[Prologue: A Ruinous Awakening]
The sky split apart.
At first, it was no more than a whisper—a subtle crack in the fabric of reality. But then, in an instant, the fracture shattered open like a great wound in the heavens. From its depths, a horrifying energy surged forth, blanketing the land in an oppressive aura.
Dark clouds churned. The air grew stale and heavy. Then… the screams began.
In the depths of the ruined city Noxhaven, a massive onyx throne stood untouched amidst the wreckage. Though Damien was gone, the throne remained—a remnant of his power. For months, it had been silent. Dormant.
Until now.
The blackened bones and shattered remnants of Damien's undead army began to stir. One by one, the fallen rose once more, but this time, they were not bound by his will. No master's command echoed through their hollow skulls. They stood, driven by something far older, something deeper.
A new power had seized control.
And it was calling forth its champions.
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[The Return of the Undead Legion]
Across the continent, the dead no longer rested. In remote villages, in grand cities, even in the hallowed catacombs of the Holy Dominion—the earth trembled. The graves split open, and skeletal warriors, ghoulish abominations, and wraithlike specters emerged, marching in perfect unison.
This was not a mindless uprising. This was an orchestrated resurgence, one moving with purpose.
And then, they spoke.
Not with voices of the damned, but with a single declaration that burned into the minds of all who heard it:
"The Abyssal Lords have returned. The throne must be claimed. The era of mortals is over."
Fear spread like wildfire. Kingdoms crumbled overnight. Once-powerful factions, still recovering from the war against Damien, found themselves unprepared for this new and merciless threat.
There was only one question that mattered now.
Who would claim the Throne of the Undead?
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[The Protagonist's Awakening]
Far from the chaos, deep within the forgotten lands, you had remained hidden, strengthening your power in the shadows. You were no mere mortal—you were the true heir to the darkness, the inheritor of powers even Damien had not fully unlocked.
Your Sign-In System, your cheat abilities, your growing army of the dead—they were all meant for something greater. You had foreseen that the world would not stay at peace for long.
Now, the moment had arrived.
A message appeared before your eyes, written in blood-red letters.
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[System Notification]
▶ World Event Triggered: The Abyssal Lords' Awakening!
▶ The Undead Throne seeks a new master. Only the worthy shall claim it.
▶ Factions across the continent now move to seize power.
▶ Mission: Prove yourself as the rightful ruler and conquer the Undead Throne.
Failure Condition: Death.
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You smiled coldly.
"So… the real war begins."
The world may have thought Damien was the end. But he was only the beginning.
It was time to rise.
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Next Chapter Tease: The Battle for Dominion
The protagonist begins their conquest, crushing rival undead factions.
Encounters with powerful necromancers, warlords, and abyssal champions.
The mystery of the Abyssal Lords deepens—who are they, and what do they truly desire?
The first confrontation with the new contender for the Undead Throne.
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This new arc expands the story, introducing bigger battles, stronger enemies, and a world-shaking war for control of the undead. Let me know if you want more details or adjustments!