"The Fated Rival of the Moon"

The battlefield was a graveyard.

Thousands of demon corpses lay sprawled across the frozen wasteland, their lifeless bodies piled upon one another in grotesque heaps. Black blood soaked the earth, the stench of death thick in the air.

Azrael Kaelthorne stood in the midst of the carnage, his sword Necrilith dripping with the blood of his enemies. His once-pristine Abyssal Crown Coat was now torn and soaked in the filth of battle, yet his golden eyes remained cold and sharp.

He had killed thousands.

Low-ranking demons had been cut down like weeds. Mid-ranked demons had barely slowed him. Even high-ranking demons had fallen to his blade, unable to match his overwhelming power.

But now, the real battle was before him.

A demon lord stood at the edge of the battlefield.

It was a monstrosity.

Towering over twenty feet tall, its four crimson eyes gleamed with amusement and malice. Jagged black armor covered its entire body, pulsating with abyssal energy. Its arms were thick with muscle, ending in razor-sharp claws capable of tearing a knight in half. Two massive curved horns extended from its skull, etched with ancient runes of destruction.

Azrael exhaled, tightening his grip on his blade.

"You are the last one," he said coldly.

The demon lord chuckled, its deep, guttural voice shaking the ground.

"Human… You have done well. But now, your slaughter ends."

Azrael didn't reply.

Instead, he moved.

—BOOM!—

The air exploded as he vanished from his spot.

The demon lord barely had time to react before Azrael was already upon it, Necrilith flashing in a deadly arc.

—CLANG!—

The impact sent a shockwave rippling across the battlefield. The demon lord staggered, a thin line of black blood appearing on its chest.

It growled.

"[Hellfire Wave!]"

A massive wave of black flames erupted from its body, spreading across the battlefield like a tidal wave.

Azrael's golden eyes gleamed.

He raised his hand.

"[Frozen Eclipse]."

A blast of icy abyssal energy shot forward, colliding with the hellfire. A massive explosion tore through the battlefield, sending debris flying in all directions.

Azrael used the smoke as cover.

—BOOM!—

He appeared behind the demon lord, blade raised for a killing blow.

"Too slow!"

The demon lord whirled around, its massive claw slashing toward Azrael's throat.

Azrael tilted his head—the attack missed by mere inches.

He countered.

—SLASH!—

Necrilith cut through the demon's left arm, severing it at the elbow.

The demon howled in agony.

Azrael didn't stop. His Aura flared, his mana surged, and his movements became faster, deadlier.

—SLASH! SLASH! SLASH!—

Each strike carved deep into the demon's body, ripping through its defenses.

The demon lord was losing.

For the first time in centuries, it felt fear.

It roared, summoning all its remaining power into one final attack.

"[Abyssal Cataclysm!]"

The sky darkened as a massive sphere of abyssal energy formed above the demon lord, pulsing with catastrophic power.

Azrael narrowed his eyes.

"Not enough."

He raised Necrilith, channeling every ounce of his power into a single strike.

His Aura and Mana fused, his Abyssal Crown flaring to its full might.

"[Abyssal Judgment]."

He vanished.

The demon lord's eyes widened.

Azrael appeared above it, his blade descending in a black arc of destruction.

—BOOOOOM!—

The attack tore through the demon's ultimate spell, shattering it instantly.

Then—

It cleaved the demon lord in two.

The massive creature let out a final scream before its body collapsed, split cleanly down the middle.

For a moment, the world was silent.

Then, a system window appeared.

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[Mission Complete: Slaughter of Demons]

Low-Ranking Demons Killed: 7,890

Mid-Ranking Demons Killed: 4,092

High-Ranking Demons Killed: 2,301

Demon Lord Killed: 1

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[Extra Rewards Earned for Exceeding Requirements]

+170 Stat Points

+15,000 System Points

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Azrael closed the window without hesitation.

His body ached. His aura flickered. His mana reserves were drained.

But he was alive.

The Nychtheos Mountains belonged to him now. The demons were no more.

He let out a slow breath, wiping the blood from his blade.

But there was no time to celebrate.

He needed rest.

Without another word, Azrael turned and left the battlefield, making his way toward a nearby inn.

His war was far from over.

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End of Chapter 15.

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Titles

[Abyssal Crown of the Fated Eclipse Tyrant]

Increases regeneration ability by 200%.

Grants the power of a Sovereign, but requires absolute arrogance and pride.

If Azrael does not act prideful, he loses the ability to speak.

[One with Absolute Willpower]

Azrael cannot be mentally broken by illusions, fear, or external forces.

Increases resistance to mental and soul-based attacks.

His determination can push his body beyond normal human limits.

[One Who Killed a Demon Lord] (New!)

Demons feel fear when they see Azrael.

Increases damage dealt to demons by 20%.

Lesser demons instinctively hesitate before attacking.

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Techniques & Skills

Kaelthorne Swordsmanship (Mastered)

Beginner Level ✅

Intermediate Level ✅

Advanced Level ✅

Kaelthorne Family Advanced Footwork (New!)

A high-speed movement technique that allows for extreme agility and precise footwork.

Increases evasion and maneuverability in battle.

Enhances speed and reaction time against multiple opponents.

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New Spells & Abilities Learned in Chapter 15

[Abyssal Judgment] (Darkness/Aura) – (Master Level)

A devastating sword strike that merges Aura and Mana into a single, overwhelming attack.

Can shatter spells, cut through high-tier defenses, and destroy barriers.

[Frozen Eclipse] (Darkness/Ice) – (Advanced Level)

Releases icy abyssal energy that can freeze anything in its path.

Can counter enemy fire-based attacks and weaken demonic flames.

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Previous Spells (Before the Mountains)

[Umbral Rupture] (Darkness) – (Advanced Level)

A massive explosion of dark energy.

[Ignis Tempest] (Fire) – (Advanced Level)

A storm of blazing flames that engulfs everything in its path.

[Shadow Step] (Darkness) – (Intermediate Level)

Teleports short distances in the shadows.

[Infernal Burst] (Fire) – (Intermediate Level)

Condenses fire energy into a single destructive explosion.

[Void Suppression] (Darkness) – (Advanced Level)

Suppresses an enemy's mana temporarily.

[Crimson Overdrive] (Fire) – (Intermediate Level)

Enhances all physical abilities using fire energy.

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Azrael Kaelthorne's Updated Stats (After Battle, Still Aura Level 8 & Mana Cycle 7)

Strength: 390 (+170)Agility: 385 (+170)Endurance: 395 (+170)Mana: 500 (+170)Spirit Energy: 380 (+170)Senses: 380 (+170)Aura: 320 (Aura Level 8)

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Sword (Still Sealed)

Name: NecrilithBase Effects (Unsealed Portion Only):

+100 Aura

+50 Strength

+50 Agility

+150 Mana (Sealed)

Description:

Forged from blood and bones of gods and evil gods.

Crafted with an Elder Dragon's Heart and ten-thousand-year-old frozen metal.

Can freeze anything it touches.

Sealed Power: Needs to be unlocked through ??? methods.