The world had changed.
Mountains now glowed faintly with crimson veins. Rivers pulsed with life energy. Forests breathed in rhythm with the heartbeat of the World Tree. Mortals, vampires, and supernatural beings alike bowed instinctively to Ethan's presence.
Yet peace was fragile.
Far beyond the horizon, ancient vampire clans whispered of the King married to the World Tree. Gods of old, furious at his reclamation of power, stirred in their heavens. And mortals who feared domination plotted rebellion.
[System Alert: Multiple Threats Detected Level: World Class.]
[Bloodline Resonance: 28%]
[New Skill Unlocked: World-Binding Authority Commands both life and death across continents.]
Lilith, Seraphina, and Aria stood beside Ethan atop the castle balcony. Each of them radiated power beyond comprehension the blood of vampires, frost of ice, and flames of cosmic fire interwoven with his aura.
"The first wave approaches," Lilith said. Her crimson eyes flickered like coals.
"The House of Crows," Seraphina added. "They march with an army of vampires, half the mortals bound to them."
"And they think they can challenge the King married to the World Tree?" Aria smirked, drawing her twin daggers. "I love overconfidence."
Ethan's hand rested on the World Tree's trunk, now pulsating with his energy. He closed his eyes. The World Tree's voice whispered into his mind:
"They come to challenge me… but they will serve you. Their blood, their souls, their lands all belong to the King and his Queens."
He opened his eyes. They glowed gold and crimson, a perfect fusion of divine and mortal power.
"Then let them come," he said. "Let the world see the true King and his three queens."
The Arrival of the First World Army
At the horizon, a black storm appeared. Thousands of vampires, sorcerers, and twisted beasts surged forward, carrying banners of the House of Crows.
Lightning flashed, thunder cracked but the castle and World Tree pulsed brighter, a protective aura that radiated for miles.
[System Update: Combat Mode Activated.]
[Skill Unlocked: Queen's Synergy Wives share powers and coordinate attacks.]
Lilith stepped forward, her hand glowing with crimson flames. "I will burn them to ash."
Seraphina's frost spread across the battlefield, freezing the first waves of soldiers mid step.
Aria darted like lightning, striking from every angle, her daggers leaving trails of fire.
Ethan raised his hand. Roots from the World Tree erupted across the battlefield, piercing the earth like living spears. Soldiers screamed as the roots immobilized them, some drained of life energy to feed the Tree.
[Skill Activated: Root of Eternity Instant regeneration for King, Queens, and castle.]
The King's aura expanded, blending blood, flame, frost, and life energy. The first army faltered under the combined might of the World Tree and the Eternal King.
Unleashing the King's True Power
Ethan clenched his fists. A golden-red crown of energy materialized above his head.
[System Alert: Critical Evolution World Tree Bond Maxed.]
[New Skill: Cosmic Sovereignty Command all life and death within global radius.]
[Bloodline Resonance: 35%]
The battlefield changed in an instant. Mountains shifted to block the army's advance. Rivers of blood and life energy surged forward. The sky rained crimson petals, each one exploding with force upon impact.
"We are one," Ethan whispered to his wives.
"Together."
Lilith, Seraphina, and Aria extended their hands, merging their aura with his. The power multiplied exponentially, wiping out the first wave in a spectacle of crimson, frost, and fire.
The surviving generals of the House of Crows fell to their knees, trembling.
"The King… and his Queens… the World Tree… we are nothing against them," they whispered.
Ethan looked over the battlefield. A calm yet terrifying aura radiated from him. "This world… belongs to us. And anyone who opposes us will fall."
The World Shaken
Far above, gods watched in silence. Mortals trembled. The supernatural realm reeled.
Yet Ethan's gaze was serene. With the World Tree beneath him, and his three vampire queens beside him, nothing could challenge his reign.
"The First World War has begun," he said softly. "And we will win… together."