The floating island trembled violently.
Massive cracks spread across the battlefield where the attacks had collided.
Smoke and crimson energy filled the air.
Yet in the center of the destruction, the ruler of the dungeon still stood.
The Abyssal Tyrant Lord slowly lifted its massive sword.
Not a single scratch marked its armor.
Hunters across the battlefield stared in horror.
"…That attack didn't even hurt it."
Standing at the front, Valerian the Titan wiped blood from the corner of his mouth.
Even a Myth Rank hunter had been pushed back.
Beside him, golden flames flickered around Ardyn Solis.
"That monster…"
"…is beyond normal dungeon rulers."
The Abyssal Tyrant Lord laughed.
A deep, thunderous sound.
"You insects possess power."
"But you are still beneath a king."
Its sword began glowing with abyssal energy.
The pressure alone forced many hunters to their knees.
Farther behind the front line stood Kael Varyn.
His body trembled.
But not from fear.
From power.
His system flashed rapidly.
Emergency Evolution Path Detected
Bloodline: Berserker
Next Stage: Berserker Ascension (Stage 2)
Requirement: Extreme combat stress
Status: Available
Kael's heart pounded.
"…Stage 2?"
The fragment of the Worldbreaker Gauntlets burned with ancient runes.
The relic was reacting to his bloodline.
Valerian suddenly turned toward him.
"…Your aura."
Ardyn noticed it too.
"His bloodline is evolving."
Crimson energy began to spiral around Kael's body.
The pressure intensified.
The system finalized the awakening.
Bloodline Evolution Activated
🔥 Berserker Form — Stage 2
Effects:
Strength +200%
Endurance +150%
Attack speed greatly increased
Pain suppression activated
New Skill Unlocked:
⚔ Rage Burst
Release explosive power in a single devastating strike.
Kael roared.
The explosion of power shook the battlefield.
Hunters stared in shock.
"…His aura just doubled!"
Even the Abyssal Tyrant Lord paused.
It looked down at Kael curiously.
"A human evolving mid-battle?"
"…Interesting."
Kael stepped forward.
The ground cracked beneath his feet.
Valerian spoke calmly.
"You're not ready to fight it alone."
Kael nodded.
"I know."
Ardyn stepped forward as well.
Golden flames surged higher.
"Then we fight together."
Three powerful auras now faced the dungeon ruler.
A Myth Rank Berserker.
A Myth Rank Elemental.
And a newly awakened Berserker.
The Abyssal Tyrant Lord lifted its sword again.
"So be it."
Its abyssal energy surged violently.
The sky above the dungeon twisted.
The monster charged.
Valerian moved first.
His fist collided with the monster's sword.
BOOOOM.
Shockwaves blasted across the island.
Ardyn followed instantly.
Solar flames exploded across the battlefield.
Kael activated his new skill.
Skill Activated
⚔ Rage Burst
Power condensed into his gauntlet.
The ancient runes of the Worldbreaker Gauntlets blazed.
Kael jumped.
His leap carried him directly toward the monster's chest.
The Abyssal Tyrant Lord swung its sword.
But Kael was faster.
His fist slammed forward.
CRAAAAASH.
The impact shattered several of the monster's armor plates.
For the first time—
The dungeon ruler staggered.
Hunters erupted in cheers.
"You hurt it!"
But the monster only laughed.
Blood-like energy flowed from the crack in its armor.
"Excellent."
"…Now this is a battle worthy of a king."
Far away…
Inside the dark war hall of Umbraxis…
The shadow rulers continued watching the battle.
One of them leaned forward.
"…That human's growth is abnormal."
Another figure spoke quietly.
"If he survives…"
"He could become a threat."
The leader smiled.
"Good."
He watched Kael Varyn with glowing eyes.
"Because the Interdimensional War is approaching."
"And we will need worthy opponents."
Back in the Crimson Abyss, the battle continued to escalate.
Three warriors now fought the ruler of the dungeon.
And the outcome of this battle would determine the fate of the raid.