Chapter 12: The First Divine General
The skies of the Divine Realm burned with gold and shadow. Leon Aurelius stood at the front of his army, watching as the first wave of celestial defenders fell beneath the combined might of the Greedborn hybrids.
Elira hovered nearby, her protective magic shielding soldiers from divine strikes while siphoning energy to strengthen them. Avaris flew above, wings slicing through waves of light with effortless precision.
From the heart of the floating palaces emerged a figure radiating pure divine authority. A massive warrior of light, taller than any mortal, wielding a spear that seemed to pierce the heavens. His voice rolled like thunder across the battlefield.
"I am Kaelthar, First General of the Divine Host. Mortal, your trespass ends now."
Leon smiled faintly, crimson eyes glowing. "Then show me what you are worth."
The first clash shook the floating palaces. Kaelthar struck with godly speed, each blow sending golden energy across the battlefield. Leon blocked with his blade, molten gold bending around him like liquid armor. The impact sent a shockwave that shattered nearby platforms and sent hybrid soldiers flying.
Elira chanted quickly, forming protective barriers around the soldiers while Leon countered. He raised his hand, golden energy flowing outward.
[Skill Activated: Golden Dominion - Battlefield Form]
Effect: All hybrids within sight gain 200 percent attack and defense power while empowering golden constructs
The ground cracked as gold rose from the battlefield, forming spears, walls, and spikes that surged toward Kaelthar. The general slashed through them, but Leon's army pressed forward, relentless and unstoppable.
Kaelthar swung his divine spear with blinding speed. Leon met it with molten gold, the impact glowing brighter than the sun. Sparks of divine and demonic energy exploded outward, shaking the entire realm.
"You are strong for a mortal," Kaelthar said. "But strength alone will not win this war."
Leon stepped forward, golden flames wrapping around him like a living crown. "I do not fight with strength alone. I fight with greed, ambition, and creation itself. Watch closely."
He raised his hand and summoned the combined essence of Mercus and Zarath, channeling it directly into Avaris. The fusion creature's power expanded exponentially, growing taller, its wings spanning the battlefield.
[Skill Activated: Greedborn Ascension]
Effect: Avaris and all hybrids gain divine-demonic fusion boost for a limited period, increasing power by 1000 percent
Avaris roared, launching straight at Kaelthar. Every strike landed sent waves of golden and black energy through the general's body. Kaelthar staggered, shocked by the intensity of mortal ambition combined with divine-demonic essence.
Leon walked forward through the chaos, his crimson eyes fixed on Kaelthar. "You can resist, general. But remember this. Heaven cannot defeat greed. Not today. Not ever."
Kaelthar fell to one knee, golden light flickering. Leon raised his blade high. With a single strike, he sent molten gold wrapping around the divine general, binding him completely.
Kaelthar struggled, then stopped, kneeling in submission. "I yield to your power, mortal. The Greedy Prince has bested me."
Leon nodded. "Good. Serve me, and you will not be destroyed. Refuse, and your light will fuel my empire."
The first divine general had fallen. Across the battlefield, hybrid soldiers cheered, gold and shadow swirling around them like a living storm.
Elira looked at Leon with awe. "You have done what no mortal ever could. You have captured a god."
Leon smiled faintly. "This is only the beginning. One general down. Countless gods to claim. And every step brings me closer to Godhood itself."
The Divine Realm trembled as the Greedy Prince raised his blade, his army ready to conquer heaven.