The forty-fifth dawn painted Kael El's domain in violet-gold streaks, a serene glow washing over a 5,406-square-kilometer empire—eighteen territories fused into a sprawling titan of forest, plains, mesa, desert, swamp, jungle, tundra, crypt, and molten wastes now joined by Kryn's steel-scarred flats. The major city thrummed, its 100+ buildings a fortress of Mist Core-lit walls, forges reigniting as 1,768,000 subjects hauled loot and rebuilt. Kael lounged in the Lord's Estate, the Stormforged Blade across his lap, EX: Dragonflame Reaver glowing faintly, Stormhide Armor cracked but gleaming after repairs. His flirty smirk shone, a cool dominance radiating as he flexed EX: Iron Sovereign, durability surging—Kryn's fall echoed, Elynn's rout lingered, and he savored the spoils.
Day 45. Iron's mine, wind's dust—time to tally the edge. His dark eyes burned with unwavering confidence, pride a molten core beneath his chill exterior. One-point-seven million souls, 5,406 sq. km, and a Champion Lord's might—Zara led at 66, but Kael's 141,034 stats and hidden EX: 10,000x Multiplier were his forge. They're guessing—I'm growing.
A sharp ding hummed, the system panel flaring in the quiet estate.
"Day 45: Post-Peace Period. Territory Level: 4 – Champion Lord. Territory Size: 5,406 sq. km. Population: 1,768,000 Subjects. Food Stock: 14 Days (Conquest Yield). Resource Yield: +75% (Lv. 4 Bonus). Resources: 130,000/250,000 for Lv. 4 Completion. Summon Limit: 15/Day. Territory Lv. 5 Conditions: Reach Level 90, Sprawling Kingdom (200+ buildings) [100/200], Defeat 50,000-stat Beast/Lord [Met], 1,000,000 Resources [130,000/1M], 50,000 Gold/Month [5,000/50,000], Army of 2,000 Elite [Met]."
"Lord Nexus Leaderboard: 1. Zara (66), 2. Torva (59), 3. Rynne (58), 4. Vex (57), 5. Myra (56), 6. Dorn (54), 7. Lyra (53), 8. Kael El (52), 9. Gavrin (51), 10. Sylth (50)."
Kael's smirk widened, a playful edge glinting. "Zara's at 66—Torva's 59 sniffing around. Eighth's my perch—soon it's first." Nexus whispers buzzed: "Kael's at 52—Kryn's loot's a haul,""Zara's gold's a flood—66's a fortress." His talents stayed shadowed—summons leaked, but the multiplier was his alone.
Lena strode in, map glowing. "Lord, 100 buildings up—130,000 resources from Kryn's steel flats. Gold's at 5,000/month—taxes are climbing."
Kael leaned back, winking. "Lena, you're my spark—push gold to 10,000, buildings to 120. Kryn's flats are ours—fortify 'em." He tapped the Nexus, trading 20,000 steel ore for 10,000 Mist Cores—offers flooded, lords wary.
Gavrin shuffled up, arms full. "Lord, loot's sorted—50,000 resources, gear for 500 elite, food for 14 days. Kryn's steel's a boon."
Kael clapped his shoulder, grinning. "Gavrin, you're my vault—gear to Drayce, resources to forges. Time to check the haul." He stood, stretching, and pulled up his status—time to dive deep.
"Status: Kael El, Level 52, Champion Lord (Mid Tier).
XP: 1,193,544,234/2,753,744,748.
Stats: 141,034 (Str: 47,012, Spd: 47,012, Aura: 47,010).
Bloodlines: Forest Elf (Perk: +25% agility – Boosts summons, building speed), Stone Giant (+50% durability – Forts tougher), EX: Frostfang Sovereign (+5,000% cold resist, apex senses – Freezes foes, tracks miles), EX: Nosferatu Prime (+5,000% regen, apex night vision – Heals instantly, dark sight), EX: Magma Sovereign (+5,000% fire resist – Lava's home, boosts fire skills), EX: Stormwing Prime (+5,000% speed – Blitzes, speeds construction), EX: Iron Sovereign (+5,000% durability – Walls unyielding, boosts defense), Devourer Blood (Absorb 10% foe stats, evolves – +17,534 stats, fuses bloodlines)."
"Powers: EX: Seismic Rupture (5,000 damage, earth splits), EX: Volcanic Tsunami (10,000 damage, lava wave), EX: Tempest Maelstrom (15,000 damage, sandstorm), EX: Abyssal Quagmire (15,000 damage, mud binds), EX: Forest Reaper (20,000 damage, vines pierce), EX: Glacial Roar (20,000 damage, sonic blast), EX: Vitality Reaper (Steal 10,000 health, 20,000 damage), EX: Magma Fury (50,000 damage, molten strike), EX: Thunder Barrage (40,000 damage, storm lances), EX: Steel Tempest (60,000 damage, steel storm)."
"Talents: SSS: 100% Drop Rate (All loot secured), EX: 10,000x Multiplier (Boosts summons, skills, bloodlines – Secret), EX: EXP Nova (+5,000% XP), EX: Mana Ocean (+5,000% mana regen), EX: Dragon Sovereign (+5,000% beast control), EX: Dragonscale Bastion (+1,500% durability), EX: Nature's Dominion (+1,500% terrain defense), EX: Stormrider's Reign (+2,500% mounted speed), EX: Earthshaper's Will (+5,000% earth control), EX: Inferno Core (+5,000% fire resist), EX: Sandstorm Tyrant (+7,500% desert control), EX: Bog Emperor (+7,500% swamp control), EX: Verdant Tyrant (+10,000% jungle control), EX: Arctic Packmaster (+10,000% wolf control), EX: Crimson Overlord (+10,000% vampire control), EX: Warlord's Oath (+10,000% troop morale), EX: Iron Bastion (+10,000% defense)."
Kael grinned, flexing—EX: Iron Sovereign hardened his stance, EX: Steel Tempest hummed in his grip. Seven bloodlines—Devourer's a monster. Kryn's steel's mine—Zara's gold won't stop this. His stats soared past 9,999, Territory Lv. 4's cap, pushing for Lv. 5—90 was next, 100 the prize.
He called his girls to the estate, voice a teasing growl. "Ladies, 5,406 sq. km, 1.7 million strong—130,000 resources, Lv. 5's in sight. Zara's 66, Torva's 59. Status is stacked—thoughts?"
Lena traced the map. "Gold to 10,000—tax Kryn's flats hard."
Thora sparked her hammer. "Forges push—120 buildings, then 150."
Veyna smirked, bow gleaming. "Elynn's weak—hunt her. Torva's watching."
Kael's laugh rumbled. "Lena, squeeze it. Thora, build it. Veyna, track her—Zara's ahead, but 100's mine. Kryn's steel's our edge—let's sharpen it."
Drayce approached, glaive sharp. "Lord, army's at 1.4 million—Kryn's gear's arming 500 more elite. Torva's 800 km west—scouts say he's moving."
Kael winked. "Drayce, you're my spear—ready 'em. Torva's next if he steps." He triggered EX: Dragon Sovereign, dragons roaring—15 summons flared, frost wolves and steel golems joining ranks. Multiplier's quiet—let 'em guess.
A Nexus ping: "Torva: Kael's 52—Elynn's out. I'm coming." Kael smirked. Bring it.
POV Shift: Lord Torva
In a bone-strewn camp 800 km west, Torva glared at the Nexus—Level 59, 75,000 stats. His SSS: Bone Lord raised undead—300,000 marched. "Kael's 52—Kryn's gone. Zara's 66—I'll crush him first." Tight race—I'm the reaper.
Tracker (Summarized)
Level/Rank: 52, Champion Lord (Mid Tier)
XP: 1,193,544,234/2,753,744,748
Stats: 141,034 (Str: 47,012, Spd: 47,012, Aura: 47,010)
Territory: Lv. 4, 5,406 sq. km, 130,000/250,000 resources
Population: 1,768,000
Powers: 10 EX Skills (Seismic Rupture, Steel Tempest, etc.)
Bloodlines: 7 + Devourer Blood (+17,534 stats)
Talents: SSS: 100% Drop Rate, EX: 10,000x Multiplier, 16 EX Talents—secret
Harem: 28 girls
Recent Gains: +5 Buildings, +20,000 Resources, +4 Days Food