The three enemy soldiers slowly surrounded Kael.
Their armor carried the symbol of the Black Fang Kingdom, the enemy that had destroyed Kael's army.
One of them laughed.
"Look at him… he's just a wounded survivor."
Another soldier lifted his sword.
"Let's finish him quickly."
Kael stood quietly, gripping his sword.
His heart was beating fast… but strangely, his mind was calm.
The words Battle Instinct flashed in his head.
Suddenly, Kael could see their movements clearly.
The first soldier rushed forward.
"Die!"
The sword swung toward Kael's neck.
But this time, Kael moved faster.
Clang!
Their swords collided, sparks flying into the air.
The soldier's eyes widened.
"What?!"
Kael stepped forward and slashed his blade across the soldier's chest.
Slash!
Blood splashed across the battlefield as the soldier collapsed to the ground.
The other two soldiers froze in shock.
"H-how is he so fast?!"
Kael stared at them with cold eyes.
The power of the War God flowed through his body.
For the first time in his life, he felt strong.
The second soldier charged at him angrily.
"You bastard!"
But Kael had already predicted his attack.
He dodged the swing and kicked the soldier hard in the stomach.
Thud!
The man fell backward.
Before he could stand again—
Kael drove his sword straight into the soldier's armor.
The battlefield became silent.
Only one enemy remained.
Fear appeared on the last soldier's face.
"T-this monster…"
He turned and tried to run.
But Kael raised his sword and threw it forward.
Whoosh!
The blade pierced the soldier's back, and he collapsed into the dirt.
Silence returned once again.
Kael stood in the middle of the battlefield, breathing heavily.
Then the glowing screen appeared again.
Mission Complete
Enemies Defeated: 3
Reward: Strength +2
New Skill Unlocked: War Aura (Beginner)
Kael looked at his hands.
Just moments ago, he was a weak soldier waiting to die.
But now…
He carried the legacy of a god.
Kael slowly picked up his sword from the ground.
His eyes looked toward the distant burning kingdoms.
"If this power can change the world…"
He tightened his grip on the blade.
"Then I will use it to end this endless war."
Far away, dark forces were already beginning to move.
The rise of the War God's successor had begun.