The air trembled as the Skyborn General's body surged with unstable energy, its six glowing eyes intensifying into a blinding golden light. The entire battlefield darkened, as if the very fabric of reality was being warped by its overwhelming power.
A system notification appeared.
▶ [WARNING! SKYBORNE WRATH WILL ACTIVATE IN 15 SECONDS!]
▶ [ALL PLAYERS IN ASTRID MUST TAKE ACTION IMMEDIATELY!]
Nyxaris gritted his teeth.
"I can't let this thing wipe out the city!"
Zeraldris' voice echoed in his mind, calm yet firm.
"It is preparing a cataclysmic attack. You must disrupt its charge—NOW."
"No kidding!" Nyxaris muttered.
The Skyborn General floated into the air, its wings spreading wide as crackling arcs of lightning danced along its frame. The ground beneath it cracked and shattered, unable to withstand the sheer energy it was building.
Every player and NPC in Astrid was in a panic.
"We can't stop it!"
"That attack will wipe out the entire city!"
"DO SOMETHING!"
But Nyxaris wasn't done yet.
He focused, feeling the surge of power from his newly acquired skill—Skyborn Executioner.
A system prompt appeared.
▶ [NEW COMBAT ART AVAILABLE: SKYBORNE EXECUTION!]
▶ [Unleash a devastating counterattack using the stolen Skyborn energy.]
Nyxaris raised his sword, allowing the stolen Skyborn energy to merge with his Arcane power. His blade glowed with a fierce violet and golden hue, pulsating with destructive force.
The Skyborn General's charge reached its peak.
▶ [5 SECONDS UNTIL SKYBORNE WRATH ACTIVATES.]
Nyxaris narrowed his eyes.
"Not happening."
With a burst of speed, he vanished—his Spatial Blink carrying him directly above the General.
"[Skyborne Execution!]"
His blade descended in a single, perfect arc, cutting through the General's core just as its attack was about to trigger.
▶ [CRITICAL STRIKE!]
▶ [BOSS INTERRUPTED! SKYBORNE WRATH CANCELED!]
The Skyborn General let out an unearthly screech, its entire body convulsing as arcs of unstable energy ruptured from within.
Then—
BOOM!
A massive explosion erupted, sending shockwaves across the battlefield. Buildings trembled, debris flew in all directions, and the night sky was illuminated by the dying light of the Skyborn General.
For a moment, silence filled Astrid.
Then, a system notification rang out.
▶ [WORLD ANNOUNCEMENT!]
▶ [PLAYER NYXARIS HAS DEFEATED THE SKYBORN GENERAL - LV. 120!]
▶ [ASTRID HAS BEEN SAVED!]
A roar of cheers erupted from the surviving players and NPCs.
"HE DID IT!"
"NYXARIS KILLED THE GENERAL!"
"ASTRID IS SAFE!"
Nyxaris exhaled sharply, his body shaking from exhaustion. His HP had dropped dangerously low—he had barely survived that last counterattack.
A new system prompt appeared.
▶ [REWARDS ACQUIRED!]
▶ [EXP + 1,200,000]
▶ [Gold + 750,000]
▶ [Skyborn Core (Legendary)]
▶ [Title Unlocked: Savior of Astrid]
Nyxaris raised an eyebrow.
"750,000 gold? Damn, that's a ridiculous amount."
And the Skyborn Core—he had no idea what it was, but it was Legendary-tier.
Before he could process it further, another system notification appeared.
▶ [WORLD TRIGGER EVENT: MONSTER INVASION HAS BEGUN!]
The cheers around him stopped instantly.
A new world announcement echoed across Evolvera.
▶ [WORLD EVENT: DEFEND EVOLVERA]
▶ [For the next 72 hours, monsters will invade every major city in waves.]
▶ [Each wave arrives every 4 hours.]
▶ [Protect the cities—DO NOT LET THE CITIZENS DIE!]
▶ [Every monster slain grants rewards.]
▶ [The player with the highest kill count will receive a unique reward.]
Nyxaris' expression hardened.
"Three days of continuous monster invasions?"
Zeraldris let out a low chuckle in his mind.
"It seems your actions have once again changed the world, Nyxaris. Now, let us see how strong you have truly become."
As the sky darkened, and the first wave of monstrous creatures appeared on the horizon, Nyxaris gripped his sword and prepared for the fight ahead.
The air grew heavy as the first wave of monsters surged toward Astrid.
From the distant horizon, a dark tide of creatures emerged, their monstrous roars shaking the city. Hundreds of grotesque beasts—ranging from towering ogres to swarms of venomous wyverns—descended upon Astrid like a living nightmare.
[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION!]
▶ [WORLD EVENT: FIRST INVASION WAVE HAS BEGUN!]
▶ [MONSTERS HAVE APPEARED IN ALL MAJOR CITIES!]
▶ [OBJECTIVE: DEFEND ASTRID—PROTECT THE CITIZENS!]
▶ [KILL COUNT LEADERBOARD ENABLED]
Nyxaris stood atop the ruined city wall, his eyes scanning the battlefield below.
Players were already mobilizing—mages casting defensive barriers, warriors forming ranks, archers taking position. The city's NPC guards, though powerful, were clearly outmatched by the sheer number of monsters.
Zeraldris' voice echoed in his mind.
"This will be a battle of endurance, Nyxaris. You must fight wisely."
Nyxaris exhaled sharply, gripping his sword.
"Then let's get started."
With a burst of mana-infused speed, he launched himself from the city walls, descending straight into the heart of the battlefield.
Nyxaris landed amidst a massive horde of enemies.
The ground shook from the impact, sending a ripple of force that knocked back the nearest creatures. Dozens of grotesque, multi-eyed beasts snarled, their claws and fangs glistening with unnatural venom.
The largest among them—a towering Berserk Ogre with blood-red eyes—let out a deafening roar and charged.
Nyxaris didn't hesitate.
"[Arcane Blade Mastery – Form Two!]"
His blade crackled with raw Arcane energy, extending into a luminous greatsword.
The Berserk Ogre swung its massive club downward, aiming to crush him in a single blow.
But Nyxaris was faster.
▶ [Spatial Blink – Activated!]
He teleported mid-air, appearing just above the Ogre's head.
"[Skyborne Execution!]"
His blade cleaved through the monster's skull, severing its head in a single, clean strike.
The creature's massive body collapsed, shaking the earth beneath it.
▶ [CRITICAL HIT!]
▶ [Berserk Ogre Slain!]
▶ [+15,000 Gold Earned!]
But there was no time to rest.
A swarm of wyverns descended, their venomous tails lashing out in deadly strikes.
Nyxaris shifted his stance, calling upon his magic.
"[Arcane Sovereign's Authority!]"
The air shimmered, and a massive shockwave of pure magic energy erupted from his body.
The wyverns were blasted backward, their wings shredded by the sheer force.
Nyxaris followed up instantly.
▶ [Skyborn Execution – Rapid Strike Mode!]
In a blur of movement, he sliced through the airborne creatures like a living storm.
Within seconds, the sky was filled with falling wyvern corpses, their blood raining down onto the battlefield.
▶ [Wyvern Slain!]
▶ [Wyvern Slain!]
▶ [Wyvern Slain!]
▶ [+7,500 Gold Earned!]
▶ [+7,500 Gold Earned!]
▶ [+7,500 Gold Earned!]
But the monsters kept coming.
From the far end of the battlefield, an enormous War Titan—a monstrous creature clad in black iron armor, standing over 30 feet tall—began its approach.
Its steps alone cracked the ground.
The other players faltered.
"Shit! What is that thing?!"
"We can't fight that!"
"It's too powerful!"
Nyxaris gritted his teeth.
This wasn't going to be easy.
Zeraldris spoke, his voice sharper than before.
"This foe will not fall easily. Prepare yourself, Nyxaris."
Nyxaris raised his sword, his aura flaring brighter than ever.
"Then let's see if it can handle me."
The War Titan let out a guttural roar, charging straight for him.
And with one final breath, Nyxaris charged forward to meet it.
▶ [END OF FIRST WAVE – FINAL BOSS ENCOUNTER IMMINENT!]
The ground quaked violently with each thunderous step the War Titan took. Its form was colossal, a fusion of corrupted stone and living flesh, bound together by cursed chains and glowing crimson runes. Its face was a jagged iron mask, leaking black smoke from the eye sockets.
Around it, lesser monsters cleared away, as if even they feared the monstrosity they once followed.
Players across Astrid stared in awe and terror.
"That's a raid boss… right? But this isn't a raid dungeon!"
"How are we supposed to beat something like that out here?!"
"We need backup—now!"
But there was no time for strategy. The War Titan lifted its arm, an enormous stone cleaver forming from its forearm, and swung it with enough force to level a building.
Nyxaris teleported away at the last second, reappearing on top of a ruined tower nearby. His heart pounded, not from fear—but anticipation.
Zeraldris spoke inside his mind again, his tone grim yet steady.
"This is no mindless creature. It's being guided by something—or someone. Watch its patterns, and strike when the openings reveal themselves."
Nyxaris nodded, eyes narrowing.
"I've taken down worse. Let's break this thing."
▶ [BOSS ENGAGEMENT INITIATED!]
▶ [WAR TITAN – LV. ??? – ELITE INFERNAL CONSTRUCT]
▶ [Estimated Power: EXTREME]
With a flash of violet light, Nyxaris summoned his Arcane Blade, the runes on its edge pulsing with magic.
He shot forward, blinking from rooftop to rooftop, closing the distance while analyzing the Titan's movements. The cleaver smashed down again—destroying a guard tower completely, but missing Nyxaris by inches.
Mid-air, Nyxaris activated two skills at once.
"[Arcane Blade Mastery – Dual Enchantment!]"
"[Devour – Edge Bind Protocol!]"
His sword became enveloped in twisting arcane tendrils, and as he slashed against the War Titan's arm, the blade latched onto the corrupted armor, tearing off a chunk of cursed plating.
The Titan roared in agony, clearly feeling that blow.
▶ [WEAK POINT EXPOSED!]
▶ [+9,000 GOLD EARNED!]
But the retaliation was instant—the War Titan spun with terrifying speed, and its massive fist caught Nyxaris mid-air, sending him crashing through a stone wall.
HP dropped: -14,000!
He coughed, dragging himself to his feet as dust and rubble fell around him.
"Tch… that actually hurt."
Zeraldris chuckled darkly.
"Now you know it's worthy. But you're not finished yet, Sovereign."
▶ [Mana Regeneration – Passive Healing in Progress…]
▶ [HP: 34,500 / 65,000]
Nyxaris rose again, energy swirling around him. From nearby streets, other players joined the fight, inspired by his stand.
"Nyxaris is still going!"
"Let's back him up—push in from the flanks!"
He didn't wait for coordination. This was his fight.
"[Arcane Sovereign's Authority – Full Domain: Twilight Bloom!]"
The sky above shimmered and twisted, as a sphere of magic formed around the battlefield. Time slowed slightly for enemies, while Nyxaris moved with increased fluidity and awareness.
With a roar, he launched himself again, this time aiming directly for the core in the War Titan's chest, now partially exposed.
"I'll end this—!"
He spun in midair and unleashed his ultimate technique.
"[Sovereign Break – Arcanum Spiral!]"
The blade twisted with a cyclone of energy, striking the core. A massive shockwave of arcane destruction exploded outward, engulfing the War Titan in a blaze of violet and blue light.
For a second, all was silent.
Then—
CRACK.
The core split.
The Titan staggered, and with a final mechanical groan—collapsed into rubble.
▶ [WAR TITAN DEFEATED!]
▶ [+150,000 GOLD EARNED!]
▶ [+3,000 EXP!]
▶ [NEW RECORD – Most Damage Dealt in World Event So Far!]
As the dust settled, the world fell quiet again. Other players slowly emerged from hiding, awestruck by the display. Some were cheering. Others just stared in stunned silence.
The system chimed again—
▶ [SYSTEM ANNOUNCEMENT – WAVE ONE COMPLETE!]
▶ [Next Monster Wave Approaches in: 03:59:57]
▶ [Leaderboard Updated – Top Slayer:
Player Nyxaris]
Nyxaris, breathing hard, stood atop the Titan's remains, watching the dark sky slowly return to normal.
Zeraldris' voice came softly.
"One wave down, my chosen… two more to go."
Nyxaris smiled slightly.
"Let them come."