Chapter 65: Abaddon, The Angel Of The Abyss

    The Hall of Radiance looked as magnificent as always, with its heavenly carvings and glowing candles giving it this divine feeling.

    Arkanos walked towards the altar, the priests and priestesses lined the chamber, with a look of awe and anticipation on their faces.

    "Another miracle," a priest murmured, his voice barely audible.

    "The emperor graces us again," another priestess saj, clutching her hands in prayer.

    Arkanos placed his right hand on the altar, he closed his eyes, focusing his thoughts.

    ''System.''

    ''open the Gacha Pool.''

    The interface materialized in his vision.

    ? ? Gacha Pool: Opening... ? ?

    ? ? Gacha Pool: Opened! ? ?

    ? ? Pull Types ? ?

    『1. Monsters』

    『2. Heroes』

    『3. Ego Items』

    『4. Manpower』

    『5. Skilled personnel』

    ''Heroes,'' Arkanos responded.

    ? ? Hero Summon: Please select summon type. ? ?

    ? ? Hero Summon Types ? ?

    『1. Assassin』

    『2. Warrior』

    『3. Mage』

    『4. Tank』

    『5. Support』

    ''Warrior,'' he replied.

    ? ? Warrior Summon: Specific or Random Pull? ? ?

    "Specific," he answered.

    ? ? Please select the warrior''s specialization. ? ?

    『1. Swordmaster』

    『2. Shield Bearer』

    『3. Spear Wielder』

    『4. Dual Blade Wielder』

    『5. Heavy Armored Berserker』

    『6. Arcane Knight』

    『7. Scout Blade』

    『8. Dragoon』

    ''Arcane Knight.''

    The interface shifted, the blue glow intensifying as the system processed his selection.

    ? ? Arcane Knight Summon: Select Rank ? ?

    『1. Random』

    『2. Specific』

    ''Specific.''

    ''SSS.''

    Elemental Affinity: Darkness, Chaos

    Primary Weapon: Dual Swords

    Black Sword of Abyss: Jagged, cruel edge, imbued with the power of destruction and chaos.

    White Sword of Purity: Pristine, glowing faintly with light, a weapon of balance between light and dark.

    Stats:

    Strength: 25,400

    Dexterity: 23,800

    Constitution: 22,900

    Mana: 27,100

    Wisdom: 25,300

    Charisma: 23,500

    Luck: 21,800

    Skills:

    Abyssal Power: Can channel destructive dark energy that warps reality and causes devastating effects.

    Celestial Judgment: Infuses the black and white swords with chaotic energy, allowing strikes that create fissures of abyssal light and darkness.

    Wings of the Abyss: Allows for flight, with wings large enough to disrupt the air itself.

    Unyielding Will: Immunity to mind control, with an aura that demands respect from those around him.

    Resonance of Chaos: Creates a field of chaotic energy that distorts time and space in a localized area.

    Allegiance:

    Respect-based Loyalty: Abaddon is loyal only to those who prove themselves worthy through strength and ambition, not through blind loyalty.

    Reputation: Revered by some, feared by others, his power comes with both admiration and terror.

    Weaknesses:

    Respect-based Loyalty: His allegiance is fickle and can shift if the one who summoned him fails to live up to their promises or ambitions, so the player constantly needs to dominate him.

    Chaotic Influence: The more Abaddon exerts his power, the more unstable the environment around him becomes, potentially causing collateral damage.

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    Summon bio:

    Abaddon was once a revered Angel, serving under the God of War in the celestial realms. His wings were a symbol of divine might, and his blade, an instrument of divine justice. However, in his insatiable pursuit of strength and glory, Abaddon became entangled in the darkness of war.

    His noble heart turned cold, and he began committing atrocities, slaughtering entire civilizations in the name of entertainment. His fall from grace was swift, and the gods cast him down, stripping him of his celestial status and leaving him with nothing but a void of purpose.

    For centuries, Abaddon wandered in this emptiness, a shadow of his former self. But fate intervened when Emperor Arkanos Bloodbane approached him with an offer—a chance for redemption. Arkanos promised him a purpose, a new path forged from strength and ambition. Abaddon, seeing the potential in the emperor''s goals, agreed to follow him, but only if Arkanos''s ambitions proved worthy of his service. Thus, the Angel of the Abyss became a harbinger of destruction, bound by respect and his quest for purpose.

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    As Arkanos read the bio of Abaddon, his thoughts raced. He had never imagined he would encounter one of these Dark Series heroes this early.

    A being like Abaddon, once an angel in service to a god of war, was unlikely to be swayed by something as small as an emperor''s ambitions to make his empire great. No, Arkanos realized, if he was to command the loyalty of such a being, he needed to show his resolve and dream even bigger.

    Arkanos''s mind then flashed to a promise made by another hero... Sylvana, in her bio it said he had spoken of uniting the world.

    As Arkanos thought about it, Abaddon leaned in, his cold, abyssal eyes locking onto the emperor''s, impatience practically radiating from him.

    "What''s taking you so long?" Abaddon''s voice was like a low growl. "You promised the next time we met, you''d prove your resolve, the depth of your greed and ambitions. What are you waiting for?"

    Arkanos''s green eyes glinted brightly with his mana as he locked eyes with Abaddon. "First off," he said, his tone sharp and intense.

    "If you are going to serve under me, you''re going to have to learn how to present yourself."

    Abaddon''s brows furrowed. His anger flared. "What!?" he snapped. "Are you trying to say I should—"

    "Yes. Exactly," Arkanos interrupted, his voice firm. Without warning, he placed his hand on Abaddon''s shoulder, a smirk appearing on his face as he said.

    "Kneel."

    A surge of power erupted from Arkanos as he suddenly forced Abaddon to his knees with an earth-shattering

    BOOM.

    The force of the impact sent shockwaves through the chamber, and the sound echoed like thunder.