Novels by ayulbs22

The ground beneath Arka’s feet trembled violently, sending suffocating bone dust into the air. Two giant purple eyes blinked slowly, radiating pure malice capable of freezing blood. The creature crawled out of the darkness a gargantuan mass of thousands of fused human bones, forming a five-meter-tall monster with long arms ending in razor-sharp claws.Warning: The Guardian of the Traitors' Tomb has fully awakened.Power Analysis: Death Level. Host's survival probability: 0.02%."Only zero point zero two percent?" Arka hissed, gripping the black scroll in his hand tightly. He felt an overwhelming chill from the monster before him. "System, I just learned this hell technique. Use it!"The Nine Steps of Vengeful Hell technique requires a larger energy base than you currently possess. Your body will disintegrate before you can even take a step."Then what? You want me to give up and become the next pile of bones here?"Option Detected: Activation of Absolute Berserker Mode.Requirement: E

An unfamiliar warmth swept over Arka’s face. It wasn't the searing heat of the destructive black flames, but the gentle touch of morning sunlight streaming through a large, gold-framed window. Arka blinked; the soothing scent of jasmine filled his nostrils, replacing the metallic stench of blood and the rot of death that had been his companions for months."Arka? Wake up, darling. You promised to take Mia to see the birds at the pavilion today."That voice. Arka jolted, his heart pounding wildly. He turned to his side and found Elara sitting on the edge of the bed, wearing a simple white silk dress. Her face wasn't pale; her eyes weren't filled with tears of despair. She smiled—a smile so pure it could melt the ice within Arka’s soul."Elara?" Arka whispered, his voice hoarse. He raised a trembling hand, touching her cheek. Her skin felt warm, real, and soft. There were no pillars of energy binding her. No wounds."What’s wrong with you? You’re looking at me as if you’ve just seen a g

The sky on Oakhaven's eastern horizon began to fade, leaving a cold, purplish-gray hue. The dawn light, which should have brought hope, felt instead like a death sentence for the thirty people now forced to kneel in the Dawn Tower square. The stone floor, damp with morning dew, reflected the shadows of the gallows and the chopping block standing arrogantly in the center of the square.Sergeant Galdor, an old man who usually had eyes as sharp as an eagle's, now sat with his head bowed, one eye swollen shut. His hands were chained behind his back. Beside him, Uncle Hali coughed repeatedly, his chest tight from an asthma flare-up caused by the biting morning air and prison dust."Lift your heads, you Virel dogs!" barked a Volkov soldier, slamming the butt of his spear into Galdor’s back.Galdor looked up, spitting at the soldier's feet. "You can kill us, boy. But you cannot kill our loyalty. The Virel family will always be the true lords of this land.""Your master is already worm food i

Arka didn't have time to think. The pale creature lunged with a speed capable of snapping a normal human's neck in an instant. Instinctively, Arka's right hand moved on its own, catching the creature's throat mid-air.Crash!Arka slammed the creature against the rough stone wall. The sound of cracking bones echoed sickeningly in the silence of the abyss. Arka stared at his hand, which now gripped his opponent's neck tightly, feeling a strength he had never imagined before."You... are just a beast," Arka growled.The creature clawed at Arka's arm, but its sharp nails only left shallow scratches on his skin, which now felt as hard as copper. Arka felt no pain. All he felt was a flow of cold air demanding blood.Target Analysis: Underground Scavenger. Threat Level: Very Low.Suggestion: Destroy the nerve core for efficiency."Thanks for the suggestion," Arka whispered coldly.With one violent jerk, Arka twisted the creature's neck until a final crack was heard. The pale body slumped lim

A suffocating silence blanketed the altar hall, so quiet that the sound of blood dripping from the tip of Arka’s sword sounded like heavy thuds against the marble floor. The Leader of the Night Shadow Sect remained standing calmly, his back turned to the altar where Elara and Mia were being held. The aura radiating from him no longer felt like physical pressure, but rather a void capable of sucking the very light from its surroundings."Sit down, Arka. You look exhausted," the Sect Leader’s voice sounded soft, almost like a father welcoming his son home. "The restructuring of your body is at a critical point. You might die before you even manage to touch my robe."Arka spat to the side, a thick red liquid staining the floor already littered with the corpses of guards. "I don’t need your hospitality. Release my wife and daughter, now.""Always about family," the Sect Leader turned slowly, revealing a face that looked far younger than his years, yet his eyes radiated the fatigue of cent

Kael was still squinting, staring at the marble pillar where Arka was hiding with an intensity that could burn a hole through stone. Arka’s heart raced, but he forced every muscle fiber to remain still."What is it, Kael? Why did you stop?" Irina asked, her slender fingers touching Kael’s arm, drawing his attention back to her.Kael took a deep breath, then shook his head slowly. "Just a feeling, darling. Perhaps it was only the shadows from these trees. Come, your father is already waiting for us in the study."As soon as their footsteps faded and they disappeared behind the massive oak doors, Arka leaned his back against the pillar. Cold sweat drenched his forehead.Damn, he almost noticed me, Arka thought. System, how much longer can I maintain this camouflage?Status: Disguise stable. However, target alertness has increased by 15%. It is recommended to immediately move away from the open area, the cold voice of the system echoed in his mind."I can't leave now," Arka whispered alm