The thirty-seventh dawn roared over Kael El's domain, a violet-gold blaze illuminating a 2,406-square-kilometer empire—sixteen territories fused into a thriving colossus of forest, plains, mesa, desert, swamp, jungle, tundra, and crypt. The Administrative Center glowed with Mist Cores, forges thundering as 1,638,000 subjects armed up—Drayce's warriors drilling, Thora's smiths refining. Kael stood atop the Lord's Estate, the Stormforged Blade gleaming, EX: Dragonflame Reaver pulsing, Stormhide Armor alive with power. His flirty smirk shone, a cool dominance radiating as he flexed EX: Mana Ocean, energy surging through him.
Day 37. Lv. 5's here—then 100's the prize. His dark eyes burned with unwavering confidence, pride simmering beneath his chill exterior. One-point-six million souls, 2,406 sq. km, and a Champion Lord's might—Zara led at 60, but Kael's 75,234 stats and secret EX: 10,000x Multiplier were his ace. They're guessing—I'm winning.
A sharp ding cut through the din, the system panel flaring with a Nexus update.
"Day 37: Post-Peace Period. Territory Level: 4 – Dominance Phase. Territory Size: 2,406 sq. km. Population: 1,638,000 Subjects. Food Stock: 10 Days. Resource Yield: +40% (Tactical Insight Bonus). Resources: 100,000/100,000 for Lv. 5 (Forge Push: +10,000). Summon Limit: 15/Day. Territory Lv. 5 Unlocked: Ascendant Domain. New Cap: Lv. 100. Benefits: +50% yield, 20 summons/day, Territorial Edict unlocked."
"Lord Nexus Leaderboard: 1. Zara (60), 2. Vorr (58), 3. Sylth (57), 4. Kryn (56), 5. Elynn (55), 6. Torva (54), 7. Rynne (53), 8. Kael El (50), 9. Vex (51), 10. Myra (50)."
Kael's smirk widened, a playful edge glinting. "Lv. 5—Zara's at 60, but I've got room to burn." His talents stayed shadowed—Nexus rumors pegged him as a summon freak, but the multiplier was his alone. Vorr's coalition chatter spiked: "Kael's at Lv. 5—1.6 million's a wall. We hit tomorrow."
Lena rushed in, map glowing. "Lord, 100,000's secured—Lv. 5's active. Yield's up 50%, summons at 20. Veyna says Vorr's 200,000 are 700 km east—Sylth's joining with 150,000."
Kael leaned back, winking. "Lena, you're my spark—350,000 total? I'll crush 'em." He tapped the Nexus, issuing his first Territorial Edict: "Kael El, Ascendant Lord—+25% resource yield for allies, 48 hours." Offers flooded—lords hedging bets, Vorr silent.
Drayce approached, glaive sharp. "Lord, army's ready—1.6 million's a tide. Vorr's coalition won't breach our walls."
Kael's grin turned fierce yet flirty. "Drayce, you're my edge—hold the line. I'll summon more tomorrow—stack it higher." He triggered EX: Dragon Sovereign, dragons roaring overhead—Vorr'd face a storm.
Mira slipped beside him, staff warm, voice teasing. "Kael, Lv. 5's yours—Zara's pushing hard, Vorr's desperate. You're eighth, but…" She leaned in, lips brushing his jaw. "Celebrate tonight?"
Kael pulled her close, laughing. "Mira, always—tonight's you, Veyna, and a victory lap." He called his girls to the war room. "Ladies, Lv. 5's live—1.6 million strong, 100,000 resources burned. Zara's 60, Vorr's 58 with 350,000 coming. Edict's out—thoughts?"
Veyna notched an arrow. "Ambush 'em—dragons and wolves hit first."
Lena traced lines. "Fortify—Lv. 5's buffs hold 'em off."
Tora cracked her knuckles. "Smash 'em—I'll lead the charge."
Kael's laugh was a deep rumble. "Veyna, scout and strike. Lena, walls up. Tora, frontline—Zara's ahead, but 100's mine. They'll break on this flame."
A Nexus ping: "Sylth: Kael's Lv. 5—Vorr, we need Kryn too. Day 38's the blitz." Kael smirked. Secrets stay mine—come get me.
POV Shift: Lord Vorr
In a lava-lit war camp 700 km east, Vorr glared at the Nexus, Level 58 ticking up—his SSS: War Pact doubled troop morale, 200,000 ready. Sylth's 150,000 marched in, Kryn's 100,000 pledged. "Kael's Lv. 5, 1.6 million—some glitch talent," Vorr growled. "Zara's 60—she'll win unless we gut him." Sylth nodded. "Day 38—we overwhelm him." Tight race—I'll bury him first.
Tracker (Summarized)
Level/Rank: 50, Champion Lord (Mid Tier)
XP: 752,945,074/1,762,396,638 (Lv. 4 cap, now Lv. 100 with Lv. 5)
Stats: 75,234 (Str: 25,078, Spd: 25,078, Aura: 25,078)
Territory: Lv. 5, 2,406 sq. km, 16/15 territories, 0/100,000 resources (spent)
Population: 1,638,000 Powers: 7 EX Skills (Seismic Rupture, Volcanic Tsunami, etc.)
Bloodlines: Forest Elf (+25% agility), Stone Giant (+50% durability), EX: Frostfang Sovereign (+5,000% cold resist, apex senses), EX: Nosferatu Prime (+5,000% regen, apex night vision), Devourer Blood (10% stat absorb, +1,734 stats)
Talents: SSS: 100% Drop Rate, EX: 10,000x Multiplier, 13 EX Talents (EXP Nova, etc.)—kept secret Harem: 28 girls (Lira to Lena)
Recent Gains: +10,000 Resources, Territory Lv. 5 (cap Lv. 100, +50% yield, 20 summons/day, Edict)