VOIDBLADE: THE LAST SWORD OF THE END

The air in Briarstead County was thick with tension — a stillness before the fall of an executioner's blade. Whispers of rebellion stirred beneath the surface, but the rival lords and their spies remained confident in their grip on the region. That confidence wouldn't last much longer.

In the shadows of a ruined chapel on the county's outskirts, two figures met — one wrapped in quiet menace, the other crackling with barely contained energy.

Void God sat in the dim light, his presence an abyss that the flickering lanterns dared not challenge. The Void hummed around him, a silent promise of annihilation. Across from him, Jin — now known by his growing title, Ghost Father — leaned forward with sharp interest.

Jin's rise had been steady, but under his brother's silent guidance, it was becoming meteoric. At level 34, he was already feared, his Lightning Battle Mage class evolving in ways few had anticipated. But tonight's meeting would mark a turning point — the true beginning of their ascendancy.

"Everything I saw," Void God began, his voice low and measured, "points to one thing — this county is a festering wound. The lords play their games, filling Briarstead with spies and saboteurs, waiting for the right moment to strike at one another." His eyes gleamed in the darkness. "But they don't see us coming."

Jin grinned. "Good. Let them stay blind."

Void God nodded, the faintest ghost of a smile crossing his face. "We're done moving quietly. It's time to sweep the board."

He reached into his inventory — and the room shifted. The weight of powerful items filled the air as he placed them on the table one by one.

[Stormforged Raiment — Epic Tier Armor]

Defense: 4,500

Lightning Affinity: +40%

Skill: Tempest Cloak (A Rank) — Shroud yourself in lightning, increasing speed and evasion by 50% for 30 seconds.

[Thunderfall Grimoire — Epic Tier Weapon]

Attack: 6,200

Magic Power: +35%

Skill: Arcstorm (S Rank) — Summon a devastating storm that strikes all enemies within a 50-meter radius, dealing continuous lightning damage.

[Ring of Convergence — Relic Tier Accessory]

Mana Regeneration: +30%

Skill Amplification: +20%

Jin's eyes widened. "You've been holding out on me."

"Consider it an investment," Void God said calmly. "You'll need this if we're taking Briarstead."

As Jin equipped the gear, his power surged — lightning crackled around his form, his magic responding to the increase in affinity and strength. The air itself seemed charged with potential.

"Now," Void God continued, "we need more than just gear. We need experts — strategists, assassins, and enforcers. And I know exactly where to find them."

He unfurled a map of Briarstead County, his finger tracing key locations. "The spies? We'll root them out. The rival lords? We'll break them. And by the end of this, the Abyssal Ascendancy will control everything."

Jin's grin turned predatory. "Then let's get to work."

The storm was coming. And when it broke, no one would be left standing.