gods: +350%

Azrael's body, pushed beyond its limits, was no longer entirely under his conscious control. The abyssal energy that now engulfed him surged and twisted his form into something both monstrous and magnificent—a living incarnation of war and destruction. With every ragged breath, he felt the promise of oblivion, yet his will burned brighter than ever.

"Abyssal Judgement!" he roared, launching himself at the towering foe.

The Abyssal Death Tyrant swung its massive sword in a cataclysmic arc. Azrael, fueled by raw power and the desperate need to survive, activated his full arsenal of skills. In a blur, he darted forward, each movement a precise, merciless strike:

Abyssal Severance: With a sweeping, unstoppable strike that ignored all divine defenses, Necrilith cleaved through the Tyrant's corrupt armor, carving deep wounds that sent shockwaves of dark energy rippling outward.

Frozen Eclipse: Azrael channeled his mana to cast an icy shroud over the enemy, slowing its movements and momentarily freezing time for those caught in its range, reducing the impact of the Tyrant's counterattacks.

Soul Requiem: In a desperate bid for survival, he absorbed the very essence of the fallen undead around him, drawing on their residual power to restore his stamina and augment his next onslaught.

The battle was a maelstrom of clashing forces and incandescent fury. Azrael moved with supernatural speed—each step and swing a testament to his resolve. His blade sang a dirge of destruction as it met the enemy's onslaught time and again. Every impact was accompanied by the sound of shattering stone and the anguished roar of the Abyssal Death Tyrant. The cavern trembled as Necrilith, now fully unsealed, unleashed its devastating potential.

For what felt like an eternity, the duel waged on. Azrael's relentless assault battered the monstrous foe, each strike eroding its unholy strength. With every sweep of his sword, hundreds of undead skeletons and Death Knights disintegrated into ethereal dust, and the system's feedback flashed before his mind's eye:

> [You have slain countless undead minions.]

[Reward: +5 Stat Points per 5 enemy kills.]

The Abyssal Death Tyrant staggered under the barrage. Its colossal form convulsed as it unleashed one final, desperate attack—a cataclysmic blast of dark energy aimed directly at Azrael. In that moment, the world seemed to freeze; time slowed to a crawl under the power of Frozen Eclipse. Azrael, in a final, defiant act, summoned every ounce of his remaining strength and launched Soul Requiem. Necrilith plunged into the heart of the Tyrant, unleashing a shockwave that shattered its unholy core. With a deafening roar that echoed like thunder across the ancient dungeon, the Abyssal Death Tyrant collapsed into nothingness.

For a moment, there was silence. Then, the system window flared in Azrael's vision:

> Mission Complete: The Abyssal Reckoning

Objective Achieved:

• Lich King slain and absorbed

• Hundreds of thousands of Skeletons, Knights, and Death Knights eradicated

Rewards:

• Title: A True Warrior (+70 Strength & Endurance)

• +300 Stat Points

• +100,000 System Points

But the cost was high. Azrael's body was drenched in blood, his wounds overwhelming, and his vision blurred by exhaustion. His golden eyes dimmed as the sheer weight of the battle pressed upon him, and he staggered—then collapsed onto the bloodstained ground.

Elaris Velmira and Veyrin Malzev, who had fought valiantly alongside him and protected him with the power of the Abyssal Crown Coat (now safely in their care), rushed forward in alarm. Their expressions were a mixture of horror and awe. Elaris's red eyes glistened with tears of both pain and admiration as she channeled her healing light over Azrael, trying desperately to restore his shattered will. Veyrin's normally jovial features were now etched with deep concern, his hands shaking as he attempted to rouse his comrade.

But Azrael remained unresponsive, his chest rising and falling in shallow, ragged breaths. The aftermath of his impossible feat was etched into every scar on his body—a brutal testament to his survival.

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[Azrael Kaelthorne's Final Updated Stats]

(After absorbing the rewards of the impossible feat)

Titles:

Abyssal Crown of the First Sovereign

Fated Eclipse Tyrant

Slayer of the Undead Legion

Breaker of Seals

A True Warrior (+70 Strength & Endurance)

Stats:

Strength: 820 (750 + 70 from A True Warrior Reward)

Agility: 750

Endurance: 570 (500 + 70 from A True Warrior Reward)

Mana: 500

Spirit Energy: 600

Senses: 800 (500 + 300 from accumulated rewards)

Aura: 400

Equipment:

Weapon: Necrilith – Abyssal Crown of the First Sovereign

Aura Boost: +100

Strength & Agility Boost: +50

Mana Boost: +150 (Unsealed; now part of its effects is fully active)

Damage Increase Against Demons, Dragons, Demi-Gods, and Gods: +350%

Skills & Spells:

Abyssal Severance – A strike that ignores divine defenses

Frozen Eclipse – Temporarily slows time for enemies within range

Soul Requiem – Absorbs the essence of defeated enemies to restore stamina or power up attacks

Abyssal Judgement – A high-destruction area attack

Dark Blade Cascade – Rapid abyssal sword strikes

Void Step – Instant short-range teleportation

Mana Severance – Cuts through magical defenses

Titan Slayer – Enhanced damage against colossal foes

Blood Reforging – Converts his pain into power

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Azrael's final assault had been a whirlwind of blood, fury, and unstoppable willpower—a true testament to his transformation from a lone, haunted warrior to a near-mythical force of nature. Even as he lay unconscious, his sacrifice had ensured that the demonic threat would be vanquished.

Elaris and Veyrin, faces grim with determination and sorrow, carried him away from the carnage into a safe haven within the ancient dungeon. The battle was over—for now. But the scars of this day would forever mark the path of Azrael Kaelthorne, the Abyssal Tyrant, whose wrath had reshaped fate itself.

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[End of Chapter 26]

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Final Stats Update After Battle

Additional Rewards from Kills:

700 Stat Points (earned from defeating the skeleton knights & Death Knight God)

200,000 System Points (earned separately from mission rewards)

Mission Rewards (Separate):

Title: "A True Warrior" → (+70 Strength & Endurance)

300 Stat Points

100,000 System Points

Total Gains from Battle:

Stat Points: 1,000 (700 from kills + 300 from mission reward)

System Points: 300,000 (200,000 from kills + 100,000 from mission reward)

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Updated Stats After Applying Rewards

Titles:

Abyssal Crown of the First Sovereign

Fated Eclipse Tyrant

Slayer of the Undead Legion

Breaker of Seals

A True Warrior (+70 Strength & Endurance)

Stat Distribution (Before Adding 1,000 Stat Points):

Strength: 750

Agility: 750

Endurance: 500

Mana: 500

Spirit Energy: 600

Senses: 500

Aura: 400

Applying Stat Points:

Strength: +200 → 950 (750 + 200 + 70 from "A True Warrior")

Agility: +200 → 950

Endurance: +250 → 820 (500 + 250 + 70 from "A True Warrior")

Mana: +150 → 650

Spirit Energy: +100 → 700

Senses: +100 → 600

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Final Stats After Battle

Strength: 950

Agility: 950

Endurance: 820

Mana: 650

Spirit Energy: 700

Senses: 600

Aura: 400

System Points: 300,000

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Updated Equipment

Weapon: Necrilith – Abyssal Crown of the First Sovereign (Unsealed)

Aura Boost: +100

Strength & Agility Boost: +50

Mana Boost: +150 (Now permanently active)

Damage Increase Against Demons, Dragons, Demi-Gods, and Gods: +350%

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Updated Skills & Spells

Abyssal Severance – A strike that ignores divine defenses

Frozen Eclipse – Temporarily slows time for enemies within range

Soul Requiem – Absorbs the essence of defeated enemies to restore stamina or power up attacks

Abyssal Judgement – A high-destruction area attack

Dark Blade Cascade – Rapid abyssal sword strikes

Void Step – Instant short-range teleportation

Mana Severance – Cuts through magical defenses

Titan Slayer – Enhanced damage against colossal foes

Blood Reforging – Converts his pain into power

Azrael is now vastly stronger than before, nearly reaching the limits of human potential. With 300,000 system points, he can make serious purchases from the System Shop, potentially getting game-breaking abilities or equipment. His body, however, is still recovering, and Elaris and Veyrin need to protect him while he remains unconscious.